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Trump Downplays Shutdown Threat as GOP Opens Path to Border Deal

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Trump Downplays Shutdown Threat as GOP Opens Path to Border DealTrump is likely to grudgingly sign the legislation and then immediately use his executive authority to fund additional border measures, said a person who talked to the president Tuesday and asked not to be identified to discuss private conversations. The president said on Twitter that he is “looking over all aspects knowing that this will be hooked up with lots of money from other sources.” He said he “Will be getting almost $23 BILLION for Border Security.” He didn’t explain how he arrived at that number.