President Trump continues his push for a southern border wall amid the ongoing government shutdown over border security funding.
In a tweet Sunday, the President said the only way to stop drugs, gangs, human trafficking, criminal elements and more from coming into the country is with a wall or barrier.
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The federal government is officially shut down, with lawmakers continuing negotiations to reach an agreement
The shutdown comes after the Senate failed to vote on legislation approved by the House.
Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer continues to obstruct progress to end the partial government shutdown.
On the Senate floor Saturday, the minority leader refused to give any concessions for President Trump’s wall on the southern border.
Socialist leader Nicolas Maduro takes shots at President Trump, over newly imposed sanctions.
On Friday, the Venezuelan dictator harshly criticized the penalties which were approved this week, which places a limit on the gold imported from Venezuela.
Maduro called the sanctions criminal and crazy, as President Trump gets tough on the regime.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks at a law enforcement roundtable on improving the identification and reporting of hate crimes at Department of Justice Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announces the DOJ has launched a new website aimed at