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President Trump calls on Democrats for cooperation on border security

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 8:39 AM PT — Thursday, January 10, 2019

President Trump is threatening to use his executive power to declare the border crisis a national emergency if Congress fails to come to an agreement on funding.

Prior to his departure for Texas, the president insisted a strong border is needed, adding, a wall or steel barrier is essential to border security in order to stop people from entering the country illegally.

The president went on to say he would rather work with Congress in order to secure funding for the wall, however, he is

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Top Republicans demanding update on probe into FBI, Dept. of Justice surveillance abuse

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 6:27 AM PT — Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Top House Republicans are demanding answers from an attorney, who’s looking into allegations of surveillance abuse at the Department of Justice and the FBI.

On Monday, GOP lawmakers on two House committees sent a letter to U.S. attorney John Huber asking for an update on the nine month probe regarding claims of abuse when the two agencies obtained warrants to spy on the Trump campaign.

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President Trump announces prime time address on border security Tuesday night

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 12:57 PM PT — Monday, January 7, 2019

President Trump is set to give his first ever prime time address from the Oval Office amid the partial government shutdown.

On Twitter Monday, the president confirmed he will outline — what he calls — the “humanitarian and national security crisis” on the southern border, during a speech Tuesday night.

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Pres. Trump on shutdown: I’m in the WH ready to go, where are the Dems?

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 8:52 AM PT – Sat. January 5, 2019

The president takes aim at Democrats once again for refusing to negotiate on border security to reopen the government.

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House after meeting with lawmakers about border security, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Manuel Balce Ceneta)

In a tweet Saturday the president said he “wants to stop the shutdown,”

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President Trump puts spotlight on big human trafficking problem at southern border

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 9:22 AM PT – Sat. January 5, 2019

As the shutdown fight continues over the border, the president is highlighting the potential dangers of illegal migration.

In a series of tweets Saturday, the president said the administration is working on border security, but added “we need a wall.”The border fence between San Diego, Calif., and Tijuana, is reflected on a puddle of sea water as seen from Mexico, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Discouraged by the long wait to

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Rose Garden address by Trump after meeting with congressional leaders

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 3:37 PM PT – Fri. January 4, 2018

President Trump says he could bypass Congress and declare a national emergency to fund the border wall.

He made the comments during a speech from the Rose Garden Friday.

During that event, he also said an earlier meeting with congressional leadership was productive, and everyone expressed interest in reopening the government.

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McConnell, Schumer strike deal to approve dozens of Pres. Trump’s nominees

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 8:05 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Senate Republicans agree to hold off on confirming any more federal judges, in exchange for Democrat support on dozens of other nominations.

The deal struck between Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, allowed the upper chamber to clear 77 nominees by voice vote on Wednesday night.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, as the 116th Congress begins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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China responds to being singled out by Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Chinese officials respond to a shift in policy direction at the Defense Department, under Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang tried to smooth over relations at a press conference Thursday, in response to Shanahan reportedly making efforts to counter Beijing as his top priority.

The official touted the “relatively good communication” between the U.S. and China in recent weeks, but warned the country is not afraid to protect itself when necessary.

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