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Trump tells US the border wall would stop the shedding of 'American blood' by illegal immigrants

Democrats accused the president of “holding the American people hostage” and governing “by temper tantrum” following the address.

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Jan 9th 2019, 7:10 AM

Trump to address the nation live tonight as he nears showdown on Mexico border wall

Trump has also pledged a “prudent” US withdrawal of troops of Syria.

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Jan 8th 2019, 7:31 AM