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House Democrats’ plan to end shutdown offers funds for border security – but no wall

by ALAN FRAM, ANDREW TAYLOR and CATHERINE LUCEY January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The plan would not include funds for a border wall, but would include money to boost personnel, technology and other enhancements at the border.

Nation & World

Police say suspect in 4 Nevada killings may be here illegally

by MICHELLE L. PRICE and KEN RITTER January 22, 2019

Wilbur Ernesto Martinez-Guzman is in jail in Carson City on possession of stolen property, burglary and immigration charges but authorities say they expect to add murder charges.

Business, Nation & World

Brazilian leader Bolsonaro quells fears, pledges to cut carbon emissions

by JAMEY KEATEN and PAN PYLAS January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

The environment dominates talks at the World Economic Forum.

Nation & World

Trump’s shutdown offer faces uncertainty in Senate

by JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will try to muscle through the spending measure, which includes $5.7 billion for Trump’s proposed wall, the sticking point in the standoff between Trump and Democrats

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Unemployment a maze for federal workers during shutdown

by MICHELLE SMITH January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Some are hesitant to apply, knowing they will have to pay back the unemployment benefits when they finally return to work.

Local & State, News, Politics

Sen. Collins says she would oppose Trump emergency declaration to build border wall

by Eric Russell January 11, 2019January 12, 2019

Maine’s senior senator, who is among a small group of Republicans negotiating with the White House to end a three-week government shutdown, says she’s disappointed but still hopeful.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump administration eyes raiding hurricane relief funds to build border wall

by JILL COLVIN, LISA MASCARO, COLLEEN LONG and LOLITA C. BALDOR January 11, 2019January 11, 2019

The Trump administration is eyeing billions of dollars in unspent disaster relief funds to pay for a border wall without Congress’s approval.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Texas landowners dig in to keep border wall out

by MWC Bot January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

President Trump plans a visit Thursday to the border in Texas, where many landowners have hired lawyers to fight the government if it moves to seize their land through eminent domain.