President Donald Trump will sign into law the bipartisan spending bill to present another government shutdown. He will also declare a national emergency to obtain additional funding to build a border wall.
On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan spending bill. The House will vote on the legislation later in the evening.
In the Senate floor, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican-Kentucky) announced that he spoke with Trump and “indicated he’s prepared to sign the bill.”
In addition, McConnell said the President will “be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time,” which he’s “going to support.” It appears that the Senate Majority Leader change his position about a national emergency declaration. It was previously reported that he advised the president against an executive action to build a border wall.
Last month, several Republican Senators expressed serious concerns about a national emergency declaration. They believe that such action presents a “dangerous” precedent for future presidents. It could present constitutional problems and create political consequences for the GOP.
White House confirms national emergency declaration
Separately, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement confirming McConnell’s announcement.
