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Border Security: House Meeting and African Nations

border security: The agreement between three Republican and three Democratic senators would prevent deportation of hundreds of thousands of so-called Dreamers, who were brought to this country as children and are here illegally, according to Metro News. President Donald Trump and some GOP congressional leaders have said the bipartisan deal is insufficient. The Associated Press on Saturday obtained details of the deal that includes 1.6 billion for structures including a wall for border security. Its proponents led by Sens. Political battle lines intensified following Trump's vulgar description of African nations and derogatory comments about Haiti at a White House meeting last Thursday, and its fate is uncertain.A showdown was expected by Friday, the deadline for Congress approving a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown the following day. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. say they are continuing to round up supporters in hopes of building momentum for their plan. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.