Trump plans border visit, prime-time address as shutdown lurches into 3rd week

By CATHERINE LUCEY and LISA MASCARO
WASHINGTON  — With no breakthrough in sight to end the partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump will address the nation in prime time Tuesday and visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday to highlight his demands for a border wall. Newly empowered House Democrats plan to step up pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers to reopen the government.
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