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Clashes between migrants and law enforcement forces at the US-Mexico border near Tijuana have created a new challenge for lawmakers wishing to appease President TrumpDonald John TrumpFranklin Graham: Trump Defends Christian Faith Trump Calls for "60 Minutes" Report on Family Separation ReportDemands for a wall at the border and prevent the closure of the government.

Before border officials resorted to tear gas on Sunday to repel migrants rushing to the border, many lawmakers and Capitol Hill collaborators thought Trump could sign a funding law to prevent a closure, even though it represented a security package at the diluted border.

Republicans say Sunday's ugliness will only convince Trump to fight harder to get more money for the wall.

In a tweet on Monday, the president threatened to "permanently close the border if necessary" and asked lawmakers to "finance the wall!"

Later, he defended the use of tear gas at the border and said that members of the caravan of migrants would not be allowed to enter the United States.

"They had to use [tear gas] because they were being rushed by very tough people and that they were using tear gas, "Trump said. "And here is the result: no one comes to our country without entering legally."

Some parts of the government will be closed on December 8 if the president does not sign a new funding bill.

After regaining their majority in the House, Democrats feel they can block Trump's claims.

They are skeptical about any deal that would fund the wall of the border in exchange for help for immigrants who lost their protection when Trump canceled the Deferred Action Plan for Child Arrivals (DACA) l & # 39; 39, last year.

Senate Republican leaders said the border clashes highlighted the importance of Trump's claims for a wall or "wall system."

"What he points out is the importance of a system of walls, whether it's a physical wall or a technological wall. This border security is an increasingly important issue, "Sen said. John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneSenate Sentenced by Trump Court: Bipartite Bill from Penal Senate to Sanctify Hillicon Valley Illegal Automated Calls: Russian-Related Computer Hackers Could Impose as US Officials | Trump signs the DHS cyber-bill | Prosecutors inadvertently reveal charges against Assange | Accenture workers protest border surveillance work | Crypto mine app for bonding PLUS (S.D.), the new Republican whip in the Senate.

GOP leaders warn, however, that it will be difficult to get all of Trump's $ 5 billion for the wall, which is less than the $ 25 billion originally planned for the project. The legislation of the House is $ 5 billion, but a Senate bill would provide $ 1.6 billion in funding.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe ingredients for a successful prison reform are at the rendezvous, if the usual policy does not prevent the murderous Senate from taking stock of Saudi Arabia, which could impose sanctions. Five points to watch as Congress prepares for the end of the five-year work stop battle MORE (R-Ky.) And Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Richard ShelbyRichard Craig ShelbyThe five things to watch as Congress prepares for the end of the year closing and the confrontation between the Senate Courts and Trump's court chooses Trump on funding the border wall: "C is a good time to close the door »MORE (R-Ala.) Tried to avoid Trump at a possible stop at a meeting at the White House shortly before Thanksgiving.

Senate Republicans see the closure of a boundary wall as a political responsibility in the next election cycle, when the Senate card will be more favorable to Democrats.

Sen. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGop Senator: We would prefer to keep the border open. Senator GOP calls for balance after sneak preview of climate change report: Trump and John Roberts clash and Ivanka PLUS emails (R-Iowa), who faces a potentially difficult reelection in 2020, told CNN on Sunday: "I hope we can avoid closing the government."

Ernst is the newest member of the Senate GOP elected to lead the next Congress.

Sen. Cory GardnerCory Scott Gardner McConnell and Flake Compete to Protect Mueller Probe: Countdown to Elections: Countdown to Florida Senate Run | Dem returns to Maine House | New trend 2020 – the "friend raiser" | Advertising war intensifies in Mississippi runoff | Blue Wave Beats California GOP Trump, California's Battle on Climate and Fire Cause MORE (Colo.), Another vulnerable GOP incumbent and outgoing chairman of the National Committee of Republican Senators, told reporters on Monday: "I am confident we will build a package that can receive bipartisan support."

"There is no reason why a stop is necessary," he added.

At the same time, Republicans recognize that a final deal will require Trump's membership.

Asked Monday if Senate leaders could accept a funding amount of less than $ 5 billion set by the House for Border Security, the Republican Whip of the Senate John CornynJohn CornynGOP Divisions May Give Priority to Trump in Senate Limbo Senate Boats Stand to Trump Tribunal Selections Sunbelt's Gains Put at Risk for 2020 MORE (Texas) said: "At this point, this is really what the President would consider acceptable."

"In the end, he will have to sign and we will not have a majority at the veto," he said. "So, I think we'd better try to negotiate that with the president, and I think there's potential there."

A proposed proposal is to attach to the end-of-year spending bill a version of the bipartisan legislation of the House sponsored by the representatives. Will HurdWilliam Ballard HurdElection Countdown: Scott ends the fight against Florida, DeSantis wins | Dems sees Sunbelt at stake for 2020 | Trump will campaign in Mississippi before the second round | GOP Wipeout in Orange County | Ortiz Jones concedes in the Texas home race Ortiz Jones ends the House offer against Hurd Texas The Dem winnings put Sunbelt on the line for 2020 PLUS (R-Texas) and Pete AguilarPeter (Pete) Ray AguilarThe Hispanic Caucus rallies behind Luján as part of his bid to lead the party Hispanics Dems want answers on the detention of immigrant minors. Aguilar launches his candidacy for the post of Democratic leader PLUS (D-Calif.) Who would protect DACA recipients from eviction in exchange for what they call "commonsense border security measures" such as improved technology, labor and physical barriers if necessary at the border.

Cornyn said Monday that the idea was under discussion but had not yet been approved by the President. Paul RyanPaul Davis RyanRomney will hold a fundraiser for PAC: Survey Report Poll: Trump easily defeats potential GOP rivals in hypothetical major confrontations. An ethics committee calls the House and Senate leaders to rule on a bill against sexual harassment. MORE (R-Wis.) Or new House Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin Owen McCarthyNancy Pelosi Should Be Trump House Speaker Goes to California to Meet with First Responders to Killing Hillicon Valley Fires: Russia-Related Hackers Could Pass as US Officials | Trump signs the DHS cyber-bill | Prosecutors inadvertently reveal charges against Assange | Accenture workers protest border surveillance work | Crypto mine app for bonding PLUS (R-Calif.).

"Congressman Hurd, to whom I was visiting, said that they were going to see if there was anything to do with Hurd-Aguilar, but it was over in the House and it was Was right between him and me and that did not involve House Management, "he said.

Democratic senators are calling for other concessions in the year-end spending agreement, which would include seven appropriation bills intended to fund about 25% of the government.

Democratic Leader in the Senate Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerDemocrats need their best general – Pelosi – Trump's age is stirring on Facebook after the damning New York Times report Schumer warns Trump to stay out of funding negotiations Government PLUS (N.Y.) said Monday that Democrats will push for language to protect special advocates Robert MuellerRobert Swan MuellerSasse: The United States should applaud Mueller's choice to lead the investigation into Russia to be dismissed without cause for the mandatory spending bill if the GOP leaders refused to organize the draft law on protection for a secret ballot.

Former Republican Whip of the House, Tom DeLay (Texas), warned that the beef-duck session was the president's best chance to get full funding for the wall, before Democrats take control of the House in January.

"If the president wants the wall, he must win this fight in the coming weeks because he will not earn money for the wall for the next two years with the Democrats who control the House," he said. at CNN. interview. "He has to put a marker, which he did. By the way, if he has to overthrow the government – only 25% of the government – he has to make sure the Democrats understand that this is going to happen. "

Trump's reaction to Sunday's clash at the border provoked the indignation of Latin American leaders.

"He is using these refugees as a political piñata to get money for a wall that he has promised Mexico to pay for," said Domingo Garcia, national president of the League of Latin American Citizens. "We send a message to the world when you see women and children being slaughtered and receiving rubber bullets only because they are seeking asylum in the United States. It is a sad and tragic situation that we are witnessing. "

Jordain Carney contributed.