The move, announced Monday, was justified under Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the border.
By John Wagner and John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow Erica Werner Erica Werner Congressional reporter focusing on economic policy Email Bio Follow March 26 at 8:03 AM The Pentagon announced Monday night that it has authorized the transfer of up to $1 billion to the Army Corps of Engineers to build additional barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move that drew sharp objections from Democratic lawmakers.
Ten senators, including Patrick J. Leahy , the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, objected to the move, saying in a letter that the Pentagon had not sought approval of congressional defense committees. [Pentagon sends Congress list of military construction projects that could be delayed to free up money for wall]
Earlier this month, Trump vetoed a measure passed by both the House and Senate to nullify his declaration of a national emergency at the border. Trump is using the measure to spend more on border barrier funding than Congress has authorized.
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