US President Donald Trump on Friday issued the first veto of his presidency as he blocked a resolution of disapproval of his emergency declaration which is meant to help him obtain funds for his wall at the US-Mexico border.
The measure, which passed the House and the Senate, won support from both parties, including 12 Senate Republicans, in what was seen as a significant rebuke of the president.
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