Trump to sign order to end family separation

President Trump on Wednesday said he plans to sign an order halting the practice of separating families who are caught crossing into the U.S. illegally, a preemptive move that is expected to alleviate pressure on congressional Republicans who have become increasingly frustrated with the crisis at the border.

“We have compassion. We want to keep families together. So I’ll be signing something in a little while that’s going to do that,” Trump told reporters at the White House during a meeting with GOP lawmakers.