House Democrats negotiating a border security deal with Republicans said Wednesday they have written a plan that leaves out President Trump’s demand for a wall or barrier along the southern border.

“If you are asking if there is any money for a border wall, there is not,” said Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., a top appropriator and member of the panel, said.

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