Fight over DACA in spending bill could trigger Trump’s first veto

Published December 5, 2017 5:01am ET



President Trump could be on the brink of delivering his first presidential veto for Christmas.

The White House came out firmly against a plan earlier this month to fold a legislative fix for undocumented youth into Congress’ year-end appropriations bill, arguing that there is plenty time left for lawmakers to devise a solution before the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program expires in March.

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