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<em>The Atlantic </em>Politics &amp; Policy Daily: ‘Not Happy’ as a Clam

Trump said he’s “not happy” with lawmakers’ proposed border wall deal—but didn't decline to sign it, either
Source: Mary F. Calvert / Reuters

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It’s Tuesday, February 12.

Lawmakers announced late Monday night that they had reached a deal to prevent another partial government shutdown. The final agreement includes $1.375 billion for a 55-mile physical barrier on the border, a far cry from the $5.7 billion for a concrete wall that President Donald Trump demanded before the last shutdown. And the president isn’t thrilled: During a

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