Lawmakers are concerned about military funds being used for border wall

Published: Jan. 24, 2020, 5 a.m.

b"The Trump administration is planning to use Defense Department funds this year to build parts of a border wall. The White House wants double last year's wall spending to $7.2 billion, even with year\\u2019s reprogramming still caught up in the courts. Members of Congress are concerned about the use of military construction and drug interdiction funds for border security. They let the administration know it in a letter this week. Federal News Network\\u2019s Scott Maucione spoke to House Armed Services Committee Vice Chairman Anthony Brown about his concerns.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"