Article snippet: The Washington Post reported. The letter included a request for $800 million to "address urgent humanitarian needs," including assistance for unaccompanied migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Post. Trump said earlier in the day that he plans to reach out to the head of United States Steel and other companies to inquire about a design. Early Sunday evening, Trump affirmed in a tweet his plan to focus on a steel barrier. He said Pence and representatives for Speaker fencing" and that it would be "artistically designed." Democrats have said their opposition to the wall is a matter of morals and effectiveness. Democratic lawmakers have argued the wall would not be a good deterrent to illegal immigration, and that investments should be made in technology to secure the border. Trump has demanded more than $5 billion in funding for the wall, while Democrats have offered $1.3 billion for broader border security measures and no money for the wall. The disagreement has been at the center of a partial government shutdown that has lasted 16 days and counting. Vice President Pence met for a second straight day on Sunday with congressional aides to discuss border security. Trump said there would be "very serious talks" during the week. Trump reiterated Sunday that he is considering declaring a national emergency to unilaterally direct the construction of the border wall, though lawmakers in both parties have dismissed that proposal, with Democrats qu... Link to the full article to read more