Article snippet: reports of federal workers calling in sick, Trump said "they have to do what they have to do," but asserted the practice has not been widespread. The president will travel to Camp David while Vice President Pence and his team remain in Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional aides to negotiate an end to the shutdown. Trump told reporters outside the White House that he doesn't expect a breakthrough in Sunday's meeting, but that there will be "very serious talks" during the week. The president has demanded $5 billion in funding for his proposed border wall, while Democrats have offered $1.3 billion for border security but said they will not provide money for the structure. Trump has dug in on his demand for funding, while offering shifting descriptions of the wall. He has inaccurately claimed parts of the wall are already being built and that Mexico is paying for it over time, while also insisting Congress must fund the project. The president has said the structure does not need to be made of concrete, but could instead be constructed with steel slats, something he raised again on Sunday. "The barrier or the wall can be of steel instead of concrete if that works better," he said, adding that he plans to reach out to the head of United States Steel and other companies to inquire about a design. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a sub... Link to the full article to read more