Article snippet: In a weekend announcement, Trump offered Republicans and Democrats a plan to give amnesty in the form of three-year work permits to a little more than 700,000 illegal aliens who are enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The deal gives the roughly 325,000 foreign nationals living in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amnesty to remain in the country. In return, about a fifth of border wall funding — $5.7 billion — would be secured to build a barrier at the U.S.-Mexico border. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) said he supports the deal, challenging the idea that the plan is “amnesty” for illegal aliens, noting that it is a mere extension of the current DACA program and does not include a pathway to U.S. citizenship for illegal aliens. “The President is showing great resolve to fix a problem that has festered for decades into a current national crisis,” Gosar said. “The priority the nation faces is securing the border. The President’s proposal to extend provisional status to DACA illegals is generous and the Democrats should accept. The President’s proposal does not include amnesty. We support the President’s offer.” The deal is already being turned down by House and Senate Democrats, aides tell the news media. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the deal is a “non-starter” for her caucus. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will also oppose the offer. The creation of the deal — crafted by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), White House adviser Jared... Link to the full article to read more