VIDEO: Congress empty as US government shutdown persists

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Congress halls appear empty amid US federal shutdown. The shutdown will extend into next week when the Senate is set to adjourn. President Trump has threatened to “entirely” block US-Mexico border over the $5 billion border wall funding issue. Building a wall on the US-Mexico border was one of Trump's key promises throughout his presidential campaign. (Source: AFP)