Nepal, Jan. 10 -- President Donald Trump's first prime-time address from the Oval Office reiterated his belief that the "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border can only be solved with his wall. His critics argue that the security risks are overblown. Trump argued for funding on security and humanitarian grounds as he sought to put pressure on newly empowered Democrats amid an extended partial government shutdown. Trump called on Democrats to return to the White House to meet with him, saying it was "immoral" for "politicians to do nothing". Previous meetings have led to no agreement.

Responding in their own televised remarks, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump of misrepresenting the si...