On two of his Controversial Campaign promises. Hes pledged that construction of a new wall, to run the length of the us Mexican Border, will begin within months. Hes also signed an Executive Order increasing the number of staff to patrol that frontier. But the white house has distanced itself from suggestions there could be a return to some of the more extreme Security Measures which were dropped under president obama. James cook reports. Donald trumps vision of a Fortress America the new president ordered the construction of the great wall on the Mexican Border and he said it would begin within months. A nation without borders is not a nation. Beginning today, the United States of america gets back control of its borders. We are going to get the bad ones out, the criminals and the drug dealers and gangs and gang members and cartel leaders. Is over when they can stay in our country and recover it. Strengthening and expanding the existing barrier on this frontier will be hugely expensiv
On two of his Controversial Campaign promises. Hes pledged that construction of a new wall, to run the length of the us Mexican Border, will begin within months. Hes also signed an Executive Order increasing the number of staff to patrol that frontier. But the white house has distanced itself from suggestions there could be a return to some of the more extreme Security Measures which were dropped under president obama. James cook reports. Donald trumps vision of a Fortress America the new president ordered the construction of the great wall on the Mexican Border and he said it would begin within months. A nation without borders is not a nation. Beginning today, the United States of america gets back control of its borders. We are going to get the bad ones out, the criminals and the drug dealers and gangs and gang members and cartel leaders. Is over when they can stay in our country and recover it. Strengthening and expanding the existing barrier on this frontier will be hugely expensiv
Growth figures later. They are expected to show the economy did pretty well at the end of last year, but with rising prices and a fall in the value of the pound, what will the value of the pound, what will the year ahead have in store . In sport, a Wembley Final for southampton. They knock liverpool out of the league cup with an injury time winner. It has taken tim peake to space and back. Now the Soyuz Capsule is going to be landing in london. Well be finding out why. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Today is a cold start to the day. Weve also got a fair bit of cloud around. Some of it will break to see some sunshine and a few of us will see some snow. Wherever you are it will feel raw in the wind. More details in 15 minutes or so. Good morning. First, our main story the us President Donald Trump has said he believes that torture can work to get information out of suspected terrorists. But he said he would seek further advice before deciding whether to bring Back Techniques su
And the markets still loving President Trumps pro growth drive of tax cuts, big spending and deregulation. And as the head of bt europe resigns over an Accounting Scandal, well be getting the inside track from our business editor, simonjack, on that and all the rest of the stories hes been covering this week. After ten years of almost constant growth, the sales of soft sugary drinks in australian supermarkets has fallen by more than 60 million. We want to know are you more aware of sugar, and is it changing the way you shop . Just use bbcbizlive. Welcome to the programme. We start in the us, where, as you have been hearing, uk Prime Minister theresa may will become the first world leader to meet President Trump when they hold talks later today. Mrs may has called on the president to renew the Special Relationship between the two countries. She is keen to show britain can prosper outside the European Union, so lining up a Post Brexit Trade Deal is high on her agenda. But is it really a
Tournament and great britains opening davis cup tie. Kyle edmunds beaten in the second match as canada level things after day 1 in ottawa. Mike plays mixed doubles with british number onejo konta with a little help from charlie. And nick has the weekend weather. In chile especially in scotland, with some hill snow. It is getting very cold. Good morning. First, our main story. Ajudge in the us has put a temporary nationwide block on president trumps immigration controls. It means Travel Restrictions on people from seven mainly muslim countries should be lifted immediately. The white house is expected to appeal against the ruling by a judge in seattle. Greg dawson reports. On americas east coast, there was another day of prayer and protest at new yorks kennedy airport, as people voiced opposition to Donald Trumps travel ban. In the most significant legal challenge yet to president trumps order, a federaljudge issued a nationwide, temporary block on the measure. Washington states attorney