Trump expected to sign order funding border wall

Trump expected to sign order funding border wall
By Paulina Firozi - 01-24-17 22:28 PM EST

President Trump is expected to take executive actions on immigration this week that will include ordering the construction of a wall along the southern border on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Trump tweeted from his personal account about his plans on Tuesday evening, noting a "big day" ahead.

"Big day planned on NATIONAL SECURITY tomorrow. Among many other things, we will build the wall!" he tweeted.

Big day planned on NATIONAL SECURITY tomorrow. Among many other things, we will build the wall!

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 25, 2017

White House officials told The New York Times that Trump was planning to sign an executive order directing federal funds toward the wall.

Trump will also reportedly sign ordersto limit access to the United States for refugees and visa holders from several countries, including Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.