One of America’s 2 Icebreakers Is Falling Apart. Trump’s Wall Could Block Funding for a New One.

The U.S. military’s only heavy icebreaker suffered more breakdowns during its mission to Antarctica this month, adding urgency to calls for Congress to approve funding to replace the aging polar fleet. But House Democrats say that funding won’t be possible if the budget also includes President Trump’s $5.7 billion demand for a border wall.