A defining test for the president

A defining test for the president

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Endless Lines at Airports, No End In Sight

If you're planning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on where you're heading and where you're coming from, that's not a joke, as the DHS shutdown continues to wreak havoc on airports across the country. And there's no sign of progres ...  Show more

Does GOP have the Votes for War Supplemental?

Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republ ...  Show more

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