Trump In Asia, U.S. Military In Caribbean, Shutdown Week 4
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13 min
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Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Trump visits Asia for China trade talks, US military buildup in Caribbean targets Venezuela, federal shutdown enters fourth week affecting workers.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns unpaid air traffic controllers cannot guarantee on-time flights or prevent cancellations during government shutdown.
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