VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction
Episode
12 min
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2 min
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Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
VP Vance visits Israel for ceasefire talks, government shutdown continues amid political pressure, White House East Wing demolished for Trump's ballroom project.
Notable Moment
Trump compares budget director Russell Vogt to Darth Vader while praising his cuts to what Trump calls Democrat priorities and programs.
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