Washington Week with The Atlantic

Which side will face more pressure to end the shutdown?

Season 2025 Episode 44 | 7m 29s

President Trump is back in Washington, where tempers are flaring on Capitol Hill as millions of Americans are on the brink of losing critical federal assistance. The panel discusses whether the president will get directly involved in the shutdown fight.

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