Washington Week with The Atlantic

FULL EPISODE: The shutdown showdown continues

Season 2019 Episode 24 | 24m 17s

This week, negotiations between President Trump and Democrats broke down, extending the partial government shutdown toward what will be the longest in U.S. history. The president also visited the southern border, and thousands of government workers did not receive their expected paychecks. What’s next for the shutdown showdown?

Aired: 01/11/19

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