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Ex-Trump official: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up Nov. 1

Episode 301 | 5m 43s

As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day shutdown, the longest ever.

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