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Washington Week with The Atlantic

President Trump changes course in Afghanistan

Season 2018 Episode 8 | 23m 48s

There’s bad blood brewing between President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans over the debt ceiling, a budget to keep the government running, and funding for a border wall with Mexico. The panelists also discussed some of the big events during the president’s week, including his debrief to Americans about his Afghanistan strategy and a campaign-style rally in Arizona.

Aired: 08/25/17
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