Trump threatens government shutdown

The World

President Donald Trump wants Congress to approve funding for a border wall. But a shutdown could affect the GOP’s chances in the midterm elections. Host Marco Werman talks to Bloomberg reporter Anna Edgerton about what’s at stake and the likelihood of a bipartisan deal.

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