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The Day with Clare Richardson: Shutdown Standoff

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December 18, 2024

US lawmakers race to avoid a government shutdown after a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump fails in the House of Representatives. Democrats and Republicans are trading blame. That’s nothing new. But what is the role of billionaire Elon Musk?

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The Day is a news show that helps you understand emerging stories from Europe, the US and across the globe. Join Brent Goff and Nicole Frölich from Monday through Friday as they put the day’s events into context with the help of experts, political players and DW’s reporters on the ground.

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