Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
Donald Trump appeared to call on Republicans to block government funding if legislation does not include “assurances on Election Security,” The Hill reports.
The government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless Congress agrees to a funding bill by the end of this month.
Axios: Trump backs Mike Johnson into a corner on shutdown.
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