August 22, 2017

This briefing dives into the escalating drama over the debt ceiling, revealing Congress's struggles and internal strife within Trump's base. It also scrutinizes Trump's mixed messages on Afghanistan, highlighting varying responses from the Afghan government and tension among Republican senators. Discussions intensify around a possible pardon for Joe Arpaio and backlash against Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's wife for a social media post, reflecting the heated political climate.