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Velshi
A “Manufactured Crisis”
Oct 1, 2023
Guests including Rep. Gregory Meeks and Maya Wiley discuss last-minute agreement on short-term funding, threats to Speaker McCarthy, working with Ukraine, Trump's legal troubles, Supreme Court rulings, disarray among GOP, efforts of far-right Republicans, racist depictions in the news, perceptions of Black news coverage, and media portrayal of Black communities.
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- The government will remain open and funded until November 17th, but Ukraine aid and border security were excluded from the bill.
- Congressman Matt Gaetz plans to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, highlighting a rift within the Republican Party.
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Government funded at existing spending levels until November 17th
After a last-minute agreement, the government will remain open and funded at existing spending levels until November 17th. The Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of a short-term funding bill, and President Biden signed it into law. The bill also authorizes additional funds for disaster relief but does not include funding for Ukraine aid or border security.
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