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January 18, 2024: The complex balancing act of a Ukraine-border compromise
January 18, 2024: The complex balancing act of a Ukraine-border compromise
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9 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
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With a partial government shutdown just days away, a clutch of top
government officials — including President Joe Biden and House Speaker
Mike Johnson — met yesterday to negotiate a potential spending deal. But
before any deal gets finalized, they must reach a compromise on two big
issues: border security (a priority for the GOP) and aid to Ukraine (a
priority for Biden). So, what, if anything, changed in the meeting? And
what’s the state of play today? White House reporter Myah Ward shares
her readout with Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels.
Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels interviews White House reporter Myah
Ward.
government officials — including President Joe Biden and House Speaker
Mike Johnson — met yesterday to negotiate a potential spending deal. But
before any deal gets finalized, they must reach a compromise on two big
issues: border security (a priority for the GOP) and aid to Ukraine (a
priority for Biden). So, what, if anything, changed in the meeting? And
what’s the state of play today? White House reporter Myah Ward shares
her readout with Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels.
Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels interviews White House reporter Myah
Ward.
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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