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Government Shutdown Day 2: Mike Johnson vs. George Stephanopoulos | Travel Delays & What’s Closed (Ep 549)
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
On Day 2 of the partial government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson sparred with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos over who’s to blame—and what’s actually in (and out of) the funding bills. We break down what’s closed, what stays open, and how the shutdown could hit your travel plans (TSA, FAA training, national parks, passports, Amtrak).
Plus: Elon Musk becomes the first person to cross the $500B net-worth mark, and a South Carolina judge rejects an attempt to block the state from sharing voter data with the DOJ—here’s what it means.
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Shutdown…
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