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How the hard-right 'Freedom Caucus' could cause a government shutdown
Published 2 years, 5 months ago
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is currently down almost a dozen votes he needs to pass a spending bill thanks to conservatives known as the Freedom Caucus. The hard-right members of the House are demanding cuts deeper than the agreement McCarthy made with President Joe Biden. So far, they’re unrelenting. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.