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Presidents, Policies, and Polarization: From Government Shutdowns to Coney Island | 02-16-26

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On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recognizes today being President's Day, originating as George Washington’s birthday and the holiday still being recognized that way by the federal government despite the shift to the third Monday in February; the partial Department of Homeland Security government shutdown, the third of its kind since President Trump's second term in office began; former Speaker Newt Gingrich criticizing negotiations with Iran and describing the regime as hostile since 1979; and Mayor Mamdani's announcement of a new Coney Island business improvement district with an initial $1 million investment to support sanitation, “unification,” and marketing ahead of the summer season. Alex Traiman, John Catsimatidis, Rich Lowry, Scott Pressler & Tom Emmer join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning.

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