Episode 87: Government Shutdown

President Trump’s promise to build a "big" and "beautiful" wall along the southern border of the United States has run into political trouble in the form of a partial government shutdown since the branches have yet to agree on a short or long term budget.The new Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives makes it harder to get a deal and the White House is digging in. With all this bickering, how long will the government be shut down?"Party Politics" co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer bring some context to the politics of the shutdown and discuss what the conflict means going forward.NATIONAL TOPICSShe’s running – Elizabeth Warren announces White House bidWhite House Chief of Staff out – John Kelly’s parting shotsTrump threatens to close southern border while two immigrant children dieRomney Vs. Trump – Round 2Stock market down for the yearTEXAS TOPICSCounty officers sworn in – Big changes in Harris, Fort Bend CountiesJulián Castro Vs. Beto for… President?School Finance Plan is out – Will we see big changes?Texas Legislature 86th Session starts next week – What to expectYou can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.