New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC joined PBS News Hour's William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown barreling toward the date when funding begins to lapse on some government benefits, President Donald Trump suggesting sending federal troops to more cities and next week's key off-year elections. | PBS NewsHour

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