News. Views. Hughes - December 20, 2018 (17:00 ET)

US power in Middle East isn’t going anywhere

Trump announced the imminent withdrawal of US troops from Syria this week, apparently aiming to make good on the non-interventionist promises of his presidential campaign. The move has rankled some of his advisors and allies in Congress who seem determined to continue meddling in Syria. Sara Montes de Oca assuages their fears by pointing out the many US military bases and deployments across the Middle East.

All I want for Christmas is a government shutdown

Speaking at a signing ceremony for the Farm Bill, President Trump reiterated that “any measure that funds the government must fund border security,” emphasizing that his reasons weren’t “political.” Without his signature by Friday, the federal government will endure a partial shutdown. Progressive talk radio host Jeff Santos and GOP strategist Chris Neiweem join News.Views.Hughes to discuss.

535 lawmakers can’t do their job

Why does every year bring yet more anxiety over a potential government shutdown? Scottie Nell Hughes wants politicians to stop kicking the can down the road and allowing their dysfunction to frustrate and complicate the lives of ordinary Americans.