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President Donald Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress get things done in September.

Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters.

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