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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Donald Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his administration is quietly finding ways to blunt the pain of a prolonged standoff.

Jake breaks down how these moves could stretch the shutdown well into November. Plus: Inside Sen. Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute.

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