The nation's capitol is in its first government shutdown in almost seven years. Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins the show to discuss. Plus, President Trump announced he's sending National Guard troops to Portland. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th congressional district, says the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a case for this deployment. Major speaks with a federal employee who's been furloughed as a result of the shutdown. Join us right here on The Takeout.

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