In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal.

First, a discussion with Brookings Institution's Elaine Kamarck (KAY-mark), in which she compares the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, to a similar effort she made in the Clinton Administration.

Then, Run GenZ Founder and President Joseph Mitchell discusses his organization's effort into recruiting and training young conservatives into political office.

Finally, Breaking Defense Editor in Chief Aaron Mehta (MEH-tuh) discusses President Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders, his nomination of retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine to be the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and potential budget cuts at the department.

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