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December 22, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

Dec 22, 2018 6:55 PM EST

Saturday on the NewsHour...

On this edition for Saturday, Dec. 22, the federal government enters a partial shutdown, the third this year, over disagreement for funding for a border wall. Also, go behind the scenes at NewsHour Weekend as our producers discuss their favorite segments from 2018. Megan Thompson anchors from New York.

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