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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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Politics Dec 04

U.S. imposes visas restrictions on more Chinese citizens

By Associated Press

Economy Dec 04

Nissan pulls out of Trump emission standards fight with California

By Associated Press

Arts Dec 04

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