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2/18/26: GOP Midterm Wipeout Polling, Zohran Rent Freeze Win, UAE Pressured On Sudan

February 18, 2026·48 min·6-min readconversationalnews
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The podcast discusses a government shutdown narrowly avoiding a full collapse, with Democrats leveraging their position to push for reforms on DHS and ICE, while Republicans face internal challenges. Meanwhile, New York City's new mayor, Mom Donnie, is making waves with controversial polici

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