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War Powers, Gunmen & Democracy: The Week America Needs to Watch | The Weekly Assignment

"When you have a culture where it's so easy to get a gun, where political violence is being normalized, it really does make you concerned about the times that we're living in."

Secret Service agents apprehended an alleged shooter at the Washington Hilton. during this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by Donald Trump and other members of his administration. Susan J. Demas and Sam Osterhout break down the latest on The Weekly Assignment, warning of the rise in political violence and concerns about the spread of misinformation.

Susan and Sam also welcome Pam Smith, President and CEO of Verified Voting, who discusses what her group is doing to support voters in the runup to the midterm elections. Smith also talks abut what you can do to be prepared for the election, like checking your registration.

Getting your marching orders on the latest edition of The Weekly Assignment, right her on Lincoln Square.

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