(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – It wasn’t the first time a president was shouted down during an address to Congress, but it was the most boisterous. For the first time in history, a member of Congress had to be forcibly removed during a speech, as Democrat Al Green of Texas continually interrupted President Trump on Tuesday. We’ll play the audio, explain how two members of Washington’s delegation are involved, and look ahead to the potential consequences.
PLUS: Why the City of Seattle is suing the Trump Administration.
AND: How state budget cuts could increase the risk of wildfires.
Guests include Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, Congressional reporter Allie Pecorin, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and Dan Diamond of the Washington Post.
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