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DHS shutdown enters 'new legislative territory' after Speaker Johnson rejects Senate deal
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/27Ever wondered how government shutdowns impact your travel plans? This video dives into the recent DHS shutdown, explaining complex terms like 'continuing resolution' and 'congressional gridlock' with advanced vocabulary you can use daily. You'll get a practical understanding of political jargon and how it affects real-world situations like TSA funding and airport chaos!
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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
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UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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More process
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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More force
US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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