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GOP Rep. Mackenzie on Trump's economic, immigration policies

Season 2026 Episode 40 | 6m 30s

Both the House and the Senate are out of town this week, but what they have heard from constituents at home will matter when they return on Monday. One key swing vote belongs to freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He represents Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, including the Lehigh Valley and the city of Allentown. McKenzie joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss more.

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