Politics

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I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me today, once again, is White House correspondent Jeff Mordock.

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Sebastian Gorka listens as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House (55) standing in the on deck circle during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 31, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ian Seymour (61) throwing a pitch during the first inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 31, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House (55) in his defensive crouch during the third inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 31, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) in the dugout during the second inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 31, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Griffin Jax (22) heading towards the dugout after getting Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (15) to ground out to end the eighth inning of an MLB game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 30, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker (47) throwing a pitch during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 30, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals designated hitter James Wood (29) in the dugout during the fourth inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 30, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Democrats saving democracy illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

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Federal government and Congress controlling debt illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Hats and gloves in the Tampa Bay Rays dugout before the start of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 30, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) stealing second base during the third inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 30, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher PJ Poulin (50) throwing a pitch during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 29, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) slapping hands of teammates after the team’s 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 29, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker (70) throwing a pitch during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 29, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker (70) throwing a pitch during the first inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 29, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Christopher Morel (24) sliding into second with a double during the first inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 29, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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On the 90th anniversary of Social Security, President Trump said he made strides in preserving the program by rooting out fraud and abuse, including removing nearly 275,000 illegal immigrants from the system. Was this move enough to save Social Security?