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Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman tapped as ambassador to Russia and Trump's new travel ban

In President Trump's proposed budget, the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lose $6 billion and would cut housing and meal assistance. The State Department's budget could be cut by 37 percent. Former Ambassador to China and Utah Gov. Jon Huntstman, a notable Trump critic during the campaign, has been tapped by the president as the new ambassador to Russia. Plus, Trump issued a new executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim countries, an order that is already being challenged in federal court.

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  • Originally Aired March 10, 2017
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 2017, episode 11
  • Network PBS
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