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Jul 2021
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Emotional Start to Jan. 6 Hearing

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The House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6th held its first hearing today with harrowing testimony from four brave officers who shared their stories of being attacked by the rioters–some of which you’ll hear in this episode. CNN Political Director David Chalian highlights key moments from the hearing and the historical importance of the trial. Meanwhile, Republicans are attempting to distract from finding out what actually happened on that dark day in American history.

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