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Nov 2021
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Trump Suffers Legal Blow in Jan. 6th Cas...

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A judge ruled former President Donald Trump cannot assert executive privilege to withhold documents from the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the committee’s latest moves have been and how Trump plans to respond. Plus, some Republicans are trying to move forward, while other ... Show More
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