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Dec 2021
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Jan. 6th: Trump & His Allies Knew All Al...

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The House is voting tonight on whether to refer Mark Meadows to the Justice Department for a contempt of congress charge, after the House Jan. 6th committee recommended it last night. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the committee’s findings and what could be in store for Meadows. You’ll hear about some text messages Meadows provided to the committee that reveal many of Trump’s allies knew the insurrection was wrong, but still chose to downplay it for months after.

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