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Jan 2023
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DAY 756: U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Uk...

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In a reversal, the White House announces plans to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. It comes as Germany also pledges tanks for Ukraine ahead of Russia’s anticipated spring offensive. Plus, after a two-year ban, Meta is lifting former President Trump’s suspension from Facebook and Instagram. Richard Engel, Michael McFaul, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Jake Ward, Kara Swisher, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken, and Andy Campbell join.

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