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Jun 2023
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How GOP Rivals Are Tackling Trump

The Wall Street Journal
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A.M. Edition for June 16. WSJ reporter John McCormick looks at how Trump’s 2024 presidential rivals are taking on the GOP front-runner following his recent indictment over classified documents. Plus, Asia economics reporter Jason Douglas on how Beijing plans to jump-start China’s flagging economy. And Ukraine reaches the Russian front line as its counteroffensive gains ground. Luke Vargas hosts.

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