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Dec 2023
41m 12s

A baseless political stunt

CNN
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First: The headline above is how President Biden is describing House republicans' impeachment inquiry. Republicans say they are just following the evidence, though so far, they haven't produced it.  Plus: Donald trump is celebrating after a judge hit pause on the election subversion case against him while appeals play out. It means his scheduled March trial ... Show More
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