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Feb 2024
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Presidential Texas hold 'em

CNN
About this episode

First: Joe Biden and Donald Trump both head to the southern border -- separately -- trying to go all in on immigration. But who has the best hand on what so many voters say is the most important problem facing this country? 

Plus: Team Trump's delay tactic is getting a huge assist from the highest court in the land. Could their decision to hear the former president's immunity claim ultimately lead to a get out of jail free card? 

And: Dozens are dead in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire near a food aid truck. 

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