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Feb 2024
41m 4s

Presidential Texas hold 'em

CNN
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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 pr ... Show More
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