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Mar 2024
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An F.B.I. Informant, a Bombshell Claim, ...

The New York Times
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A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden.

Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how that intelligence was harnessed for political ends, and what happened once it was discredited.

Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington.

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