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Apr 2024
30m 10s

Donald Trump Selling Bibles: Controversy...

Chris Cuomo
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Chris Cuomo dives into recent major news stories to determine whether they highlight real controversies or nontroversies, including Donald Trump’s sales pitch for the $59.99 God Bless the USA Bible, Ronna McDaniel’s hiring and ouster by NBC News, and the approval of a congestion pricing plan that will impact drivers in New York City. Follow and subscribe to ... Show More
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