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Jul 2024
46m 20s

Former Rivals Unite, Iranian Plot Unveil...

CNN
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Donald Trump's former foes unite behind their nominee at the Republican National Convention, while the DNC moves to virtually nominate President Biden ahead of their own convention reignites dissent inside his own party. Plus, US officials learn of an Iranian plot to assassinate former president Trump in the weeks before Saturday's shooting. And the rivalry between two former colleagues flares up on the floor of the RNC. 

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