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Nov 2024
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Trump's return: his campaign, economic p...

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How did former President Donald Trump stage such a remarkable comeback? We dig into the data and talk to his allies. President-elect Trump’s economic plans include broad import tariffs,

immigration restrictions and tax cuts. What could they mean in the short and long term? And how his election victory essentially ends the criminal cases brought against him. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes her concession speech to emotional supporters.


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