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Nov 2024
17m 29s

The power in Trump’s Washington

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Who is going to have power come January when Trump is sworn in for a second term? Plus: House Republican leadership looks to lock down their positions. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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