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Nov 2024
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Trump Races Through Cabinet Picks Amid Q...

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First: Reality check. With a flurry of new picks, Trump's cabinet comes fully into focus. But after one falls through, what's next for Trump's other choices? Plus: One on one. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on his loss and what he says needs to change. And: Fowl play. A look back at presidential turkey pardons with Biden set to hold his last. Learn more about yo ... Show More
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