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Jan 2025
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Trump Returns to White House With Whirlw...

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First: Whirlwind week. Trump takes the reins of power and unleashes a torrent of change. My panel will break down the avalanche of news.


And: Law and order? As troops head to the border, federal agents ramp up enforcement. What to watch as Trump’s immigration crackdown enters week two. 


Plus: Moment of truth. Trump’s next picks take the stand in just days. Do they have what it takes?


And: What one legendary musician has to do with Biden’s last-minute act of clemency.

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