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Feb 2025
1h 26m

Macron: Any Peace Deal Must Be “Assessed...

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A look at the 500 billion dollar investment by Apple in a major expansion project for the tech company. Plus, a controversial hire by President Trump by putting Dan Bongino in place as the deputy director of the FBI. We examine what the former secret service agent turned MAGA podcaster will be in charge of. 

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