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Feb 2025
56m 22s

Raging Moderates: Trump Ditches Ukraine ...

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Trump is pivoting toward Russia, GOP fractures are deepening, and Mitch McConnell is calling it quits. One month into his second term, Trump is slashing budgets, cozying up to Putin, and pushing a questionable $5,000 rebate plan with Elon Musk. Meanwhile, McConnell’s retirement raises big questions about the future of the GOP.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @Jessic ... Show More
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