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Mar 2025
45m 20s

Tariffs, Trade Spats and Big Cuts

CNN
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The president says his dramatic moves will make the economy soar, but a new CNN poll says most Americans aren't buying that. Plus, it's deadline day for federal agencies to tell DOGE what to cut. How will this impact veterans, the IRS, and maybe even Social Security. Also,w hy some public campgrounds, parks and trails could look dramatically different in the ... Show More
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