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Mar 2025
42m 53s

Walking the Constitutional Line

CNN
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First: The Trump administration escalates attacks on a federal judge and publicly questions the court's authority. But are they willing to actually defy a judicial order? There's a key deadline right now that may provide an answer. 


Plus: Today, President Trump will sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education. We break down potential consequences for students, parents and teachers. 


And: A top Democratic pollster joins us with new data on how the party should solve its messaging problem. One clue: It involves talking about the richest man in the world. 

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