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May 21
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Trump Applies Big Pressure on His Big Bi...

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President Trump twists arms on Capitol Hill to push through a massive budget and immigration bill. Meanwhile, Trump also unveils his proposal for a massive missile defense system. And the FDA plans to limit access to COVID vaccines for the majority of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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