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Don’t Boot the Messenger: Trump Fires Jo...

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President Trump fires the official who published a disappointing jobs report. Texas Democrats flee the state to stymie efforts to change congressional district maps. And a government agency investigates former Special Counsel Jack Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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