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In a standoff at the Alamo, Democrats go missing in Texas as Republicans try to redraw the political map. Plus, as pressure mounts over famine and fighting, Israel may be on the brink of occupying all of Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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