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Oct 2020
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Special Edition: The Pandemic Reaches th...

The New York Times
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He assured the country the coronavirus would “disappear” soon. Then he tested positive. We explore how President Trump testing positive for the coronavirus could affect the last days of the 2020 race — and consider what might happen next. Guests: Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, White House correspondents for The Times. For more information about today's e ... Show More
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