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Jan 2021
9m 41s

DC is a Fortress

CNN
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As the clock winds down on the Trump presidency, the national guard locks down the nation's Capital ahead of Biden's inauguration. David Chalian explores the unprecedented nature of a militarized inauguration, plus the fact that Biden will have no confirmed cabinet members when he takes office. Lastly, a look a President Trump's final approval rating as he l ... Show More
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