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DNC chair shakes up staff, Ivanka Trump's new job

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Staff at the Democratic National Committee were asked to resign this month as the new Chair Tom Perez tries to regroup after the 2016 election. The Senate will vote next week on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Even with two Democratic votes, he still faces a filibuster. President Trump’s Daughter Ivanka is taking an official, unpaid job in the West Wing.

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Democrats plan to filibuster Gorsuch

After confirmation hearings for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch, Democrats plan to fight.

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Two federal courts block new travel ban

Ban on travel from six Muslim-majority countries temporarily blocked.

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Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman as Russian ambassador

Housing and meal assistance to be eliminated in $6 billion cuts to HUD.

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Trump inaugural pastor helps undocumented immigrants

A Sacramento pastor sets up a safe space for immigrants in his church.

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Latino activists fight Trump's agenda

Hispanic political operatives meet to figure out how to combat Trump's immigration agenda.

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FBI director briefs Intel Committee, VP Pence's role

FBI Director James Comey discusses the Trump administration's connection to Russia.

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Republican and Democratic lawmakers are facing angry constituents across the country.

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How will new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson impact American foreign policy?

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Trump signs executive order freezing refugee visas from predominantly Muslim countries.

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The Senate confirmed two of Trump's national security cabinet nominations.

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How far will Pres. Trump go to address the migrant surge?

Immigration crackdown.

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Border battle, fallout from the Mueller report continues

President Trump walks back threat to close border.

04/06/2019 | 24m 48s

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04/06/2019 | 24m 48s

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Fallout from the Mueller probe continues

AG Barr says no Trump-Russia collusion.

03/30/2019 | 25m 7s

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Special counsel Robert Mueller submits report to DOJ

The Mueller report drops.

03/23/2019 | 25m 7s

Special counsel Robert Mueller submits report to DOJ

03/23/2019 | 25m 7s

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FULL EPISODE: GOP bucks President Trump

Plus, other challenges home and abroad.

03/16/2019 | 22m 32s

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Investigations into President Trump, House votes against hate.

03/09/2019 | 21m 42s

FULL EPISODE: Trump on defense, Democrats in damage control

03/09/2019 | 21m 42s

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FULL EPISODE: Trump’s challenges at home and abroad

High expectations and explosive allegations.

03/02/2019 | 21m 41s

FULL EPISODE: Trump’s challenges at home and abroad

03/02/2019 | 21m 41s

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FULL EPISODE: The latest developments in the Mueller report

Special counsel could hand in report next week.

02/23/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: The latest developments in the Mueller report

02/23/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: A new border wall battle

President Trump averts another government shutdown, declares national emergency.

02/16/2019 | 24m 18s

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Congressional investigations and the border battle.

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FULL EPISODE: Compromise in this divided government

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President Trump downplays disagreements over intelligence.

02/02/2019 | 24m 17s

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