The Daily RecountWednesday, 11.27.2019

Trump Bucks McGahn Ruling \ The Giuliani Investigation \ Student Debt Debate \ Birds of a Feather

We learned a lot today: Presidents are not kings (in case someone forgot), the House Judiciary Committee will begin its impeachment investigation, and federal prosecutors are narrowing in on Rudy Giuliani from all sides. Plus, to forgive or not to forgive? When it comes to student loan debt, that is the question.

We learned a lot today: Presidents are not kings (in case someone forgot), the House Judiciary Committee will begin its impeachment investigation, and federal prosecutors are narrowing in on Rudy Giuliani from all sides. Plus, to forgive or not to forgive? When it comes to student loan debt, that is the question.
5:06
Wednesday, 11.27.2019
Trump Bucks McGahn Ruling \ The Giuliani Investigation \ Student Debt Debate \ Birds of a Feather
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4:58
Tuesday, 06.30.2020
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2:04
Tuesday, 06.30.2020
Sun Belt Spells Trouble for Trump
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4:59
Monday, 06.29.2020
Have We Missed Our Window to Control COVID?
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4:40
Sunday, 06.28.2020
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2:40
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2:40
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4:57
Friday, 06.26.2020
Pence: “We've Flattened the Curve” ... The Curve Disagrees.
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2:40
Friday, 06.26.2020
Warning — Doctored Video
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1:45
Friday, 06.26.2020
Mask Mandates Around the U.S.
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4:59
Friday, 06.26.2020
Election & Police Reform: Which Way Will the Votes Go?
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5:00
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1:52
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1:58
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Trump Welcomes Right-Wing Polish President
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4:59
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1:47
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4:48
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