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Washington Week with The Atlantic

FULL EPISODE: Trump on defense, Democrats in damage control

Season 2019 Episode 34 | 21m 42s

As special counsel Robert Mueller's probe appears to be winding down, Democrats are stepping up their investigations into President Donald Trump. The panelists discussed the latest in the investigations, the resignation of White House communications director Bill Shine, the latest economic numbers, and the recently-passed congressional resolution denouncing bigotry.

Aired: 03/08/19
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