Thursday, April 1, 2021: George Floyd's Girlfriend Testifies

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We've got new CNN reporting on why the president suddenly banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Earlier today the three news outlets filed a lawsuit against the White House, claiming the ban is a direct violation of the First Amendment. Learn more about your ad ch ...  Show more

Midterm Battles: Media, Economy, and Political Maneuvers

Political drama unfolds as President Trump picks fights with media outlets just 44 days before the midterms! Can Democrats flip key states or is it all just noise? Also, as President Trump hosts China's leader amidst media crackdowns, are we witnessing a distraction or a strategi ...  Show more

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Breaking Down Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin Trial
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