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Why the U.S. Just Indicted Cuba’s Former President

The U.S. charged Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former leader and Communist general, with murder on Wednesday. It was the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to force political change on the island. The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Julian Barnes break dow ...  Show more

Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan

The Trump administration announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department and Democrats. Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, explains how the fund came about and who might get the money. Guest: Andre ...  Show more

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