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What Trump’s return to power will mean for Jan. 6 rioters

Season 2024 Episode 339 | 6m 19s

A federal judge formally dismissed the case against Hunter Biden following his father's sweeping pardon. Some legal analysts have expressed concerns that President Biden's pardon of his son gives President-elect Trump a road map to protect his political allies. Trump hinted on social media yesterday he’d do so. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Kyle Cheney of Politico.

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