Border 101

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Border 101

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Jan 10, 2019

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As President Trump continues to press his case for a wall, Maria Sacchetti dispels misinformation about the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, Nicolás Maduro begins his second term as president of Venezuela.

Released:

Jan 10, 2019

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