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Trump's hiring spree
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Oct 13, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
POLITICO reporters discuss three major White House personnel picks in
the works, the spat between President Trump and Senator Bob Corker, and
major megadonors that are supporting Republican candidates across the
country that are piling into races against Democratic senators.
the works, the spat between President Trump and Senator Bob Corker, and
major megadonors that are supporting Republican candidates across the
country that are piling into races against Democratic senators.
Released:
Oct 13, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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