'Clown show': Another resignation as dysfunction and disunity plague House GOP

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'Clown show': Another resignation as dysfunction and disunity plague House GOP

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Mar 23, 2024

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Mar 23, 2024

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Alex Wagner brings an enormous breadth of reporting experience to her new show, where she’ll cover news of the day, politics, and the cultural trends shaping our country and ourselves, leaving viewers with a better understanding of what’s happening in the world.

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'Clown show': Another resignation as dysfunction and disunity plague House GOP

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