This episode originally aired on 12-23-20...Howie Kurtz on President Trump calling the new COVID-19 relief bill a 'disgrace', threatening to veto the bill and announcing various pardons.

Trump Stuns Capital with Pardons, Demands to Boost Covid Aid Bill

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Angry Judge, Weighs $10K Gag Order Fine, Tells Trump Lawyer He's Lost All Credibility

Howie Kurtz on opening statements being made in Trump 'hush money' trial, Speaker Johnson risking his job over aid to allies and the new Taylor Swift album breaking streaming records.
 
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Prosecutor Says Trump, Enquirer Owner "Cooked the Books," Defense Says No Crime Committed

Howie Kurtz on Israel retaliating against Iran for drone and missile barrage, jury being chosen in Trump 'hush money' trial and presidential debates remaining a distant possibility.

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Israel Hits Iran with Pinprick Strikes, Both Sides Hoping to De-Escalate

Howie Kurtz on a NPR editor resigning after blasting the network for bias, GOP rejecting aid to Ukraine and Arizona Republicans again blocking abortion ban repeal.

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Latest Woke Newsroom Battle: NPR Editor Resigns After Ripping Network for Liberal Activism

Howie Kurtz on Trump lawyers dismissing jurors over social media posts in 'hush money' trial, Melania being absent from the courtroom and GOP revolting against Speaker Johnson.

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Trump Stuns Capital with Pardons, Demands to Boost Covid Aid Bill

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