Will Donald Trump's revenge tour backfire? Analysis from Washington

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May 30, 202600:32:53News & Politics

CBC’s weekly podcast, Two Blocks from the White House, takes a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in the U.S. right now and what it means for Canadians. From a $1.8 billion US fund for Donald Trump allies, which some cr...

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