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Oct 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the DOJ's third charge against former FBI Director James Comey and a federal judge's order to reinstate his daughter, Maureen, as a prosecutor. It also examines how mid-decade redistricting has failed to secure Republican advantages in upcoming midterms, alongside news that AI giant Anthropic is preparing for a massive IPO.

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