RL The Weekly | This week's top five: 1. Trump threatens Schiff
Release Date: 01/31/2020
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info_outlineThis week's top five:
1. Trump threatens Schiff
2. The GOP prepares to vote for a no-witness impeachment trial and acquittal
3. Bolton's book and Cippolone's lying complicity
4. "What happens" when Trump's acquitted
5. Why GOTV is the last hope
And a few bonus words on combatting Republican talking points, continuing to fight, and what to do next.
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