Trump trial gets a date, Hunter Biden to enter plea deal with DOJ

Jun. 20, 2023 Politics

Donald Trump’s trial — over his handling of classified papers — is set for mid-August. Hunter Biden reached a deal with the feds to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges.

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Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Andrea Bautista

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