A rare bipartisan move to rein in Donald Trump on Venezuela
Episode Date: October 19, 2025Following repeated U.S attacks on boats off the coast of Venezuela, Senator Tim Kaine has partnered with fellow Democrat Senator Adam Schiff and Repub...
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1745 episodes transcribedFollowing repeated U.S attacks on boats off the coast of Venezuela, Senator Tim Kaine has partnered with fellow Democrat Senator Adam Schiff and Repub...
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