Big law in Trump's crosshairs
Episode Date: April 12, 2025For weeks, President Trump has been targeting certain law firms with executive orders. Some have fought back, but others have cut deals to avoid the d...
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1671 episodes transcribedFor weeks, President Trump has been targeting certain law firms with executive orders. Some have fought back, but others have cut deals to avoid the d...
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