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Washington Roundup: What To Watch For During The State Of The Union

Washington Roundup: What To Watch For During The State Of The Union

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019

There are a few things to keep an eye out for during the State of the Union address. The Firewall's David Hawkings shares some hints.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: the State of the Union address and Michael Cohen's closed-door hearing.

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