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January 31, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

Jan 31, 2018 7:31 PM EST

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, the FBI pushes back on the accuracy of a controversial memo created by Republicans. Also: Breaking down the key moments from President Trump’s first State of the Union address, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ reaction to the speech, renewed attention on harmful diesel emissions and reading “Sing Unburied Sing” as part of the NewsHour/New York Times book club.

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