It’s been a busy week in Washington. A state visit from China’s president, a new campaign launched by the American president against the media. There are also more signs that Republicans are distancing themselves from Trump, which might explain why he’s so angry at the media, because you have to take out your frustration on someone.
Clip: Trump embraces Xi as he turns up attacks on American media
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Clip: Egypt’s secret warning to Israel before Oct. 7
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