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Losing! Trump BACKS DOWN on ICE and troops: Melber & Shteyngart on Putin playbook
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February 13, 2026
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9:16Now PlayingMS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's broader efforts to crack down on dissent and is joined by acclaimed novelist Gary Shteyngart. (The Beat's YouTube)
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