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1:05:40Now PlayingPivot is back! Kara is joined by Don Lemon, Stephanie Ruhle, and Brooke Hammerling to break down what’s happening in Venezuela and the global repercussions, from the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s oil ambitions to Nicolás Maduro’s viral Nike outfit. Plus, how "Heated Rivalry" became a cultural phenomenon over the last few weeks, and the biggest questions and predictions for 2026.
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