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GOP seeks source of leak, Dems try to secure abortion rights

Republicans search for source of Roe leak as Democrats try to fortify abortion rights

Aired 05/06/2022

Washington Week with The Atlantic

GOP seeks source of leak, Dems try to secure abortion rights

Clip: 5/6/2022 | 18m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

Republicans search for source of Roe leak as Democrats try to fortify abortion rights

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion sent shockwaves across the nation this week with revelations that the majority of justices support overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark case that has federally protected a woman’s right to an abortion. Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the text but said it is not final, while also announcing an investigation into the leak.

Aired 05/06/2022

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'This Will Not Pass' uncovers new revelations about Jan. 6

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Clip: 5/6/2022 | 14m 44s | 'This Will Not Pass' uncovers explosive new revelations about Jan. 6 (14m 44s)

Trump's influence on display in key Republican primary races

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Clip: 5/6/2022 | 4m 5s | Trump's influence on display in key Republican primary races (4m 5s)

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