North Korea test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile this week. The U.S. wants to protect the homeland from something like that. But an LA Times investigation found that conditions for a recent U.S. missile defense test were orchestrated to ensure its success.
U.S. defense missile test was scripted for success, investigation finds
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Guest:
David Willman - Los Angeles Times
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