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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Devin Nunes to leave Congress for Trump media company amid redistricting woes

    California Rep. Devin Nunes is calling it quits at the end of 2021. Known for being one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, Nunes says he’s leaving Congress to lead Trump’s new media company.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 7, 2021 • 9m Listen

    California Rep. Devin Nunes is calling it quits at the end of 2021. Known for being one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, Nunes says he’s leaving Congress to lead Trump’s new media company. He has represented California’s San Joaquin Valley for nearly two decades and was poised to take over a top committee if Republicans retake the House in the 2022 midterm elections. Nunes’ resignation announcement comes as redistricting threatens his chances of holding onto his congressional seat.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    How a gay Afghan boy escaped war-torn Kabul and found himself
    1. 0:00Devin Nunes to leave Congress for Trump media company amid redistricting woesYou’re reading this
    2. 9:18Blame Kevin McCarthy for Congressional GOP extremism, says columnist
    3. 21:18‘Flee’: Gay Afghan’s harrowing refugee story and enduring friendship with Danish filmmaker
    4. 38:36LA sports: Lebron James’ flip-flopping COVID tests, USC’s new coach, MLB lockout
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