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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The influence of Fox News over the Trump White House

    New National Security Advisor Bolton has been a Fox News commentator since 2007.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 23, 2018 • 1 min read

    New National Security Advisor Bolton has been a Fox News commentator since 2007. On Monday, Trump’s legal team hired former prosecutor Joseph diGenova, who has also appeared on Fox quite a bit, where he promoted the idea that the FBI and DOJ conspired against Trump. Incoming economic advisor Larry Kudlow has had a long career hosting shows and pontificating on the business channel CNBC.

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    The full episode

    2 of 6
    Following police violence, Oakland cafe won't serve cops
    1. 0:00What John Bolton as new National Security Advisor means for foreign policy
    2. 6:34The influence of Fox News over the Trump White HouseYou’re reading this
    3. 14:41Police killing of Stephon Clark leads to protests in Sacramento
    4. 19:29Oakland cafe refuses to serve cops
    5. 25:20'Isle of Dogs:' Complex sets and puppets, but is the story engaging?
    6. 39:21What urban coyotes eat -- including cats
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