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    Trump withdraws from the TPP

    As promised, Donald Trump's first day in office included a string of executive orders — most prominently to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal negotiated by former President Obama.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 23, 2017 • 1 min read

    As promised, Donald Trump's first day in office included a string of executive orders — most prominently to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal negotiated by former President Obama. The action brought praise from progressive Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and criticism from veteran Republican Senator John McCain, as we hear from William Mauldin, who covers trade policy for the Wall Street Journal.

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    The future of activism in the Trump era
    1. 1:22Trump withdraws from the TPPYou’re reading this
    2. 7:57One massive turnout… with how many different goals?
    3. 42:51First big lawsuit against President Trump's hotel
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Tena Rubio

      Independent Producer

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      William Mauldin

      Wall Street Journal

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The future of activism in the Trump era
    1. 1:22Trump withdraws from the TPPYou’re reading this
    2. 7:57One massive turnout… with how many different goals?
    3. 42:51First big lawsuit against President Trump's hotel
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