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Is Expediting Ukrainian Refugees' Migration Fair to Others?

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“The Most Fringe Elements of the GOP Are in Control”

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LA Mayor Karen Bass on Homelessness Crisis

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The Complex Life of J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover held the FBI in an iron grip during nearly 50 years as its director. Once popular, Hoover left behind a troubling legacy. Yale historian Beverly Gage examines his dominance over the agency in a major new biography. She speaks with Michel Martin about the man, his career, and his lasting influence.