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On the recordAugust 12, 2025
Well, it absolutely is. But flex, dosing, to me, they’re trying to see how much are we going to tolerate?
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Karen Bass
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the use of federal officials as an intimidation tactic.

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