August 25, 2025
Anderson Cooper 360 - Carrie Cordero
Carrie Cordero, Robert M. Gates senior fellow and general counsel, joins CNN to discuss the situation with the National Guard and possible scenarios moving forward.
Watch the full interview on CNN.
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