We need to 'provide evidence' to 'preserve our democracy': Rep. Lofgren on 1/6 hearings
Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, a member of the January 6th Select Committee, joins Chris Jansing to discuss the hearings on the Capitol riots.
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