The Truth And Nothing But the Truth: Jeff Sessions In His Own Words (Video)

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The Truth And Nothing But the Truth: Jeff Sessions In His Own Words
Although his own Justice Department says he did, Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to deny talking with Russian diplomats during the presidential campaign. Is he lying? Watch for yourself.
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          Mar 02, 2017
          
        
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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The Truth And Nothing But the Truth: Jeff Sessions In His Own Words

Although his own Justice Department says he did, Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to deny talking with Russian diplomats during the presidential campaign. Is he lying? Watch for yourself.

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