Leaders make power-grabs as world is distracted by coronavirus pandemic

NBC News’ Keir Simmons explains how the global trend called “authoritarian drift” is helping world leaders consolidate power amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Average of reaction polls show majority of viewers think Biden won debate

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Minneapolis voters respond to Trump’s comments on white nationalist groups

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