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Kamala Harris is on the trail in Pennsylvania saying she feels good about her prospects there as she turns to Oprah Winfrey in hopes of getting a new campaign boost. This as Donald Trump is heading to the key battleground state of Nevada and defending a far-right promoter of conspiracy theories who’s entered his inner-circle. 

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Donald Trump says he won’t participate in a second debate with Kamala Harris as he tries to spin their showdown this week as a win even as his allies are in damage control after his rocky performance. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is firing right back saying they owe it to voters to debate again. Also, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slams efforts to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon.

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Donald Trump is on the defensive as he finds himself face-to-face with Kamala Harris just hours after she baited and outperformed him in their fiery debate. We break down the pivotal moments, voter reaction, and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Also, how much will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz campaign impact the presidential race?  

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off tonight for the first time in ABC’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. Our team of experts break down the candidates and their key policy issues as polls show it’s a tight race just eight weeks before Election Day.

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Kamala Harris has just landed in Philadelphia on the eve of her high-stakes debate with Donald Trump. The vice president is predicting the former president will lie and insult her on stage. She is declaring that she is ready to respond to what she calls his tired playbook. A top Harris campaign adviser joins to discuss. 

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Boeing’s troubled Starliner undocks from the International Space Station and heads to earth, leaving two astronauts behind for safety concerns. Plus, new wins for Trump and Harris with just several days until their debate. Also, the 14-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting is arraigned on murder. His father is also in court facing charges for allegedly giving his son a weapon knowing he was a threat. 

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The judge in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case just announced the schedule going forward that would allow prosecutors to release never before seen evidence against Trump before the November election. Plus, Trump reveals new economic proposals including giving Elon Musk a broad role in the oversight of federal government spending.  

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New details on the mass shooting at a Georgia high school. Authorities are revealing that two teachers and two students are dead and that the 14-year-old suspect will be charged with murder as an adult. Plus, new reaction to the Georgia shooting from the campaign trail.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are now just one week away from their first pivotal debate. We have new details on how Harris is planning for the debate. Plus, Trump just pleaded not guilty to a revised indictment to the federal election subversion case against him. Also, Israel is rocked by a third straight day of mass protests. 

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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden speak together at a campaign rally in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Also, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing Hamas will pay a heavy price after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. He is asking for forgiveness amid huge protests over his failure to secure a hostage release deal. 

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Key lawmaker Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the Armed Services Committee joins to comment on the Army’s rebuke of Trump’s camp over a recent cemetery visit. Plus, the Ukrainian defense minister sits down for a one-on-one to answer if Ukraine has been successful in convincing American officials to green light new targets in Russia with U.S.-made weapons. 

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A brand new excerpt from CNN’s exclusive interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. We speak with CNN’s Dana Bash who is the first journalist to sit down with the pair for a joint interview at length. Plus, we are awaiting a Harris campaign rally in Georgia as polls show Democratic gains in the critical battleground state. 

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are just now kicking off their post convention campaign swing through Georgia. Plus, the FBI is releasing new information and photographs from the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also, the Israeli military launches deadly new raids in the West Bank in the biggest Israeli military push in the occupied Palestinian territory since the October 7th attack on Israel. 

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Special Counsel Jack Smith files a reworked indictment in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. We look at why prosecutors are slimming down the allegations against the former president. Plus, Donald Trump now says he’s agreed to participate in the debate verse Kamala Harris using the original rules including microphone muting while candidates are not speaking. 

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The race for the White House heats up as the debate over the debate takes center stage. The Trump and Harris campaigns battle over crucial details of the debate casting doubt on whether debate will occur. Plus, tensions flare in the Middle East after Israel intercepts Hezbollah drones and rockets and strikes back in Lebanon. 

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his presidential campaign bid as he throws his support behind Donald Trump who eagerly accepted his endorsement. Plus, we’re learning new details on Vice President Harris’ plans for the next phase of the race as she prepares for a debate with Donald Trump. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris is about to deliver what is arguably the biggest speech of her life as she becomes the first Black and Asian American woman to win a major party’s nomination for president of the United States. 

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Night three of the Democratic National Convention is about to kick off in Chicago. Speakers scheduled tonight include Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate. He is expected to accept the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic ticket. 

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We are moments away from the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the speaker list includes former President Obama, Michelle Obama, and Doug Emhoff. 

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Energy and excitement for Democrats in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention will soon begin. Tonight, Biden is expected to delver a primetime address, passing the torch to Harris. Plus, a look at expected speakers at this week’s convention. 

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The 2024 battle for the economy heats up as Kamala Harris unveils her plan, leaning into a populist agenda which includes tax cuts for the middle class. We break down her vision and the Trump campaign’s response. Plus, Biden says mediators are closer than ever to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement after a new round of talks. 

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At a new conference held at his golf club in New Jersey, Donald Trump attacked Harris on the economy and immigration. Plus, the Gaza Health Ministry has stated that over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the last 10 months of war. 

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Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in battleground North Carolina, using what was billed as a speech on the economy to attack Kamala Harris and the Democrats. We break down his message as some of his allies plead with him to discuss substantive policy issues. Plus, the CIA director will be in the room when high-stakes talks on a Gaza ceasefire will get underway soon. 

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As Israel remains on very high alert, U.S. officials say they believe Iran has not yet decided on how to follow through on its threat of retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Plus, President Biden says he is concerned about the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal. 

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The Israeli military is on high alert amid warnings that Iran may attack within days or hours. Plus, Donald Trump is unleashing fresh attacks on Kamala Harris’ record after making false claims that her huge crowds were faked. This as Harris is gaining in battleground states. Also, Trump is now seeking $100 million in alleged damages from the Department of Justice over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents search. 

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At least 61 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed into multiple homes near São Paulo. The Brazilian president said everyone on board died. Plus, Donald Trump is about to hold his first rally since the Democratic ticket was announced. This as Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz continue their battleground swing in Arizona. 

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Donald Trump comes out swinging at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a Mar-a-Lago press conference as he tries to blunt the momentum of the new Democratic ticket. Plus, new details about the alleged terror plot against Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Authorities now say all three suspects are teenagers. Also, Israel braces for potential attacks from Hezbollah. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz work to gain voters in key battleground states by speaking together today. Plus, President Biden shares a chilling warning about the peaceful transfer of power in a new interview. Also, sources now tell CNN that Hezbollah is poised to strike Israel independent of any potential attack by Iran. 

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Sources say Kamala Harris has yet to make a final decision on her running mate with less than 24 hours until she is scheduled to appear along side her eventual pick. Plus, President Biden and Kamala Harris wrap an urgent national security meeting at the White House as a revenge attack on Israel from Iran may be imminent. Also, recession fears send shockwaves through United States markets. 

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Kamala Harris wins enough votes from delegates to lock up the party’s nomination. Also, the Dow Jones closes down 600+ points, triggering fears of a recession. Plus, the United States is sending warships to the Middle East amid fears of an Iranian revenge attack on Israel. 

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Freed Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are on their way back to the United States after their lengthy imprisonment in Russia. Their release was part of a historic prisoner swap between Moscow and the West, bigger than any exchange since the Cold War. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper joins to discuss what may have gone into the negotiations.  

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Rep. Steven Horsford, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins to discuss Trump attacking Harris over her racial heritage when he sat down for a Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the United States reaches a plea deal with some of the organizers of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. 

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The 2024 battle for Georgia is intensifying as Vice President Kamala Harris is about to hold a rally in Atlanta. This as we learn new details in the search for her running mate, including the timeline and the process. Plus, the political ad wars are heating up between Trump and Harris.

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Vice President Kamala Harris enters a critical week and the lead up to her vice president announcement and the Democratic National Convention. Both Harris and Trump are now sharpening their lines of attack. Plus, top contenders to be Harris’ running mate are hitting the campaign trail and the airwaves. Also, Biden lays out his proposal for sweeping Supreme Court reform. 

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Trump says he is planning on returning to the Pennsylvania city where a would-be assassin tried to take his life. Plus, Trump’s running mate is stirring up more controversy, now accusing Democrats as a whole of being anti-family and anti-child. Also, Kamala Harris talks about convention plans, and her vision for final stretch of the presidential campaign.

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Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as she’s weighing how her stance on Gaza may change from President Biden’s position. Plus, Harris is on the brink of getting one of her most significant endorsements—Barack Obama. Also, Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” comment. 

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CNN has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris is less than two weeks away from naming her running mate as Democrats push towards making her their presidential nominee. This as we await remarks from Biden about why he chose to end his reelection bid. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the U.S. congress, offering a strident defense of the war in Gaza and dismissing the anti-war protestors as “useful idiots.” 

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“We will win again.” Kamala Harris begins her campaign to secure the Democratic Party presidential nomination as part of her bid for the White House. This as President Biden is back at the White House where he is gearing up for a primetime address tomorrow night where he'll explain his decision to exit the presidential race. 

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Now that President Biden has stepped away from the 2024 presidential race himself, he assured Democrats that he will still be fully engaged on his presidency. This as Kamala Harris gains momentum for the Democratic nomination as many top Democrats come out in support of her. 

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The pressure on Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensifies by the hour as top democrats are caught in what some are calling a doom-loop. Plus, Donald Trump is getting ready to take his campaign on the road as he prepares for his first campaign event since the attempt on his life. Also, a massive global tech outage causes chaos around the world. 

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CNN has learned that former President Donald Trump has met with the head of Secret Service on Tuesday to discuss the assassination attempt that occurred on Saturday. CNN is learning that law enforcement had identified the shooter as suspicious a full 19 minutes before the shooting took place but failed to locate him. Also, Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor dies at 78. 

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According to sources, President Trump is closely watching growing calls for President Biden to drop out of the race. This as the White House announced the president currently has Covid and is experiencing mild symptoms. Plus, a look inside the third day of the Republican National Convention. 

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As questions remain over how a gunman was able to shoot at former President Trump during a rally, new details emerge on the shooter the day of the assassination attempt. Plus, President Biden speaks at the NAACP convention, saying Kamala Harris is not only a great vice president, she “could be president.” 

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Live from the Republican National Convention, excitement is building after Trump picks Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate. We bring you the latest on the nomination and what is next for the Trump campaign. 

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In a stunning development in the criminal trial for Alec Baldwin, the judge has dismissed the indictment against Alec Baldwin, effectively throwing out the case. Plus, Biden will speak in Michigan after a high-stakes news conference fails to end Democratic rebellion. 

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As we await a high-stakes news conference from President Biden, he is facing an intensifying pressure to exit the race for the White House. Anxious Democrats are watching very closely to see how the president does tonight as more and more members of his own party are now going public with their fears that President Biden no longer has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. 

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Actor and megadonor George Clooney tops an expanding list of high-profile Democrats calling on President Biden to step down from his re-election bid. The Biden camp is saying there is zero chance that will happen. This as Biden is busy hosting Nato leaders. We speak with White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby about the global scrutiny facing Biden right now. 

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Biden shares remarks with allies amid a pivotal summit as his presidential campaign faces scrutiny and shaky poll numbers. Plus, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) becomes the seventh House Democrat to publicly say Biden should not run for re-election. Also, CNN is on the scene of a children’s hospital that was hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. 

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President Biden is unbowed by the growing pressure within his own party to end his 2024 presidential bid. We’re getting new reaction from Democratic lawmakers and donors. Plus, White House records reveal a Parkinson’s disease specialist visited with the president's physician earlier this year. Also, Trump looks to reclaim the spotlight with vice presidential rollout. 

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President Biden takes his fight for political survival to Wisconsin, insisting he is staying in the race for the White House and will beat Donald Trump. Plus, Sen. Mark Warner is reportedly putting together a list of Senate Democrats who will ask Biden to step down. Will he succeed? Also, Trump is seeking a pause in the classified documents case after the Supreme Court immunity ruling. 

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As Democrats debate Biden’s political future despite his remarks that he will remain in the race, we examine who could replace Biden on the ticket if he eventually drops out. Plus, we break down what Biden told Democratic governors during a recent meeting at the White House and what his plans may be going forward. 

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President Biden is about to meet with Democratic governors who want answers about his shaky debate performance. We ask one of those governors what he wants to hear from Biden as the president remains defiant about stepping down. Plus, the Department of Justice plans to pursue Trump cases even if he’s reelected in November. 

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The White House goes on defense amid a barrage of questions about Biden’s ability to win the 2024 election. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss whether Biden should step aside from the Democratic nomination. Plus, Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York hush money case has been delayed after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. 

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President Biden is expected to speak soon on the Supreme Court immunity ruling that delivered a serious blow to the January 6th criminal case against Donald Trump. We bring you new reaction to the historic high-court decision that Trump has immunity for official acts he took as president. Plus, Biden is scrambling to try to ease the growing fallout from his debate performance. 

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President Biden tries to bounce back from his struggles on the debate stage, holding a fiery campaign rally today and vowing to win the election. However, many Democrats are in panic mode right now suggesting, at least privately, that he should consider stepping aside. Meanwhile, Trump is seizing on Biden’s performance and is calling the president incompetent. 

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Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers.

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Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers.

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The final countdown is underway to CNN’s historic presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump. We are getting new behind-the-scenes details on how the candidates hope to impress voters and attack one another. Plus, the Supreme Court reportedly tips its hand, briefly posting a draft ruling on a pivotal abortion case.  

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The preparations for the Trump-Biden debate on CNN are shifting into high-gear with only two days to go until the candidates face-off. We are getting new information on how both candidates hope to score points on the debate stage. Plus, the judge in the classified documents case is not buying the Trump claim that the Mar-a-Lago warrant was invalid. 

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The judge in the Trump classified documents case is deciding on whether to impose a gag order on the former president. We break down the signals she seems to be sending about her impending ruling. Plus, the Supreme Court added two opinion days as the blockbuster term nears end with major rulings still expected. 

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Trump and Biden are prepping for the CNN presidential debate just days away and are setting expectations of what can occur. Plus, the judge in the Trump classified documents case just wrapped up a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith was legally appointed after pushing Trump’s lawyer to defend an argument she called ominous. Also, the Supreme Court upholds law banning domestic abusers from owning guns. 

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We take you inside the radically different campaigns of Donald Trump and President Biden ahead of their CNN debate just days away. Plus, new details on the judge in the classified documents case who apparently ignored advice to step aside. Also, the Biden administration appears to expand an agreement with Ukraine, allowing counterstrikes inside of Russia using U.S. weapons. 

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Vladimir Putin wraps up his visit to North Korea, claiming his ties to Kim Jong Un have reached a whole new level. We break down their new mutual defense treaty and how this partnership of adversaries threatens the West. Also, a state of emergency as wildfires rage in New Mexico and turn deadly. CNN is on the scene where flames are forcing thousands of people to flee. 

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Biden and Trump trade attacks in an escalating fight over immigration. Plus, one senator is calling the Boeing CEO congressional testimony a moment of reckoning after growing worries over the safety of Boeing airplanes. Also, Kim Jong Un gives Putin a hug and the red-carpet treatment in North Korea as the two countries increase their military cooperation. 

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The Biden campaigns slams Donald Trump as a “convicted criminal” who is only out for himself in a scathing new ad. This as Trump has been plotting his 2024 strategy with House Speaker Mike Johnson. Plus, a potentially ominous meeting is revealed as Russia’s Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in North Korea. 

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With less than two weeks away, new details on how Biden and Trump are preparing for the CNN presidential debate. Plus, tracking the fallout after a major Supreme Court ruling strikes down the ban on bump stocks, a controversial gun accessory. 

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Donald Trump returns to Washington to rally Republicans on Capitol Hill. Our sources inside the meeting share details, including the moment the former president shook hands with one of his toughest critics turned supporter, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, we're following President Biden at the G7 summit in Italy, where he just signed a historic ten-year security agreement with Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss. 

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A CNN exclusive interview with the special prosecutor forced to step down from Georgia’s case against Donald Trump. Hear why Nathan Wade says he believes Trump could still stand trial even if Trump wins reelection. Also, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. What this means for Republican lawmakers’ efforts to secure the tape of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. 

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Hunter Biden has been found guilty on three felony gun charges, becoming the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a felony. We get reaction from the defense team, the special counsel, the Trump campaign, and the first family. Plus, Trump tells probation officials that he has a gun in Florida that he didn’t turn over to police after his indictment. 

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Israeli police have just released video of the moment hostages were rescued during a daring and deadly raid inside Gaza. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations joins to react. Plus, the Hunter Biden gun trial is now in the hands of a Delaware jury. Also, Donald Trump holds a virtual meeting with a probation official. 

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Court insiders offer a new portrait of the judge overseeing the Trump classified documents case describing her as isolated and inexperienced. Plus, the NAACP is now calling on President Biden to immediately stop weapons shipments to Israel over the enormous civilian death toll in Gaza.  

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President Biden marks 80 years since the D-Day invasion by warning that democracy is more at risk now than any other time since World War Two. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is with President Biden in France and joins to discuss emerging global hot spots and emerging threats here at home. 

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The election subversion case against Donald Trump in Georgia was just put on hold indefinitely. The state appeals court ordered a pause until it rules on the latest effort to get District Attorney Fani Willis disqualified from the case. Plus, Trump is renewing his threat to get revenge for his criminal conviction in New York. The former president turned felon suggested he may prosecute and even jail his political opponents if he returns to the White House. 

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President Biden is launching a new crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border with strict limits on asylum seekers set to take effect at midnight. Senator Joe Minchin joins to give his reaction live. Plus, sensational testimony and evidence in the Hunter Biden federal gun trial as prosecutors introduce his infamous laptop and illegal drug photos found on it. 

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A jury was selected in Hunter Biden’s federal trial on gun charges with opening statements expected tomorrow morning. We break down the legal issues and the political stakes in this unprecedented prosecution of a sitting president’s child. Plus, chaos erupts as a Republican-led House panel grills Anthony Fauci about the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Donald Trump is raging after his historic criminal conviction, condemning it as a scam and promising an appeal. We look at the road ahead for the former president and his campaign to return to the White House. Plus, top Republicans are rushing to Trump’s defense with House Speaker Mike Johnson taking it to a whole new level by saying the Supreme Court should step in. 

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Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial is now in the hands of jurors who are already making request to rehear testimony from two key prosecution witnesses, former lawyer and Trump fixer Michael Cohen and former National Enquirer boss David Pecker. Our experts breakdown all the possible outcomes as the jurors review evidence to determine the fate of Donald Trump. 

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The prosecution in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York is getting the last word before the judge sends the case to jurors who will decide the former president’s fate. We break down the latest in the final lap of the criminal trial, from gavel to gavel, bringing you all the latest details and analysis. 

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An Israeli airstrike turned a camp for displaced people in Gaza into a fiery death trap. Top U.N. officials say the scenes are horrific and a testament to how the city of Rafah has been turned into a "hell on earth.” This as the Israeli prime minister is now claiming the killing of dozens of civilians was a mistake. Plus, both sides are preparing to make their final pitches to jurors in the New York hush money cover up trial. 

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The Biden campaign launches a new attack ad warning that Donald Trump has “snapped.” The president’s team is sharpening its pre-debate strategy against Trump as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s potential as a spoiler is on display with a new appeal to the Libertarian Party. Also, why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is returning to the hospital. 

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Donald Trump is out on the campaign trail as Republicans are increasingly closing ranks around him including his onetime bitter opponent turned supporter, Nikki Haley. Plus, partisan sparring over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and whether he has crossed ethical lines amid growing controversy over politically provocative flags flown at his home. 

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Nikki Haley declares she will vote for Trump in the upcoming presidential election after fiercely attacking him during her 2024 presidential bid. We are breaking down her announcement and the timing of this development in the upcoming election. Also, the judge in the Trump classified documents case holds the first hearings since delaying the trial and a shouting match erupts. 

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The judge and lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial just wrapped up pivotal talks on jury instructions that could potentially influence the final outcome. Closing arguments are now set for next week followed by jurors’ deliberations on the former president’s fate. Plus, new details on a commercial flight that turned deadly. 

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Fireworks in the courtroom as the defense begins presenting its case in the New York hush money cover up trial. The defense is calling a witness who was reprimanded by the judge for snide remarks and eye-rolling. This after star prosecution witness Michael Cohen admitted on the stand to stealing from the Trump Organization. Plus, the United States is denouncing the International Criminal Court as it seeks war crimes arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas. 

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New reaction to video obtained exclusively by CNN show rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Venture back in 2016. Hear what Ventura’s husband is now saying about it. Also, President Biden wraps up his outreach to Black voters who could potentially make or break his reelection bid.

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The bruising cross-examination of Michael Cohen by Donald Trump’s lawyer wraps up for the day after the defense repeatedly hammered the prosecution’s star witness for his past lies and aggressively tried to catch him in new lies under oath. Trump’s team scored major points in its bid to undercut Cohen’s credibility. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with new testimony transcripts and look ahead to what’s next. 

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The first Biden-Trump debate of 2024 is now set for June 27th on CNN. Plus, Michael Cohen is bracing for round two of his fiery cross-examination in Donald Trump’s hush money cover up trial. Also, a CNN exclusive look inside the illegal gun trade in Haiti as the country is devastated by gang violence. 

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In the Trump trial, Michael Cohen wraps his second day of incriminating testimony against Donald Trump. He was grilled by the defense in a sometimes testy cross-examination. Trump’s lawyers seized on Cohen’s past lies and recent attacks on the former president in hopes of discrediting the prosecution’s star witness. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with all the latest developments. 

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In the New York hush money cover up trial, star witness Michal Cohen is wrapping up his first day of blockbuster testimony, detailing the Stormy Daniels hush money deal and how Donald Trump was allegedly involved in covering up his relationship with the adult film star and her $130,000 payoff. 

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New testimony in the New York hush money cover up trial sets the stage for the star witness against Doanld Trump. His longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is now expected to take the stand on Monday. The judge is warning Cohen should not speak publicly about the case as Trump fumes about his gag order. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel breaking down all the latest. 

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The judge in the New York hush money cover up case denies Donald Trump’s request for a mistrial and refuses to modify Trump’s gag order. The Trump team is urging the judge to intervene after Stormy Daniels’ salacious testimony about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump. This as a new transcript of Daniels’ combative cross-examination has just been released. 

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An exclusive new CNN interview with President Joe Biden where he explains his decision to pause some U.S. bomb shipments to Israel. Plus, on Capitol Hill, the House kills an effort led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. 

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A very dramatic and contentious day in court as Stormy Daniels begins testifying in the Trump hush money trial. The adult film star detailed her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump and the hush money agreement to buy her silence. Defense attorneys wasted no time, hitting back during a combative cross-examination, attacking Daniels’ credibility and prompting her to testify under oath that she hates Trump and wants to see him held accountable. 

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Prosecutors cut straight to the heart of the case against former President Trump, grilling two Trump Organization employees about the alleged scheme to disguise hush money money payments as legal fees. Plus, Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. But, Israel says there are still significant gaps between the two sides. 

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A longtime trusted aide to Donald Trump takes the stand in the hush money money cover trial, wrapping her blockbuster testimony just a short while ago. Hope Hicks took jurors inside Trump world as the Stormy Daniels story broke and described how Trump feared allegations of sexual misconduct would hurt his 2016 presidential campaign. Hicks teared up at one point as she faced cross-examination with her former boss only a few feet away.  

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CNN just received a new court transcript on the critical testimony by Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer who revealed new details about the hush money payment he negotiated for the adult film star. The defense seized on the lawyer’s history of celebrity clients with sensational cases in hopes of undermining his credibility. We break down all the latest in the trial. 

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Police in riot gear are now on the scene of escalating protests at Fordham University in New York. Law enforcement is making arrests at multiple U.S. college campuses after days of student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. This as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups violently clash at UCLA. We cover the protests live and from every angle. 

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We just got a transcript of today’s testimony inside Trump’s trial, including new details from Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer about the adult film star’s hush money deal and a prediction that if her affair allegations goes public it could be the final nail in the coffin for Trump just weeks before the 2016 election. The explosive testimony wrapped up shortly after Trump was forced to take down inflammatory posts, complying with the judge’s ruling that he’s violated his gag order. Trump is now on notice that he could be jailed if he is found in contempt aga...

Campus unrest boils over as colleges across the United States attempt to crack down on protests against the Israel-Hamas war. Police are confronting and arresting demonstrators at the University of Texas at Austin. In New York, Columbia University announced they have begun suspending students who have defied an ultimatum to clear encampments.  

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The Trump trial follows the money trial. After two full weeks in the courtroom, the hush money case against Donald Trump begins to zero-in on the payoff to adult film star Stormy Daniels with testimony from Michael Cohen’s banker. Also on the stand is Donald Trump’s longtime assistant known for her appearances on The Apprentice. 

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Double courtroom drama in the Trump trial and at the Supreme Court. In New York, sensational testimony against Donald Trump just wrapped up for the day, focusing for the first time on the hush money deal with adult star Stormy Daniels that’s central to the case. In Washington, Trump’s bid for criminal immunity has played out before the nation’s highest court. The justices offered some clues on how they may rule. 

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New protests erupt across college campuses in the United States as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war are growing. We track the confrontations and rising tensions with police and the political impacts. Also, the judge Donald Trump’s hush money trial could decide anytime if the former president violated his gag order. 

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Explosive new testimony in the Trump trial after heated clashes between the judge and the former president’s lawyer. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel as the historic hush money criminal case unfolds. Tabloid executive David Pecker has wrapped up a second day on the stand as we await the judge’s ruling on whether Trump violated his gag order. 

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The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow and one of Trump's former lawyer weighs in. Plus, a hearing is set for tomorrow morning on whether Trump violated a gag order and his legal bills are draining his leadership PAC.

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Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not endorse the response. 

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We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas. 

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The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped. 

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Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money case begins. It’s the first time a former U.S. president has ever stood trial on criminal charges. Jury selection is now underway as the judge, the defense attorneys, and the prosecutors narrow down a massive list of potential jurors who will consider Trump’s fate. Plus, the Middle East is on edge after Israel vows to exact a price for an Iranian attack. 

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Donald Trump just threw another wrench into his hush money trial. Attorneys for the former president are asking the judge to change the jury questionnaire only three days before selection is set to begin. Trump said he would take the stand. Plus, Vice President Harris hammers Republicans on the issue of abortion rights for women. A southwestern state is now the latest backdrop in the battle over reproductive rights with an extremely restrictive Civl War era law soon to take effect. 

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O.J. is dead at the age of 76. Simpson’s family says the NFL legend, whose career was eclipsed by the double murder trial and his high-controversial acquittal, died after a battle with cancer. In Washington, the FBI director delivered a stark warning amid Republican infighting over a key surveillance law. Plus, the former interpreter for MLB player Shohei Ohtani is now charged with stealing $16 million from the star’s bank account. 

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Donald Trump just lost his newest bid to delay his first criminal trial, the third time this week he has tried and failed to put the hush money case on hold. Plus, Trump and Biden are weighing in on the bombshell Arizona Supreme Court ruling reinstating a century old abortion ban. Also, tornados and torrential rains are sweeping through the south, leaving a trail of destruction and flooding. 

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A historic new flashpoint in the legal and political battle over abortion rights after Arizona’s highest court ruled the state must adhere to a century-old ban on nearly all abortions. Arizona’s attorney general joins with her reaction. Also, an unprecedented sentencing as the parents of the Michigan school shooter are ordered to serve 15 years in prison. Plus, the city of Chicago released disturbing body cam video of a traffic stop that resulted in the drivers death with police firing more than 90 shots in 41 seconds. 

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As a historic solar eclipse draws crowds and excitement across the United States, former astronaut Mae Jemison joins to share lessons from the solar eclipse. Plus, Trump sues the New York judge overseeing the hush money case amid his efforts to delay the trial. Also, Donald Trump weighed in the hot button issue of abortion, specifying that states should decide abortion legislation. 

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Just days after a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, a senior U.S. official now reveals active preparations are underway for a significant revenge attack by Iran possibly within the week. Also, the Northeast is rattled by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Plus, a historic night for women’s college basketball as the women’s Final Four is generating unprecedented excitement. 

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Amid growing anger over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, President Biden gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum: take concrete steps to protect civilians or face consequences. How serious is this U.S. threat to change Israel policy? Plus, Donald Trump loses his bid to dismiss the criminal charges he faces for retaining classified documents. 

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Chef José Andrés is speaking out about the killing of seven aid workers for his food charity in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting them. The World Central Kitchen founder is sharing powerful warnings about the war and the humanitarian crisis he is likening to a real life Hunger Games. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s newest attempts to delay his first criminal trail is denied. 

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The United States expresses outrage over the airstrike that killed seven aid workers for the Central Food Kitchen organization in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling the attack unintentional and is vowing an investigation. We get reaction from an aid group director. Plus, as parts of the United States are already reeling from destructive storms, millions of Americans are at risk for severe weather in the midwest and south. 

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The Manhattan district attorney is asking the judge overseeing the Trump hush money trial to expand the gag order on the former president to include relatives of people involved in the case. Plus, an SUV rams into the gate of an FBI field office in Atlanta attempting to gain entry. Also, Iran is blaming Israel for a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria. 

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American journalist Evan Gershkovich is marking one full year of imprisonment in Russia. The U.S. is condemning his wrongful detention while offering hope for his release. Two of his friends join to share how Evan is doing right now. Plus, Donald Trump just appealed a judge’s ruling allowing district attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election subversion case in Georgia. Also, an in-depth look at the migrant crisis at the border where families live in makeshift camps and often face dire and dangerous conditions. 

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The judge in the Georgia election subversion case is weighing Donald Trump’s newest attempt to try to avoid criminal prosecution. We break down the first hearing since district attorney Fani Willis was allowed to stay on the case and why she was a no show today. Also, federal investigators are back onboard the cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore causing it to collapse. Plus, the Biden campaign is touting a historic $25 million haul from a fundraiser featuring former President Obama and former President Clinton.  

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Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) joins to discuss local and federal efforts to provide emergency relief to Baltimore after a cargo ship struck a major bridge, causing it to collapse. Plus, according to sources, Obama will remain mostly behind the scenes until Biden’s campaign kicks into high gear this fall. Also, former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. 

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The Maryland governor says an active search and rescue mission is ongoing at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. At least six people are unaccounted for after a huge cargo ship rammed the bridge and destroyed it. The Baltimore fire chief joins with an update. Plus, the fate of a widely used abortion pill is now up to the United States Supreme Court after oral arguments today for and against a nationwide ban. 

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Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin April 15th. This as an appeals court hands Trump a win in the fraud case by slashing his bond to $173 million. Plus, new tensions between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza after Israel cancelled a delegation trip to Washington due to the United States abstention in a UN Gaza ceasefire vote. 

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Princess Kate reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of widespread speculation, announcing she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and recounted an incredibly tough time for her family. Plus, ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow which killed at least 40 and injured dozens and dozens more. We learning the United States may have tipped off Russia that a terror attack might be coming. 

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Donald Trump’s private real estate outside Manhattan could be one step closer to being seized. The New York attorney general just laid new ground work to potentially take some of Trump’s prized assets with the deadline to cover his multimillion dollar bond just four days away. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez says he won’t seek re-election in the Democratic primary as he faces federal bribery charges. 

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Donald Trump’s lawyer hits back after the New York attorney general casts doubt on Trump’s claim that he can’t secure a nearly half-billion dollar bond. Also, an appeals court could rule at any time on the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law after putting it back on hold only hours after the Supreme Court gave it the green light. Plus, CNN is on the trail in deep-red Alabama where the fight for reproductive rights is figuring into an unusually competitive election. 

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The state of Texas is now allowed to enforce an aggressive and controversial immigration law after the Supreme Court did an about face and lifted a hold on the measure for now. We’re tracking the impact at the southern border where many migrants may now be at risk of getting arrested. Also, former White House adviser Peter Navarro just became the latest Trump ally to wind up behind bars. Plus, Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to drive a wedge between American Jewish voters and Democrats as he continues to feed into ugly anti-semitic views and st...

Donald Trump could soon be at risk of having his properties and other assets seized. His lawyers are declaring it impossible for him to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case with the court deadline just days away. Plus, President Biden personally warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the offensive in Rafah as the leaders speak on the phone for the first time in a month amidst their deepening rift over the war in Gaza. 

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Donald Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, publicly refuses to endorse Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. He said that Trump’s agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis accepts the resignation letter of one the top prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case. 

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Two major developments in Trump’s legal cases. The federal judge overseeing his classified documents trial denied one of his motions to throw out the indictment. Also, prosecutors announced they are not opposed to pushing back Trump’s hush money trial in New York until April. Plus, President Biden makes another stop on his tour of battleground states as Vice President Kamala Harris pays a historic visit to an abortion provider, being the highest ranking official to do so. 

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Donald Trump is now facing fewer charges in the Georgia election subversion case after the judge dismissed some of the counts against him. What does this mean for the prosecution as district attorney Fani Willis waits to learn if she will be thrown off the case? Also, Sen. Joe Manchin joins to discuss updates in the 2024 presidential race after Biden and Trump officially clinch the nomination of their respective party. 

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The special counsel in the Biden classified documents probe defends his decision not to pursue charges and stands by his characterizations of the president's age and memory. A key Democrat who questioned Robert Hur about his testimony joins. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is about to get even more intense as they're both expected to officially clinch their party's nominations within hours. Plus, Biden just wrapped up important talks with Poland's top leaders as the U.S. is unveiling a new $300 million weapons package for Ukraine. 

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A central witness in the Trump classified documents case is speaking publicly for the first time. Plus, a dire warning from the FBI director that the terrorism threat against the United States is at a whole new level after the October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Also, the Princess of Wales now says she's responsible for editing a family photo that was supposed to ease speculation about her health after abominal surgery. Instead, the image and the controversy are now raising even more questions about what's going on with the British royals. 

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After President Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, Biden dialed up attack on Trump at a speech in Pennsylvania. Plus, Trump posts nearly $92 million bond as he appeals his E. Jean Carroll case. 

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We are learning some of what President Biden will say tonight about the state of the union. Details on that and why there's so much focus on how he delivers his message to Congress and to the country. Also, there's breaking news on Donald Trump's $83 million defamation judgment and what a judge just ruled on Trump's request for a temporary delay. Plus, in Uvalde, Texas, parents of murdered children erupted in grief and anger at a new report on the massacre at Robb Elementary, where 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed. 

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Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as his last remaining GOP rival Nikki Haley exits. Also, Biden is preparing to address the nation and the many challenges he's facing right now. A key member of the Biden camp joins to answer what the president needs to accomplish in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. Plus, a terrifying close call for the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A Russian missile strikes not far from his convoy and kills five people. 

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Colorado’s top election official responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling keeping Donald Trump on the ballot in her state and others. Secretary of State Jenna Griswold joins. The huge stakes of the 2024 election are on vivid display this week as Trump aims to sweep Super Tuesday contests tomorrow and President Biden prepares for his critical State of the Union address Thursday while also facing dismal new poll numbers. 

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First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line. 

Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida. 

And: President Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 

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President Biden and former President Trump put the immigration crisis front and center during dueling stops in Texas, right near the border with Mexico. Both see openings to use the politically charged issue against one another. Our correspondents are on the scene and tonight's coverage begins with Priscilla Alvarez with Biden. 

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The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. It’s a major decision that certain to further delay his federal election subversion trial. We’re breaking down the massive impact of the high court’s decision. It is a temporary but significant victory for the former president. 

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Critical primary races in the swing state of Michigan. How Republicans vote could reveal more about Donald Trump’s chances in November and Democrats voting “uncommitted” could send a powerful message to Biden. Also, a partial governmental shutdown deadline is approaching as Biden meets with congressional leaders for talks on funding, tightening the border, and helping Ukraine. Plus, a key witness testifies in the defense effort to remove the district attorney and lead prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump in Georgia. 

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All eyes are on Michigan just ahead of tomorrow's critical primaries. A lot is at stake for both parties as democratic voters are angry over the war in Gaza and are trying to send a message to Biden. Does the uncommitted vote pose a threat to his campaign? On the Republican side, Nikki Haley is vowing to soldier on after Saturday's blowout loss to Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina.

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As Russia's war against Ukraine hits THE two-year mark, President Biden unveils new sanctions, vowing to punish Vladimir Putin for his aggression abroad and for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss his talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine. Also, Donald Trump now has 30 days to pay up after a $454 million judgment against him in the New York civil fraud case. 

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We're tracking all the fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are babies as a major provider is now pausing IVF treatments in Alabama, fearing prosecution. Also, House Republicans are trying to push the Biden impeachment inquiry forward, grilling the president's brother behind closed doors despite the very damning indictment of a former FBI informant accused getting bogus dirt on the Bidens from the Russians.

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The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Biden's dealings in Ukraine told investigators that Rusisan intelligence officials were involved passing false information to him about Hunter Biden. Plus, President Biden is set to impose major new sanctions against Russia aimed at holding the Kremlin accountable for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny and for nearly two years of war in Ukraine.

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Russians risk arrest to mourn the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. His widow is now publicly accusing the Kremlin of hiding Navalny's body to cover up his killing. Also, Donald Trump's refusal to criticize Putin over Navalny's death is giving Nikki Haley new ammunition against the GOP front runner. Plus, Russia advances in Ukraine after capturing an eastern town at a vulnerable moment with U.S. aid in limbo. We're getting new indications of where Russian forces may be planning to strike next.

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Donald Trump speaks out after a New York judge found that Trump was liable for fraud after he issued false financial statements and falsified business records, finding that he should pay $355 million plus interest. In addition, the judge also found that his sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., who run the Trump Organization, are also liable and must pay $4 million. The judge did step back from cancelling their business certificates. 

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A high-stakes hearing threatens to derail the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Willis angrily pushed back against allegations that she financially benefited from her romantic relationship with the lead prosecutor that she hired during her testimony. Also, former President Trump's historic first criminal trial is now set to begin on March 25, 2024.

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A deadly shooting occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs parade in Kansas City. We just got new information from the police on the victims and the investigation. According to the White House, President Biden has been briefed on the the shooting. Plus, the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee announces a “serious national security threat” and sources say it’s related to Russia. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) who was briefed on the threat, joins to express that there is no cause for anybody to panic. 

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New Yorkers brave snow and sleet to vote on who replaces disgraced former Congressman George Santos. How what they decide may give the country a window into what could happen in November's presidential election. Plus, serious progress in Cairo as Americans tell CNN that the CIA director and Middle East negotiators are moving closer and closer to striking a deal that would pause Israel's war in Gaza and get Israeli hostages home. 

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Donald Trump just asked the U.S. Supreme Court to get involved in another one of his legal battles. He's attempting to block a lower court ruling that flatly rejected his claim of presidential immunity in the federal election subversion case. Also, President Biden publicly warns Israel against the ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah unless there's a credible plan to protect Palestinian civilians. This just hours after deadly airstrikes on Rafah in connection with an Israeli rescue operation that freed two Israeli hostages. 

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A scathing special counsel report describes President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory as voters' concerns about the president's age weigh on his re-election bid. Also, fresh tension between the United States and Israel after President Biden calls the Israeli military's operation in Gaza over the top. This as Israel is facing backlash over a planned evacuation and ground offensive in the refugee-packed city of Rafah.

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Donald Trump appears to be on the verge of a major victory at the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices voice deep skepticism with efforts to remove him from the ballot. We'll bring you the latest details from inside the courtroom. Also, a damning special counsel report finds President Biden willfully retained classified information after leaving the vice presidency, but will not face charges. The report lays out key differences between Biden's cooperation with the investigation and Trump's alleged obstruction of his own documents case. 

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The United States conducts another retaliatory strike in the wake of a deadly attack on American forces in Jordan. U.S. officials confirmed the operation successfully targeted and killed an Iran-backed militia commander in Baghdad. Also, the United States Senate rejected the bipartisan border bill despite months of negotiations. What the failure can also mean for aid to Ukraine and Israel. Plus, final preparations for tomorrow's unprecedented U.S. Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump's Colorado ballot ban are under way. We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump team's strategy just ahead of the historic hearing.

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We're awaiting two key votes in the House of Representatives, including a truly historic vote to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and a separate vote on a standalone bill on sending aid to Israel. This as federal appeals court deals a huge blow to Donald Trump's legal defense ruling he does not have immunity in the federal election subversion case.

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Donald Trump makes a final plea to the United States Supreme Court ahead of critical arguments on Colorado's ballot ban. This hour, we have exclusive new polling on the controversial case and how Americans feel about Trump's legal troubles. Plus, an historic storm is slamming southern California, unleashing dangerous flooding, hurricane-force winds, and heavy snow. Records are falling across the state as forecasters warn of more to come. Plus, in the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace reveals that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer.

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CNN's exclusive new poll shows Donald Trump maintaining a narrow lead over President Joe Biden nationwide as Biden fights for votes in the pivotal battleground state of Michigan. Stand by for our revealing snapshot of the race and new reaction. Also breaking, sources say the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, is in talks to potentially plead guilty to a perjury charge tied to a civil fraud investigation. We'll tell you what that could mean for him and possibly for Trump.

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Powerful tech CEOs are grilled by senators and berated for failing to protect young people from grave dangers on social media with angry victims' relatives in the room. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, a senator that co-sponsored legislation aimed at keeping kids safe online, joins. Also, Donald Trump meets with the Teamsters union, hoping to drive a wedge between president Joe Biden and his traditionally loyal allies in organized labor. Plus, a dire new warning from the FBI director that Chinese hackers are preparing to wreak havoc on the United States.

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The world is awaiting President Biden's next move after he says he's decided how to respond to the drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. We're breaking down the military options. Also, Israeli special forces conduct a deadly raid on a West Bank hospital disguised as medical staffers and other civilians. We'll take you inside the operation. Plus, there is breaking news on a huge controversy hanging over Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia. The top prosecutor just entered an agreement that means he won't be questioned in court tomorrow about his alleged affair with...

The United States has identified U.S. soldiers killed in a drone attack Jordan as Biden vows a response. Plus, a new broad framework for a potential release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza proposal is being given to Hamas amid a warning that nailing down the details may be difficult. Also, a new bipartisan deal on border security is moving forward right now in the Senate as Donald Trump and House Republicans are trying to kill it. 

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A huge legal and financial blow to Donald Trump as a jury says he should pay more than $83 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made about her. We're breaking down the verdict and the message it sends to the former president and the clear front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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Donald Trump takes the stand in the civil defamation trial against him and we break down what he said under oath and why the judge struck down some of his testimony as the case is now heading into closing arguments. Also, the RNC is considering an unprecedented move to declare Trump the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, siding with the former president and against his remaining opponent, Nikki Haley. Plus, a record close on Wall Street after evidence of a booming U.S. economy with growth beating expectations.

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Donald Trump is powering toward the Republican nomination after his big win in New Hampshire and seething at rival Nikki Haley for refusing to drop out. Also, President Biden just won a key endorsement from the United Auto Workers union. Plus, an exclusive interview with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, on the dangerous rise in antisemitism across the United States.

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Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are making final appeals in New Hampshire with the Republican presidential race now a two-person showdown. The first primary votes are just hours away. We're following the candidates and the contest that could effectively decide the GOP nomination. Plus, a CNN exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She is speaking out about the Biden campaign, threats to democracy, and whether she's personally worried about a repeat of violence on January 6th.

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The high stakes New Hampshire primary is now just four days away. Donald Trump is getting ready to rollout an endorsement that could rattle Nikki Haley's campaign. Also, court records now show the Trump special prosecutor in Georgia paid for trips he took with the district attorney who hired him. Standby for details on what if anything this could mean for the case against Trump. Plus, more than two years after the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set, actor and producer Alec Baldwin was just charged with involuntary manslaughter. We're breaking down the indictment.

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Donald Trump files a new brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Colorado's decision kicking him off the ballot. Our legal experts are standing by with details on the filing and what it could mean for the truly historic oral arguments next month. Also, Nikki Haley sharpens her attacks on her rivals just five days out from the New Hampshire primary. Plus, the U.S. Justice Department releases a scathing report on the law enforcement response to the Uvalde elementary school massacre. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks exclusively with CNN about fatal mistakes made by police.

Donald Trump just unleashed a tirade against the judge who threatened to throw him out of a courtroom today. Stand by for the latest on E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial against Trump and why the former president was nearly given the boot. Also, Trump is escalating his attacks on GOP presidential rival Nikki Haley referring to her birth name and Indian heritage in an online rant. Plus, President Biden has wrapped up an urgent meeting with top lawmakers. Did they find any common ground on the divisive issues of Ukraine and border security? House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries...

Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis are all hunting for votes in New Hampshire just hours after Trump's Iowa landslide. Also, former President Trump detours from the campaign trial, returning to court to face his accuser E. Jean Carroll, again, in a second defamation trial. Plus, after two U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militants, the U.S. military central command confirms a third retaliatory attack on Houthi rebel targets inside Yemen.

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U.S.-led airstrikes inside Yemen trigger a vow of retaliation by Iran-backed militants. Mass protests erupt in Yemen and fears of a full-scale regional war intensify. Also, a potential blizzard and bitter cold are disrupting the final push to the Iowa caucuses. We're tracking the candidates and severe weather with only three days to go before the first presidential votes of 2024.

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Closing arguments just wrapped up in Donald Trump's New York civil fraud trial. The former president took his campaign to the courtroom, launching into a rambling speech before being cut off by the judge who urged Trump's attorneys to control their client. Plus, we're now in the final stretch before the Iowa caucuses. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are trying to capitalize on last night's heated CNN debate and close the gap with Republican front-runner Donald Trump. A key Haley supporter, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, joins to discuss.

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Chris Christie suspends his presidential campaign just days before the Iowa caucuses. The former New Jersey governor is declining to endorse any of his Republican rivals as he urges he supporters to choose a candidate with character. This comes as we're just now a few hours away from CNN's Republican presidential debate later tonight where Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will come face to case for the final time before the Iowa caucuses. It's a critically important test as both candidates try to close the gap with Donald Trump.

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Doctors for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reveal that he has prostate cancer. We have details on his condition and the surgery complications behind this controversial hospitalization. Plus, three federal judges hearing Trump's argument for presidential immunity appear deeply skeptical of the theory. We are breaking down all of the courtroom drama and what comes next for the case. Also, as presidential candidates sprint towards the finish in Iowa, we have a new poll on the race in New Hampshire. Is Nikki Haley closing the gap with front runner Donald Trump?

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President Biden delivers an impassioned plea to African American voters in South Carolina, hoping the state that propelled him to the democratic nomination in 2020 can recharge his reelection campaign. This as top Republican hopefuls hit the final stretch with just one week until the Iowa caucuses. Plus, in Georgia, Donald Trump is asking a judge to throw out the state's election subversion case against him. Also, updates on the terrifying mid-flight fuselage blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines plane. 

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The U.S. Supreme Court just agreed to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his removal from the Colorado primary ballot. The justices are now poised to decide whether or not Trump is eligible for office under the 14th Amendment's insurrectionist ban. Also, President Biden comes out swinging at Trump in his first campaign speech of 2024, warning the former president is a real and present danger to American democracy three years after January 6th. 

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Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are preparing to take questions from Iowa voters live here on CNN. We're setting the stage for our back-to-back town halls with Donald Trump's top GOP rivals. Chris Christie joins to discuss this hour. Also, newly released documents reveal that China and other foreign governments spent millions at various Trump-owned property while he was president. Plus, ISIS is now claiming responsibility for a pair of deadly explosions in Iran.

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Donald Trump appeals Colorado's decision to remove him from the state's Republican primary ballot. He's asking the U.S. Supreme Court to decide disputes about eligibility for his office under the U.S. constitution’s insurrectionist ban. Also, Iran is warning of a harsh response after deadly explosions near the tomb of a top Iranian general exactly four years after he was killed in a U.S. air strike. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson and dozens of GOP lawmakers visit the southern border turning up the pressure on President Biden to cut a deal on immigration. New York's democratic ma...

Donald Trump just appealed his removal from the Republican primary ballot in Maine. The secretary of state who made the decision to ban Trump joins us with her reaction this hour. Also, another federal indictment of Senator Bob Menendez, accusing the Democrat of accepting bribes from a second foreign country. Plus, there's new audio of air traffic controllers giving instructions shortly before the fiery crash at a Tokyo airport.

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Death and destruction occur in multiple cities across Ukraine after the biggest Russian air bombardment since the start of the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky is now pleading with the international community for help to respond to what he is calling an act of terror. Also, the Trump campaign is promising a quick appeal after the former president was removed from the 2024 primary ballot in Maine. Plus, in just 17 days before the Iowa caucuses, the fallout is continuing tonight for Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley after her answer, or non-answer, about the cause of the Civil War.

New revelations about the 11th hour efforts to keep Donald Trump in office. Recordings detail how Trump operatives scrambled to get fake elector ballots to Washington in time for January 6th. Also this hour, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is trying to clarify her comments about the Civil War after she failed to mention slavery as a cause for the conflict. The backlash tonight is growing as her Republican opponents are pouncing. Plus, Paul Whelan speaks exclusively with CNN as he marks five years of being wrongfully detained in Russia. 

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Donald Trump remains on the GOP primary ballot in Michigan after the state Supreme Court rejected a bid to disqualify him under the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban. Will this ruling have any impact on Trump's legal fight in Colorado? Also, we're standing by for a readout on critical talks that just ended between Biden cabinet officials and the president of Mexico. Plus, we're following disturbing new images out of Gaza of Palestinian men and at least two boys apparently stripped down to their underwear while being detained by the Israeli military.

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New fuel for growing fears of a broader war in the Middle East after U.S. air strikes inside Iraq target Iran-backed militants. The Pentagon says it's payback for attacks on American troops who are increasingly being targeted in the region. Plus, an update on the southern border where more than 11,000 migrants are waiting to enter the United States.  

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The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to fast-track a review of Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim, rejecting the request from the special counsel. We'll take a look at the potential impact on Trump's trial date in the federal election subversion case as the former president seeks a delay until after the 2024 election. Also, new details on Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election results in Michigan. Plus, a CNN analysis reveals Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza in the first month of the war. Experts say the extensive use of such heavy and destructive bombs hasn't been seen...

Residents flee in terror as a gunman killed at least 14 people in the heart of a major European city. We're learning more about the shooter who opened fire at a university in Prague and how he was “eliminated.” Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to weigh in on the federal election subversion charges. The special council urges the justices to put the case on a fast track after Trump asked them to stay out of the dispute for now. Also tonight, Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay more than $148 million in damages to t...

Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay out of the legal dispute over his claim of immunity from federal election subversion charges, at least for now. The Trump team is opposing the special counsel's request for the justices to immediately review the case. Trump is planning to take a very different matter to the high court. We are awaiting his formal appeal of the historic decision barring him from the Republican primary ballot in Colorado. Tonight, Trump's GOP rivals are taking his side and slamming the ruling. Plus, President Biden says the United States is pushing...

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Trump should not appear on the ballot in 2024. This is surprising in part because they are reversing a lower court that found, while Trump did engage in an insurrection on January 6th, that Section Three of the 14th Amendment did not apply to presidents, and therefore, he should not be kept off the ballot. This as the Trump campaign expects to clinch the GOP nomination by March. Plus, a major legal challenge to a strict and sweeping new immigration law in Texas. 

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With the leadoff Iowa caucuses only four weeks away, Donald Trump is taking his campaign rhetoric to dark extremes. We're getting new reaction to Trump's immigrant-bashing that's invoking comparisons to Nazi Germany. The GOP governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu joins us live this hour. Also, two former Georgia election workers are suing Rudy Giuliani again after he was ordered to pay the women nearly $150 million in damages. We're going to tell you what they want now. Plus, Hamas releases video of three elderly Israelis its holding captive in Gaza. 

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Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a jury to pay $150 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he defamed. We're breaking down the huge verdict against the former Trump lawyer tied to his lies about the 2020 presidential election and speak live to an attorney for the two election workers. Plus, protests in Tel Aviv, calling for a ceasefire as the IDF says it mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. 

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A CNN team gets rare independent access to war-torn southern Gaza, sharing an extraordinary firsthand look at the humanitarian crisis there. This as the U.S. is ramping up pressure on Israel to limit civilian casualties. Also tonight, it's now up to a jury to decide how much Rudy Giuliani must pay two former Georgia election workers for the harm he caused by spreading conspiracy theories about them. The first day of deliberations wrapped up a short while ago after Giuliani opted not to take the stand.

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The full House of Representatives just formalized the impeachment inquiry of President Biden as Republicans seek to move the probe forward. The vote comes hours after Hunter Biden defied a GOP subpoena to testify behind closed doors, accusing Republicans of lying over and over about him and his father. Also breaking, a federal judge is pausing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. The order could delay Trump's scheduled March trial date potentially pushing it closer to election day. Plus, President Biden meets with the families of American hostages held by Hamas amid new fractures in his relationship with the Israeli...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington on Tuesday to make an in-person plea for the military and economic aid he said is necessary to continue Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion. Plus, President Biden is warning that Israel is losing international support for its war against Hamas, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly rejects American plans for postwar Gaza. Also, CNN has learned that Donald Trump contacted a former Mar-a-Lago employee who witnessed his alleged mishandling of classified documents, repeatedly calling him in the months before trump's criminal indictment. We get reaction to CNN's exclusive new reporting from...

The United States Supreme Court just agreed to weigh in for the first time on Donald Trump’s historic criminal prosecution. The justices are now set to quickly decide whether to accept the special counsel’s request to rule on Trump’s claims of immunity. Also, CNN’s new polling in Michigan and Georgia finds Trump is leading President Biden in both those pivotal swing states. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Washington right now to meet with key lawmakers about stalled U.S. aid to Ukraine. 

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Donald Trump's gag order is mostly upheld in his federal election subversion case. An appeals court admonishes the former president while giving him a green light to attack the special counsel, Jack Smith. Also, a look at the new criminal indictment of Hunter Biden and the legal and political fall-out. The president's son accused of spending millions on a lavish lifestyle instead of paying his taxes. Plus, the Michigan gunman who killed four classmates at a school back in 2021 is now sentenced to life in prison without parole. 

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A defiant Donald Trump leaves his civil fraud trial in New York after hearing a key defense witness try and poke holes in the case against him. Also tonight, some of Trump’s GOP rivals hit the campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire after their fourth debate without him. Plus, smoke in the air over Gaza and fierce fighting on the ground as new images show Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to their underwear. 

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Police say at least three victims were taken to hospitals and the shooter is dead after a shooting on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas. We're standing by for new details. Also, six more allies in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election were just indicted. Nevada becoming the third state where pro-Trump fake electors now face criminal charges. Plus, new warning signs for Biden as he faces a potential rematch with Trump. His approval rating is sinking to a new low in CNN's new poll. This as Trump claims he won't be a dictator if re-elected, except...

President Biden says he's not sure he'd seek re-election if Donald Trump wasn't running for the White House. We're breaking down the stark revelation about Biden's decision making and what it says about the state of the 2024 presidential race. Also, after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville finally backs down on his nearly year-long blockade of U.S. military promotions, hundreds of nominees have been confirmed tonight. Also, the Israeli military is claiming new advances across Gaza as the U.N. chief warns conditions in Gaza are apocalyptic.

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New warnings that Donald Trump's re-election could pose a grave threat to American democracy with Republican Liz Cheney sounding the alarm about a potential dictatorship. The urgency heightened with the nation on the brink of 2024 and the lead off Republican contest in Iowa just six weeks away. Also, U.S. aid to Ukrainian forces is about to run out. Plus, the Israeli military now says it's objective in northern Gaza is nearly completed as the ground assault against Hamas expands in the south. The United Nations says the number of civilian deaths is rapidly increasing in this new and...

Fierce new warfare breaks out in Gaza hours after the Israel-Hamas truce expires. Also tonight, defense lawyers in Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia argue if Trump is re-elected president he can not be tried until after leaving office. Plus, Republican George Santos has been expelled from Congress as he leaves his divided party with an even slimmer majority in the house.

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Six more Israeli hostages were just released hours after two other captives were freed. This comes as Hamas forces have been alerted to be ready for combat as day seven of the Gaza truce is nearing an end. Will there be another last minute extension? Also breaking, indicted U.S. Congressman George Santos remains defiant as the House considers whether to expel him from Congress. Plus, Donald Trump is lashing out after an appeals court reinstated the gag order in his New York civil fraud trial. 

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Qatar says 30 Palestinians, 16 minors and 14 women, are being released Wednesday as ten more Israeli hostages are now free and safe in Israel, including a woman who also is a U.S. citizen. We're standing by for new information about their release just a short while ago and their condition after more than seven weeks in captivity. All this comes as the truce between Israel and Hamas is due to end just a few hours from now following a six-day pause in the fighting. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is now in Israel amid urgent negotiations aimed at...

The first group of hostages were released since the temporary pause was extended for two additional days. 12 more hostages are now back in Israel and 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons. Also, new revelations from Liz Cheney, who is revealing what her Republican colleagues really think of Donald Trump and his election lies. 

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Hamas releases 11 more civilian hostages from Gaza. Hospitals in Israel are preparing to treat them after more than seven weeks in captivity. Israel also freed 33 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. So far, Hamas has released 69 hostages, primarily women and children. Israel has freed 150 Palestinians, mainly women and minors, many of whom were detained but never charged.

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Wolf Blitzer Anchors a The Situation Room special report live from Tel Aviv. Israel and Hamas appear to be on the cusp of a critical moment in the war, with 13-hostages just hours away from returning home from Gaza if the negotiated agreement holds firm. Plus, prominent celebrities are named in a wave of sexual assault lawsuits. And, Trump spends Thanksgiving posting attacks on social media. Also tonight: Qatar’s crucial role as a Middle East mediator.

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As today's show begins, we're just hours away from a truce between Israel and Hamas, with the end of hostilities set to end at 3am Eastern time, followed by the return of 50 captives. The Israeli government says the hostage release won't occur before Friday. Wolf Blitzer anchors live from Tel Aviv, with our coverage beginning with CNN's Jerry Diamond, who joins us not far from the Gaza border. 

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As today's show begins, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging his cabinet to approve a tentative deal to free some of the hostages held by Hamas. Hostage families are anxiously awaiting a final vote and official announcement that could come at any moment. CNN correspondents are in the region and in Washington covering this critical moment in the war. Our coverage begins with correspondent Matthew Chance in Tel Aviv, Israel. 

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First: Those struggling newborns evacuated from Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital are now in Egypt receiving life-saving care. Meanwhile, as Israel releases video to try and bolster its case that Hamas used Al-Shifa as a command center. 

Plus: An appeals court signals it may restore Donald Trump's gag order in the federal election subversion case but loosen some restrictions. 

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New explosions over Gaza as the Israeli military vows it will advance anywhere Hamas is found, sending new signals that a wider offensive in the south may be imminent. Tonight, we await a judge's ruling on whether to bar Donald Trump from the ballot in California. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson is promising to release nearly all of the January 6th video security footage at the U.S. Capitol. Will it accomplish his goal of pleasing right-wing lawmakers?

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The Israeli military says they found a tunnel shaft at the Gaza hospital it raided amid pressure to prove its claim Hamas used the complex as a command center. Also, all the damning details in the House ethics report on Rep. George Santos prompts a new push to expel him from Congress. The bipartisan panel concluded that the Republican used campaign funds for Botox, spa treatments, and other luxuries while telling a litany of lies. Plus, a guilty verdict is issued to the man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, with a hammer in their San Francisco home.

The Israeli military says it uncovered Hamas weapons and a command center inside Gaza's largest hospital, releasing video as an attempt to defend the ground operation. Key world organizations are condemning the raid as we are getting dire new accounts from inside the hospital. Also tonight, a rare face-to-face meeting between President Biden and China's Xi Jinping in the United States. Plus, CNN presses Senator Joe Manchin about his next move now that he is not running for Senate reelection.

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The new House speaker just cleared a very significant hurdle--getting his plan to avoid a government shutdown approved with the help of Democrats. At the same time, anger amongst some House Republicans is clearly boiling over with one GOP lawmaker accusing another of elbowing him in the back. Plus, we’re following the rapidly worsening healthcare crisis in war-torn Gaza. The United Nations says there's now only one working hospital left in the north as fighting rages and civilians are dying.

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President Biden says Gaza’s largest hospital should be protected as Israel insists it is striking medical centers Hamas is using as cover. Hospital officials are reporting catastrophic conditions and increasingly desperate measures to try to keep premature babies and others alive. Also, Donald Trump Jr. wraps up his testimony for the defense in the $250 million civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization. 

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Gaza is bombarded from the air as Isreal’s war against Hamas takes an increasingly devastating toll on the ground. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken offers a new condemnation of the rising number of deaths in Gaza. Plus, FBI agents have seized cellphones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams as we learn new details on the campaign fundraising investigation. 

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Influential Democratic Senator Joe Manchin reveals he is not seeking re-election, delivering a major blow to his party’s chances of keeping control of the U.S. Senate next year. Sen. Mark Warner joins to comment. Plus, the White House says Israel is moving forward with daily four-hour pauses in northern Gaza to allow Palestinian civilians to get out and humanitarian aid to get in. 

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As Democrats celebrate important new election wins, Republicans are about to hold another presidential debate without their front-runner. Plus, new evidence emerges that abortion rights is a winning issue for Democrats after Ohio voters approve the constitutional right to an abortion. Also, Ivanka Trump attempted to downplay her involvement in the Trump Organization after testifying in the New York civil fraud trial against Donald Trump. 

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Donald Trump wrapped up a day of combative testimony in a New York civil fraud trial that could end his business empire. The former president was under oath for hours, sparring with the judge who pressed Trump’s lawyers to control her client. Despite Trump’s vast legal troubles, a new poll shows he’s leading President Biden in most of the six key battleground states. Plus, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Gaza is becoming a "graveyard for children.” 

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Israel admits responsibility for an attack on an ambulance outside a Gaza hospital saying it was being used by Hamas. As the Israeli forces pound Gaza from the air and on the ground, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists there will be no ceasefire until Hamas hostages are freed. Plus, in an exclusive interview, CNN confronts Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) on an alleged campaign finance fraud scheme. 

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Israel appears to launch a massive new air assault on northern Gaza with flares lighting up the sky while rockets fly and explosions boom. Also, an ominous new warning is made from Hamas as the Israeli military says it has Gaza City completely surrounded. Plus, President Biden sends a blunt warning to Israel that its war goals will be hampered by the global outcry over civilian deaths. 

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The first evacuations occur from Gaza into Egypt since the start of the Isreal-Hamas war with Americans among those going through the Rafah border crossing as part of a deal that could allow thousands of other people to escape the fighting. In Gaza, new scenes of destruction emerge after an Israeli air strike rocks the same refugee camp that was hit a day earlier. Also, Donald Trump Jr. take the stand in the $250 million civil fraud trial against the Trump family business. 

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An Israeli air strike hits the largest refugee camp in Gaza unleashing an enormous blast that one witness described as feeling like the end of the world. An IDF spokesman tells CNN Israeli forces were targeting a senior Hamas commander who was hiding behind civilians. As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, US officials are sounding the alarm that the threat of a terror attack against Americans is at a new level. 

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Israeli tanks and troops push further into Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares this is the time for war, rejecting calls for a ceasefire. The air and ground assaults on Hamas targets intensifies as Gazans face a new level of desperation and destruction. The Israeli military says it rescued a female soldier kidnapped by Hamas during ground operations in Gaza. This as we receive our first look at three women who are shown in a new Hamas hostage video. 

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Israel is unleashing intense new air strikes on Gaza as Israel also expands its ground operations there was well. Phone lines and other communications have been largely cut off with civilians caught in the crossfire. The United States says it is in talks with Israel about a humanitarian pause to try to allow the potential release of more hostages held by Hamas. Plus, divers join the search for the mass shooter in Maine. Sources tell CNN the gun apparently used in the rampage was bought just days before the suspect had a mental health episode. 

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A manhunt is underway in Maine after a mass shooter’s rampage left at least 18 dead and 13 injured. Local officials provide an update on the status of the manhunt and details of the investigation. Robert Card, 40, is facing an arrest warrant for eight counts of murder and should be considered armed and dangerous. Plus, Israel claims airstrikes have killed a key Hamas intelligence official. 

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A fuming Donald Trump has been given a $10,000 fine in the civil fraud trial in New York for violating his gag order again. Plus, the U.S. House of Representatives have elected a new speaker, GOP Rep. Mike Johnson. Also, new rocket fire from Gaza hits an apartment building near Tel Aviv as vital fuel supplies are on the verge of running out in Gaza. 

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New reporting suggests former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was granted immunity before testifying in the federal election interference case. Also, as the war between Israel and Hamas rages, intense talks aimed at freeing more hostages ensue. Plus, the House speaker crisis deepens as the latest GOP nominee for the job drops out only hours after being chosen.

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New footage shows two Israeli hostages just released by Hamas and we bring you the latest on their condition and the effort to rescue the dozens more who are being held. Plus, new scenes show far reaching destruction in Gaza as Israel widens its offensive against Hamas, intensifying its bombardment of Gaza, striking Hezbollah cells in Lebanon and targeting the West Bank. 

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Two Americans were just freed by Hamas, a mother and daughter are now safe in Israel. We’re learning more about hits initial release of hostages as dozens of others are still being held by Hamas in war torn Gaza. This hour, trucks packed with life-saving aid to Gaza remain stuck in Egypt and may not get through the crossing for at least another 24 to 48 hours. The crisis in Gaza is at a desperate new level as angry crowds take the streets across the Middle East in protest. 

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New airstrikes hit Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war as President Biden prepares to give a wartime address from the Oval Office tonight. In the war zone, Egypt is expected to open a critical border crossing into Gaza within hours and allow the first aid trucks to roll in with life saving supplies. But, will it actually happen? Also, Rep. Jim Jordan just wrapped up a tense meeting with fellow House Republicans refusing to support his bid to become the speaker of the House. 

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The United States shared new details on its assessment that Israel was not responsible for the deadly hospital explosion in Gaza. US officials point towards intelligence that indicates a failed Palestinian rocket launch caused the blast, but some governmental leaders in the Middle East insist Israel is to blame. Also, in Washington, the US House remains paralyzed after Jim Jordan lost a second vote to become speaker of the House. 

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Palestinian officials say hundreds were killed after a deadly explosion hits a hospital in Gaza. Palestinian officials blame Israel and Israel denies that saying it has intelligence indicating the hospital was hit by a failed Islamic Jihad rocket. President Biden is on his way to Israel to offer a wartime show of support and to personally push for desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza. This as a key summit with Middle Eastern leaders was cancelled. 

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There are new warnings that Gaza is on the brink of complete catastrophe amid horrific scenes of destruction and increasingly dire shortages of life-saving supplies. Civilians are desperate to leave Gaza but are trapped with a critical border crossing into Egypt remaining closed. Israeli forces declare they are ready to launch the next phase of their response to the Hamas terror attacks with troops appearing poised for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza. 

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Rising fear in Gaza as bombs fall and Israel tells 1.1 million people in the north to leave. Hamas is telling Palestinians to stay put while United Nations officials call the evacuation impossible and warn of devastating humanitarian consequences. This as more of Gaza is reduced to rubble and the Israeli military reveals it has been conducting local raids there and searching for hostages held by Hamas. 

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Israel now says it is unleashing a large scale strike on Hamas. The crisis is Gaza is deepening tonight amid mounting deaths and widespread destruction. Israel is vowing to cut off critical supplies to Gaza until Hamas frees dozens of hostages believed to be hidden underground. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding urgent talks in the region, showing US solidarity with Israel, and likening the brutality of Hamas to the worst of ISIS. 

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Israeli leaders are renewing their vow to crush Hamas as the world is getting a fuller picture of the scope and horror of the Hamas attack. Our correspondents are covering the breaking news on multiple fronts. Plus, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) wins the Republican nomination for House speaker but still faces holdouts within his own party as he still needs 217 votes to win the speakership in a full vote on the House floor.

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Gaza is under fire as Israel unleashes new airstrikes and says Hamas has killed at least 1,000 people in Israel. The war is taking a toll on both sides with at least 900 now reported dead in Gaza. Hamas launched a new barrage of rockets toward Israel as gruesome new details emerge about the surprise attack. Tonight, President Biden condemned the attack as the White House confirmed at least 14 Americans are among the dead. 

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Israel warns its punishing air strikes on Gaza are just the beginning of its response to the unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas which left over 900 people in Israel dead. The death toll on both sides is climbing as more than 680 Palestinians have been killed according to Gaza’s health ministry. President Biden says some US citizens are likely being held hostage as Hamas is now threatening to execute civilians it captures. 

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Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he plans to resign from Congress after being ousted as House speaker. We have new details on McCarthy’s future and all the latest with the race to replace the speakership. Also, Donald Trump is trashing a bombshell report that alleges he shared nuclear submarine secrets with a foreign billionaire. Plus, one day after launching the deadliest attack against Ukrainian civilians in months, Putin's forces once again unleash terror on innocent people. 

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Donald Trump is asking a judge to toss out the federal election case against him, citing presidential immunity and his impeachment acquittal in the US Senate after the January 6th insurrection. Could his new defense potentially set up a legal battle that goes all the way up to the Supreme Court? Plus, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) joins to discuss the top contenders to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.  

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The race is on to find a new House speaker after GOP hardliners dethrone Kevin McCarthy. Key Republican congressman Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins to answer what comes next. Also, will the House fund the fight against Putin’s invasion or will Kyiv's counteroffensive face setback? Plus, former President Trump lashes out once again on the third day of his civil fraud trial. 

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The first day of Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial wraps up with the former president in the courtroom to fight charges that could potentially decimate his family business. Also, Republican hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) takes his threat to oust House Speaker McCarthy to the House floor but stops short of any action. Plus, a look at Democratic activist Laphonza Butler, who is temporarily replacing the seat of the late Sen. Diane Feinstein. 

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States of emergency are in effect right now in New York and New Jersey as millions are in danger from torrential rains and rapid flooding. Also, divided House Republicans meet behind closed doors as Congress is about to plunge the nation into a shutdown following a defeat for Speaker McCarthy. Plus, a Trump codefendant has agreed plead guilty and agrees to cooperate in the Georgia election subversion case after striking a deal with prosecutors. 

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In a surprising update from the Georgia election subversion case, Donald Trump’s team has decided not to try to move the criminal charges against the former president from state to federal court. Also, President Biden attempts to sound the alarm about the threat to democracy here in the United States posed by Trump, MAGA Republicans, and GOP hardliners in Congress. Plus, tensions among House Republicans boil over with no solution in sight as two days remain before a government shutdown. 

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With the second GOP primary debate set to begin soon, Marc Short, the former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, joins for an exclusive interview to answer if Pence could win over Trump voters' support for the 2024 presidential election, provide his reaction to Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, explain what drives loyalty to Trump, and more. Plus, Trump’s namesake business could be in jeopardy after a New York judge finds Trump liable for fraud. 

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President Biden offers an unprecedented show of support for striking autoworkers as the first sitting US president to join a picket line. We analyze the political impact of his visit to Michigan and the economic impact of the strike with the UAW president. Also, a New York judge has found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud in a lawsuit by the state’s attorney general. Plus, Cassidy Hutchinson sits down with CNN to warn that Trump remains a grave threat to American democracy.  

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Ukraine is reporting significant damage from a massive new Russian attack on the southern port city of Odesa. Key White House official John Kirby shares his assessment as the first US Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine. Plus, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) speaks out for the first time since being indicted on bribery charges and rejects Democratic calls for him to resign. Also, the Pentagon is updating records of veterans who were discharged for being gay. 

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Hours after his federal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is out as the Foreign Relations Committee chairman. The Democrat is accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash, gold bars, and more, allegedly trading his influence to benefit business associates and Egypt. Also, a look at the security measures the star witness in the January 6th hearings undertook. Plus, Zelensky shores up support for Ukraine in Canada as his forces forces target Crimea. 

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President Biden is meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky as Biden assures him the world stands with Ukraine. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) of the Armed Services Committee joins to answer what specific military aid Ukraine is requesting. Plus, as a government shutdown looms, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accuses GOP hardliners of trying to burn the House down. Also, the Israeli Ambassador to the United State joins to discuss Israel and Saudi Arabia normalizing relations. 

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Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department against a barrage of GOP attacks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the DOJ Hunter Biden probe. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) of the Progressive Caucus joins to summarize the hearing and if a looming government shutdown can be avoided. Plus, sources now say the Biden administration is not expected to grant Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for longer range missiles. 

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Powerful new condemnations of Russia’s aggression and brutality in Ukraine emerge from President Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly. President Zelensky sits down with Wolf for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the dire consequences for all nations if Putin’s aggression is allowed to stand. Zelensky also answers what Ukraine needs from the United States and the West to win the war as he makes his appeal for support. 

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Five Americans fly to freedom after being released by Iran and go back home to the United States. Top national security adviser to President Biden, Jonathan Finer, joins to discuss what can be done to stop adversaries from detaining American citizens for political gain. Plus, as Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia drags on, Volodymyr Zelensky is now in the US, meeting at the United Nations to plead for more global support.

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Federal prosecutors are asking the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s election subversion case to place limits on what he can say. The special counsel’s team is claiming the former president’s public statements have already led to witness harassment. Also, a ground breaking strike against major US automakers is now underway. Plus, CNN is on the ground in Libya as thousands are dead and thousands more are missing after catastrophic flooding. 

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The US Justice Department has indicted Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges. The president’s son is now facing potential prison time for allegedly buying a firearm while addicted to cocaine and lying about his drug use. Also, the judge presiding over the Georgia 2020 presidential election interference case has rejected the district attorney’s plan to try Trump and all of his codefendants together next month. Plus, we are now just six hours away from a potential auto workers strike that could have devastating economic consequences in the United States. 

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US Senator Mitt Romney opens up about his big decision to not seek reelection. The veteran Republican stressed his concerns about Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party and cited a need for a new generation of leaders. Plus, an armed and dangerous escaped murderer is back in prison after his dramatic early morning capture. Also, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin discuss a potential arms deal, a military cooperation, and a fight against “evil forces.” 

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing ahead with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden even as some members of his own party raise serious doubts over a lack of evidence. Also, authorities in Pennsylvania are warning the manhunt for a fugitive killer is growing even more dangerous right now after he stole a rifle from a garage. Plus, Kim Jong Un is now in Russia amid fears the dictator could strike an arms deal with Vladimir Putin. 

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A meeting between two US adversaries now appears imminent. Kim Jong Un is currently on the way to meet with Putin in Russia and American officials are warning both men against striking a weapons deal to shore up Putin’s war in Ukraine. Plus, Donald Trump is now asking the federal judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case to recuse herself. Also, we are learning new information about the manhunt for an elusive killer in Pennsylvania. 

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A decision has just been reached in Mark Meadows’ bid to make his case in the sprawling Georgia election interference probe moved to a federal court. A federal judge has just rejected the former White House chief of staff’s arguments, dealing a major setback not only to Meadows but also potentially to former President Donald Trump, who just yesterday notified the judge overseeing the case that he too may try to move his case from state to federal court. Plus, newly released bodycam video shows a Philadelphia officer fatally shooting someone last month. That officer has now been char...

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena in the House investigation of the January 6th attack. Will it send a message to potential witnesses in the multiple criminal trials Trump is now facing? Plus, CNN’s new poll is raising red flags for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign as his approval rating sinks. 

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Two of Donald Trump’s codefendants in Georgia are set to stand trial next month as the judge refuses to separate the cases of Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro. Also, a new court filing reveals that the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden intends to indict the president’s son on at least one gun charge within a matter of weeks. Plus, a Pennsylvania prison just release footage showing a fugitive killer’s brazen escape climbing up a wall.

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The US warns North Korea it will pay a price if Kim Jong Un helps arm Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. Key White House official John Kirby joins to discuss what the implications of a Russia-North Korea deal could be. Plus, former Chairman of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6th insurrection. Also, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins amidst a summer Covid-19 surge to discuss variants, infections, and vaccines. 

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A meeting between between two of the most dangerous US adversaries may be in the works. We bring you the latest on what the US is saying about Kim Jong Un’s efforts to engage with Vladimir Putin. Also, Progressive Caucus Deputy Whip Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) joins to discus Congress returning amid a new race to avoid a shutdown. Plus, tens of thousands of festival goers are finally able to leave the desert venue where they were trapped in a muddy mess after a rapid downpour. 

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Rudy Giuliani just entered not guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. We are following a busy day of new legal filings and awaiting a critical ruling that could come at any time. Also, one of the longest prison sentences yet connected to the January 6th riot as a Proud Boy who led members of that far-right group to the Capitol was just ordered to serve 18 years. Also, we are tracking a manhunt for a convicted murderer on the loose after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison. 

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Donald Trump is asking to sever his case from his codefendants in Georgia after pleading not guilty to election subversion charges. Our legal experts break down Trump’s strategy and what could mean for the timing of his trial. Plus, a day after Senator Mitch McConnell froze up in public again, the US Capitol physician is now declaring him medically clear for his duties. But, will it clam concerns about McConnell’s health and leadership role? 

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Idalia is threatening Georgia and the Carolinas after unleashing its catastrophic impact on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an update on the scope of damage and emergency operations now unfolding across the disaster zone. Our correspondents in Florida provide you the latest on what they are witnessing on the ground. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his perspective after Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while speaking to reporters. 

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Hurricane Idalia is a powerful Category 2 storm and is still strengthening as it closes in on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an update as officials warn that catastrophic devastation and death are very possible. Parts of Florida are being lashed by Idalia right now. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney asked a Georgia judge for an October trial date for Trump and his 18 co-defendants. 

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Closing arguments just wrapped up in Mark Meadows' bid to move the Georgia election case to federal court. The former Trump White House chief of staff and the Georgia Secretary of State offer conflicting testimony. This comes as Donald Trump is now vowing to appeal his new trial date in the federal election interference case. The judge is ordering proceeding to start in March of 2024. Plus, we are learning more about the past of the gunman who opened fire with a swastika emblazoned assault rifle at a Jacksonville, Florida store. 

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A day after Donald Trump’s historic jail surrender in Georgia, all 18 of his co-defendants have turned themselves in. We’re tracking what is next in the former president’s legal battles as he fundraises off his unprecedented mug shot. New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu Jonis to answer if Republicans should support Trump if he is the nominee and convicted in one of his criminal cases. Plus, Russia said it has recovered flight recorders from the plane crash believed to have killed mutiny leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. CNN is investigating the final moments of the flight as the Kremlin denies...

History is about to unfold in the Fulton County jail in Atlanta where Donald Trump will soon surrender for his efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results. This will be Trump’s fourth criminal arrest in an unprecedented scene. Our analysts bring you the latest on the indictment and Trump’s arrest and pending trial.

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Russia confirms the leader of the failed Wagner mutiny was on a plane that crashed in flames with no survivors. We’ll have the latest on the crash and the possible cause as President Biden is suggesting Vladimir Putin may be to blame. Plus, Rudy Giuliani’s mugshot was just made public after the former Trump lawyer turned codefendant surrendered in Georgia. Also, Mark Meadows’ bid to avoid arrest has been rejected by a federal judge. 

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Multiple Trump co-defendants surrender in the Georgia elections subversion case as former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is now fighting his arrest. Also, Trump’s Republican presidential rivals are gearing up to debate without him tomorrow night. We’ll take a look at the stakes for the eight candidates who will be on stage and how Trump’s absence and alleged crimes may shape their strategies. Also, GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson joins ahead of the debate to share his thoughts on the debate on Trump’s arrest.  

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Donald Trump’s lawyers just negotiated a $200,000 bond for the former president just ahead of his expected criminal arrest this week in the Georgia election interference case. We examine all the new legal maneuvers by Trump and his co-defendants. Plus, Trump’s Republican primary rivals are preparing to debate without him on Wednesday for the first GOP face-off. Also, the search in Maui continues for hundreds of missing people and questions remain about the administration’s emergency response. 

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President Biden works to strengthen key alliances in Asia amid threats from China and North Korea. We get new reaction to the unprecedented US summit with Japan and South Korea. Plus, new details on the timing of Donald Trump’s arrest in Georgia with the deadline for his surrender now just one week away. Also, some US officials are now raising concerns about Ukraine’s ramped up attacks in Russian occupied Crimea, fearing that Kyiv’s forces are stretched too thin. 

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Authorities in Georgia are investigating threats against the grand jurors who indicted Donald Trump. We’re tracking security concerns tied to Trump’s legal battles just ahead of his expected surrender in Atlanta next week. Also, children are among the dead in Maui amid the slow and painful search for victims of catastrophic wildfires. Scrutiny of the disaster response intensifies after Hawaii’s governor said more than 1,000 people could still be missing. Plus, a warning that North Korea may be preparing for provocations. 

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Negotiations are underway on the details of Donald Trump’s arrest in Georgia as the district attorney there is now proposing a March 4th trial date for the former president and his 18 co-defendants. Also, CNN has learned that Secretary of State Antony Bliken just spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, an American wrongfully imprisoned in Russia. Plus, the death toll of the Maui wildfire climbs above 100 as questions grow concerning the cause of the disaster and the government's response. 

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An arrest warrant for Donald Trump has been issued in Georgia after the historic fourth criminal indictment of the former president. We break down the sweeping new charges in the state’s election interference case and the district attorney’s strategy for putting Trump on trial. Also indicted in Georgia are 18 co-defendants, including former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.  

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We’re told Donald Trump and his team expect charges to be filed in Georgia imminently. The grand jury apparently is moving at a rapid pace right now in his 2020 election interference probe. CNN is on the scene just ahead of a potential fourth Trump indictment. Plus, dozens of news organizations condemn a police raid on a Kansas newspaper and call for the seized materials to be returned. 

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First: The judge in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case bars the former president and his lawyers from publicly disclosing sensitive information.  

Plus: The death toll in Maui is expected to keep rising. We get the latest from our reporters on the ground and from Hawaii's governor, who joins the show live. 

And: The top prosecutor in the Hunter Biden probe is elevated to special counsel as the president's son now appears headed to trial. We break down the legal implications and the political fallout. 

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Parts of Hawaii are now officially a federal disaster area after wildfires strike multiple islands and the death toll rises. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green joins with an update on the crisis and urgent evacuations. Plus, the special counsel’s team is hoping to start Trump’s trial on January 2nd, days before the anniversary of January 6th and first Republican presidential contest. Also, five US citizens wrongfully held in Iran are now under house arrest in a potential step toward toward freedom. 

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We are tracking devastating and deadly wildfires across Hawaii as drought and hurricane-force winds fuel multiple blazes which have killed at least six people. Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor joins to provide updates. Plus, in Utah, a man accused of threatening to kill President Biden has just been shot dead by FBI agents trying to arrest him. Also, in the Georgia 2020 election interference probe, the Fulton County district attorney is expected to seek indictments against more than a dozen people. 

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We’re learning that Western hopes for Ukraine’s counteroffensive are fading as officials receive some sobering updates on the fight to retake territory from Russia. Also, the judge in the Trump election subversion case just scheduled a key hearing for this Friday, denying the former president’s request for a delay. This as the federal grand jury that indicted Trump was back at work today. Could charges against Trump’s alleged coconspirators be in the works? 

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Donald Trump’s legal team is arguing against more restrictive rules on evidence in the January 6th prosecution of the former president. We speak with key witness in the Georgia election interference probe. Also, GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis toughens his message and says that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Plus, the skies in Washington, DC grow more ominous as millions of Americans in the eastern United States are at serious risk from severe storms and even tornadoes. 

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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to additional charges in the classified documents case in Florida, a day after his arrest and arraignment in the January 6th investigation. Also, dramatic footage capture a brazen Ukrainian drone attack on a major Russian naval base leaving a Kremlin warship badly damaged as it was towed from the Black Sea. Plus, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles returns to the spotlight, attempting to make a comeback this weekend. 

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Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in a Washington, DC, federal courthouse to four criminal charges related to the investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump was placed under arrest and arraigned for the third time in four months. He was released pending trial and the next hearing is set for August 28. CNN’s team of legal analysts break down today’s events as Trump speaks out about this trial. 

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Donald Trump is set to be arrested an arraigned right here in Washington, D.C. on the most serious criminal charges yet against the former president of the United States. We provide the latest details on his court date tomorrow. Also, we track new security concerns and potential threats just ahead of Trump's expected court appearance. Republican presidential candidate and former congressman Will Hurd joins to discuss Trump’s latest indictment. 

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As former President Trump’s codefendant appears in court for the first time, we learn more about new surveillance video in the Trump classified documents investigation. Plus, as Russia and Ukraine trade new attacks, we get word of an explosion in Kharkiv. The new ways that presidents Putin and Zelensky are trying to strike one another’s soil. Also, in Haiti, an American nurse and her child have been abducted. This as the US orders all citizens to leave Haiti immediately. 

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The criminal charges against Donald Trump are piling up after serious new counts against him emerge in the classified documents case. At the same time, law enforcement officials in Atlanta, as well as in Washington D.C., are ramping up security as grand juries in both cities may be on the brink of indicting the former president. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to clarify what he said in his one-on-one interview here in The Situation Room yesterday. Critics were alarmed that he would not commit to abide by the Israeli Supreme Court if it were to...

Special counsel Jack Smith has brought additional charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Prosecutors allege in the updated indictment that two Trump employees tried to delete security camera footage after the DOJ issued a subpoena for the footage. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins to discuss military opposition to judicial overhaul and answer if Israel is less safe today because of the controversial judicial reform law that has sparked protests.
  

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Irish musician Sinéad O’Conner, singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U” and more, has died at age 56. Plus, firsthand accounts from inside the Hunter Biden hearing as plans to finalize a plea deal fell apart and the agreement is put on hold. Also, Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office is trying to tamp down concerns after the Republican leader froze in the middle of remarks on Capitol Hill. We have the latest on the 81-year-old Senator’s condition. 

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A surprising fate for Trever Reed, a former US Marine who was wrongfully detained by Russia. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins to give his take on why Reed was fighting in Ukraine more than a year after his hard-won release from Kremlin custody. Plus, Ron DeSantis drastically cuts his campaign staff as he aims for a reset against Trump. Also, Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, is now stable after suffering a cardiac arrest during basketball practice. 

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New exclusive reporting of an Oval Office meeting in which then President Trump highly praised 2020 election security months before he falsely claimed the November presidential vote was rigged. It’s now a focus of the special counsel as the January 6th grand jury is set to reconvene tomorrow amid growing anticipation that Trump will be indicted. Plus, mass protests in Israel as parliament passes a divisive law to strip the nation’s highest court of critical oversight powers. 

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The devastated Ukrainian city of Odesa is on alert for a potential fifth night of Russian missile strikes as the CIA director issues ominous new warnings about where and who Putin might attack next. Plus, Donald Trump now has a trial date in the classified documents case that is deep into the 2024 presidential campaign season. The judge sets a May start time and denies Trump the post-election delay he wanted. But, will the timetable hold? Also, tributes are pouring in for the legendary signer Tony Bennett after his death at the age of 96. 

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Air raid sirens have been blaring across Ukraine as the battered city of Odesa braces for a fourth night of Russian retaliatory strikes. CNN is in the war zone where forces from Moscow and Kyiv are trading new attacks and threats. The Ukrainian ambassador to the US joins to discuss the latest developments in the war. Plus, House Republicans put the spotlight on a controversial Democrat who’s challenging President Biden. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a heated hearing in front of the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. 

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The Trump team is on indictment watch after the former president’s new target letter from the special counsel. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins to discuss the potential charges. Plus, the leader of the failed mutiny against Russia is apparently seen in public for the first time since the rebellion. We have a report on Yevgeny Prigozhin’s fate and the deal we’re told he cut with Putin. Also, new details on how a US soldier dashed through the DMZ into North Korea. 

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Donald Trump says he expects to be indicted and arrested again after being informed he’s a target of the special counsel’s January 6th criminal investigation. We break down the gravity and the timing of the potential criminal charges and discuss the latest in the investigation with the former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence. Also, the judge in the Trump classified documents case signals the trial is likely to be pushed back from the December date proposed by the prosecution. 

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Ukraine is claiming responsibility for an attack on a bridge linking Crimea to Russia, a vital supply line for Vladimir Putin’s war. Key White House official John Kirby joins to discuss the strike and Putin’s vow to retaliate for what he’s calling a terrorist attack. Plus, the federal judge in the Trump classified documents case is now looking to push the ball forward on setting a trial date. Also, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is attempting to walk back her remark that Israel is a racist state. 

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The Trump legal team asked for a new court order that would upend the investigation into 2020 election interference in Georgia as potential indictments loom. Plus, actors are hitting the picket lines striking against the film and TV industry, effectively shutting down Hollywood. Also, after eluding police for over a decade, a suspect is charged with murder in the serial killings of women on Long Island. 

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President Biden is on his way back to the United States after a final round of talks with allies in Europe. He is touting the NATO summit as a success and declaring that Vladimir Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine. Also, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sits down with Wolf in Lithuania and shares that he has no doubt Ukraine will join NATO after the war ends. Plus, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former adviser Jared Kushner has testified before the federal grand jury investigating 2020 election interference. 

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Wolf is live from the capital of Lithuania tonight as President Biden vows the United States and NATO allies will not waiver in their support of Ukraine. The critical summit in Lithuania ends in a show of unity as questions remain as to when Ukraine will be invited to join the NATO alliance. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to answer what does this all mean for Ukraine’s defense against Russia in the war. 

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President Biden and NATO allies hold their high-stakes summit as tensions flare over Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance. President Volodymyr Zelensky takes his fight for membership directly to the summit and calls the uncertain timeline for Ukraine’s entry “absurd.” Also, a grand jury has been selected in Georgia to consider potential indictments against Donald Trump and others. Plus, CNN is on the scene of catastrophic flooding in Vermont. 

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President Biden is now set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy during the NATO summit as Ukraine pushes to join the alliance. Plus, the Trump team is now facing a deadline to weigh in on the timing of the trial. This as the former president’s co-defendant is accused of unnecessary delay by the special counsel. Also, parts of the northeastern United States are swamped by historic flooding. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins to discuss the state’s emergency response. 

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First: Exclusive new CNN reporting on the special counsel's investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Prosecutors are probing witnesses about a heated Oval Office meeting just weeks after Donald Trump's loss, during which the former president considered desperate measures to stay in power. 

Then: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump is once again trying to spin his legal problems in his favor, going after the Justice Department. 

Plus: President Biden speaks exclusively to CNN on his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, explaining that while he has concerns with the controversial weapons, th...

First: Stunning new developments on the whereabouts of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims the mercenary is back in Russia, where police raided his homes, seizing guns, passports, cash, and wigs. 

Next: At least six people are dead after a Russian strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, which had been a relative safe haven, largely spared by the war so far.  

And: Indicted Trump aide Walt Nada finally pleads not guilty to all charges. We break down what it means for the special counsel's classified documents case ag...

First: The Secret Service is trying to determine who brought a bag of cocaine into the West Wing. 

Also: The Philadelphia mass shooting suspect appears in court as we're learning about his disturbing social media posts. What might they reveal about a motive? 

And: President Zelensky warns that Russia is ready for a potential attack on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant under the control of Russian forces. 

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A pair of mass shootings interrupt the festivities in two major US cities. A gunman in Philadelphia is accused of killing five and injuring two children, one of the victims just 2 years old. Just hours later in Texas, three people were shot and killed in a fort worth parking lot. We bring you the latest on the investigations.  

Plus, in Israel, eight people are injured after a man rams a pickup truck into a crowd of people gathered near a Tel Aviv shopping center. Police say the man then jumped out of his vehicle and began stabbing p...

CNN's Hadas Gold reports on Israel's ongoing "counter-terrorism effort," strikes that Palestinian officials are calling "a war crime." Back in the USA, the Desantis campaign unloads on GOP front-runner Trump in a staunchly anti-LGBTQ video that is drawing criticism from GOP LGBT group Log Cabin Republicans. Also, "wrongfully detained" American journalist Evan Gershkovich receives a second visit from the US Ambassador to Russia. This and more as Alex Marquardt covers the Situation Room for Wolf Blitzer.

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President Biden just announced new action aimed at easing student debt after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked his loan forgiveness program. We’re also following the high court’s other major decision today which put limits on LGBTQ protections. Plus, growing questions about the fate of the Russian mutiny leader Yvegeny Prigozhin. Are Kremlin spies plotting to kill him as Ukraine’s intelligence chief claims? 

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The Supreme Court delivers a huge blow to affirmative action, ruling that race cannot be a specific basis for college admissions. We examine how this will impact higher learning in America. Also, CNN has new reporting on the top Russian general who appears to be missing after the mutiny. Documents indicate he was a secret VIP member of the Wagner mercenary group behind the rebellion. Plus, the former school deputy who failed to confront the Parkland mass shooter is found not guilty on all counts. 

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Vladimir Putin puts on a show of public support amid new reporting that his top military leaders were targets of the Wagner mutiny. We discus new details about the rebellion and its impact on Putin’s war with the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States. Plus, prosecutors interview the Georgia secretary of state who was on the infamous call from Trump asking GOP officials to “find votes.” Also, President Biden tries to voters on his economic policies. 

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Rescues are underway after another deadly Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine. Locals officials are accusing Russian forces of deliberating targeting crowded civilian areas. Plus, Donald Trump is now responding to the audio obtained exclusively by CNN in which he acknowledges that he had documents that he did not declassify. Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served under Donald Trump, joins share the key question he has about the highly confidential, top secret information. 

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Vladimir Putin speaks publicly for the first time about the armed munity by Wagner mercenary forces. The Russian president shows his face and blasts rebel leaders as traitors amid questions about his own grip on power. This comes as Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin now claims that the aborted armed march to Moscow was not to oust Putin. In Washington, President Biden says the U.S. had nothing to do with the rebellion. 

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A new mission is underway to investigate the debris of the imploded submersible. The company that owned the vehicle is under intense scrutiny as we learn about early warnings that the sub might be unsafe. Plus, sources reveal that at least two fake Trump electors were given limited immunity in exchange for their grand jury testimony. Also, the chief of the Russian private military Wagner Group makes a powerful claim, accusing Russian military leadership of killing a huge amount of its mercenary force. 

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After days of searching, the Coast Guard just announced the catastrophic loss of the missing submersible. Debris from the vessel was discovered not too far from the crew’s planned destination, the wreckage of the Titanic. Deep sea experts joins to analyze safety concerns amidst the tragic implosion and the recovery effort.

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The search for a missing underwater tourist vessel intensifies as banging noises are heard in the area again today. As the oxygen supply is running out, we’ll show you what conditions are like inside the small submersible with five people on board. Plus, China is now lashing out at the United states after President Biden referred to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator. This as CNN is getting an exclusive look at the military drills preparing for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

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New reaction to Hunter Biden’s plea agreement in a long-running federal criminal probe. Sources say the Justice Department is expected to recommend probation for the president’s son as Republicans are blasting the deal made by a Trump-appointed prosecutor. Also, one of Trump’s GOP rivals says the former president just admitted to obstruction of justice on national television. Plus, the search for the missing “Titanic” tour submersible is growing more urgent.

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A desperate search and rescue mission thousands of feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean after a submersible operated by a company running expeditions to the wreck of the Titanic is now missing. We have the latest information on the mission to find the sub and the five people on board. Also, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says progress was made in the high-stakes meeting between the U.S. and China. Plus, more than 50 million people across the southeast face the threat of severe weather including tornados this holiday weekend.

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Three years after the police murder of George Floyd, the DOJ now says excessive force and racial bias have been routine among Minneapolis police officers. Also, the gunman in the deadliest antisemitic attack has been convicted of 63 federal charges including capital offenses that could lead to the death penalty. Plus, amid fierce fighting in Ukraine, a senior military officer is warning that new Russian air and ground strikes are slowing Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

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The Trump-appointed judge in the classified documents case issues her first order since the former president was arraigned, jump starting her oversight of his looming trial. We’ll explain why she’s setting a deadline for new lawyers on both sides. Also, the Pentagon leak suspect was just indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly disclosing classified information. Plus, jurors have wrapped up their first day of deliberations in the federal trial of the gunman in the deadly 2018 attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue. 

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland defends the special counsel who indicted Donald Trump a day after the former president’s historic arrest an arraignment. Garland praised Jack Smith’s integrity as Trump and his allies ramp up their attacks. Tonight, Trump’s presidential campaign says it has raised well over $6 million since his indictment last week and his political advisers sound confident as they settle on a playbook for the 2024 race. In New York, a grand jury has indicted the former U.S. Marine who held a homeless man in a fatal chokehold on the subway.

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Donald Trump is en route to New Jersey after being arraigned for 37 charges in the indictment related to his alleged handling of classified documents. Trump appeared before a magistrate in Miami shortly after his arrival. He pleaded not guilty to all counts against him. CNN analyzes details of the indictment which have been made public. 

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Donald Trump is on the ground in Florida on the eve of his historic arraignment on 37 federal criminal charges. The former president and his team make a last minute scramble to hire more lawyers to defend him against grave allegations of mishandling classified documents and concealing them from investigators. Also, authorities are raising new concerns about security at the Miami courthouse as Trump and his allies are encouraging supporters to protest there tomorrow. The mayor says the city is prepared but are federal and local law enforcement officials doing enough to keep everyone safe?

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37 criminal charges against Donald Trump have been revealed in a detailed federal indictment that is now public. The former president is accused of storing and hiding very sensitive, highly classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, allegedly conspiring with an aide to defy a subpoena for the material. This as special counsel Jack Smith is vowing a very speedy trial arguing laws must be enforced.

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The Trump team is bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation believing it could happen soon. This after the U.S. Justice Department informed the former president that he is a target of the probe. Also, Washington, D.C. monuments are shrouded in haze as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts to the nation’s capitol. We’re tracking this air quality emergency as it moves into the mid Atlantic and threatens the health of tens of millions of Americans.

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A health emergency is in effect as skies over New York are shrouded with heavy, toxic smoke. Millions of Americans are at risk as wildfires in Canada create an air-quality crisis in the United States. Plus, Mike Pence is taking on Trump as he officially launches his 2024 bid for the White House. Pence is preparing to answer questions from Iowa voters at a live CNN town hall event later tonight. 

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CNN’s exclusive story on the Trump classified documents investigation. Did a Trump employee accidentally or intentionally cause the flood in a room where surveillance video logs were kept? Also, former Vice President Mike Pence files his 2024 campaign paperwork as the Republican presidential field is clearly widening dramatically this week. Plus, a look at Ukraine’s preparations for its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia.

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Sources say former President Trump’s attorneys have not been able to find that document about a potential attack on Iran that Trump discussed on a 2021 audiotape. The search comes in response to a subpoena from federal investigators. Also, President Biden speaks directly to the nation from the Oval Office on the bipartisan debt deal which he could sign as soon as tomorrow. Plus, Ukraine says the gates of war have opened inside Russia as attacks rattled border regions and beyond.

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Donald Trump brushes off questions about a report you heard first on CNN. Specifically, federal prosecutors are now in possession of audiotapes undercutting Trump’s defense over retaining classified documents. Plus, the debt ceiling deal could come to a final vote in the Senate as members of both parties raise serious concerns. Also, Russia says that regions near the border with Ukraine have suffered dozens of attacks in the last day.

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Significant new evidence in a criminal investigation of Donald Trump as sources tell CNN that federal prosecutors are now in possession of an audio tape undercutting the former president’s claim that he declassified documents before leaving the White House. Plus, we are awaiting a final vote in the House on the debt limit deal. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) joins to answer why she is against the deal on principle. Also, attacks on Russian territory appear to be escalating and Kremlin officials call the situation near the Ukrainian border alarming.

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House Speaker McCarthy appears to be on the verge of clearing a major hurdle as he faces the first big test of his speakership. The debt limit deal is now poised to overcome a conservative revolt. Plus, ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins to discuss reports of North Korea launching an apparent missile. Also, threats of revenge after eight drone attacks rock the capital city of Moscow.

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President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are scrambling to sell their debt limit deal to lawmakers. Their agreement could avoid a catastrophic default if congressional leaders can find the votes. Rep. Jamaal Brown (D-N.Y.) joins to share his concerns about the bill. Plus, a rare daytime missile barrage shakes Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. Also, the race for the Republican nomination heats up as a slew of possible candidates appear ready to launch their respective campaigns.

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The U.S. Treasury pushes back the possible default deadline from June 1st to June 5th, giving debt limit negotiators more time to reach an agreement. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to answer if a default crisis can be avoided and where the status of negotiations are now. Plus, at least two people are dead and 30 injured in Ukraine after a Russian attack on a medical clinic. Plus, CNN is at the airports and on the highways with everything you need to know about Memorial Day weekend travel. 

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In a significant new development in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, one day before federal agents came to Mar-a-Lago to pick up classified documents, footage shows two Trump employees moving the documents which investigators see as a potential sign of obstruction. Also, a federal judge has handed down the longest sentence yet for a January 6th defendant. Plus, CNN speaks to the anti-Putin Russian fighters claiming responsibility for cross-border attacks.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially announced is bid for the 2024 presidential race during a live interview on Twitter. Plus, music legend Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Also, the DOW drops hundreds of points as major differences remain in the latest debt ceiling talks.

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A judge in Manhattan just scheduled Donald Trump’s criminal trial for next year right in the middle of the Republican primary season. We’ll share all the latest details from the former president’s court appearance earlier today. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to launch his White House campaign tomorrow during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter. Plus, we’re learning new information about the driver who slammed a U-Haul truck into a White House barricade.

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Tense negotiations are underway at the White House as the clock ticks toward a potentially catastrophic debt default. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issues a new warning to Congress saying it is highly likely the U.S. will not be able to pay its bills by early June. Also, Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll is seeking further damagers from the former president for disparaging comments he made about her during a CNN town hall. Plus, it now appears Bakhmut has finally fallen to Russia, but Ukrainian forces say they still hold a small portion of the totally ruined city.
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First: The president tells allies the US will support joint training for Ukrainian forces on F-16 fighter jets.

Plus: A serious setback for talks on raising the federal debt limit and avoiding a catastrophic default.

And: New insight tonight into Senator Dianne Feinstein's health and mindset after new confirmation of medical complications she faced. 

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As fighting rages in Ukraine, the U.S. is now signaling to allies that it won’t block them from sending F-16 fighter jets to aid the Ukrainians. Also, the office of Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) has just confirmed she suffered major complications while battling shingles. Plus, Disney is scrapping a one billion dollar development project in Florida amid the company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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New evidence in the special counsel’s criminal investigation of Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents may undercut the president’s key line of defense. Then, the House just agreed to refer a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to the Ethics Committee. Republican leaders dodge a direct vote on whether to boot the GOP lawmaker as he faces criminal charges in connection with his pattern of lies. Also, one of the nation’s most conservative courts weighs the fate of abortion medication as state legislatures in North Carolina and South Carolina take new action to ban the...

Ukraine and Russia trade attacks and clash over the fate of some of their most advanced weapons systems. We go live to the war zone as Moscow stands by its claim that it hit a critical U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile system. Plus, congressional leaders and President Biden wrap up a new round of talks without a deal on raising the nation’s debt limit. The president speaks out about the meeting as he scraps part of his overseas trip to keep negotiations gong. Also, a disturbing new security lapse by the U.S. Secret Service. An in...

Special Counsel John Durham just released his long-awaited final report after years of looking into the Justice Department’s Trump/Russia investigation. We break down his conclusion that the FBI probe never should have been launched. Plus, a Democratic congressman’s staff was attacked by a man wielding a metal baseball bat. Also, we speak with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) about the status at the border after Title 42 rules ended.
 

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We are tracking the influx of migrants along the southern border where new disaster declarations are in effect now that Title 42 immigration rules have expired. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins to provide an update from his district and share his concerns about the president’s policies. Plus, a U.S. Marine veteran is arraigned on the charge of second-degree manslaughter in the chokehold death of a man on a New York City subway train. Also, large explosions are reported in a Russian-held area of Ukraine.

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Fears of an exploding new crisis at the southern border as migrants surge to the United States with just hours to go before Title 42 immigration restrictions expire. The White House is taking unprecedented measures as federal and local officials are preparing for the worst. Also, high-stakes debt limit negotiations between President Biden and congressional leaders have been called off for tomorrow. Plus, the ex-Marine in the deadly New York subway chokehold case is expected to be arrested.

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Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) speaks out after pleading not guilty to 13 federal charges. If convicted, Santos could face up to 20 years in prison for the top counts he faces. Also, authorities are making last minute preparations at the southern border as Title 42 is set to expire in one day. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to answer how the Biden administration intends to respond. Plus, Donald Trump is just hours away from facing questions at a CNN town hall one day after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

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Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. We’re getting new reaction to the jury’s verdict and the order for Trump to pay up to $5 million in damages. Plus, CNN has learned that federal criminal charges have been filed against Republican Rep. George Santos amid investigations into his astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications. Also, President Biden and congressional leaders wrap up critical talks at the White House on raising the nation’s debt limit.

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Disturbing new details on the gunman who slaughtered eight people in an outlet mall in Texas. New information on his military background, his firearms training, and signs he might have been motivated by right-wing extremism. We’re also tracking the situation on both sides of the southern border as officials race for the expiration of Title 42. What the end of a the Trump-era policy means for the expected surge of migration. Also, E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape trial against Donald Trump is nearing an end as the jury is expected to begin deliberations tomorrow.

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Stunning new video in of Donald Trump answering questions under oath about E. Jean Carroll’s rape accusation. We’ll share the footage that could make or break the civil trial against the former president. Plus, the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to address the claim from the Russian mercenary group Wagner that they are pulling forces out of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

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The U.S. attorney general is touting major criminal convictions in connection with January 6th. Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Also, as Russia vows revenge for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, it is now casting blame on the United States as well as on Ukraine. Key White House National Security Council official John Kirby joins to answer what the administration knows about the incident. Plus, an arrest has been made in connection with a serious of brutal stabbings near a University of California campus.

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A suspected gunman is on the loose and considered armed and very dangerous after a deadly mass shooting in Atlanta at a medical building. We are getting new details on the victims and the suspect’s getaway. Plus, Ukraine is vehemently denying Russia’s claim that it was behind an attempted drone strike on the Kremlin. CNN is analyzing the footage as theories emerge about who may or may not be to blame.

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President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are preparing for a truly critical meeting on the debt limit amid signs both sides may be digging in. The stakes are high and the time is short with a catastrophic default potentially only a month away. Also, the Pentagon approves the deployment of some 1,500 troops to the southern border with Mexico as the U.S. braces for a new surge of thousands of migrants. The Pentagon press secretary joins to discus the timing and scope of this new military mission. Plus, Senators clash over a proposed code of ethics for the U...

An urgent new warning from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Congress. She says the U.S. could reach its debt limit and default as soon as June 1st. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to discuss the implications for the U.S. economy. Plus, a huge dust storm in Illinois causes multiple deaths and dozens of car wrecks in a massive interstate pileup. Also, a manhunt is underway in Texas after a gunman killed five neighbors. 

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The death toll rises from a fiery new round of Russian missile attacks in Ukraine targeting civilians including children. Top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky joins to discuss plans for a Ukrainian counter offensive. Also, new moves by Florida republicans designed to help Gov. Ron DeSantis and his likely run for president amid growing concerns among Republicans in Congress about his war with the Disney corporation. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) joins to discuss fears another U.S. bank may collapse at any moment.

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A judge is still deciding whether the Pentagon leak suspect will remain in custody ahead of his trial after a revealing court hearing. Prosecutors argue that the member of the Air National Guard is a dangerous flight risk with a history of violent threats. Also, more powerful testimony by Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. Plus, according to sources. Mike Pence is at the courthouse testifying before the grand jury investigating Trump and the events surrounding January 6th.

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House Republicans score a victory after the House passes a bill to raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt limit by an additional $1.5 trillion. As part of the bill, the GOP also proposes to block Biden’s plan to grant student loan forgiveness, repeal green energy tax credits and kill new Internal Revenue Service funding. Plus, President Biden strikes a landmark deal to send a nuclear submarine to South Korea for the first time in some 40 years.

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President Biden’s re-election campaign is officially underway and he is promising to “finish the job” as he works to win over unenthusiastic Democrats and takes digs at his former and potentially future opponent Donald Trump. Plus, a rape allegation lawsuit against Trump goes to trial with opening statements in New York. Also, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss the House GOP debt limit bill.

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In a major shake up, Fox News has parted ways with their primetime host Tucker Carlson. Also, an urgent crisis in Sudan where thousands of U.S. citizens remain on the ground as a new ceasefire is announced. We speak with a White House official on what the Biden administration is doing and not doing to help civilians escape after U.S. diplomats were evacuated. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney in Georgia who is investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election is planning to announce her decision on whether to bring criminal charges against Trump by this su...

The Supreme Court protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing lower-court rulings that placed restrictions on medication abortion. The order means that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug mifepristone will remain in place while appeals play out, potentially for months to come. Plus, a Russian war plane accidentally drops a bomb on one of its own cities.

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According to sources, there are plans underway inside the White House amongst Biden’s close advisors to announce as soon as next week that Biden will plan to run for reelection. Plus, Alec Baldwin’s attorney says criminal charges against the actor are being dropped a year and a half after the deadly accidental shooting on the set of his film Rust.

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The Supreme Court extends a temporary block of abortion pills restrictions, buying the justices more time to consider an emergency appeal. Plus, after Fox’s historic settlement with Dominion, the network is now facing another major lawsuit from a voting technology company with an even bigger price tag. Also, the 84-year-old defendant pleads not guilty in the shooting of a teenager who mistakenly went to his home. Are hate crimes charges warranted?

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Fox News agrees to a huge last minute settlement with Dominion Voting Systems for false on air claims about the 2020 election. We will get reaction this hour from Dominion’s lead lawyer. Also, the 84-year-old Kansas City man charged with shooting a black teenager was just released on bail after turning himself in. Court documents say he wordlessly opened fire within seconds of seeing the 16-year-old who mistakenly wound up on his doorstep. Plus, we discuss the American journalist jailed in Russia with the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

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Nearly 10 months after an Ohio man was shot and killed by police, a grand jury decides not to indict the eight officers involved in the death of Jayland Walker. We are standing by for reaction from Walker’s family in this case which has sparked angry protests. Also, the FBI has arrested two alleged Chinese agents, accusing them of running a secret police station in New York’s Chinatown. The Feds are describing it as an unprecedented operation aimed at intimidating Chinese dissents.

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The suspect in the Pentagon intelligence leak now stands charged with two federal crimes after his first court appearance. Court documents reveal the Air Force guardsman Top Secret clearance and the high level of classified material that was exposed. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion drug as justices review the case. Plus, several current and potential Republican presidential candidates speak at the NRA convention.

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A 21-year-old member of U.S. Air National Guard has been arrested by the FBI in connection with the leaking of classified documents. Key member of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins to discuss what the military should do to keep its secrets safe. Plus, the Florida House passes a six-week abortion ban, sending the bill to Gov. DeSantis’ desk. The bill would make Florida one of the most restrictive states in the country to obtain an abortion.

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Ukrainian prime Minister Denys Shmyhal joins to discuss the probe of Russian war crimes and the leak of U.S. classified documents. Plus, chilling 911 calls made during the Louisville bank shooting just released capture the terror as gunshots rang out and a sobbing witness told the dispatcher of the horror. Also, supporters are celebrating the reappointment of a second Tennessee state lawmaker who was expelled.

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Just released video shows police responding to the Louisville bank gunman and his deadly rampage against coworkers. The mayor of Louisville joins to provide the latest in the investigation and urges action to stop gun violence. Also, the Manhattan district attorney is now suing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), accusing him of obstruction in regards to the hush money investigation of former President Trump.

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An African American Democrat who was expelled by the Tennessee statehouse has been reappointed. Plus, an employee opened fire at a Louisville, Kentucky bank killing four people and leaving nine others injured. We’re learning more about the now dead shooter, the note he left behind, and how he live-streamed the attack as it was happening. Also, new moves to freeze a ruling that could block access to a widely used abortion pill starting this week.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is in Nashville, Tennessee, throwing her support behind two Tennessee Democrats ousted from the statehouse for protesting gun violence. Also, Israel is reeling from an apparent terror attack, killing at least one person and wounding six in Tel Aviv. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas fires back, claiming his luxurious vacations with a conservative mega donor were personal hospitality. But, even some Republican judges aren’t buying his explanation.

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Outrage in Tennessee after Republicans expel a Democrat from the House legislature for protesting gun violence on the House floor. More Democratic lawmakers are also vulnerable to expulsion votes. Plus, Israel strikes Gaza after facing a barrage of rocket attacks from Lebanon. The Israeli ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the escalating violence in the Middle East.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not appeal a judge’s ruling to testify in the special counsel’s January 6th investigation. Pence is now poised to recount for the first time under oath his conversations with Donald Trump leading up to the January insurrection. Also, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers hold a historic meeting with Taiwan’s president on American soil. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Intelligence Committee joins to discuss the talks.

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History is unfolding tonight in New York City as former President Trump arrives in Manhattan ahead of his unprecedented arraignment on criminal charges. We’re standing by for a decision form the judge on whether cameras will be allowed to broadcast the hearing and whether Trump’s indictment will be unsealed before it begins. Plus, we’re tracking the massive security operation underway as officials prepare for the former president’s movements through the city and the courthouse.

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We’re following breaking news on the tornado danger in the midwest and parts of the south as twisters are spotted in Arkansas and Illinois. Millions are under a high risk storm alert. Plus, urgent courthouse preparations are underway right now for the unprecedented arraignment of former President Donald Trump. We’re learning more about how and when Trump will face the historic criminal charges returned by a New York grand jury.

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Not long after today's show begins, three sources tell CNN that a Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with the Stormy Daniels hush money scheme. The indictment is under seal and the exact charges are not known. It's the first time a sitting or former president has been indicted.

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First Lady Jill Biden is set to attend a vigil for the six victims of a school shooting in Nashville, Tennesse as police reveal the shooter may have had weapons training. Also, the New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump will take a break for most of April. How might that impact the decision to indict the former president? Plus, the crisis unfolding in Israel is testing relations with the United States after President Biden criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan. A former ambassador to Israel joins to discuss the latest.

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New reaction to the chilling body camera video police just revealed involving the national school shooting. This as President Biden pleas for an assault weapons ban. Law enforcement is sharing new information about the shooter’s arsenal and mental health. Also, we’re learning more about the New York grand jury investigation of Donald Trump. Sources say the panel won’t hear the hush money case again this week amid questions about when, or if, the former president will be indicted.

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Nashville police say they have identified the woman who opened fire at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, killing three children and three adults. Vice Mayor Jim Shulman joins to provide updates. Plus, a key player in the Stormy Daniels hush money saga meets with the New York grand jury. Also, after mass protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays the judicial overhaul plan that’s dividing his country.

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Hours after the United States retaliated for a deadly drone strike in Syria, American forces are being targeted yet again. President Biden vows to forcefully protect U.S. citizens as his administration casts blame on Iran and seeks to punish its proxies. Also, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is under orders to testify along with other former top Trump aides in the January 6th criminal investigation. Plus, North Korea threatens to unleash a giant radioactive tsunami as it claims to test a nuclear capable underwater drone.

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Donald Trump is defiant ahead of his potential indictment in the hush money investigation in New York and his lawyer's testimony in the classified documents probe in Washington. Also, members of Congress double down on their threat to ban the hugely popular social media app TikTok after grilling the company’s CEO about ties to China and national security concerns.

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In a major legal ruling against Trump, a federal appeals court says the former president’s lawyer must testify before a grand jury in the criminal investigation of Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, stock prices plunge after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again despite bank meltdowns that are adding to American’s economic fears. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to react. Plus, Ukraine is accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in the deadly missile strike that hit residential apartment buildings.

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Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment as the Manhattan district attorney weighs historic charges against the former president that could come at any time. The Republican defense of Trump is now expanding to the Senate while law enforcement prepares for protests or worse if Trump is arrested. Also, the leaders of China and Russia wrap up their second day of high-stakes talks with no evidence that the two countries reached any major breakthroughs on the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Virginia grand jury just indicted all ten people charged in the death of an African American man in...

A Trump ally just wrapped up testimony before a grand jury in New York investigating the former president’s alleged role in a hush money scheme. This as New York police are increasing courthouse security just ahead of a potential Trump indictment. Also tonight, Trump’s top GOP allies are rushing to his defense and trying to discredit the New York district attorney who is investigating Trump. Plus, China’s President Xi Jinping visits Russia, praising Putin and calling him a dear friend.

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Vladimir Putin is formally charged with war crimes as the International Criminal Court seeks his arrest for an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia. Also, a monumental court ruling against former President Trump as his lawyer is ordered to testify in the grand jury investigation of Trump's handling of classified documents. Plus, U.S. stocks slide as fears about the banking system persist despite new multi-billion dollar rescues.

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The United States believes Russia has recovered some debris from a downed American drone as newly declassified video shows the dangerous mid-air encounter with Russian jets. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price joins to discuss this potential flashpoint in the worsening relations with Moscow. Plus, a CNN exclusive about the dozens of Mar-a-Lago staffers subpoenaed in the investigation of former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, a vulnerable regional bank has just secured $30 billion from a group of big banks here in the United States.

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U.S. officials say a Russian crew has reached the site where a U.S. drone crashed into the Black Sea after being hit by a Russian jet. Key White House official John Kirby joins to answer what, if anything, the Kremlin might learn from the wreckage. Plus, stock prices slide amid instability in the banking industry. Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen finishes his second round of testimony in the investigation of hush money he says he paid to Stormy Daniels.

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The White House is slamming Russia as reckless after a U.S. drone aircraft was forced down by a Russian fighter jet in international air space over the Black Sea. Also, a U.S. Justice Department investigation is now underway into the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. This as a top U.S. credit rating firm is downgrading the outlook for the U.S. banking system to negative. Plus, a new CNN poll of Republicans shows Trump narrowly leading DeSantis ahead of the 2024 primary.

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to discuss the error made in regulating seized banks in the wake of the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. This as a second bank collapsed over the weekend and President Biden tries to reassure the nation and deter panic. Also, longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of a grand jury as prosecutors decide whether to charge Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case.

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The second biggest bank failure in U.S. history occurs as regulators close and seize Silicon Valley Bank, rattling markets and raising fears that other banks might collapse. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins to discuss the state of the American economy. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making his debut in the key 2024 battleground state of Iowa. Plus, Manhattan prosecutors are weighing charges against Trump as the Stormy Daniels hush money probe winds down.

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Russia launches one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war, unleashing a deadly barrage of dozens of missiles across the country. Civilians and critical infrastructure are among the targets of the massive attack. Also, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital in Washington D.C. being treated for a concussion after tripping at an event. Plus, President Biden unveils his budget proposal. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins to discuss the president's plan.

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Ukraine says Russian fighters are storming Bakhmut nonstop amid a new NATO warning that the embattled city may fall soon. This as President Volodymyr Zelenksy makes an offer to the U.S. House speaker that Kevin McCarthy is refusing. Also, another filing is released in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News after a series of damning revelations, including a text in which Tucker Carlson wrote that he hates Donald Trump. Plus, the DOJ issues a scathing rebuke of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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Tonight, a first look at Wolf’s exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on why Ukrainians are refusing to retreat from Bakhmut. Also, some Republican senators are calling out Tucker Carlson, lambasting his new attempt to downplay the January 6th riot. Plus, two of the four Americans who authorities say were kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, according to the Tamaulipas governor. One of the two survivors is severely injured, according to a U.S. official.

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Sen. Manchin of the Appropriations Committee joins to discuss the fight over raising the debt limit and the Washington D.C. criminal justice bill which has Democrats divided. Plus, fighting rages in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces are close to encircling Bakhmut. Also, Republicans are presented with the sharpest contrast yet between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. We break down the dueling speeches by the former president and the current Florida governor as they gear up for a potential 2024 primary showdown.

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Fierce new front line attacks and counterattacks in eastern Ukraine as the key Ukrainian city of Bakhmut fears it could fall at any time. This as President Biden commits to sending Ukraine $400 million in aid. Plus, Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to life in prison after jurors quickly convicted him of murdering his wife and son.

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A plot to kill Jewish officials in Michigan is revealed as the state attorney general says she was among the targets. We discuss the growing danger of antisemetic attacks and threats with the head of the Anti-Defamation League. Plus, Russian mercenaries make key advances on the key city of Bakhmut while Ukrainians fight to hold their ground. This as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets face to face with Moscow’s top diplomat for the first time since Russia’s invasion.

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As Ukrainian forces fire back at Russian tanks and fighters, President Volodymyr Zelensky declares all fronts are “under control.” But, the city of Bakhmut is facing a ferocious assault right now with thousands of citizens in danger as Russian soldiers advance. Also, a man has been arrested for trying to bring explosives on a flight to Florida in his suitcase. Plus, jurors visit the scene where Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son were killed.

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A high-profile hearing on China’s threat to America begins soon as global tensions rise amid the war in Ukraine and fears that China will provide lethal support to Russian forces. Also, student loan debt forgiveness is on the line at the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, Fox News is facing more scrutiny and questions after the chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that some of the network’s hosts endorsed lies about the 2020 presidential election.

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There’s a new question around the center of the Covid-19 pandemic: where did Covid-19 come from? The Department of Energy made a low-confidence assessment that the lethal virus most likely came from a lab leak in China, but sources say that theory is still a minority view within the intelligence community. Our panel brings the latest. Plus, chairman of Fox Corporation Rupert Murdoch admitted in a deposition that some Fox News hosts endorsed lies that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

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New fears emerge that Russia’s war against Ukraine is about to get a boost from China. White House national security official John Kirby joins to answer whether Beijing is actively considering sending lethal aid to Putin’s forces. Also, a new assessment on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic is stirring up major controversy. We examine why the U.S. Department of Energy now believes the virus likely emerged from a Chinese lab. Plus, Fox Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that popular TV hosts endorsed false claims about the 2020 presidential election.

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Ukraine marks one full year of bloodshed and brutality at the hands of Russian forces. President Zelensky is defiant saying victory is inevitable. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss developments in the war. Also, the prosecution rests in the Alex Murdaugh trial after two days of dramatic cross-examination. Did the jury buy his story about why he lied to police on the night of the killings? Plus, a CNN exclusive report on the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.

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CNN is near the tense front lines in eastern Ukraine with just a few hours to go before Russia’s war hits the one-year mark. Ukrainian forces brace for the possibility of new Russian strikes tonight. Also, a top safety official declares the toxic train wreck in Ohio was “100% preventable” as initial findings in the federal investigation are revealed. Plus, disgraced South Caroline lawyer Alex Murdaugh takes the stand in his murder trail where he admitted under oath to lying and stealing while denying he killed his wife and son.

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President Biden is heading home after capping his trip to Ukraine and Poland by meeting with allies on NATO’s front line against Russia. Plus, a new report that Ivanka and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed in the special counsel investigation of January 6th. Will former president Trump try to prevent them from testifying? Also, nearly three weeks after a toxic train wreck in Ohio, national safety officials are getting ready to release a preliminary report.

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Key NATO member Polish President Andrzej Duda sat down with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview. She tells Wolf about President Duda’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s speech in Poland and his historic visit to Ukraine. And, the U.S. believes Russia had a failed test of an intercontinental ballistic missile while President Biden was in Ukraine on Monday. CNN’s Matthew Chance brings the latest report.

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A war of words between President Biden and Vladimir Putin in duelling speeches about the year-long conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. president delivered a speech in Poland rallying the West, declaring Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Putin defended his brutal invasion and took his nuclear threat to a new level by suspending a key arms control treaty.

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President Biden is in Poland preparing for a momentous day on Tuesday when he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be delivering dueling addresses nearly 800 miles apart. This after Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv. We break down how Biden made the secret visit. Plus, how is Putin expected to respond?

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President Biden wraps up an unprecedented and dangerous visit to Ukraine with air raid sirens blaring as he and President Zelensky walked the streets of Kyiv. The National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby joins to discuss the importance of the trip nearly a full year after the start of the Russian invasion.

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Ukraine fires back at new Russian attacks in a pivotal battle as Vladimir Putin’s brutal war nears the one-year mark. CNN is on the ground in Kyiv and Moscow. Also, five former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Plus, new court evidence that Fox News anchors and executives privately trashed Trump’s claims of fraud in the 2020 election even as they promoted the claims on air.

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The White House just released the results of President Biden’s physical exam. His doctor declaring that the president remains healthy and vigorous. Will this have any impact on voters’ concerns about his age? Plus, a new vow by the president to shoot down anything in the sky that threatens the United States. Biden speaks out for the first time about the downing of three unidentified objects saying there is no evidence they are linked to China or its spy balloon.

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A tribute begins for the three students killed in the Michigan State University shooting rampage as police try to piece together the gunman’s motive. Michigan’s attorney general joins to discuss many unanswered questions in the ongoing investigation. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence is speaking out for the first time about his plans to fight a new subpoena from the U.S. DOJ. Also, Republican Nikki Haley kicks off her 2024 presidential campaign and is calling for new leadership in Washington.

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Hours after America’s latest shooting rampage, police are trying to figure out why a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University. Three students are dead and five are wounded as new information is emerging about the now deceased shooter and the note he left behind. Plus, the White House reveals updates on the three mysterious objects shot down by U.S. fighter jets. Also, Nikki Haley becomes the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2024.

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A slew of unanswered questions emerge after U.S. fighter jets shoot down unidentified flying objects. President’s Biden’s team is offering little information but says there is no indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity. Also, we are getting a fuller picture of the catastrophic damages in Turkey and Syria one week after the earthquake. Chef José Andrés joins from the disaster zone.

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President Biden gave the order to U.S. fighter jets to shoot down an unidentified object flying at high-altitude over Alaska just hours ago. Plus, another classified document is found in the possession of former Vice President Mike Pence. The FBI removed the material from Pence’s Indiana home. Also, an update on the urgent rescue efforts in Syria and Turkey after a devastating earthquake.

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As the earthquake death toll rises past 21,000, CNN is moving deeper into the disaster zone with live reports from Turkey and Syria. Also, President Biden takes his new fight with Republicans over Social Security and Medicare to Florida. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Trump. 

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Gut-wrenching images emerge of homes and lives destroyed near the epicenter of the earthquake. CNN is on the ground in Syria and Turkey as the death toll soars above 12,000. Also, President Biden is doubling down on a line of attack against Republicans that prompted GOP jeers during his state of the union address. He is taking the top themes from his speech on the road in key presidential battlegrounds. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now in Paris on a surprise trip that included a stop in London.

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Bitter cold and utter devastation slow the search for quake survivors as the death toll in Turkey and Syria climbs past 7,700. Also, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weighs in on whether Rep. George Santos is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee while some constituents demand his removal. Plus, President Biden gets ready to report on the state of the union in what could also be a preview of his 2024 reelection campaign.

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Mass destruction and more than 3,400 people are dead after a powerful earthquake and dozens of aftershocks in Turkey and Syria. Also, U.S. officials reveal new information on the size, capabilities, and value of the downed Chinese spy balloon. Plus, Ukraine is digging into its battle against Russia in Bakhmut as a top commander says the city has become an unwinnable fortress.

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U.S. officials tell CNN the possibility of shooting down the Chinese spy balloon has not been ruled out. This as the secretary of state warns Beijing that the balloon's brazen flight over the United States is a clear violation and an irresponsible act. Also, President Biden is out touting a blockbuster jobs report, claiming it proves critics of his policies are wrong. We’ll break down the political impact for the president.

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A new barrage of missile strikes hit Ukraine as President Zelensky warns Russia’s renewed military offensive may already be getting started. CNN was on the scene of attacks that sent civilians running for cover. Also, Rep. Omar is slamming the House vote to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee calling the vote an act of revenge by Republicans. Plus, the attorney for Tyre Nichols’ family joins to discuss additional footage of the beating being released and questions surrounding the initial police report.

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Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just wrapped up their first high-stakes talks on raising the nation’s debt limit. McCarthy told reporters moments ago that he thinks he and the president can find some common ground. Also, Tyre Nichols is laid to rest three weeks after he was brutally beaten by police. We’ll take you inside the emotional funeral and the urgent outcry for police reform.

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Troubling contradictions emerge in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. We break down claims that don’t match up with videos. Plus, CNN interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who reveals if he would consider acting as a wartime mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Also, a look at Donald Trump’s defiant deposition in a fraud investigation in New York. This, as he faces a new criminal probe of hush money payments over his alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels.

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A sixth Memphis police officer has now been relieved of duty after the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols and the release of chilling videos of his arrest. Our experts break down the evidence and the growing calls for federal police reform. Also, CNN is on the front lines in Ukraine amid fierce fighting in the east and south. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinking is on an urgent mission in Israel and the West Bank amid a new outbreak of violence.

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We’re standing by for the expected release of an arrest video showing the fatal encounter between Tyre Nichols and five former Memphis police officers. The Nichols family and officials warn the footage is extremely disturbing. We’re also getting our first look at the brutal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband last October. A San Francisco court released video of the suspect breaking into the couple’s home and lunging at the 82-year-old Paul Pelosi with a hammer.

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Five former Memphis police officers are facing murder charges due to the death of Tyre Nichols. Law enforcement agencies across the country are bracing for reaction to footage which a top Tennessee official called sickening. We discuss all the latest developments with the executive director of the Memphis NAACP. Plus, new details emerge on the timeline for western tanks pledged to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.

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The United States has pledged to arm Ukraine with some of the most sophisticated tanks on the planet. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) joins to discuss strategic objectives in Ukraine. Plus, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced Donald Trump will be allowed back on their platforms.

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The United States and Germany appear poised to deliver sophisticated tanks as they urge Ukrainians to turn the focus from brutal battles in the east to a renewed offense in the south. Plus: Former Vice President Mike Pence is now facing his own document controversy after about a dozen classified records were found in his Indiana home. And: The latest gut-wrenching developments out of California, the scene of back-to-back mass shootings. 

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As Ukrainian forces train for the next big battle against Russia, the Biden administration is taking new action against a mercenary group aiding Vladimir Putin’s war. This as the United States and Germany are in a standoff over sending tanks to Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss. Plus, the DOJ signals it won’t comply with House Republican’s demands for information on investigations, including the Biden documents probe.

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A high stakes political standoff emerges over rising the debt ceiling after the U.S. hits its $31 trillion limit. The threat of an economically disastrous default is now hanging over Congress, the White House, and every American. Also, a new report that CIA Director William Burns made a secret trip to Ukraine to brief President Zelensky and share U.S. intelligence on Russia’s next move. Also, actor and producer Alec Baldwin now faces criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a crew member on the set of the film “Rust.”

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A fiery helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 14 people including key government officials and a child. A top state department spokesperson joins to answer what the U.S. is learning about the crash. Plus, the Biden White House is sticking to the script as its new strategy for dealing with the classified documents crisis takes shape. Plus, prosecutors reveal chilling new evidence in the case of the Massachusetts man formally charged with killing his wife.

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Another child’s body is found in the rubble of a Ukrainian residential apartment building as the death toll from a powerful Russian missile attack rises. White House official John Kirby joins to answer whether enough U.S. and western military aid is getting to Ukraine. Plus, the White House is ramping up its damage control as the crisis over classified documents intensifies. The Biden team is defending its delayed and incomplete release of information while accusing Republicans of fake outrage.

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Ukraine is reeling tonight from one of the deadliest Russian attacks since the invasion. At least 40 people have been killed in a cruise missile strike on an apartment building right in the center of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Plus, new developments in the classified document scandal looming over the White House. Sources tell CNN that additional searches are possible at locations connected to President Biden. Also, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to answer if he still has confidence in Biden in light of the classified documents investigation.

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A huge explosion hits the disputed Ukrainian city of Soledar as Russia is claiming it has captured the city and officials in Kyiv insist the battle is not over yet. We have a live report from Ukraine and speak with the Ukrainian ambassador to the United Nations about the state of the war. Plus, President Biden faces a growing crisis as a special councel is now in place to investigate his handling of classified records. Also, the death toll is rising in the southeast United States after a series of tornados leave a wake of destruction.

A special counsel is now set to investigate President Biden’s handling of classified material. The U.S. attorney general launches an independent probe after more documents were found, this time at the President’s home in Delaware. Also, Rep. George Santos is defiant amid growing calls for him to resign over the many lies he told voters. Plus, dangerous tornadoes are ravaging southeastern parts of the United States.

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According to sources, classified documents are among the records found by the Biden legal team in a search of a second location. Rep. Chris Stewart of the Intelligence Committee joins to discuss the latest events in the House and the Biden documents revelation. Plus, FAA system outages cause massive flight delays and disruptions across the United States.

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Attorneys for President Biden find several classified documents from his time as vice president at one of his private offices according to a source familiar with the story. The documents were discovered last fall and were turned over to the National Archives who referred the matter to the DOJ for further investigation.

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy is right now trying to seize momentum in the bid for speakership. McCarthy’s proposed concessions include allowing one member to call for a vote to oust the speaker, to hold votes on conservative bills, more Freedom Caucus members on the Rules Committee, and more. GOP Rep. Warren Davidson joins to discuss McCarthy’s concessions and the future of Republicans in the House. Also, an affidavit reveals chilling new details about the Idaho college student murders.

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Republicans are huddling behind closed door tonight as Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the speaker’s gavel lands with a thud for the second straight day. Plus, new information is emerging about the terrifying on-field collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin. The Buffalo Bills say Hamlin is showing signs of improvement although he remains in critical condition. The chief medical officer for the NFL joins to discuss.

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy has failed to lock down the votes he needed to win the speaker's gavel in the House. Despite losing this third vote, McCarthy remains defiant, refusing to give up despite a band of some 20 right-wing lawmakers who remain united to opposing his nomination. This as Rep. Jordan, who has also been nominated, indicates he has no chance of becoming speaker.

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Republican Kevin McCarthy is holding last-ditch talks tonight to fight to win the speaker’s job in the House. We’ll tell you who has been spotted heading into his office. Also, the suspect in the brutal stabbing deaths of fourth college students is expected in court tomorrow. Plus, Russia suffers what may be the biggest loss of life since the start of the invasion. Ukraine is claiming a major strike against Russian forces as Moscow unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles and ones, including in Kyiv.

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Vladimir Putin vows his ties with China’s president can withstand all tests as Russia launches a fresh round of drone strikes in Ukraine. Plus, police officially announced the name of the suspect in the killing of four University of Idaho students. The 28-year-old is in custody in Pennsylvania right now and is charged with four counts of first degree murder.

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Pelé, the Brazilian soccer star who became a global icon, has died at 82 after a battle with cancer. Plus, the January 6th select committee released witness transcripts which include Donald Trump Jr. explaining why texted Mark Meadows after the 2020 election about plans to keep Trump in office. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of the January 6 select committee joins to discuss revelations about events from inside Trump’s inner circle.

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The Southwest Airlines crisis is taking a growing toll on travelers with thousands of additional flights cancelled today. Federal scrutiny is intensifying as stranded customers demand action. Also, parts of Buffalo, New York remain paralyzed by a once in a lifetime blizzard. The National Guard is now going door to door as the death toll keeps rising and the city struggles to dig out. Plus, Rep. Adam Schiff of the January 6th select committee joins to give his take on the latest revelations from the committee.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued a ruling leaving Trump-era immigration restrictions in effect while legal challenges play out. We’ll go live to the border to see how this ruling may impact a growing influx of migrants. Plus, airports are jammed with frustrated Southwest Airlines customers as the airline is to blame for 90% of the thousands of flights cancelled in the United States today. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss passenger’s rights amid the travel disruptions.

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A deadly and paralyzing blizzard emergency emerges from a historic winter storm. The governor of New York requested federal help, warning the danger to residents there is urgent. Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz joins to provide updates on this developing story as thousands of flights are cancelled. Plus, Vladimir Putin claims he’s ready to negotiate a solution to the Ukraine war. 

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Dangerous whiteout conditions emerge as a huge and deadly winter storm strikes the northeast. We are tracking this epic weather system as it unleashes record cold, heavy snow, freezing rain, and flooding across the country and creates holiday travel disruption. Plus, the January 6th select committee issued their final report laying the blame for the insurrection squarely on former President Donald Trump. We break down the massive report and whether it paves a way for Trump to be indicted.

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A new batch of transcripts has just been released by the January 6th select committee. We go through the interviews by key witnesses. Plus, a once in a generation winter storm is leaving almost half of the United States population is under a wind chill alert. Plus, CNN is in Ukraine following the impact of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to the United States.

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Sources say plans are underway for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky to visit the White House tomorrow. Also, a House committee is about to vote on whether boxes full of former President Trump’s tax returns should be made public. Plus, the January 6th select committee begins handing over transcripts and other evidence to the Justice Department. 

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The January 6th committee formally accuses Donald Trump of crimes for his role in the insurrection, sending referrals to the Justice Department on four federal charges. We break down the legal threat to Trump as prosecutors must decide whether to indict him. Also, Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered a temporary freeze on plans to end a Trump-era border policy this week. Plus, Harvey Weinstein is convicted of 3 of 7 charges in his Los Angeles sexual assault trial.

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CNN has learned that the January 6th select committee is considering asking the DOJ to pursue at least two criminal charges against former President Trump. Also, colossal damage from one of the biggest Russian attacks on Ukraine since the war began. The U.S. appears to be on the brink of sending Patriot air defense missiles to aid Ukraine. Plus, CNN is on the scene at the southern border amid fears that a crisis is unfolding as thousands of migrants pour into the El Paso area every day. 

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Recession fears grip Wall Street and stock prices tumble as the Federal Reserve's downbeat new economic forecast starts to sink in. Also, a CNN exclusive interview with outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in their first joint sit-down interview. They weigh in on whether President Biden should run again and whether Trump might win.

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Americans buying homes and seeking loans are bracing for the impact of the seventh interest rate hike this year. The Federal Reserve is opting for a smaller increase this time as inflation cools while signaling there may be more economic pain in 2023. Plus, Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine, including the capitol city. Also, a tornado strikes in New Orleans.

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A large and extremely dangerous tornado was just confirmed in Louisiana as a massive winter storm sweeps the United States. We’re tracking the severe weather system that’s threatening millions of Americans right now. Also, CNN has learned that the DOJ tried to get access to the texts of Republican Congressman Scott Perry in its investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Plus, President Biden just signed a historic same-sex marriage legislation into law.

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A new subpoena in the federal investigation of January 6th is seeking testimony from the Georgia Secretary of State who defied Trump’s efforts to try to overturn the presidential election. Plus, we’re learning more about Brittney Griner’s months in Russian captivity and how the WNBA star is readjusting to freedom. Also, we’re tracking the massive winter storm that’s unleashing blizzard conditions in parts of Northern California.

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A federal judge declined to hold Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena regarding classified documents. Also, we look at Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as a political independent. Plus, a protestor has been executed in the first death penalty that has been publicly reported by Iranian state media in connection to recent protests. Iran has signaled that more protesters are going to be executed.

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The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena to turn over highly classified documents. Plus, we’re learning which top Trump allies may now face criminal referrals from the January 6th select committee. Also, WNBA star Brittney Griner finally is on her way home, freed by Russia in exchange for a U.S. release of a notorious Russian arms dealer.

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According to sources, the January 6th committee has decided that criminal referrals will happen. Plus, the Trump team finds more documents marked classified on the former president’s property. Also, top Democrats are celebrating Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election in Georgia.

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The FBI joins the hunt for a suspect in North Carolina after a targeted power grid attack left thousands of people without electricity. Also, the final campaign push in Georgia is happening now in a race which will determine the balance of power in the Senate. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence responds to Trump’s call for the termination of the U.S. constitution as we examine which Republicans speak out. 

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The January 6th Select Committee holds urgent talks on its final moves knowing that the panel’s days are numbered as the House swings toward a Republican majority. Rep. Adam Schiff of the committee joins to discuss updates on potential criminal referrals against former President Trump and other key figures. Plus, a better than expected jobs report shows hiring remains strong. Also, a look at polling data in the Georgia Senate runoff.

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A federal appeals court has just halted a special master review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. We examine details of the ruling and what it means for the boarder investigations of former President Trump. Also, the Senate passes a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike that would be crippling for the U.S. economy. Plus, Biden hosts his first state visit with France’s Emmanuel Macron who together reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about the historic convictions in the Justice Department’s January 6th investigation a day after the leader of the Oath Keepers was found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Rep. Jason Crow of the Armed Services Committee joins to discuss the ruling. Also, the House passed a bill to avert a rail strike as a crucial deadline fast approached. Plus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has been elected to replace Nancy Pelosi as leader of House Democrats.

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The leader of the far right group the Oath Keepers has been found guilty of seditious conspiracy and his role in the events of January 6th. We break down this rare and powerful verdict and what it means for the Justice Department’s broader investigation of the insurrection. Rep. Jamie Raskin of the January 6th Select Committee joins to discus the trial. Plus, the Senate passes a bill protecting same-sex marriage rights.

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Anger grows in China as daily Covid-19 cases set records and lockdowns cause protests across the country. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence speaks out against former President Trump’s dinner with a white nationalist and holocaust denier. Also, former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway meets with the January 6th select committee for a 5-hour interview.

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CNN is on the ground as Ukraine races to restore power after Russian missile strikes against the Ukrainian power grid as winter swiftly approaches. Vladimir Putin is reaching out to the mothers of Russian soldiers acknowledging the deadly toll that the war is taking.

New details on the “Death Note” left behind by the Walmart gunman in Chesapeake, VA including his claim that people who worked with him in the store were mocking him, this as  police reveal the shooters handgun was purchased on the same day that he opened fire.

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A gunman kills six people at a Walmart in Virginia, leaving yet another community reeling. The mass shooting toll in the U.S. this year has climbed to above 600, causing many across the country to call for gun reform. Plus, Pence may testify in the January 6 criminal probe, and Idaho police give an update on their investigation into the killings of four Idaho college students.

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Prosecutors unseal a criminal complaint against a Michigan man for threatening to kill FBI Director Christopher Wray and California congressman John Garamendi. Plus, more details about the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting emerge, with the first hearing for the suspect set for tomorrow. As friends and family mourn the victims, Colorado Springs’ mayor talks to CNN about protecting the LGTBQ community in the wake of this tragedy.

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A shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs left five dead and more wounded. CNN shares live coverage of the official news conference from Colorado Springs, and releases the names of the victims for the first time: Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, Derrick Rump, and Raymond Green Vance. Plus, an exclusive look inside a Ukrainian reconnaissance team targeting Russian invaders.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the sprawling federal criminal investigations into Donald Trump. The announcement prompted, in part, by the former president’s decision to launch a 2024 White House campaign. On Capitol Hill, the new Democratic leadership team is taking shape after Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside. Also, new tensions emerge on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea test launches a new type of long-range missile.

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will end her run as Democratic leader of the House as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is likely to run unopposed as her replacement. Also, Ukrainian experts arrive in Poland to join in the investigation of a missile which killed 2 people. Plus, Iran protests enter their third month as the Iranian regime steps up its deadly crackdown.

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Republicans are one seat away from winning the House as Mitch McConnell wins the Republican leadership position in the Senate. Plus, the deadly blast in Poland is now believed to be the result of Ukrainian air defense missiles.

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Two people are dead in Poland after missiles hit near the border with Ukraine. CNN is on the scene of the strike with a live report. Plus, Republicans are on the verge of a slim House majority as GOP leader Kevin McCarthy wins the Republican nomination for Speaker of the House.

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Control of the House is still up for grabs as Democrats now hold the Senate. Plus, President Biden is riding the midterm momentum onto the world stage as he meets face-to-face with Chinese President Xi and sounds hopeful that the competition between the superpowers won’t become what he call a new Cold War. Also, President Zelensky makes a surprise visit to the recently liberated city of Kherson.

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We’re just one day away from tomorrow’s pivotal midterm elections. In a little over 24 hours, results will begin pouring in with huge implications for the direction of the country and the future of the Biden agenda. Also, CNN sits down with Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to preview his plans if the GOP wins the House.

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With elections just four days out, candidates are making their final pitches to voters. We speak with high-ranking House member Rep. James Clyburn about the future of House. Also, the U.S. economy is the top issue for most Americans as the latest economic report card from the Labor Department is now out. Also, former President Trump says he will “very probably” run for president again in 2024.

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With five days until midterms, Democrats are playing defense and deploying more famous faces to try to bolster their chances in key races. President Biden has a rally out west this hour, building on his newest warning to voters that democracy is on the ballot. Plus, a CNN report on increased law enforcement in elections across the country.

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A top House committee chairwoman demands answers from U.S. Capitol Police about the Paul Pelosi attack, raising serious questions about the security for U.S. lawmakers. The San Francisco district attorney trying the case against the suspect joins to answer what the next steps will be and what the motive for the attack was. Also, new U.S. intelligence leads to disturbing discussions inside the Russian military about scenarios for using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

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The man charged in the hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband has just been arraigned. Also, political heavyweights in both parties are hitting the campaign trail one week before the midterm elections that could potentially shake up the balance of power in Washington. Plus, the Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates again tomorrow and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers joins to discuss.

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Federal prosecutors have charged the suspect in the Paul Pelosi attack with assault and attempted kidnapping. There are chilling new details about his alleged plan to take House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps. Also, federal officials now warn of a heightened threat to the election from violent extremists here in the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to discuss the threat of attacks ahead of the election.

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Federal officials have just issued a new warning that violent extremists here in the United States are posing a heightened threat to the midterm elections just hours after the brutal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband. Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins to speak out about the threat. Also, Biden, Obama, and Harris are all hitting the campaign trail for candidates in critical races as many Democrats fear a Republican shift in Congress.

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Ukrainian troops are strengthening defense positions against Russia right now, bracing for what they call the heaviest battles ahead in the fight for Kherson. Also, President Biden touts unexpected economic growth as he tries to rev up Democratic voters in the blue state of New York. Plus, former President Trump’s lawyers take part in a secret court hearing related to the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation.

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Wolf sits down for an exclusive interview with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss the war in Ukraine and the threats posed by Russia and Iran. Plus, Russian forces train for a nuclear strike as Vladimir Putin loses more ground in the war against Ukraine. Also, a second woman is accusing Georgia Republican Herschel Walker of pressuring her to get an abortion.

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Tonight, a debate showdown in Pennsylvania, a race that could decide Senate control. Also, a Russian court has upheld its nine-year prison sentence for Brittney Griner. Author Bob Woodward joins to discuss Trump’s response to him releasing audio from his interviews with the former president.

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President Biden’s new closing argument to voters acknowledges Democrats are running against the tide with Election Day fast approaching. We look at CNN’s exclusive new polls. Also, the Trump organization’s tax fraud trial is now underway in New York after years of investigation. Plus, as the battle for southern Ukraine rages, Russia is now accusing Ukrainian forces of planning to detonate a nuclear-laced dirty bomb.

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The January 6th select committee officially subpoenas former President Trump, demanding documents and testimony. The move comes as Trump ally Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison for defying his subpoena. Also, President Biden makes a new pitch to voters and new predictions as well. Plus, Ukraine is accusing Russia of planning to attack a critical dam to create a large scale catastrophe.

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Fighting intensifies in southern Ukraine as Russia resorts to desperate measures to try to hold the front line. Also, President Biden is in the critical midterm battleground state of Pennsylvania touting infrastructure spending as many voters worry about inflation and the economy. Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to provide his assessment of the recession threat. Also, Liz Truss abruptly announced her resignation as prime minister of Britain after only six weeks in power.

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A federal judge a few moments ago ordered the release of emails from John Eastman, a former Donald Trump attorney, to House investigators. According to the judge, Trump signed legal documents describing evidence of election fraud knowing it was false. Also, key member of the Senate foreign relations committee Sen. Chris Murphy joins to discuss Ukraine’s request to Israel to share an iron dome air defense.

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Drone attacks cause blackouts across Ukraine as Russia targets more power plants and escalates civilian suffering. Also, a CNN exclusive on the Trump tapes. Hear some of then President Trump’s revealing recorded interviews with journalist Bob Woodward. Plus, as early voting sets records in Georgia, the high stakes midterm election is only three weeks away.

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Russian kamikaze drones hit Kyiv, striking civilian infrastructure and killing at least four people. Also, as the Iranian crackdown on Kurdish protests continues, some Iranian Kurdish women flee to Iraqi-Kurdistan, which has been hit by Iranian missiles over the last month. Also, Donald Trump complained on his social media platform, Trust Social, that U.S. Jews aren’t “appreciative” enough of his moves on Israel.

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The DOJ just filed a formal appeal of the appointment of a special master who is overseeing the review of highly classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Also, former President Trump lashes out at the January 6th select committee but doesn’t reveal if he’ll comply with the subpoena from the committee. Plus, Ukrainian forces are making major gains in the occupied Kherson region, prompting Russian officials to announce an evacuation.

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The January 6th select committee punctuates its final hearing before the midterm elections with a bombshell: a subpoena for former President Donald Trump. The panel also played never-before-seen footage of congressional leaders sheltering from the mob during the attack. Also, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plea to intervene in the fight over classified documents seized by the FBI. Plus, a Florida jury recommends gunman Nikolas Cruz not receive the death penalty and instead spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.

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A jury has awarded nearly one billion dollars to Sandy Hook families in the defamation case against Alex Jones. Then, Russia launches mass casualty missile strikes in Ukraine as the U.S. and NATO scramble to beef up Ukrainian air defenses. White House national security official John Kirby joins to discuss the administration’s response to Vladimir Putin’s provocation. Also, the January 6th committee is poised to argue that President Trump remains a clear and present danger to democracy in America.

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Russia unleashes a new round of revenge attacks on Ukraine triggering air raid sirens and destruction. President Zelensky is pleading with G7 nations for more weapons during emergency talks on the deadly Russian bombardment. Also, the DOJ is urging the Supreme Court to stay out of the dispute of classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Plus, prosecutors have dropped all charges against Adnan Syed who has spent 23 years in jail.

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Flames and destruction in the Ukrainian capital after Russia unleashes its heaviest air strikes since the invasion. A key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky joins to discuss the implications for the war. Also, new images and emails undercut former President Trump’s attempts to blame the federal government for the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, a state of emergency is now in effect in New York City as officials struggle to house thousands of migrants bussed by Republicans.

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President Biden ignites a firestorm with an unexpected warning that Russia’s war on Ukraine could spark what he calls a nuclear armageddon. U.S. officials say there’s no new intelligence, but the message is consistent. Also, Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins to discuss how the Justice Department believes former President Trump has not returned all the classified documents he took from the White House.

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Major developments in Ukraine where Russian forces are fleeing a relentless counteroffensive. There are nuclear fears as Vladimir Putin lays claim to an embattled Ukrainian nuclear power plant. U.S. Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland joins to provide details. Sources say the Georgia prosecutor investigating the plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election could begin issuing indictments as soon as December.

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In Iran, the government says eight people are under arrest after a young protestor was found dead. Also, there are fears that gas prices could once again surge as a group of oil producing nations are set to slash output. Plus, sources tell CNN the U.S. intelligence community now believes elements within the Ukrainian government authorized a car bombing that killed the daughter of a prominent Russian nationalist.

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Former President Trump files an emergency request at the Supreme Court, asking the justices to intervene in the dispute over materials seized at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, CNN is on the ground in Florida where rescuers are trying to reach survivors nearly a week after Hurricane Ian. Also, Iranian protestors brave bullets and beatings as fierce anti-regime demonstrations grow.

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The death toll from Hurricane Ian surges to at least 104 people as urgent rescues are still underway and emergency crews track down survivors. Also, an exclusive CNN report from a key city just recaptured by Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the latest from the war zone. Plus, developments in the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial which is now underway.

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Ian is striking South Carolina after making landfall again as a Category 1 hurricane. Piers are collapsing as emergency officials warn the storm remains an extreme threat right now. This comes as the massive scale of Ian’s destruction in Florida is still being revealed. Also tonight, Vladimir Putin is vowing victory after annexing one fifth of Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies are condemning the land grab as illegal.

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Urgent rescues are underway as Florida suffers from catastrophic hurricane destruction for miles and miles leaving homes shredded and entire communities underwater. Ian has regained strength and is now a hurricane again, taking direct aim at the Carolinas and Georgia, threatening more homes and lives with devastating winds, storm surge, and flooding.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warns Hurricane Ian will cause a lot of damage throughout the state of Florida. As the catastrophic storm makes landfall, some towns expect storm surges of up to 17 feet which could cause significant flooding. This as winds near the core of Ian could exceed 150 mph with gusts up to 190 mph. CNN is live on the ground in Florida with the latest on the hurricane.

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Forecasts warn Hurricane Ian’s winds are extending, further threatening a wider area in Florida as the storm is now expected to move to shore in about 24 hours from now. Plus, Russia is claiming victory after the sham annexation votes in Ukraine. The United States is on alert for Vladimir Putin’s next move as Russians protest his war strategy and flee his military draft.

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A new forecast for Hurricane Ian’s assault on Florida is being released this hour as evacuations begin and National Guard troops mobilize. Also, CNN’s new exclusive reporting on a mysterious phone call from the White House to a rioter on January 6th. The rioter's identity is now revealed as the House select committee is preparing to hold what is likely to be its final investigative hearing.

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The West is condemning a sham vote now underway in Russian held parts of Ukraine. Putin is seeking a bogus endorsement of his violent takeover of territory as his war strategy ignites protest at home. Also, a CNN exclusive on Trump’s secret court fight as his lawyers look to block testimony by former Trump aides in a grand jury’s criminal probe of January 6th. Plus, U.S. stocks plunge to the lowest level in nearly two years.

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Division is growing inside Russia’s military as Putin struggles with new setbacks in Ukraine and angers his generals by giving them direct orders. Then, chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour joins to discuss protests in Iran after the death of a woman by Iran’s morality police.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky demands punishment for Russian crimes against Ukraine in remarks moments ago before the United Nations General Assembly. This as Vladimir Putin is escalating the war by making nuclear threats and mobilizing hundreds of thousands of reservists after defeats on the battlefield. Also, a sweeping new lawsuit filed by the New York attorney general alleges Donald J. Trump committed fraud. Plus, the Federal Reserve takes another historic step by raising federal interest rates yet again.

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A major courtroom showdown in the Mar-a-Lago investigation just ramped up as the Trump team’s hand picked special master raises questions over claims the former president declassified documents seized by the FBI. Plus, a migrants advocacy group just filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Then, CNN is on the ground in Ukraine for a report on the heated battle between Ukrainian defenders and Russian mercenaries.

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There is growing backlash against Republican governors who sent migrants north. The White House likening their actions to human smugglers. Also, the stage is set for a legal showdown as the Justice Department is set to file an appeal after a judge’s ruling naming a special master to review classified documents in the Trump Mar-a-Lago case.
 

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A rail strike that would have been disastrous for the U.S. economy has been avoided after the Biden administration brokers a tentative deal. Key player in those talks, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, joins to answer what's next. Plus, the Republican governors of Florida and Texas are ramping up the political fight over immigration by flying and bussing more migrants to the northeast.

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Amtrak is canceling all long distance train service ahead of a looming rail strike. High-stakes talks are under way as unions and rail companies try to avoid a major shutdown. Can they strike a deal before the Friday deadline? Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits a newly liberated city and says he's shocked by the destruction Russian troops left behind.

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The grand farewell to Queen Elizabeth moves to London where her coffin is now inside Buckingham palace. Also, the first look inside a city that has just been retaken by Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the stunning turn in the war. Plus, a disastrous day on Wall Street after a higher than expected inflation report.

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Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is now resting at a cathedral in Scotland after a solemn, silent vigil held by her children, led by the new King. Also, Ukraine raises its flag over territory it has reclaimed. Kyiv’s forces make stunning new gains in the northeast as Russia’s defenses crumble. White House official John Kirby joins to answer if this a turning point in the war.

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Charles III delivered the first speech of his reign, vowing to carry on Queen Elizabeth II's unwavering service to her country while joining with those mourning his mother's death. Our correspondents were at key locations across London and in Scotland as the UK and the world remembered the Queen.

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Wolf continues our tribute to the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.

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Rising fears that former President Trump may have endangered national and international security after a new report that highly classified material on a foreign nation’s nuclear defenses was seized at Mar-a-Lago. Former director of national intelligence James Clapper joins to assess the potential impact. Plus, an in-depth look at the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Tough new criticism emerges of the decision to have a special master review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr is weighing in tonight, calling the judge’s opinion wrong and urging the Justice Department to appeal. Plus, newly obtained surveillance video shows a fake GOP elector helped pro-Trump operatives enter a county election office in Georgia on the same day a voting system was breached there.

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A federal judge ordered an independent review of the documents seized in the search of Mar-a-Lago, granting former President Trump’s request to appoint a special master. We break down the ruling and what happens next. Also, President Biden speaks this hour from Pennsylvania in an effort to push for Democrats in key swing state midterms. Plus, Liz Truss is set to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. 

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New developments in the Mar-a-Lago investigation as a federal judge unseals an inventory divulging the trove of material seized from Donald Trump’s Florida home. The extensive list  raises new questions about the dozens of empty folders marked classified. Plus, President Biden is touting another round of good news for the U.S. economy as 315,000 jobs were added last month.

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The courtroom’s showdown over Donald Trump’s request for a special master has just concluded without a decision from the judge. Trump attorneys are making their case, comparing his retention of classified documents to an overdue library book. Then, President Biden is heading to Philadelphia for a primetime address on threats to American democracy.

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In Jackson, Mississippi, a third straight day of misery amid a water supply crisis. Emergency distribution measures struggle to reach the city’s 150,000 residents. Then, the FDA has authorized the first updated booster vaccine targeting the Omicron variant. Americans could get the new shots as soon as Friday.

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A new deadline for the Justice Department approaches as prosecutors are about to submit a lengthy response to former President Trump’s request for a special master in the Mar-a-Lago investigation. Also, Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died in Moscow at the age of 91. We look back at his life and place in history. Then, Mississippi’s largest city is in crisis amid a catastrophic failure of its water supply.

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The Justice Department says a limited set of materials seized from Mar-a-Lago could be covered by attorney-client privilege. Former President Trump is pushing for a special master to review the materials as the intelligence community assesses the potential national security fallout. Also, engine trouble has caused NASA to postpone a critical first step toward returning Americans to the moon.

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The newly unsealed Mar-a-Lago search affidavit reveals the level of Top Secret intelligence that was taken to former President Trump’s home, stored in an unauthorized location, and at a risk of falling into the wrong hands. The affidavit also shows the FBI believed its search might uncover evidence of obstruction.

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The Mar-a-Lago search affidavit will be released with the Justice Department’s redactions. A federal judge just ordered the information to be unsealed by noon tomorrow. Also, the Biden White House is struggling to answer questions about the president’s new student loan relief program and the criticism it is getting from both the left and the right.

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The death toll is rising from an attack at a train station in Ukraine as the country marks six devastating months since Russia launched its invasion. CNN is live in Kyiv and in Moscow at this critical and dangerous moment in the war. Also, new court deadlines are fast approaching in connection with the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. The Justice Department has only a day left to propose how much of the search affidavit should stay secret or go public.

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A just released letter reveals new information about classified material retrieved from Mar-a-Lago months before the FBI search. The letter shows the National Archives was pushing back in May to share hundreds of documents with the intelligence community, including some of the most sensitive government secrets. Also, Ukraine is on heightened alert for new Russian attacks as the United States urges Americans to leave the country now.

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Trump's legal team just asked a federal judge to appoint a third party attorney known as a special master to go through evidence that the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. We will break down the significance of the move. Also, a car bombing threatens to escalate Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Kremlin is now accusing Ukrainians of killing the daughter of a prominent Putin ally.

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Senator Lindsey Graham just lost a new bid to avoid facing a Georgia grand jury next week. The investigation into the efforts to try to overturn the state’s presidential election results is heating up and a prosecutor said Graham is a crucial witness. Also, urgent new warnings emerge that a Ukrainian nuclear plant may be on the brink of a disaster.

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A federal judge released some documents tied to the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago, and is signaling he may unseal parts of the search affidavit as well. This as 18 former senior Trump administration officials tell CNN they never heard of Trump's standing order to declassify documents he took from the White House. And, former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg plead guilty today for his role in a 15-year-long tax fraud scheme.

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Rudy Giuliani was questioned under oath today about the ex-president's potentially illegal attempts to stay in power. He's the closest adviser to former President Donald Trump to be named a target in the Georgia investigation, raising questions about Trump's own criminal exposure. CNN political correspondent Sara Murray begins our coverage.

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We’re learning that the FBI has interviewed the former top lawyers in the Trump White House in connection with the investigation of classified documents taken to Mar-a-Lago. Rep. Adam Schiff, a key member of the January 6th committee and the House intelligence committee, joins. Plus, we're tracking Rep. Liz Cheney’s primary battle in Wyoming. Also, President Biden has just singed a sweeping climate, health care, and tax bill into law.

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Chilling new threats to kill law enforcement personnel emerge in the wake of the search of former President Trump’s Florida home. Now, Trump makes new claims about what agents seized during their search. January 6th select committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins to discuss. Also, Rudy Giuliani is now a target in the criminal investigation into efforts to try to flip the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

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The Mar-a-Lago search warrant is now public and it reveals FBI agents went to Trump’s home looking for possible violations of the Espionage Act and other major crimes. The FBI left with a trove of secret documents including some classified at the very highest level. We examine all the information which has just been been released by a federal judge.

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President Trump is now responding to the U.S. Justice Department’s new move to unseal the warrant used to search his Florida home. The attorney general revealed that he personally approved the request to retrieve documents from Mar-a-Lago and condemned the attacks on the integrity of his department and the FBI.

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Former President Trump pleads the fifth and refused to answer questions in a New York investigation of his company. His legal perils appear to grow as new details emerge about the FBI’s search of his Florida home. Also, a new report shows inflation cooling as gas prices keep going down. We examine what this means for consumers.

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New urgency in the U.S. Justice Department investigation of former President Trump after the unprecedented FBI search of his Florida home. We explore details on what federal agents found. Some prominent Republicans, including the House minority leader, are slamming the search and vowing investigations of both the Justice Department and the FBI.

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President Biden is on the brink of a much needed win after the Senate passage of a landmark economic package. Plus, CNN has learned that two years worth of Alex Jones' text messages have been turned over to the January 6th select committee. Also, singer and actor Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73 and we look back at her life and career.

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A new jobs report shows hiring in the United States was hot in July, throwing cold water on recession fears but adding to concerns about inflation. Also, U.S. and Chinese tensions rise after Beijing’s missile fire near Taiwan and its new sanctions against Nancy Pelosi. Plus, Moscow says it is ready to discuss a proposed prisoner swap that could lead to the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay over $4 million to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre as compensation for his lie that the shooting was a hoax. Then, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison. Also, CNN has learned that former President Trump’s lawyers are now in direct talks with the U.S. Justice Department about the January 6th criminal investigation.

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Abortion rights advocates are celebrating a big win in the red sate of Kansas where voters overwhelmingly refused to clear the way for a state abortion ban. We’ll break down the vote and what it could mean for the midterms. Then, CNN has learned that a second top lawyer in the Trump White House has been subpoenaed in the criminal investigation of January 6th.

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China’s military is mobilizing after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan defying Beijing’s threat of retaliation. Also, new images show the hideout where al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a U.S. drone strike. Then, CNN is learning that the Pentagon wiped the phones of top defense officials at the end of the Trump administration, deleting any texts from key witnesses to the events surrounding January 6th.

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The death toll in flood ravaged eastern Kentucky rises to 35 as hundreds remain missing and more heavy rain is in the forecast. Governor Andy Beshear joins to discuss his states’ response. Also, the U.S. is warning China not to create a crisis as Nancy Pelosi is now expected to visit Taiwan. Then, Democrats aim for a Senate passage of climate and health care legislation, mindful that midterms are now 99 days away.

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy now claims he doesn’t recall a January 6th conversation with Cassidy Hutchinson about preventing Donald Trump from going to the U.S. Capitol. Also, we are following catastrophic flooding right now in Kentucky where at least 16 people are dead and the governor warns that number could double in the coming days. Plus, a CNN exclusive report on an illegal Russian scheme to evade U.S. sanctions by mining gold in Sudan and smuggling the resource to finance its invasion of Ukraine.

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The Justice Department is preparing for a court battle to force top Trump White House officials to testify about their conversations with the former president on and around January 6th. Also, the U.S. economy shrinks again, raising fears of a recession. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who sounded an early warning on inflation last year, joins.

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New information emerges about the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of January 6th as federal prosecutors are now looking at the actions of former President Trump. Also, Americans are bracing for even higher mortgage rates and other borrowing costs after the Federal Reserve takes drastic new action to curb inflation. Plus, the Biden administration says it has made a substantial offer to Russia for the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

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Former President Trump is signaling he is going to stick to his old playbook as he appears poised to run for the White House again. Plus, the United States Justice Department’s insurrection investigation zeroes in on the Trump White House with new testimony by two former aides to Vice President Pence. Also, WNBA star Brittney Griner plans to take the stand in her own defense.

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The January 6th select committee is pushing ahead, revealing damning new evidence against former President Trump. The panel just released hand written changes he made to a draft of the January 7th speech crossing out lines condemning the January 6th rioters. Also, recession fears are on the rise as the White House awaits critical new data and the Federal Reserve prepares to hike interest rates again.

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A jury has found Steve Bannon guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th select committee. Also tonight, January 6th select committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins to provide updates about the missing texts from the Secret Service on the day of the insurrection. Plus, the latest on President Biden’s condition as he recovers from Covid-19.

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President Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 with White House officials reassuring the American public his symptoms are mild. Then, witnesses of the January 6th select committee are expected to paint the former president as inactive during the riot. Also, 100 million people are under heat alerts in more than two dozen states. 

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The January 6th select committee is responding after the U.S. Secret Service handed over only one text message from the day of the insurrection and the day before. Rep. Stephanie Murphy of the January 6th select committee joins to answer if the Secret Service’s explanation is reasonable.

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The January 6th select committee has just received thousands of documents from the U.S. Secret Service but the agency has not found the potentially deleted texts from the day of the riot and the day before. Plus, hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. and overseas are sweltering from extreme and dangerous heat as soaring temperatures cause drought, fires, and even death.

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Steve Bannon’s criminal contempt trial is underway with jury selection just wrapping up for the day. This as the January 6th select committee is preparing for Thursday’s primetime hearing that will zero in on what the panel call’s Trump’s dereliction of duty during the Capitol riot. Then, a new investigation is open in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting after body camera video captures the police chaos.

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President Biden speaks out about his critical talks in Saudi Arabia saying he brought up the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi with the Crown Prince who the CIA blames for ordering the killing. Wolf speaks with a top Saudi diplomat who was inside the room with the prince and the president. Plus, the January 6th select committee seeks answers about why the U.S. Secret Service erased texts from the day of the riot and the day before.

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President Biden and the Israeli prime minister agree to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon but are divided on how to accomplish that. The Israeli ambassador to the United States joins to answer if the U.S. and Israel are on the same page about an Iran nuclear program. Then, a new report suggests the January 6th select committee is now considering whether to seek testimony from Mike Pence.

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Joe Biden kicked off his first Middle East trip as commander in chief in Israel today. We bring you live coverage from Jerusalem. The president left the country as a new inflation report is weighing on the White House and the American people. It shows consumer prices surging at the fastest pace in over 40 years. Also: we're getting new clarity about how the Jan 6 committee is cooperating now with the Justice Department, as the panel's chairman reveals the feds are interested in information on the fake electors plot that was aimed at overturning Trump's 2020 defeat.

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The January 6th select committee presents evidence that then President Trump planned for and intended his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol. The panel argued Trump’s call to arms directly led to the violent insurrection. Witnesses also described what they said was an unhinged and nuts Oval Office showdown as Trump and his enablers considered outlandish ways to try to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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January 6th investigators are promising tomorrow’s hearing will expose ties between extremist groups that stormed the U.S. Capitol and Trump allies, including Roger Stone and Michael Flynn. January 6th select committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins to answer if the dots connect directly to Trump. Then, President Biden prepares to leave on a major Middle East trip which includes a visit to Saudi Arabia. Can he reset relations with the country he had vowed to make a pariah?

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One of the most important witnesses yet goes before the January 6th select committee. What is Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone saying right now behind closed doors? Also, a stunning and rare act of gun violence in Japan as former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated during a campaign speech.

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Political upheaval in Britain as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resigning after a series of ethics scandals forced him to step down. In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shares his reaction to Johnson’s resignation and provides updates in the war against Russia.

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A confession in the Illinois mass shooting as we have video capturing the terror on July 4th. The gunman admits to opening fire and considering a second attack. Also, former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone is set to face the January 6th select committee after months of pressure to testify.

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The death toll rises to seven in the Illinois mass shooting. This as the police reveal that knives and a sword were removed from the suspect’s home in 2019 after a relative said he threatened to “kill everyone.” 

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Police have released a name and picture of the young man, 22-years-old, they call a person of interest in the deadly 4th of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. The horrifying holiday attack has left six people dead and dozens more injured.

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The January 6th select committee now believes it was an intermediary for Mark Meadows who tried to pressure Cassidy Hutchinson. A spokesman for Meadows denies the accusation. Plus, a holiday travel nightmare as high gas prices, flight delays, and stormy weather complicate this holiday weekend.

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New information about potential witness intimidation in the January 6th investigation. Sources tell CNN that a Trump ally tried to influence Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive testimony. Also, President Biden says he now supports dropping Senate filibuster rules to clear the way for passage of an abortion rights law.

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Former President Trump’s risk of criminal prosecution may be rising now after a former White House aide provided explosive public testimony about Trump’s erratic behavior on January 6th. A senior Republican is now predicting indictments. Also tonight, NATO moves to expand its membership and strengthen its forces in Europe. 

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A former White House aide paints a portrait of then President Trump unhinged and raging on January 6th even when told many of his supporters were armed and violence could be imminent. Today’s testimony and evidence raises questions about Trump’s state of mind and potential criminal liability.

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A new January 6th select committee hearing has been unexpectedly announced for tomorrow. What new evidence prompted this sudden change? Also, local officials now report multiple fatalities and at least 50 injuries after an Amtrak train derailed in northern Missouri. Then, protests spread across the United States as more states outlaw abortion.

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Demonstrations at the U.S. Supreme Court where 50 years of federal abortion rights for women have been struck down. New reaction to the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade as we examine the consequences for the nation and legal, political, and health battles ahead. Also, the House gives final approval to the first federal gun safety bill in decades as President Biden prepares to sign it into law.

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After a day of dramatic testimony, the January 6th select committee made the case that Donald Trump used his power to try to corrupt the U.S. Justice Department for his own personal benefit. January 6th select committee member Rep. Stephanie Murphy joins to answer questions about what was revealed in today’s hearing.

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New evidence is raising questions about Ivanka Trump’s testimony to the January 6th select committee. This comes on the eve of the next hearing as we’re also learning that panel members are boosting their own security because of increasing threats of violence against them. We speak with a key committee member being targeted, Congressman Adam Kinzinger.

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Republican state officials testify under oath about the threats they faced and the pressure they felt as then President Trump pushed them to overturn Biden’s legitimate wins in Georgia and Arizona. We’re breaking down all the key evidence from today’s January 6th select committee hearing. Plus, new revelation that Rudy Giuliani admitted the Trump team did not have evidence to back up claims of voter fraud.

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The January 6th select committee just revealed new details about its hearing tomorrow. Aids are promising more evidence that former President Trump was involved in a fake electorals plot as part of his bid to overturn the 2020 election results. Also, President Biden is considering a temporary pause in the federal gasoline tax as Americans look for relief from high prices.

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As the January 6th select committee prepares to reveal more damning evidence against Donald Trump, the former president is now lashing out at the panel, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Bill Barr. Also, there is new evidence that two U.S. fighters in Ukraine apparently have been detained. 

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New evidence connecting the Capitol riot directly to former president Trump and his pressure campaign against his vice president. Insiders swearing under oath that Trump knew his scheme to get Mike Pence to overturn the presidential election was illegal but Trump plowed ahead anyway.

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Americans are bracing for impact after the Federal Reserve acts aggressively to tame surging inflation while creating new challenges for credit card users, home buyers, and so many other consumers. Also, Pence’s former chief of staff Marc Short joins to discuss the January 6th select committee's plans to zero in on Trump’s pressure to have Pence to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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Economic anxiety is rising in the United States as prices soar and the stock market reels. Now, consumers are bracing for the most drastic interest rate hike in nearly 30 years. Plus, the White House confirms President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month despite vowing to make the country a pariah.

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Damaging new testimony in the January 6th hearings as former Attorney General Bill Barr emerges as a star witness against the former president. January 6th select committee member Rep. Stephanie Murphy joins to outline more updates. Then, after yet another weekend of mass shootings, senators are now racing to firm up a new bipartisan framework on gun reform.

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After an explosive primetime hearing, the January 6th select committee is now gearing up for round two, with the promise of more damning testimony and disturbing video aimed at proving former President Trump was as the center of a conspiracy.

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The January 6th select committee is about to make a prime time case to the public and is promising new evidence that the attack on American democracy was no accident. A Michigan Republican running for governor was arrested Thursday morning and charged in connection with the January 6th attack.

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The Justice Department has charged the armed man who was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home early Wednesday with attempting or threatening to kidnap or murder a U.S. judge. Also, an 11-year-old survivor of the Uvalde massacre begs the U.S. Congress to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Plus, the chairman of the January 6th select committee reveals that Ivanka Trump's video testimony may be played during the new hearings.

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After two weeks of grieving in Uvalde, a teacher wounded in the school massacre is speaking out. He is slamming police as cowards in a chilling new account of the attack. Also tonight, the actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is making an impassioned appeal for gun reform, appearing at the White House as Senate notations continue.

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The deadly toll from America’s gun crisis keeps rising and rising with at least 13 more mass shootings over this past weekend. We are on the ground in Philadelphia where police now say multiple shooters opened fire into a crowd. Also, attacks happen in Kyiv for the first time in weeks as Vladimir Putin is now threatening to strike new targets if the U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine.

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A child’s chilling 911 call during the Texas school massacre revealed “a lot of bodies” in the classroom as gunfire was heard and officers failed to storm in. Also, another former Trump adviser is charged with criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th select committee.

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Just hours after yet another mass shooting here in the United States, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, President Biden is preparing to address a nation still mourning the massacre in Texas. In Uvalde, a state senator is now raising serious questions about whether information on 911 calls was actually relayed to the school police chief.

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CNN tries to get answers from the embattled Uvalde school police chief, but he dodges questions about his response to the shooting massacre and mistakes that were made. Also, Russia is hitting back after the U.S. agrees to send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine. State Department spokesperson Ned Price joins to answer how the U.S. plans to proceed.

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New video from Uvalde appears to capture a child telling law enforcement “I got shot.” A full week after the school massacre, there are now growing questions about police failures and delays. Also, as gas prices in the U.S. reach a record high, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins to admit she was wrong about the path inflation would take.

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A new outpouring of grief and anger as funeral services begin for the victims of the Texas school massacre. Also, new evidence emerges about the delayed police response. Plus, Ukraine reports nonstop Russian shelling with new attacks at maximum intensity in the East just hours after President Zelensky visited the front lines for the first time since the invasion.

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The Texas governor declares he was mislead and is now livid after police make a damning admission of mistakes in the Texas school massacre. One top official revealed to CNN they made the wrong call when they failed to confront the gunman for more than an hour after they entered the school.

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Police reveal the Texas school gunman was not confronted by anybody before he entered the building through an apparently unlocked door and remained inside for about an hour until he was killed. Authorities are facing growing questions and criticism over their response to the massacre. Our correspondents are covering every angle of the story, including our CNN teams on the ground in Texas.

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After the deadliest U.S. school shooting in nearly a decade, officials now reveal that the gunman posted messages about his plans minutes before he massacred 19 children and 2 teachers at a Texas elementary school. He also sent chilling texts about the attack to a girl he met online. CNN has obtained those texts.

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Another tragedy of American gun violence as 15 people are killed at an elementary school in Texas. We are providing extensive live reporting and perspective on today’s horrific event. Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro joins to share what Congress can do to prevent mass shootings.

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President Biden creates confusion over the U.S. stance on Taiwan after vowing the U.S. military would respond if China invades. Now, Beijing is accusing him of playing with fire as the White House tries to walk back the comments. Also tonight, 35 tons of baby formula land in the U.S. from overseas amid the dire shortage that has put some infants in the hospital.

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President Biden is confronting multiple crisis in Asia on his first visit to the region as President. In the United States, the baby formula shortage continues to throw the White House into crisis mode. Plus, Russia says the long and bloody battle for the steel plant in Mariupol is now over marking Moscow’s biggest victory of the war. 

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President Biden vows NATO will be stronger against Russian aggression as Finland and Sweden seek to join the alliance. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby joins to provide his assesment of the war. Also, concerns are growing about the spread of monkey pox as a rare case is confirmed in the United States.

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In the war-ravaged northeast, Ukrainian forces now say they have recaptured new territory as they push closer to the Russian border and attempt to push back Kremlin troops on multiple fronts. In Mariupol, more Ukrainian forces evacuate as the city comes under Moscow’s control. Plus, we break down results from key primaries across the nation.

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President Biden visits the mourning community in Buffalo and says the racist ideology that led to mass murder cannot be tolerated anywhere. The mayor of Buffalo joins to provide updates on the two people arrested after making threats following the mass shooting. Also, key primaries are taking place in five states across the nation.

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Officials are now revealing chilling new details of the Buffalo supermarket killer's planning, saying he intended to continue his rampage. Also tonight, Ukrainian forces are claiming major gains on the battlefield amid significant Russian losses. Plus, a deal has been reached to reopen a plant to help with the nationwide infant formula shortage.

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The battlefield in Ukraine shifts once again as Russia’s northern retreat reveals new atrocities. Also, the first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier begins in Kyiv. Plus, President Biden is on the defensive as he struggles to tame a baby formula shortage which has many parents in crisis.

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The battlefield in Ukraine is in constant flux as Putin’s historic miscalculation comes into sharper focus. President Zelensky’s chief of staff joins to discuss Finland taking a key step toward joining NATO. Also, President Biden remarks on the one million Americans who have now died of Covid-19. Plus, the January 6th select committee has now issued subpoenas to five Republican lawmakers.

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Ukraine is retaking key territory from Kremlin forces in towns around the major northern city of Kharkiv. Also, a Democrat-led bill aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide just failed in the Senate. Then, new details on an astonishing emergency landing by an untrained airplane passenger who was forced to take the helm after the pilot was incapacitated.

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U.S. gas prices hit their highest level ever in the latest sign that soaring inflation is taking a very serious toll on the U.S. economy. President Biden says the price hikes are now his top domestic priority, laying out new efforts to tame the surge. In Ukraine, the key city of Odesa is under intense bombardment of hypersonic missiles. The U.S. Director of National Intelligence warns Putin is planning for a prolonged conflict and that Putin’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine.

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The Alabama fugitive and corrections officer are now in custody after a chase in Indiana. Authorities say the corrections officer is currently hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Plus, Russian missile strikes rock Odesa in the latest barrage as Kremlin forces launch new attacks against civilians across Ukraine. Dozens are now feared dead after a Russian bomb obliterated a school where nearly 100 people were sheltering.

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War-ravaged Ukraine is on heightened alert as new warnings emerge that Russia may increase its attacks on Monday. This as fighting ranges on in Mariupol amid new rescue efforts. President Zelensky is calling the ongoing blockade a form of torture that’s left innocent people starving. Our correspondents are standing by in the war zone and at the Pentagon.

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As bloody battles rage on, a new evacuation convoy is heading to the besieged city of Mariupol on a mission to rescue civilians trapped in the city’s bombed-out steel plant. Ukraine says attacks on the complex have been nonstop as Russians try to wipe out Mariupol’s last defenders. Also, Chief Justice John Roberts is calling the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion absolutely appalling and stressed the leak will not affect the decision of the court.

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A Ukrainian commander says enemy troops have broken into the steel plant where Mariupol’s last defenders and hundreds of civilians are holed up. We’re getting new details on the fighting and whether it could be a final showdown in the besieged city. Also, CNN’s new poll shows most Americans are casting blame on President Biden as their view of the economy is worse than it has been in a decade.

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A bombshell development at the United States Supreme Court as a leaked draft decision reveals the court’s conservatives are now poised to strike down Roe v. Wade.

Plus, as missile strikes hit western Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby joins to discuss a possible formal declaration of war by Vladimir Putin.

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We are told Mariupol’s last strong hold for Ukrainian fighters is now under constant fire by the Russians. The attacks are preventing new evacuations from the besieged steel plant after dozens of civilians finally made it out safely and are now recounting the horrors they endured. We discuss the war with the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine as American diplomats are now back on the ground inside Ukraine. 

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Heavy shelling right now in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces make new gains at the close of a critical week in the war. In Mariupol, the city’s last defenders are under relentless attack in the besieged steel plant where hundreds of civilians are also trapped. We are following the urgent push to evacuate amidst strong fears of a new attempt by Russia to storm the complex. 

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Russia attacks the Ukrainian capital for the first time in weeks. President Zelensky says five missiles hit Kyiv during the U.N. Secretary General’s visit to the city. Was the Kremlin sending a message? We get an update on the state of the war from the Pentagon press secretary John Kirby.

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U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed is finally heading home after being freed by Russia in a prisoner swap. This hour, we ask the State Department about Reed’s long-sought release and whether it will have any impact on the war in Ukraine. Also, Russia is now escalating its economic war with the West by cutting off natural gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.

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Ukrainian forces face increasing Russian attacks in the east and south as a third mass grave appears to have been found near Mariupol. The mayor of the besieged city claims Kremlin troops are forcing Ukrainian civilians to bury the dead in exchange for food and water. A key advisor to the mayor of Mariupol joins to comment. Also, Ukraine’s president is slamming Russia, saying it has no right to blackmail the world with the threat of using nuclear weapons.

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Ukraine says Russians are raising everything to the ground during their offensive in the east as new video of a village wiped out amid heavy fighting. Putin’s war machine launches new attacks in western and central Ukraine as well, striking five railway stations within an hour. This after the U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense held talks with President Zelensky in Kyiv. 

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As Russian invaders leave cities in ruin, a top general reveals for the first time that Vladimir Putin’s war goals are bigger than we knew. The Ukrainian Prime Minister joins to share his reaction to Putin’s chilling ambitions. Also, urgent new pleas for evacuations in Mariupol as Russia tightens its grip on the southeastern city and blockades the factory where Ukrainian civilians and troops are holding out.

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Putin claims victory in the besieged city of Mariupol, trapping tens of thousands of civilians holed up inside a huge steel complex. Putin is ordering forces to make sure nobody can escape from the last major stronghold. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby joins to discuss Biden claiming there is no evidence Mariupol has completely fallen as the U.S. says it will send an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukrainian fighters.

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Time may be running out to save tens of thousands of civilians trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol. Russia is saying it will destroy everything in its path as it intensifies its attack. Further, Russia tested a nuclear-capable missile in the midst of war as Putin delivers a warning to the West.

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Eastern Ukraine is under fire as Russia declares a new phase of the war is under way. CNN is on the eastern front where civilians are facing a last chance to escape as the onslaught begins as Kremlin forces close in.

Also, a factory sheltering civilians in Mariupol is attacked and Ukraine says it intercepted Russian military communications on plans to “level everything to the ground.”

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Ukrainian officials say the second phase of Russia’s war has begun in the east with the critical battle for the Donbas region now underway. This as officials warn no part of Ukraine is safe from the Kremlin’s brutal onslaught after deadly new strikes on the western city of Lviv.

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U.S. officials believe two Ukrainian missiles are behind the sinking of Russia’s premier warship in the Black Sea. With the Moskva now at the bottom of the ocean, new strikes hit Kyiv and Ukraine warns of a coming offensive soon. 

Also, the Kremlin is warning the United States to stop shipping weapons to Ukraine or face unpredictable consequences. Volodymyr Zelensky speaks exclusively to CNN on the threat of Putin to Ukraine and the world.

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A key Russian warship has sunk off the Ukrainian coast. Ukraine claims it conducted a missile strike on the vessel while Russia claims the damage was the result of a fire. The Pentagon cannot confirm if the damage was a result of a Ukrainian attack.

Also, U.S. officials warn that Russia has amassed significant forces in eastern Ukraine, potentially signaling a brutal new offensive. CNN is inside towns on the brink of assault where civilians are taking shelter.

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Police have arrested the suspect in the New York City subway shooting after Frank James called in a tip against himself. He is now charged with terrorism against a mass transit system. 

Also, amid mounting evidence that Russian forces are ramping up their assault on eastern Ukraine, President Biden unveiled a $800 million package which includes military drones and attack helicopters.

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Sources tell CNN that a suspect has been identified in the terrifying New York City subway attack that has left at least 10 people with gunshot wounds. We’re standing by for an official update on the urgent manhunt. 

Plus, for the first time since Russian troops invaded Ukraine, President Biden calls the atrocities emerging from the war zone a “genocide.” This as Vladimir Putin declares the peace talks are at a “dead end” and vows to continue the war.

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New indications tonight that Russia is planning a major offensive in eastern Ukraine. The Pentagon now says early signs point to Russian reinforcements arriving in the Donbas region in the south. President Zelensky says tens of thousands of Ukrainians are dead inside the devastated city of Mariupol as he makes a grim warning about the future.

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Russia hits a train station in Ukraine packed with people fleeing the war, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds more. We’re learning more about the missile strike and getting new reaction to the slaughter that included children. Plus, Ukraine’s top prosecutor joins to answer where her investigation of Russian war crimes stands now.

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Amid growing evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine, Kremlin troops were caught talking about killing civilians in intercepted radio messages as the United Nations suspended Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Plus, Democrats cheer a history-making vote in the Senate as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has now been confirmed as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. 

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The U.S. said that the horrors in Bucha appear "premeditated" and "very deliberate." In an exclusive interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Polish President Andrzej Duda said the massacres in Bucha and in other cities fulfill the "features of a genocide." Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joins Wolf to share whether he agrees, calling the atrocities "brutal massacres" and "war crimes," and said "those responsible have to be held responsible." And, President Biden said today that this war could continue for a long time. Should the world prepare for a years-long crisis?

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CNN correspondents traveled to the town of Borodianka to see the destruction to large residential buildings and homes as well as civilian bodies strewn throughout the town. Ukrainian authorities say they believe there could be more towns with these kinds of atrocities. And, in a speech to the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the organization must "act immediately" on Russia or "dissolve itself." Top advisor to Zelensky Ihor Zhovkva discusses Zelensky's remarks and what the prospects of negotiations look like now.

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Scenes from the Ukrainian town of Bucha indicate civilians were deliberately targeted as bodies of civilians have been found lying across the street and in mass graves. CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour explains what these disturbing images reveal about the brutal nature of Russia's attack. And, President Biden called for a war crime trial to take place against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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There is a new flash point in the war as the Kremlin accuses Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot inside of Russia and warns it could escalate the conflict. Are the Ukrainians responsible? We discuss what the White House is and notably is not saying about the strike tonight. Plus, thousands of Ukrainians just made the perilous escape from the southern city of Mariupol. CNN is on the scene during their emotional arrival. 

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Scenes from battlefields are hellish as Russian forces launch intense new strikes, shifting focus to eastern Ukraine while continuing to pound Kyiv and other major cities. Tonight, the Pentagon says it’s not entirely clear what Kremlin troops will do next as Vladimir Putin’s war enters its sixth week. We’re also learning more about Putin’s isolation now and whether he’s being misled by his inner circle.

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New Russian attacks occur in Ukraine despite Kremlin claims that it’s scaling back their offensive. Graphic video shows buildings charred and gutted and entire city blocks have been wiped out. Ukraine says the armed aggression is still ongoing. Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus joins to answer what may become of this war.

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As Russia claims it will scale back its assault on Kyiv, the U.S. is warning no one should be fooled by the Kremlin. We are now getting new disturbing reports of major artillery and rocket fire heard in the city. Top Pentagon spokesman John Kirby joins to discuss the battle around the capital and Russia’s military strategy.

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Fears about the city of Mariupol grow as the mayor declares, “we are in the hands of the occupiers.” This as President Zelensky suggests Ukraine may agree to declare neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia. Also, President Biden refuses to walk back his remarks that Vladimir Putin cannot stay power while insisting there is no change in U.S. policy.

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President Biden declares Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, escalating his rhetoric. The fiery speech capped Biden’s visit to Poland which included an emotional moment with refugees who fled for their lives. Also new, Russian airstrikes hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv while Biden was in neighboring Poland. Our correspondents are covering the war from every angle with live reports from Ukraine and Poland.

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After a full month of brutal warfare, Russia signals a major shift in strategy. Putin’s forces are now stopping the move toward Kyiv and focusing on eastern Ukraine. Is it an attempt by the Kremlin to scale back and save face after significant setbacks on the battlefield?

President Biden visits U.S. troops in Poland just 60 miles from the Ukrainian border. He’s praising the defense of Europe and warning that the consequences of Russia’s war extend around the world.

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President Biden declares NATO has never been more united after emergency talks in Brussels about Russia’s war against Ukraine. This hour we’re breaking down new moves by U.S. and its allies to aid Ukrainians, punish Vladimir Putin, and respond if he launches a chemical attack. Also, Ukraine is claiming a new win against Kremlin forces saying it has destroyed a Russian warship in a key southern port. We have a teams of correspondents in Ukraine and here in Brussels. 

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President Biden just landed in Brussels for critical talks with U.S. allies about Russia’s war against Ukraine as the bombs keep falling and civilians keep dying. The U.S. is now formally declaring that Kremlin forces have committed war crimes. NATO is now estimating as many as 15,000 Russian troops have been killed. Our correspondents are on the front lines in Ukraine and at key locations here in Europe and the United States.

Plus, former President Bill Clinton joins to remember the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright. 

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Thick black smoke is seen in the city of Kyiv today after several large explosions rocked nearby suburbs. CNN teams on the ground also reportedly heard shelling and gunfire. The Kyiv regional police have claimed its forces have retaken the town of Makariv from Russian troops.

Also, today is the first day of questions for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson who appeared before the Judiciary Committee for a hearing that has at times been contentious.

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Deadly Russian shelling flattens a shopping mall and prompts a strict new curfew. The war-torn country is rejecting Russia’s demand to surrender the key city of Mariupol where one officer says bombs are falling every ten minutes. 

Also tonight, President Biden has a new warning about potential Russian cyber attacks on the U.S. as he prepares to travel to a critical NATO summit. President Zelensky is voicing fears that this conflict could lead to World War III as Ukrainians dodge explosions and defy Russia.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Europe is facing its biggest challenge in generations as Russian forces make "incremental gains" in South Ukraine and as Russia has used "some brutal, savage techniques in terms of the way that they've been targeting civilian populations." Chairman of the Armed Services Committee Rep. Adam Smith joins to discuss the comments and whether Russia has become more brutal in its attack. 

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Russia’s war moves closer to NATO territory as new strikes hit in the western city of Lviv, right near the border to Poland. We speak with a top Ukrainian official about the situation on the battleground. Plus, President Biden is warning China about sending military aid to Russia. We’re learning more about the talks and what happens next.

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Russia targets eastern Ukraine’s biggest market in fiery new attacks on civilians. President Biden says Putin is a murderous dictator as the U.S. doubles down on accusing Putin of war crimes and the horrors he may unleash next. Also, there are concerns about children being targeted after the bombing of a theater used as a shelter. There is a ray of hope as there are survivors emerging from the wreckage alive. CNN is on the front lines in Ukraine and our correspondents are standing by.

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As Russia unleashes brutal, new attacks on civilians, Ukrainian President Zelensky makes a historic address to Congress showing the horrifying images of destruction and pleading with the U.S. to do more to help. President Biden is responding with hundreds of millions of dollars in new aid for Ukraine. He’s also ramping up his rhetoric, calling Vladimir Putin a war criminal for the first time as Russian forces target apartment buildings, bomb shelters, and even a bread line.

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The devastated Ukrainian capital is under curfew as Russia steps up its deadly air assaults on residential areas and other civilian targets. We are getting new reports of children dead, residents trapped, and widespread destruction across the country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins for an exclusive interview with CNN as this humanitarian crisis deepens. 

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New explosions are rattling Kyiv tonight as Russia once again bombards civilians in the Ukrainian capital and Putin’s army inches closer and closer to the city limits. The Pentagon now warns Russia is expanding its targets in Western Ukraine, just miles from the Polish border, raising new fears the violence could spill over into NATO territory. Major Ukrainian cities in the South are now facing relentless attacks from all directions.

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Putin's troops suffer setbacks, but they're now just miles from the center of the capital. And as bombs continue to fall on cities across Ukraine, more civilians are being forced to make incredibly tough decisions: take up arms and fight or flee to safety across the border. The number of refugees now exceeds 2.5 million. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky says Russia is making false claims about chemical weapons in Ukraine to potentially create a false flag as a pretext for their own chemical attack. Our correspondents in Ukraine and around the world bring you all the latest developments in this...

Fiery attacks as Russia widens its war in Ukraine, including the first air strikes in the Western part of the country. We’re getting reports this hour of new assaults and new advances by Kremlin forces. President Biden vows that the U.S. will not fight World War III in Ukraine. He’s warning that a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia would be catastrophic.

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Fierce new fighting just outside the Ukrainian capital as Russian forces move closer and closer to the city. Ukraine now says they have defeated a column of enemy tanks. 

Also breaking, new attacks occur in the same city where Russians brutally bombed the maternity and children’s hospital. Outrage is growing as the death toll rises with officials forced to dig mass graves.

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Ukraine accused Russia of genocide, blaming Kremlin forces for the bombing of maternity and children hospitals. President Zelensky says there are children under the wreckage of shattered walls and broken glass and burnt out cars. Our correspondents are in Ukraine and other key locations as Russia’s brutal war heads into the third week.

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Millions of civilians remain trapped by Russian attacks as Ukraine pushes ahead with urgent and dangerous evacuations. The total number of refugees is now surpassing 2,000,000. Tonight, U.S. officials are warning Vladimir Putin believes he can’t afford to lose this war and his forces in Ukraine will likely double down soon. The CIA director today said Putin’s government has already arrested 13,000 or 14,000 anti-war protesters.

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In his first appearance in his office since Russia invaded 12 days ago, Ukraine President Zelensky says he's refusing to hide, declaring he's not afraid of anyone. This, as Russia ramps up its brutal tactics and widens its assault on innocent civilians, including families with children trying to evacuate. The mayor of bombarded Kyiv says Kremlin fighters aren't an army, they're "animals." CNN correspondents provide up to the minute coverage from key locations in Kyiv and the US.

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In a special edition of The Situation Room, our correspondents are on the front lines and other key locations for CNN's continuing live coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine. We report on dramatic new examples of Ukrainians fighting back, including a video of a Russian helicopter being shot down in Northern Kyiv and protesters in Eastern Ukraine braving gunfire by Kremlin forces to stand up against Putin's aggression.

Plus, Putin says sanctions on Russia are the equivalent to a "Declaration of war", waves of Ukrainian refugees cross the border into Poland, and President Zelensky asks U.S...

Russia attacks and seizes the largest nuclear power plant in Europe triggering fears that the war in Ukraine could unleash a nuclear catastrophe. Ukraine’s president is calling it an act of nuclear terror. The U.S. embassy in Kyiv is calling it a war crime. The U.S. says Russia is using increasingly brutal methods in Ukraine. CNN is bringing you live continuing war coverage with our correspondents around the world.

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The first major Ukrainian city appears to have fallen. The mayor of Kherson is now indicating that the Russians have taken control of the city as Kremlin forces roll through the streets. Also breaking, the Ukrainian capital is battered by airstrikes but is still holding the line against Russian invaders as a new explosion echoes on this seventh night of war.

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As Russia intensifies its bombing campaign on the Ukrainian capital, new explosions were heard just a while ago. Kyiv is bracing now for a major assault as a Russian convoy regroups just outside the city and civilians are being targeted for attack right in the heart of Ukraine.

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The United States is warning Russia could intensify its attack on Kyiv soon as forces are being slowed but not stopped by Ukrainian fighters. A miles-long Russian military convoy is on the move outside of the Ukrainian capitol tonight. This as Vladimir Putin is raising fears of a more dangerous war by putting his nuclear forces on high alert. We’ll go live to our correspondents who are on the front lines of this conflict.

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Tonight's episode went live just moments after air raid sirens blared in Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying, "This night will be very difficult, and the enemy will use all available forces to break the resistance of Ukrainians. We have to stand ground. The fate of Ukraine is being decided."

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Russia's deadly war on Ukraine sends thousands fleeing the assault that has shattered peace in Europe and triggered a very dangerous global crisis. President Biden, saying Vladimir Putin chose this war in a sinister act of naked aggression, orders new sanctions he promises will be devastating for Russia. CNN's correspondents are near the front line and bring you the latest developments in this edition of The Situation Room.

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Ukraine is bracing for a full scale invasion by Russia based on the most ominous warning from the United States. Tonight the Pentagon says Russian troops are ready to go and an attack could happen at any time.

A state of emergency just went into effect in Ukraine as darkness falls and conditions may be right for Vladimir Putins troops to make their move.

CNN is on the scene in Ukraine, in Russia, and in Washington for our special coverage of this global crisis.

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President Biden condemns Vladimir Putin’s military moves in Ukraine saying he’s beginning an invasion. Tonight, the President of the United States is hitting Russia with tough new sanctions and moving more U.S. troops and military equipment into Europe warning that Putin is poised to go much further and launch what the President is calling a massive military attack. CNN is covering the crisis from every angle with our correspondents in Ukraine, Russia, and here in the United States.

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The United States is preparing sanctions in response to a major new provocation by Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader just recognized separatist areas of Ukraine as independent, escalating fears of an imminent war. The U.S. is warning that Russia could launch an extremely violent invasion in the coming hours amid new information that Kremlin forces have a kill list of Ukrainians to target if they attack. CNN is on the scene in Russia and Ukraine.

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President Biden now says he’s convinced Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine in the coming days. The U.S. revealing about half of Russian forces massed on the border are now in an attack position.

Plus, the National Archives confirms it found classified documents and boxes of records former President Donald Trump took with him to Mar-a-Lago. The Justice Department has been alerted. Might Trump be prosecuted?

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President Biden said all signs point to an invasion of Ukraine within the nexts several days. CNN is on the scene of an attack that Moscow might use as a pretext to invade.

A judge has order Donald Trump to testify under oath along with his daughter Ivanka and son Donald Jr. The New York Attorney General says the Trumps have 21 days answer questions about their business practices.

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The United States is expressing profound concern that Russia is moving more forces into fighting positions instead of withdrawing as the Kremlin claims. U.S. officials are watching a bridge being built miles from Ukraine, a potential sign that Vladimir Putin may soon launch an invasion. 

A new blow to former President Trump as his White House visitor logs will soon be turned over to the January 6th select committee, including records from the day of the insurrection. President Biden is rejecting Trump’s attempts to keep the logs secret.

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President Biden lays out the dire stakes if Russia attacks Ukraine declaring that the U.S. is ready no matter what happens as 150,000 Russian troops are now massed at the border. The President is urging Vladimir Putin to give diplomacy a chance. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Intelligence Committee joins to discuss diplomatic strategies to circumvent war.

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The Pentagon said Russia could invade Ukraine with little to no warning after another build up of its troops at the border. The U.S. is closing its embassy in Kyiv after growing concerns that an attack might happen this week.

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to answer questions about the new delay in authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for younger children. Many parents are increasingly frustrated as their kids remain unprotected.

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The White House issues its most dire warning yet about the threat of a Russian attack on Ukraine, saying an invasion could happen anytime including during the Olympics. New information reveals just how Vladimir Putin might launch a deadly war. 

The FDA just postponed a critical meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for children under age 5. We will tell you what is behind the delay and what it could mean for the bigger push to move beyond the pandemic. 

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A new report out tonight reveals some of the documents former President Trump took from the White House to Mar-a-Lago were clearly marked as classified and some were even labeled top secret.

A historic jump in inflation has occurred with prices surging at the fastest pace in nearly forty years. We break down the impact on consumers and President Biden as his poll numbers are sliding.

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The National Archives is now asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate former President Trump’s handling of White House records after revelations that he ripped some official government documents and took others with him to Mar-a-Lago. 

Illinois just joined New York and Rhode Island as yet the latest states to announce an end to their mask mandates. But, the CDC says it’s too soon to change its mask guidelines, leaving many Americans confused. 

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The Senate and the House Republican leaders are at odds riots now over the RNC’s censure resolution that’s clearly dividing the Republican Party. Mitch McConnell just rejected a description of January 6th as legitimate political discourse while Kevin McCarthy is defending it.

Plus, the Biden administration is facing new pressure to update its Covid-19 guidance and clear up the confusion as more states are preparing to lift their mask mandates.  

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President Biden delivers a new warning to Vladimir Putin saying it would be a gigantic mistake if Russia invades Ukraine. The Pentagon revealing that the Kremlin now has well over 100,000 forces massed on the border. 

School mask mandates are being lifted now in New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut as Covid-19 cases fall to the lowest level since December. Vaccination rates in New Jersey and Delaware are above average for the United States according to the CDC.

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Mike Pence publicly and directly defied Donald Trump as he declared the former president was wrong to say that the vice president has the right to overturn the presidential election.

Plus, Russia and China team up for a show of unity against the West. During a meeting at the Beijing Olympics, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping issued a call for NATO to halt expansion.

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We look inside the risky U.S. Special Operations Forces raid that left the leader of ISIS dead. The Biden administration shares details as President Biden sends a message to other top terrorists. 

A huge winter storm has dumped snow, ice, and sleet across the United States, leaving hundreds without power and thousands of flights cancelled.

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3,000 troops are preparing to deploy in Europe as President Biden escalates the response to the threat in Ukraine. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the forces were not permanent and would not fight in Ukraine. 

Plus, the fired coach of the Miami Dolphins is accusing the league of racist hiring practices. He also alleging his boss offered him money to intentionally lose games.

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Vladimir Putin breaks his silence on the Ukraine standoff, accusing the United States of trying to draw Russia into an armed conflict. The Pentagon is renewing their warning that an invasion could be imminent.

Pfizer has just issued a request for an emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine for kids under the age of 5. FDA advisers will meet in two weeks to consider the request.

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The United States has received Russia’s response on Ukraine as the two countries have been brawling over the crisis over at the United Nations. The Pentagon is warning Moscow has positioned more troops for a potential invasion. 

The former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence has now testified to the January 6th select committee. This as Donald Trump publicly admits for the first time he wanted Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election.

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President Biden says he will move United States troops in NATO allied countries in Eastern Europe in the near term. The Pentagon warns Russia now has the capability to attack Ukraine with potentially horrific consequences.

The January 6th select committee has issued subpoenas for 14 Republicans who served on bogus slates of Trump electors in 2020 as part of the Trump campaign’s scheme to subvert the Electoral College. Rep. Adam Schiff joins to answer what these witnesses could reveal. 

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President Biden is warning Ukraine’s leader to prepare for an invasion as they clash over the risk that Russia will attack. The Pentagon revealed that Moscow’s military build up on the Ukraine border has increased over the past 24 hours. 

President Biden renewed his vow to nominate the first black woman to the United States Supreme Court and he expects to reveal his nominee by the end of February.

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A shake-up at the United States Supreme Court as Justice Stephen Breyer decides to retire. President Biden is now poised to make his first high court nomination. 

A new study finds Moderna’s booster shot remains durable after six months, even against the Omicron variant but with a lower level of antibody protection. Currently, Omicron accounts for 99.9% of U.S. Covid-19 infections, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

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President Biden reveals the United States may move some troops soon as the White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent. We’re learning that Ukrainian officials have a different take on the urgency of the threat.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she is running for reelection to congress. We are going to break down what that means for her political future and for the Democratic party.

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President Biden says he and European leaders are in total unanimity after urgent talks on the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Pentagon has thousands of U.S. troops on alert as the crisis intensifies. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby joins to examine the threat of conflict. 

With nationwide attention on crime, New York City’s mayor unveils an ambitious plan to crack down on gun violence. The plan comes after another weekend of senseless shootings, including the killing of a rookie NYPD officer.

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned top Russian officials of a “swift” and “severe” response should Russia invade Ukraine. Also, new CDC studies confirm boosters shots provide the best protection against Omicron but the agency still will not commit to changing the definition of “fully vaccinated” to include a third shot. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to answer why. 

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The January 6th committee continues to close in on President Trump’s inner circle as they now seek information directly from Ivanka Trump. This, as the investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the United States presidential election heats up in Georgia with a new request for a special grand jury.

Officials in Ukraine are dissecting President Biden’s latest warning that Russia would pay a heavy price if it were to invade Ukraine. President Biden clarified his stance after remarking that a “minor incursion” would elicit a lesser response than a full-scale invasion.

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The United States Supreme Court has just rejected former President Trump’s request to block the release of his White House records, clearing the way for the documents to be handed over to the January 6th committee. Over 700 documents will be transferred to Congress which could illuminate what happened in the moments leading up to the insurrection.

President Biden held a news conference on Wednesday in which he spoke on and off for approximately 112 minutes. During the event, Biden addressed the issues he is confronting including challenges facing Build Back Better, the state of the pandemic, and th...

The looming threat of Russian aggression is setting off alarm bells inside the White House. The Biden administration is now weighing additional military support for Ukraine to ward off an invasion. 

A British official tells CNN that the Texas synagogue gunman was on the Security Service’s radar in 2020 but was not deemed a threat. Tonight, the rabbi who survived the terrifying standoff joins Wolf to discuss the ordeal.

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With the Omicron wave still on the rise in the U.S., experts warn the surge won't peak any time soon. That, as the CDC struggles to give Americans clear Covid guidance, with Dr. Walensky admitting to the Wall Street Journal that she hasn't conveyed the “uncertainty” around the pandemic.

Plus, new details are emerging about the hostage stand-off inside a Texas synagogue that terrorized worshipers for nearly 11 hours. And, on this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the late civil rights leader's family is urging Congress to pass President Biden's voting rights bill.

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The most high-profile defendant in the January 6th investigation plead not guilty to a rare and serious charge of seditious conspiracy. Although difficult to prove in court, seditious conspiracy charges reaffirm the argument the attack on the Capitol was an insurrection.

The CDC just released a highly anticipated update on its mask policies as nearly 800,000 new daily cases emerge due to the Omicron variant. Related, Americans will be able to request tests at COVIDTests.gov beginning on January 19th according to a Biden administration official.

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President Biden is facing significant new defeats after voting rights legislation appears doomed in the Senate and the Supreme Court blocked his vaccine mandate for big businesses. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins to give his reaction.

The leader of the far right group the Oath Keepers has been arrested and accused of seditious conspiracy along with ten other defendants. Seditious conspiracy charges carry the same possible consequence as an obstruction charge.

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A shift in the response to the Omicron explosion here in the United States as health officials double down on the message that most Americans will be exposed. This as the pandemic economy takes another hit with inflation soaring to a four-decade high. 

The select committee is now asking top House Republican Kevin McCarthy to cooperate voluntarily and turn over information. Sources also tell CNN that former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday appeared before the committee.

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President Biden said he’s tired of being quiet about the threat to voting rights in America during a speech in Atlanta today. Domestic policy adviser to the White House Susan Rice joins to answer if Biden can pass election reforms amidst concerns from the Democratic Party. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the surging Omicron variant will eventually find just about everyone. The acting FDA director agrees, suggesting the United States should focus less on stopping the virus and more on keeping essential services running.

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Anger and confusion are growing as America’s schools struggle with reopening plans due to the Omicron crisis. Chicago is cancelling class for more than 300,000 students for a fourth day as the president of the Chicago Teachers Union calls into question the mayor’s plans.

Investigations are underway for one of the deadliest home fires in decades. A faulty space heater sparked an inferno in a New York City apartment building that killed 17 people, including 8 children.

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CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is under fire as frustrations grow over her decisions and messaging while Omicron cases keep surging. It’s another headache for President Biden, as a disappointing report on jobs growth adds to concerns about the United States economy. Also, the three white men who chased and murdered black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison, with two of them having no chance of parole.

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Across the United States, Americans mark one year since the deadly insurrection with the wound still deep and democracy still in danger. President Biden seized the moment, directly blaming former President Trump for spinning a web of lies and holding “a dagger at the throat of democracy.” Further, Homeland Security is warning of a spike in extremist threats over the last 48 hours with lawmakers among the targets again.

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On the eve of the January 6th commemorations, the United States Attorney General is vowing to hold everyone behind the riot accountable no matter how long it takes. House January 6th select committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to provide updates on the investigation.  

CDC advisers have just endorsed booster shots for Americans as young as 12. This as the CDC provides confusing updates on isolation guidance.

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The January 6th committee releases texts between Fox News host Sean Hannity and the Trump White House around the time of the Capitol attack. This as the committee chairman reveals to CNN that he also wants to hear directly from the former Vice President, Mike Pence. 

The CDC just updated its controversial coronavirus isolation guidelines. We’ll break down the new recommendations and whether they clear up the confusion so many Americans are feeling right now.

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With Omicron in overdrive, the average number of cases is soaring above 400,000. States, cities, and schools are struggle to move forward despite major disruptions to workplaces, travel, and daily life. New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins to discuss the major pandemic challenges New York City is facing. 

As cases among children here in the United States explode, the FDA is scrambling to give greater coronavirus protection to younger Americans, including by expanding booster eligibility from ages 12 to 15. 

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Beloved across Betty White has died just shy of her 100th birthday. We’ll look back at her remarkable life, her iconic roles, and how she became a pop culture phenomenon late in life. 

COVID-19 cases soar to another unprecedented level amid fears that New Year’s Eve celebrations could become super spreader events. Experts are warning the Omicron variant’s assault on this country may not ease up for weeks.

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The United States has just set another alarming pandemic record with hospital admissions for children soaring to a new high as cases explode nationwide. The FDA is expected to green light COVID-19 booster shots for 12 to 15-year-olds soon. 

As the United States nears one year since the Capitol attack, the January 6th committee is asking the Supreme Court to not thwart the investigation. 

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A jury has just found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young girls. Maxwell now faces up to 65 years in prison.

Public schools in the nation’s capital are taking a dramatic step to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus. Washington, D.C. is requiring a negative Covid-19 test for students and staff returning to school next week.

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The United States has just shattered a pandemic record for COVID-19 cases. As the Omicron variant sweeps the nation, the number of children hospitalized is skyrocketing as well. 

The January 6th committee is standing down after the Biden administration convinced the panel to scale back its pursuits. The change to the investigation will mean the committee will not be receiving hundreds of pages of National Security Council records.

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The CDC just updated its guidelines for people who get Covid-19 or are exposed to it, shortening quarantine times for many Americas as the Omicron variant surges across the country. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to explain the new changes. This comes during a perilous week in the pandemic with new cases exploding, tests in short supply and high demand, and any more flights being cancelled.

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Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. Our experts will break down the verdict and its significance for the fight to hold police accountable.

The Omicron surge worsens as the holiday travel rush gets into full swing. Across the United States the demand for Covid-19 tests is intensifying and New York City just scaled back its New Year’s Eve bash.

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The White House is touting the benefits of the first FDA authorized pill to treat the coronavirus, saying it dramatically reduces hospitalizations and deaths as Omicron spreads. Will the pill be available fast enough? 

The January 6th committee is asking to talk to a top Trump ally, Republican representative Jim Jordan. They are demanding details about Jordan’s communications with Trump.

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President Biden just announced new steps, including free at-home rapid tests, to combat the surge in Covid-19 cases now dominated here in the United States by the Omicron variant. He is warning unvaccinated Americans they have good reason to be worried.

Despite Senator Joe Manchin's rejection of the spending bill, President Biden insists that he and Manchin can still get something done. They are about to hold a critical meeting tonight on how to move forward.

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Washington D.C. reinstated its mask mandate after Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency with citywide cases the highest since the pandemic began. The pace of the spread continues to increase with ICU beds across the country reaching almost 80% full.

Nearly one year after the Capitol riots, the United States military is confronting extremism in the ranks. Will new guidance for service members combat the problem? 

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Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Americans have virtually no protection from the Omicron variant unless they get a booster. The expert now warns a viral blizzard is about to slam the United States. 

January 6th committee members believe that former secretary of energy Rick Perry was the author of a text pushing Mark Meadows to undermine the election just after the polls closed. Former Secretary Perry, however, is denying it.

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Biden issued a dire warning saying that it will be a “winter of severe illness and death” for Americans who remain unvaccinated as the highly contagious Omicron variant quickly spreads across the country. 

Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins to discuss GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s efforts to join the January 6th committee to investigate the Capitol riot despite Rep. Jordan having pushed election conspiracy theories himself.

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A criminal referral against Mark Meadows is underway at the U.S. Justice Department after the House voted to punish the former White House chief of staff for defying the January 6th investigation. January 6th select committee member Rep. Stephanie Murphy and veteran journalist Bob Woodward join to discuss the text sent by Rep. Jim Jordan to Meadows the day before the riot. 

U.S. health officials revealed new details on the rapid spread of the Omicron variant as the CDC now forecasts a rise in coronavirus deaths in the coming weeks. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to d...

The House of Representatives is nearing a final vote in holding former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress. This, as newly released texts show GOP allies pleading with Meadows during the riot to have President Trump speak out and stop the violence on January 6th. The messages come from Donald Trump Jr., members of Congress, and Fox News hosts who have since publicly tried to whitewash the insurrection. 

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The death toll is rising from a powerful onslaught of tornadoes across the South and Midwest. Kentucky’s Governor now says at least 74 people were killed in his state alone. Thousands are without power and entire towns are gone. 

The January 6th Committee is about to take a major step and vote to hold Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress. New details are emerging about the former Trump Chief of Staff’s role in the lead-up to the insurrection.

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President Biden argues that America's inflation crisis has peaked as it hits a 39-year high. CNN Senior Political Analyst Kirsten Powers joins Wolf Blitzer to discuss the challenges this brings for the administration's messaging.

Plus, the United States Supreme Court let a controversial Texas abortion law stand in a ruling this week, but will allow clinics to continue challenging the law. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic joins Wolf to break the ruling down.

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A verdict has been reached in the trial of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Smollett was found guilty Thursday on five of six felony counts of disorderly conduct for making a false report to Chicago police that he was the victim of a hate crime in January 2019. Cook County Judge James Linn will have discretion in imposing a concurrent or consecutive sentence for each count at a later date.

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Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows just sued the January 6th select committee and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the panel is now moving to hold him in criminal contempt of Congress. Select committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins to discuss. 

President Biden doubles down on his threat should Russia invade Ukraine, saying he warned Vladimir Putin there would be severe consequences “like none he had ever seen” if Russian troops escalate into an assault. Biden also acknowledged U.S. military force is off the table. 

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The January 6th committee is threatening to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress now that he has stopped cooperating with the panel. President Biden warned Putin of new economic sanctions and other measures if Russia invades Ukraine. Amidst the pain of inflation, Americans are finally seeing oil and gas prices start to decrease.

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President Joe Biden is set to speak on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he gets stark warnings from the U.S. intelligence community that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine soon. The red lines are being drawn as China is threatening to retaliate for a new U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Also, new COVID-19 requirements as U.S. cases, deaths, and hospitalizations are all on the rise. Will the upwards trend be impacted by stricter travel rules that are now taking effect?

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Authorities say the parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect are considered fugitives after failing to show for their arraignment. The prosecutor for their case joins to share updates. 

A lawyer that crafted a plan for Vice President Mike Pence is joining other Trump allies to defy a subpoena by the January 6th select committee. Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff joins to discuss.

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President Biden warns the nation needs to be ready for a winter resurgence of COVID-19 as the Omicron variant is now confirmed in the United States. The White House revealed a new plan to combat the virus which includes changing rules on international travel and requiring insurance companies to pay for at-home tests.

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The Omicron variant has been detected in the United States for the first time in a patient who traveled from South Africa to California. Our medical experts are assessing the threat as federal health officials are doubling down on their push for vaccines and boosters. 

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly reveals in a brand-new book that Trump tested positive for Covid-19 just three days before his first debate with Joe Biden.

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The U.S. is urgently tracking the spread of the Omicron variant. It’s now in at least 20 countries and the CDC is stepping up surveillance at U.S. airports as federal officials brace for the variant to be detected here. 

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is now cooperating with the January 6th select committee revealing a critical shift in the investigation. At the same time, President Trump is fighting in court to block the panel from getting hold of his records. But, the judges hearing his case appear to be skeptical.

The CDC just weighed in on the newest coronavirus variant, “Omicron”, as President Biden is urging all Americans not to panic about the threat. Moderna’s Chief Medical officer joins to address if this new variant will evade immunity from the Covid vaccine. 

Former Trump associate and top Department of Justice official, Jeffrey Clark, could soon face a criminal contempt referral for defying the January 6th Committee. If the committee moves to hold Clark in contempt, he would become the second person to potentially face criminal charges for refusing to provide information to investigators.

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The jury found all three men on trial for murder of Ahmaud Arbery guilty. The verdict sparked cheers in Brunswick, Georgia, where Arbery’s family has been waiting for justice ever since he was gunned down. 

Attorneys for former President Trump say that the committee probing the January 6th attack on The Capitol could permanently damage the presidency. Will a panel of judges buy his argument?

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A jury in Charlottesville, Virginia, orders the White supremacist organizers behind the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally to pay millions in damages to nine plaintiffs. It could be any moment a verdict is reached in the trial of three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery as the prosecution makes a strong rebuttal today. President Biden is taking on soaring gas prices releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve but will it make any difference at the pump in time for holiday travel?

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Closing arguments are done for the day in the trial of three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man gunned down while jogging last year in Brunswick, Georgia. Jurors in Charlotte have wrapped up another day of deliberations as they consider whether organizers behind the 2017 white supremacist rally are responsible for the deadly chaos that ensued.  Police in Wisconsin say the driver who killed five people and injured almost fifty has now been charged with five counts of intentional homicide.

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Kyle Rittenhouse is found not guilty of all charges after claiming he fatally shot two racial justice protesters and wounding another in self-defense. The events occurred amidst social unrest in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake in 2020. Jacob Blake’s lawyer, B’Ivory LaMarr, joins to discuss Rittenhouse’s acquittal. 

President Biden’s landmark $1.9 trillion social spending bill has been approved by the House after months of delay. Build Back Better has been the centerpiece of the president’s agenda but it now faces serious hurdles in the Senate.

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The defense just rested its case in the trial of three white men charged in the killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. The defendant who fired the fatal shot admitted under cross examination that Arbery never threatened him nor pulled a weapon. Closing arguments in the trial will begin Monday morning.

The House is closing in on a long awaited vote on President Biden’s nearly $2 trillion social spending bill. The vote could happen as soon as tonight as lawmakers get a new assessment of the price tag and the Senate braces for a shutdown.

A divided House casts an historic vote to censure Republican congressman Paul Gosar and expel him from committee assignments. Partisan tensions rise over Rep. Gosar’s posting of a cartoon video depicting violence against President Biden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Jurors in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial requested and are reviewing key video evidence as they deliberate on the five felony counts. How might the video influence their potential verdict?

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The January 6th Select Committee is on the brink of issuing more subpoenas but the panel still has not decided how to approach the defiance of former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. This as Trump is making a new argument for hiding his records from the committee. 

Jurors are entering hour eight of deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial. CNN is live in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on watch for a verdict on whether the teenager was a vigilante or acted in self-defense.

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Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney James Kraus concludes his rebuttal for the state today arguing that Kyle Rittenhouse's actions were not reasonable self-defense. Mr. Kraus said "it is not up for Mr. Rittenhouse to be the judge, the jury, and eventually the executioner." The jury will begin deliberations tomorrow. Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer, is on trial for multiple counts of homicide.

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A federal grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced today. Attorney General Merrick Garland has been under political pressure to indict Bannon since the House referred the Trump ally to the DOJ for contempt back in October. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one year in jail, the Justice Department said.

Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship has ended. The Los Angeles County Superior Court terminated the court-ordered arrangement today. Spears' attorney Matthew Rosengart said a "safety net" is in place for the...

A federal appeals court granted former President Donald Trump's request to pause the release of his White House records to the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The injunction is to protect the court's jurisdiction to address the appellant's claims of executive privilege and the judge noted the ruling should not be construed as a ruling on the claim's merit. 

Testimony concluded and the defense has rested their case today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager faced with several charges of homicide during social unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020. The j...

A significant day today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse as the defendant sobs on the stand, the judge admonishes the prosecutor for a “grave constitutional violation”, and the defense says they will ask for a mistrial leaving the jury to make the final distinction between self-defense and vigilante killings. 

President Biden spoke today at a port in Baltimore to convey how his Build Back Better agenda can address the nation’s rising inflation. Biden noted the infrastructure bill will create a blue-collar blueprint to rebuild American saying that many jobs will not require a college degree. How lon...

Republican congressman Rep. Paul Gosar posted an animated video depicting him stabbing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Joe Biden on a social media platform. In response, many are calling for his account to be suspended and for GOP leadership to intervene. 

A new batch of subpoenas have been released targeting 10 high-ranking Trump associates including Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. With the DOJ yet to weigh in on the criminal contempt charges for Steve Bannon, some recipients have already indicated they will not comply with the subpoenas.

Ahead of the signing ceremony for his cornerstone legislative achievement, the $1.72 trillion infrastructure bill, President Biden is facing unfavorable polling numbers. A CNN poll shows a majority of American voters feel that Biden is focused on the wrong issues. Now, with the Build Back Better bill up next on the agenda, can progressives work with their moderate colleagues to pass the social safety net legislation and possibly turn Biden's approval rating around?

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi vows the House will vote tonight on the infrastructure bill despite sources suggesting about twenty progressives could be prepared to vote “no.” Although progressives say the social safety net bill will provide meaningful impact on working class voters, splitting up the two packages up is not negotiable. 

The jobs report is showing some economic recovery with the addition of 531,000 jobs in October. Although the unemployment rate fell to 4.6%, the lowest level since the economic recovery started in May 2020, millions are still sidelined by the pandemic-induced recession.

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Sources say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to vote on the $1.75 trillion social safety net bill tonight and the infrastructure bill tomorrow. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss the status and strategy of both bills saying “we are now ready to pass both bills through.”

Starting January 4th, certain health care workers, federal contractors, private businesses with 100 or more employees will all be mandated to have their employees get fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The White House announced that the vaccine rules will preempt any state or local laws which ban vaccine mandates or other measures to stop...

Republicans win election races across the state of Virginia, from the Governor’s seat to the attorney general’s race. President Biden sidestepped responsibility suggesting the election results were a referendum on Congress, not his Build Back Better plan. Democrats did score mayoral victories as Eric Adams wins in New York City and Michelle Wu wins in Boston. With the 2021 election results now in, have the tides turned for the GOP? 

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Major updates from the White House today after Biden spoke on the last day of the UN climate conference. President Biden expressed confidence he can receive a crucial vote from moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on the sweeping spending bill. Further, Biden said Russia and China could have lost influence on the global stage by not attending the climate conference calling their absence a “big mistake.”

With hours left before polls close in Virginia, early exit polls show what the electorate is feeling in a tight gubernatorial race. What does the early data coming in say about the...

Over 100 world leaders gathered in Glasgow to address what scientists call one of the world’s biggest threats: climate change. Prime Minister Modi announced India would pledge to become carbon neutral by 2070. Some smaller island nations responded with tepid encouragement saying the targets don’t go far enough. At the conference, President Biden apologized for the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Accords during the Trump administration.

A new court filing shows the breadth of documents former President Trump is attempting to keep from the January 6th House committee. New details in the lawsuit filed by T...

The President bonded with the Pope and then tried to mend fences with Macron. Was he successful? Wolf reports live from the Vatican on Biden’s “remarkable” day.

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President Biden and House Speaker Pelosi were unable to garner enough votes to pass the infrastructure bill after each speaking with members of congress today. Several key provisions have now been removed, but remaining items include childcare/universal pre-k, $555 billion in climate incentives, 3 years of ACA premium support, and $150 billion for affordable housing. Biden says without a doubt this legislation will determine his presidency in the coming weeks as he leaves for Europe to meet with world leaders on climate initiatives and further reposition the US on the international stage.

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President Biden’s economic and climate package is expected to head towards a more moderate compromise with the removal of key provisions like paid family leave, free tuition for community college, and marginal tax rate increases. Can democrats compromise before Biden heads to the United Nations soon? 

Four years after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville exposed racism and anti-semitism, a case against the organizers for the injuries has begun. In a civil suit, plaintiffs claim that organizers knowingly planned for violence and should be held liable while the event organizers say that their march was pro...

Vaccine advisers to the FDA voted 17-0 to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11.  As the FDA takes the committee’s vote under consideration, emergency use authorization for young children will likely be given in the next several days.

Biden is seeking unification amongst congressional democrats for his $1.72 trillion economic and climate package in the next several days before he leaves for the U.N. climate change conference. The White House is grappling with whether to scale back or eliminate entirely key elements like paid family leave, Medicaid and Medicare expan...

Whistleblower documents reveal damning picture of Facebook’s role in the January 6 insurrection. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before the UK Parliament on Monday to discuss how Facebook allowed misinformation to be shared in the days leading up to the 2020 election and how such misinformation may have helped spark the January 6th insurrection as well as fanned flames of sectarianism around the world.

The first Trump administration witness, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, is expected to testify on Friday before the Jan 6. select committee. Clark is considered to be a central player in Trump’s effort to o...

Actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop weapon on the set of an upcoming film which has resulted in the death of Halyna Hutchins, 42, the film's director of photography, according to investigators. Many questions remain as authorities continue to investigate.  

Ex DOJ official Jeffrey Clark is expected to testify in front of the Jan 6. select committee next week, making him the first trump administration official to comply with the committee’s subpoena. The extent of Clark's talks with Trump in the days before the Capitol riot are not yet publicly known. 

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A critical milestone today as the House approved the Jan. 6 committee’s report recommending Steve Bannon face criminal charges for defying a subpoena. The Justice Department’s Attorney General Merrick Garland will now make the final decision on whether to prosecute. Will other Trump-aligned witnesses now cooperate? Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the House committee, joins to discuss Bannon’s refusal to appear before Congress. 

Biden will face voters in an exclusive CNN town hall Thursday in Baltimore, where he'll take questions as his administration continues to sell his ambitious legislative agenda to members of Congres...

“There is so much at stake, so much at stake.” President Biden urged democrats in congress to unify in order to pass his multi-trillion economic package. From his hometown of Scranton, Biden outlined democratic spending including universal pre-K, Medicare and Medicaid expansion, child tax credit, clean energy incentives, and more. Can Biden win the requisite number of votes? The President sits down for a CNN town hall tomorrow night. 

The NBA is the latest terrain for public health and personal choice as Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is sidelined until he complies with New York City’s COVID-1...

The clash between executive and legislative powers continues as the January 6th Committee is set to vote on whether to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a subpoena. Congress is looking for documents and records of conversations Bannon had with Trump in the days leading up to the capitol riots but Bannon is yet to provide them. The details of Bannon’s claims and more are examined tonight as the vote fast approaches. 

President Biden has outlined new priorities for the spending bill including dropping tuition-free community college. A new price tag and provisions are eme...

News of former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s death prompted an outpouring of grief that reflects the profound admiration of a statesman unique in so may ways. President Biden said Powell will be remembered as one of our great Americans. Bob Woodward joins to remember the “reluctant warrior." 

Steve Bannon refuses to comply with the January 6th Select Committee’s subpoena. The committee will vote tomorrow night on whether Bannon should be referred to the Justice Department for criminal contempt.

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Biden promotes agenda in Connecticut as Dems are still struggling to reach a final deal, FDA advisers recommend all adult J&J vaccine recipients get a second dose at least two months after the first, Bill Clinton to stay another night in hospital for treatment

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January 6 2021 panel moves to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt;FDA vaccine advises unanimously recommend Monderna boosters; New union strike adding to economic pressure on Biden; January 6 panel now moving to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt as Trump ally defies subpoena deadline: Trump urges Republicans not to vote in 2022 and 2024 if his bogus election fraud claims aren't solved;

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The January 6 committee has subpoenaed former Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark, who aided in Former President Donald Trump's attempted coup. Clark was key to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CNN reports that ex-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, who pushed back on Trump's bid to overturn the election, is meeting with the January 6 committee. Ex-Trump aides Steve Bannon and Kash Patel are scheduled for deposition tomorrow and Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino are due for deposition on Friday. 

Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one interview with January 6 committee member, Rep. Adam Schiff. Schiff calls republicans "insurrectionists in s...

Brooklyn Nets bench Kyrie Irving until he’s vaccinated. Any moment: House vote on short term extension of debt limit. Coroner: Gabby Petito’s cause of death was strangulation. Jan. 6th committee feels “urgency” to move to criminal contempt if subpoena targets don’t comply. Raiders coach resigns after homophobic, racist, misogynistic emails. Kim Jong Un vows to build “invincible” military while flanked by weapons, blames U.S. for tensions.

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President Joe Biden is struggling to unify this party and salvage his agenda as the clock ticks and his public approval fades. 

The FDA has been asked by Merck to authorize the first pill to treat Covid-19. Merck says that the experimental pill cuts the covid death risk in half. However cases, deaths and hospitalizations are starting to decline as the United States may be turning the corner in the pandemic. FDA advisers are to meet this week about Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters. 

Former President Donald Trump and his enablers keep peddling the election fr...

Biden on defensive over economy, blames Covid-19 for disappointing jobs report, Police say they're not in possession of phones Petito and Laundrie used on their road trip, U.S. averaging under 100,000 new Coronavirus cases for first time since August

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Report: Trump lawyer tells allies not comply with subpoenas; Senate to vote soon on short-term extension of debt limit; Pfizer asks FDA authorize COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11 Washington Post: Trump lawyer tells allies not to comply with subpoenas from January 6 committee; 4 Trump Loyalist appears poised to defy subpoenas in January 6 probe as Trump indicates he'll exert executive privilege;

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