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President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap in his New York fraud case. California and Texas are on the verge of approving competing redistricting maps. Hundreds of CDC jobs are on the chopping block. We have the latest on the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom. Plus, how safe is TikTok?

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We start with breaking news that President Donald Trump's civil fraud penalty has been thrown out. From Florida to Maine, the East Coast is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Erin. Exhausted soldiers may be an issue for Israel’s military as it pushes ahead with its assault on Gaza City. The Kremlin is pouring cold water on the prospect of a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. California has received a boost in its congressional redistricting plan. Plus, we pay tribute to an unlikely social media star known for fairness and compassion.

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Israel’s Prime Minister is planning to sign off on plans for a massive assault on Gaza City. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s open to compromise in a ceasefire deal – but there’s one major condition. We tell you what Hurricane Erin’s northward movement means for the East Coast. A secret nuclear base has been discovered in North Korea. Plus, a popular streamer has died during a live stream.

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Israel’s military has begun its assault on Gaza City. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring powerful winds and storm surges to the East Coast. A vote has finally happened on the Texas House redistricting bill. More cuts are coming to the nation’s top intelligence agency. Plus, no passenger wants to see this on a plane.

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We begin with a judge’s decision on unsealing grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Former President Barack Obama weighs in on California’s redistricting efforts. More evacuations are underway as Hurricane Erin approaches the US East Coast. Immigrants hoping to become US citizens face another hurdle. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened during the Vice President’s visit with the DC National Guard.

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We start with the latest in Texas and California’s redistricting wars. President Donald Trump is calling for another top Fed official’s resignation. We’ll explain why the US-Mexico border will look different. Tensions are rising between Israel and several of its Western allies. Plus, a warning for Walmart shoppers.

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The Kremlin throws cold water on the White House’s plans for a bilateral meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. We have the latest forecast on Hurricane Erin. Poor sales at this retail staple have led to a change of leadership. Hundreds of Health and Human Services staffers aren’t happy with their boss. Plus, the clue that could mean TikTok is here to stay in the US.

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We explain why Russia is refusing to commit to details for a planned meeting with Ukraine. Israel is increasing the size of its army before a planned takeover of Gaza City. Texas House Democrats are not backing down ahead of a vote on new congressional maps today. A new visa policy to screen for “anti-Americanism” harks back to the 1950s. Plus, a National Park ranger has lost their job over a pride flag.

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The Kremlin has yet to make any commitments ahead of a meeting being planned between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. Trump has criticized the Smithsonian Institution for its focus on slavery. The DOJ is investigating the crime figures of the nation’s capital. A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina because of Hurricane Erin. Plus, hundreds of items are about to get more expensive because of tariffs. 

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We start with what we know so far about potential plans for a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s presidents. Some files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case will be made public soon. We’ll explain why the Trump administration is throwing cold water on tariff rebate checks. We’re tracking Hurricane Erin as it churns along much of the US East Coast. Plus, a Texas lawmaker’s marathon protest on the state House floor.

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