A Russian judge finds Brittney Griner guilty of drug smuggling and sentences the WNBA superstar to nine years in Russian prison. The judge rules Griner acted deliberately when she tried to carry cannabis cartridges into the country. The stiff sentence adds urgency to a diplomatic stalemate between Moscow and Washington over a potential prisoner trade. CNN's Kylie Atwood, Jeremy Diamond, and Fred Pleitgen join John King to bring you the latest.

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Of the five states that held important primaries yesterday, Kansas delivered the loudest message, as voters there rejected an effort by anti-abortion groups to change the state's constitution. And the dramatic voter turnout gives Democrats hope that anger at the Supreme Court will give them a midterm boost. Plus: The Justice Department marks a new phase of its investigation into Donald Trump as it subpoenas former White House counsel Pat Cipollone. And: China responds to Nancy Pelosi's defiance by dispatching 27 war planes into Taiwan's airspace.

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Our top story today is Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's very public and defiant trip to Taiwan. The reaction from China: "Those who play with fire will perish from it." Plus: the latest reaction to the US drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri. And: five states hold primaries today in yet another midterm test of Donald Trump's brand.

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More heavy rain is expected tonight in Kentucky, which will only add to the already historic and destructive flooding that has killed at least 30 people. The governor says they'll "be finding bodies for weeks." Plus: Primaries tomorrow will test the new politics of abortion and the belief among Democrats that a horrible political climate is improving some. And: Multiple officials tell CNN Nancy Pelosi will indeed visit Taiwan despite dramatic warnings from China.

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Although the U.S. is not yet technically in a recession until the National Bureau of Economic Research says so, does the definition of the term "recession" matter to Americans?

Plus, fellow Democrats are now praising Senator Joe Manchin for reviving the party's plan to fight climate change and cut health care costs in a $739 billion plan dubbed the "inflation reduction act," but Senator Kyrsten Sinema hasn't weighed in.

And, there are fresh signs that the Department of Justice is looking into Donald Trump's role as part of their criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

On today's panel: Associated Press White House Reporter Seung Min Kim, CNN White House Correspondent MJ Lee, New York Times Senior Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin, Punchbowl News co-founder John Bresnahan, and CNN Senior Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz.

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The Washington Post reports there's yet another batch of missing text messages related to the insurrection. Meanwhile, more key witnesses are said to be cooperating in the investigation. Plus: Biden scores a big legislative win as hopes suddenly soar for a deal to pass significant climate and health care changes. And: Pelosi leaves for Asia. Will she visit Taiwan? And if she does, how will China react?

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Another bad economic number stirs more talk about a recession. Plus: a big breakthrough on the Biden agenda. And: a new effort to form a viable third party.

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A federal grand jury investigating the insurrection hears from its highest profile witness, Mike Pence's former chief of staff Marc Short. Plus: more evidence of an economic funk, as new data shows American consumers are getting even more pessimistic. And: a split-screen day for Republicans, with both Trump and Pence in Washington. Their competing speeches put their rift in the wrestling match for control of the Republican party front and center.

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Today we preview critical new data on US consumer confidence and the GDP arriving this week. The Biden White House is waiving off recession talk, but most Americans are feeling punished by inflation. Plus: the Jan 6 committee releases new video showing the depth of Donald Trump's hesitation to condemn the Capitol rioters. And: a pair of new warnings about China.

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Rep. Liz Cheney asks American voters to ask themselves if Trump “deserves power again”, following the details the January 6 Committee has publicly shared of a president obsessed with overturning the 2020 election, culminating in a violent mob he did nothing to stop.

Plus, The White House says it’s business as usual despite President Biden’s Covid diagnosis.

And, the reversal of Roe v. Wade renews calls for federal gay marriage protections.

On today’s panel: Axios Political Reporter Hans Nichols, CNN White House Correspondent Jeremy Diamond, WAPO Congressional Reporter Marianna Sotomayor, CNN Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Lena Wen.

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