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A new bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security says the summer and the midterms may bring a wave of domestic extremist violence targeting our democracy. Plus, new charges from the Biden justice department against the Proud Boys top leaders for allegedly directing the storming of the Capitol. And, San Francisco voters decide whether to recall a liberal prosecutor, while a Republican-turned-Democrat billionaire hopes a tougher-on-crime message gives him a shot to be the next mayor of Los Angeles.

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As today's show began, Conservative MPs in Britain were about to take a secret vote that could reshape Europe. Boris Johnson faced a no-confidence test from his own party. Survive and he stays on as prime minister. Lose and he'll be booted out of 10 Downing Street. Plus, President Biden seeks a late night bump by agreeing to an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. And, as the January 6 committee prepares to take its findings public this week, brand new CNN reporting reveals Donald Trump wants his allies to try to drown out the damning evidence, but the top Republican believes Americans will tune in.

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Since the mass shooting in Uvalde 12 days ago, there have been at least 26 more mass shootings. Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to find solutions to the violence. This week victims and family members of recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo will testify as Congress tries to find a compromise. 

Plus, the January 6 committee gears up for blockbuster hearings. Why one ex-top aide to Mark Meadows could be the star witness. 

And new disclosures about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health has some Democrats worried. 

On today’s panel: Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Hans Nichols of Axios and CNN’s Melanie Zanona.

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Moments before we came on the air, we learned a federal grand jury had indicted former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarra on criminal contempt charges for his refusal to cooperate with the House January 6 committee. CNN Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reed joined the show to explain what impact this might have on the investigation, and what may happen next. Her report is followed by one from CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju.

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Today's show begins immediately following a press conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, site of yesterday's mass shooting at St. Francis Hospital that left four people dead. According to the timeline police presented, one of the victims, Dr. Preston Phillips, performed back surgery on the suspected gunman, Michael Louis, on May 19. Louis had a follow-up appointment with Phillips on May 31, during which he complained of back pain. In between, Louis went to a gun store and bought a semi-automatic handgun. Then yesterday, Louis bought an AR-15-style rifle. CNN's Lucy Kafanov provides live coverage from Tulsa.

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Speaking exclusively to CNN, Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo says he's been in contact with Texas Department of Public Safety investigators "every day." But that's not what the state said yesterday. Plus, President Biden authorizes sophisticated new rockets for Ukraine, with the goal of slowing Russian gains in the east ... but there's a catch. And, gas prices jump overnight to another record as the White House scrambles to deal with inflation.

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As this Texas town buries victims, still more questions arise about the timeline. In Washington, what if anything can happen on gun reform. Plus, US home prices continue to surge even as mortgage rates tick higher and consumer confidence dips. And, Russia sees the harshest punishment yet for the war in Ukraine: a partial ban on oil from the EU.

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As today's special Memorial Day edition of Inside Politics begins, President Biden is about to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the fallen service members who have died serving the US. This sacred tradition served as a backdrop to a nation mourning the deaths of 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

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For 78 minutes police stood outside the 4th grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas as a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers. And as Uvalde continues grieving, President Biden is visiting parents and is set to attend church services Sunday afternoon.

Plus, Republicans say they're willing to come to the table and find ways to prevent future school shootings. Will this time be different than other failed talks?

And former President Trump turns his attention to his number one Republican foe: Rep. Liz Cheney.

On today’s panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez of Politico, CNN’s Lauren Fox, CNN’s Phil Mattingly and author Frank Smythe.

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