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As expected, Ron DeSantis will officially announce his 2024 White House run today. What wasn't expected: He'll make the announcement on Twitter with Elon Musk. Why?

Donald Trump now has a court date in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. He'll stand trial in March 2024, right in the middle of the presidential campaign. 

A super typhoon is lashing the American territory of Guam. It's expected to bring a triple threat of heavy rains, hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge. 

A six-week abortion ban is headed to the South Carolina governor's desk after it passed the state senate last night. 

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A driver faces charges of threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family member after ramming a U-Haul truck into barriers near the White House. The Secret Service says the crash may have been intentional. Plus, E. Jean Carroll files a request for more damages in her civil lawsuit against Trump after comments he made about her during his CNN Town Hall. And, in a stark warning, the US Surgeon General labels social media a “profound risk of harm” for kids.

Also this morning: a billionaire GOP megadonor defends buying the home of Justice Clarence Thomas’ mother, NASA's Rover brings us footage of craters and even a possible river on Mars, and a “verified” Twitter account shares a fake image of an explosion outside of the Pentagon.

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Ten days left, that's it. The debt ceiling negotiations are deadlocked as Biden races back to DC for a new round of talks with Speaker McCarthy. Plus, the Republican 2024 field is expanding with Senator Tim Scott about to announce his bid, and Governor Ron DeSantis expected to jump in later this week. And, a CNN exclusive: Paul Whelan is an American the US says is wrongfully imprisoned in Russia. CNN This Morning brings you the message he gave when he called CNN from behind bars.

Also this morning: a man accused murdering four University of Idaho students will face charges in court today, and a SpaceX rocket is set to dock at the International Space Station this morning. It's only the second private mission ever, but NASA hopes this is just the beginning.

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President Zelensky is to attend the G7 Summit in Japan, with Russia's War set to be a top agenda item as world leaders vow to step up sanctions, and Biden signals he won't stop allies from sending F-16 jets to Ukraine. Plus, Disney scraps a billion-dollar development, losing Florida 2,000 jobs amid its feud with Governor DeSantis. And, an emotional Harrison Ford is honored at the premiere of the latest and final Indiana Jones film, “The Dial of Destiny”,

Also this morning: President Erdogan says he is “confident” ahead of the historic runoff election in Turkey, Treasury Secretary Yellen holds critical talks with bank CEOs, SCOTUS sides with Twitter and Google over terror-related content, and a study finds New York is sinking under the weight of skyscrapers.

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The suspect behind the leak of military secrets from the Pentagon was repeatedly warned about his mishandling of classified documents, but was still never removed from his post, according to new court records. Plus, the cab driver that drove Harry and Meghan during a paparazzi chase yesterday says the couple was nervous and scared. The Royal couple describe the ordeal as a near catastrophic chase. And, Montana is the first State to ban TikTok altogether. The law, however, does not go into effect until January and Legal challenges are expected.

Also this morning: President Biden lands in Japan ahead of a summit with G7 World Leaders. But, he can't escape the pressure of the big domestic issue facing the US after he ignored a shouted question on the debt ceiling. And, an old whodunit has now been solved after the FBI charges a Minnesota man for stealing Dorothy's ruby red slippers from the Wizard of Oz over 20-years ago.

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North Carolina Republicans override the Governor's veto and ban abortions after 12-weeks. A former Democratic State Representative who campaigned on abortion rights before switching parties last month, cast the deciding vote. Plus, the Secret Service is investigating how an intruder made his way into National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's home despite being under its 24/7 protection. And, an Illinois girl missing for six-years in North Carolina is found after a store employee recognized the now 15-year-old and called the police.

Also this morning: parents protest as NYC school gyms are used as migrant shelters, the House could take up a resolution to expel Rep. Santos as soon as tonight, and Congress explores A.I. regulation in a meeting with tech industry experts.

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CNN obtains video footage of a man chasing a screaming woman with a bat minutes before he allegedly attacked staffers at a Virginia Congressman's field office. Plus, the Durham is report is out after three-years in the making. The special counsel found the FBI should have never launched a full investigation into connections between former President Trump’s campaign and Russia. And, a 5th Grade Florida teacher is under investigation for showing her students a Disney movie with a gay character.

Also this morning: Ron DeSantis says he’s ready to run in 2024 and will announce his bid before the end of the month, the CIA drops a new recruiting video targeting Russian spies, and the “informant” in the House GOP probe into the Biden family, who is an Israeli Professor wanted for arms dealing, goes missing.

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President Zelensky meets with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the latest in a series of high-stakes meetings with NATO countries to bolster support for Ukraine, as Russia experiences a string of battleground setbacks. Plus, illegal border crossings drop by 50% in the days after immigration policy 'Title 42' was lifted according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He also warns it's too early to know if the surge has peaked. And, President Biden is to hold another round of debt talks tomorrow with congressional leaders, as the debt ceiling limit deadline nears.

Also this morning: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis makes a last-minute pit stop in Des Moines, trolling Trump who canceled a rally because of bad weather, Texas sends migrants to VP Kamala Harris’s house, and Turkey’s high stakes Presidential election is likely heading to a runoff.

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Title 42 expired at midnight. Officials are bracing to handle tens of thousands of migrants in the coming weeks. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to discuss the challenges ahead. Plus, prosecutors file manslaughter charges against the former Marine who choked Jordan Neely to death on a New York City subway. And, Elon Musk says he’s found Twitter’s new CEO.

Also this morning: a California lab reports the first net energy gain from nuclear fusion, the FDA eases blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual men, Trump appeals the $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll’s civil suit, Biden postpones today’s debt limit talks, and Michael Jordan's ‘Dream Team’ jacket is up for auction and could go for an estimated $3 million.

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Last night, former President Trump had a 70-minute CNN Town Hall to make his case to be president again. He refused to admit he lost in 2020, described January 6 as “a beautiful day", and called the overturning of Roe vs. Wade a “big victory”. We take you through all of the key moments. Plus, ‘Title 42’ is set to expire tonight as migrants line up at the border. CNN’s Nick Valencia reports live from Brownsville, Texas. And, Republican Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges relating to embezzlement and fraud.

Also this morning: FDA advisers recommend approving over the counter birth control pill, ‘Opill’, a suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance is to be extradited to the US, an Army sergeant who killed a BLM protester is sentenced to 25-years, and, what is being done to protect people from height and weight discrimination?

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