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  • DOJ digs deeper into 2020 fake electors scheme

    The Department of Justice digs deeper into the 2020 fake electors scheme, with sources telling CNN the subpoenaed Republicans that are connected to it need to turn over documents as soon as tomorrow. That, as former DOJ official and Trump loyalist Jeffrey Clark's house is raided in the early morning, in what is believed to be part of a broader investigation into the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

    With the January 6 Committee just hours away from interviewing arguably its most awaited witness, Trump’s White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, the next public hearing is expected to focus on the role of extremist groups in the insurrection. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson says witnesses have described conversations between extremists and Trump’s orbit. Max Boot is a senior fellow on the Council on Foreign Relations. He joins to discuss the impact he thinks the January 6 hearings will have on the GOP. Plus, the Hong Kong Times reports former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been rushed to hospital after a possible shooting.

    Hosted by Laura Coates.

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    1 hr 17 min
  • DOJ closes in on Trump’s fake electors
    The DOJ investigation into January 6 closes in on Trump allies, with GOP operatives linked to the Trump campaign's fake electors scheme set to turn over documents. Former Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone testifies tomorrow before the January 6 Committee. The panel has conducted more than 1,000 interviews in its yearlong investigation - will this be the most important one?Plus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces his resignation After more than 50 aides and government officials resign en masse, in protest of Johnson’s continual scandals. And, W. Kamau Bell joins to discuss what woke really means and how it’s co-opted by the right, and tells Kasie about his new original series “United Shades of America”, which premieres Sunday at 10p Eastern on CNN.Hosted by Kasie Hunt
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    43 min
  • Trump’s White House lawyer agrees to closed-door interview

    Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone reaches a deal to give a videotaped, closed-door interview to the January 6 Committee on Friday. Will he corroborate Cassidy Hutchinson’s bombshell testimony about his own words and actions on January 6? That, as former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Laura about being targeted then fired by Trump, and subsequently facing rare, intensive tax audits during his presidency.

    President Biden and Vice President Harris speak to Brittney Griner’s wife as the WNBA star marks 139 days in a Russian prison, and Griner’s head coach speaks out on her detainment, saying it would be resolved “if it was Lebron”. Plus, Uvalde teacher Arfulno Reyes speak out, saying officers failed to save shooting victims, SCOTUS is to hear a North Carolina case that could give state legislatures sweeping powers over presidential elections, and Democrats are frustrated by ‘rudderless’ Biden after White House setbacks.

    Hosted by Laura Coates.

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Key witness Pat Cipollone agrees to testify to January 6 Committee
    The January 6 Committee reaches a deal with Trump’s former White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify on Friday, in a transcribed, videotaped interview behind closed doors. Rep. Adam Schiff says the next hearing will focus on “efforts to assemble the mob on the mall” and connections between the Trump White House and various extremist groups at the rally that preceded the attack on the US Capitol.Plus, former Trump White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins to discuss what he thinks the January 6 Committee can expect to hear from Pat Cipollone, who you should believe, how the Republican party should view Trump in 2024, and urges the GOP to watch the Committee hearings. And, former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham tells CNN Tonight about the secret meetings in the White House residence leading up to January 6.Hosted by Kasie Hunt.
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    43 min
  • Death toll rises to seven in July 4 mass shooting

    A shooting suspect is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder after allegedly committing a mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Investigators say the suspect had been planning the attack for weeks and wore women’s clothing to conceal his identity. That, as the Mayor of Uvalde, Texas,  alleges a cover-up in the investigation into the Robb Elementary School massacre and calls on Governor Greg Abbot to intervene.

    New subpoenas in the Georgia election probe reach into trump's inner circle including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. Plus, the DOJ sues Arizona over its new election law arguing it imposes unlawful requirements that would block eligible voters, there's chaos and confusion around state abortion laws after the overturning of Roe, and imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner sends a letter to President Biden pleading for his help.

    Hosted by Laura Coates.

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Horror in Highland Park
    Another mass shooting in America mars Independence Day celebrations in Highland Park, Illinois. The suspected gunman was taken into custody last night after allegedly using a “high-powered rifle” similar to an AR-15, which he bought legally, to kill at least 7 people and injure dozens more. Senior Illinois Senator Dick Durbin joins to discuss a community in shock, and whether the bipartisan bill on gun reform is enough to prevent mass shootings.The January 6 Committee’s next hearing will focus on connections between the Trump White House and organizations that attended the January 6 rally in Washington, including white nationalist groups. Plus, the grand jury probing Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia subpoenas some of the former president’s key allies including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. And, users on right wing social platforms openly call for January 6 Committee members to be executed as Rep. Adam Kinzinger shares vulgar, graphic messages received by his office.
    Hosted by Kasie Hunt.
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    43 min
  • CNN Tonight update for July 4, 2022
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    2 min
  • Secret Service corroborates Hutchinson’s testimony on Trump
    Two Secret Service sources corroborate Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, telling CNN that Trump angrily demanded to go to the Capitol on January 6 and berated his protective detail when he didn’t get his way. That, as the New York Times reports the Trump political organization pays the legal fees of some select committee witnesses, raising concerns of witness pressure.Nancy Northup is President & CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights. Her organization filed lawsuits this week that have succeeded in temporarily blocking abortion bans in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. She joins to talk about the Op-ed she wrote urging Biden to declare a public health emergency for abortion. Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia operations. He joins to discuss WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s trial for drug smuggling which starts today, Russia’s legal system and how Griner could be used as a pawn in Putin’s prisoner swap drama.
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    43 min
  • Don Lemon Tonight update for July 1, 2022

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    1 min
  • Pat Cipollone key to Trump's secrets

    John Wood is a former senior investigator for the January 6 Committee. He tells Don what the Committee will want to ask White House counsel Pat Cipollone after subpoenaing him, and if we can expect any further bombshell testimony when the final two public hearings take place. Liz Cheney faces down GOP challengers in the Wyoming primary debate, defending her role on the January 6 Committee, saying, “Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and the constitution”.

    Former D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone who defended the Capitol during the riot, joins to give his reaction to hearing Trump was aware the mob was armed on January 6, but sent them to the Capitol anyway, reportedly saying “They’re not here to hurt me”. Plus, SCOTUS limits the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to curb carbon emissions, high inflation pushes Americans into credit card debt and Emmett Till's family calls for justice.

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    1 hr 19 min

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