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Trump 18 Points Ahead Of Biden In Iowa Poll Jun 18, 2024

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With 10 days out from the highly-anticipated debate between President Biden and former President Trump, Donald Trump is leading Biden by 18 points in an Iowa poll. Plus, is social media as bad as smoking? The surgeon general is calling for social media warning labels.

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Alex Jones Ordered To Sell Personal Assets Jun 15, 2024

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A Texas bankruptcy judge has rejected a proposed liquidation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ company Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, saying that a denial of the bankruptcy plan was, in his opinion, in the best interest of the creditors. But, the judge approved a separate liquidation of Jones’ personal assets. Plus, Laura goes one-on-one with Dana White who takes her behind the scenes of the UFC.

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Liz Cheney: “History Will Remember The Shame” Of McConnell Jun 14, 2024

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Donald Trump got his 78th birthday present a day early — a handshake from his longtime bitter critic, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, encapsulating the Republican Party’s complete submission to its presumptive presidential nominee. The twice-impeached 45th president and newly convicted criminal was back on Capitol Hill for the first time since his supporters beat up police officers and smashed their way through the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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House Votes To Hold Garland In Contempt Over Biden Audio Jun 13, 2024

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House Republicans voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over the audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s interviews with former special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated Biden’s handling of classified material and declined to bring charges. Plus, Trump shifts $4.6 million in campaign funds to his private business.

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Hunter Biden’s Guilty Verdict Undercuts Claims of Rigged System Jun 12, 2024

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In the wake of Hunter Biden’s conviction on federal gun charges Tuesday, right-wing media personalities sought to downplay the jury’s decision, falsely claiming the case was a “fake trial” designed to “cover up” other supposed crimes committed by the president and his family. The reaction showcased how far to the fringes the right-wing and pro-Trump media ecosystem has drifted in recent years, with high-profile personalities defaulting to conspiracy theories and innuendo in response to inconvenient political news.

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Trump Praises January 6 Rioters As “Warriors” Jun 11, 2024

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Donald Trump tries to rewrite the history of January 6th yet again as he rebrands those who stormed the Capitol. Plus, what we’re learning about Trump’s interview with his probation officer and what it might mean for his chances at sentencing. Also, Elon Musk is making a threat, mad at Apple over their deal with OpenAI.

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Hunter Biden’s Daughter Emotional As She Testifies In His Defense Jun 08, 2024

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Special counsel prosecutors rested their case against Hunter Biden on Friday, and his lawyers said they’ll decide over the weekend whether he testifies in his own defense. That would be a bold and risky move for President Joe Biden’s son, who could face prison time if he is convicted of the felony gun charges that he’s currently facing. He has pleaded not guilty to lying on federal background check forms about his drug use and to possessing a gun while addicted to drugs.

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Trump Calls To “Indict” The January 6th Committee Jun 07, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump called for the indictment of members of the House January 6th Committee. This as a federal judge ordered Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1st. Plus, from Trump on down, members of the GOP are launching plans to prosecute Democrats at every turn.

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Trump Scores Legal Wins As He Eyes Revenge Jun 06, 2024

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A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants. Plus, in Trump’s classified documents case in Florida, the federal judge overseeing those proceedings has shown propensity to devote large amounts of in-court time to Trump’s requests to question investigators and his prosecutors’ authority.

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GOP vs. Garland Jun 05, 2024

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Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared defiant as he fielded questions from lawmakers on a range of topics, occasionally sparring with Republican House members seeking to use his testimony to attack the Justice Department. Plus, the Biden administration is quickly invoking an authority to shut off access to asylum for migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally, a significant attempt by President Joe Biden to address head on one of his biggest political vulnerabilities.

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