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Hospital officials: IDF enters hospital complex in Khan Younis Jan 31, 2024

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President Biden says he has decided how the U.S. will respond after the the deadly drone strike which killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. A Pentagon spokesperson joins. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) is under federal investigation for allegedly misusing campaign funds and hiring her husband for security.

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Biden meets with national security team on deadly drone attack Jan 29, 2024

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The Biden administration vows the U.S. shall respond after a drone attack killed three U.S. service members in Jordan. Plus, Israel spells out the actions of 13 United Nations aid workers accused of participating in the October 7th terrorist attacks including kidnapping Israelis. We examine what the allegations mean for this major relief group still operating in Gaza.

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Jury finds Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll Jan 27, 2024

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A jury said that Donald Trump should pay $83.3 million in damages. The verdict was the second time over the past year that a jury has awarded E. Jean Carroll millions of dollars in damages from Trump for his defamatory statements disparaging her and denying her rape allegations. Donald Trump's legal team said they will "immediately appeal" the verdict.

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Trump pressures Republicans to block border deal Jan 26, 2024

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A bipartisan Senate border deal is at risk of death with Donald Trump urging senate Republicans to kill it so he can use the border as a central campaign issue against Joe Biden. Also, CNN is on the ground in the streets of Ecuador where gang violence plagues the country. This month gunman took over a TV station. Also, what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly said on a hot mic that could ruin negotiations to free hostages held by Hamas.

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UAW endorses Biden as he prepares to fight Trump for union votes Jan 25, 2024

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Nikki Haley gets ready to make her new pitch in South Carolina about why she believes she should stay in the race despite losses in both Iowa and New Hampshire. Plus, a big endorsement for President Biden today as his campaign sees 2024 closing in on a two-man race between Biden and Donald Trump. Also, Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down a military plane, allegedly killing all 74 on board.

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One-on-one with Dem primary challenger Rep. Dean Phillips Jan 23, 2024

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Dean Phillips, Democratic congressman of Minnesota, joins to discuss what a successful result in the New Hampshire primary would look like and the importance of a large Democrat field of candidates. Plus, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley face off in New Hampshire tomorrow. CNN's John King asks Trump loyalists why they're so eager to vote for him again in 2024.

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Sources: Sen. Tim Scott to endorse Trump Jan 20, 2024

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Senator Tim Scott is expected to endorse Donald Trump, even though Nikki Haley appointed him to the Senate. Four days before the all important New Hampshire primary, will his pick make a difference? Plus, President Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time in nearly a month as Netanyahu openly rejects the U.S.-backed plan for the future of Gaza and the Palestinian people and the possibility of a Palestinian state.

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DOJ report: Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner Jan 19, 2024

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The Justice Department is out with its new Uvalde report and some families of victims killed that day speak out about the long list of failures the attorney general is calling out. Plus, a look at Donald Trump's latest immunity defense that presidents can do anything even when they cross the line. Also, Israel’s disturbing find in Gaza during a search mission to find hostages.

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Trump speaks after spending day at defamation trial Jan 18, 2024

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We look at Donald Trump’s outburst in court when the woman who the court concluded he of sexually abused and defamed took the stand. Also, at the White House, President Biden met with leaders of the House and Senate as Senate Republicans urged House Republicans to take a deal on immigration and the border. Plus, a look at how often it is that students who are the ones preventing planned classroom attacks.

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Trump dominates Iowa caucuses with 30-point win Jan 17, 2024

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After a blowout victory for Trump in Iowa, New Hampshire is next as Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley vow to stay in the fight. We go inside their campaigns to learn their battle plans after Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson suspend their campaigns. Plus, a new round of strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthi’s in Yemen.

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