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CNN gets rare, independent access into southern Gaza Dec 15, 2023

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CNN’s Clarissa Warn gains access to southern Gaza to report first-hand on the horrifying reality on the ground as Biden has a new message for the government of Israel. Also, an exclusive CNN investigation into the nation’s largest credit union, Navy Federal, reveals an alarming disparity between White and Black applicants. Plus, deliberations are underway in the defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani as several Georgia election workers seek $48 million in damages.

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Federal judge pauses Trump election interference case Dec 14, 2023

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A federal judge has just paused Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case which could lead to his March 2024 trial being delayed. Plus, the White House is working to square Biden’s “indiscriminate bombing” comment with claim that Israel is trying to limit civilian causalities. This as political appointees and Biden administration staffers are expected to hold a vigil in front of the White House on Wednesday to call on President Joe Biden to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

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Rifts between Biden & Netanyahu spill into public view Dec 13, 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Capitol Hill with lawmakers and at the White House to request aid and make the case that his country is fighting a losing battle with Russia. Plus, Present Biden privately tells supporters that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to change his strategy and his plans for Gaza and that Netanyahu himself needs to change. Will Biden's comments impact the relationship with Israel? The Lead is live from Des Moines, Iowa, ahead of a major event for the 2024 race. CNN moderates a town hall tonight with Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Special counsel asks Supreme Court if Trump has immunity from federal prosecution Dec 12, 2023

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For the very first time, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be prosecuted for the things he did as president. Plus, as the humanitarian catastrophe worsens, critical aid into Gaza is delayed at one crossing and completely cut off at another. What is being done by President Biden and others to alleviate the suffering?

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Hunter Biden faces nine federal criminal charges in tax case Dec 09, 2023

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Essentially trapped in Gaza, what do some Palestinians really think of Hamas and the conflict? Plus, the state of Texas is pushing back on a court order that allowed a woman to terminate a high-risk pregnancy. The case challenges one of the strictest abortion bans in the nation. Also, Hunter Biden speaks out on Republicans who want to tie his legal problems to his father.

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One-on-one with Liz Cheney Dec 08, 2023

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Liz Cheney joins to talk about Tump, Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker Mike Johnston, and her fears for what the U.S. might look like in 2025. Plus, a look at the threats to public officials, lawmakers, and election workers. Who is making them, why, and what can be done? Also, Trump is in court today as GOP rivals campaign in New Hampshire and Iowa.

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Police: suspected dead after shooting at UNLV campus Dec 07, 2023

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Three people were killed and one person is in critical condition after a shooting on the UNLV campus, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The suspect was also killed, police said. Plus, in a vote that is happening now, Senate Republicans are threatening to block funding for Israel and Ukraine. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware joins discuss what’s in the aid package.

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UN officials warn of an "apocalyptic" situation in Gaza Dec 06, 2023

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New warnings of an apocalyptic situation in Gazza as Israel takes deadly aim at Hamas. Plus, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Sen. Mark Warner joins to discuss the GOP being willing to block Ukraine and Israel aid if border funding is not included.

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Trump tries to rebut claims he’s a threat to democracy Dec 05, 2023

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Donald Trump is now claiming President Biden, not himself, is a threat to American democracy. This as there is six weeks left until the Iowa caucuses. Plus, Israel is expanding its war, targeting Hamas in all of Gaza, even in the south where Israel first told Palestinians to flee for safety.

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House expels Rep. George Santos over ethics violations Dec 02, 2023

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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, regrettably, is over and the White House is blaming Hamas. Now, Israeli strikes resume in Gaza while Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing new criticism and tough questions about warnings his government received and dismissed as recently as last summer about impending Hamas attacks. Also, the locks have been changed on George Santos's office already, just hours after the historic vote expelling him from Congress.

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