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White House Defends Biden-Putin Summit as "Vital" for Protecting U.S. Interests Jun 08, 2021

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Ransom cyberattacks to be addressed at every stop of Biden's foreign trip. Biden to meet again with Senator Capito soon after rejecting GOP's infrastructure offer. Manchin vows to block voting rights bill, preserve filibuster. Audio reveals how Giuliani pressured Ukraine to investigate baseless Biden conspiracies. FDA approval of Alzheimer drug raises questions. Survivors of Parkland school shooting speak out about America's worsening gun violence epidemic.

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FBI director compares ransomware attacks to 9/11 Jun 05, 2021

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Putin laughs off ransomware accusations as Biden plans to press him on cyberattacks, NYT: senior Trump organization official called to testify before grand jury, Facebook: Trump ban remains until at least January 2023, cites "risk to public safety"

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Biden Floats Idea of Lowering Price Tag on Infrastructure Bill Jun 04, 2021

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President Biden floats lower price tag but wants GOP concessions in order to bridge gap on spending plan. Key Senate Democrats speak out on Biden's concessions to GOP. Justice Department investigating Matt Gaetz for obstruction of justice as part of sex trafficking probe. Netanyahu fighting ouster, calls on parliament to vote against new coalition government.

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Netanyahu's Historic 12 Years As Israeli Prime Minister Poised To End Jun 03, 2021

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Netanyahu is on the way out as Israeli opposition parties reach agreement to form government. With Trump telling supporters he could be reinstated in August, some GOP members pursuing state ballot reviews in effort to find signs of election fraud. U.S. grapples with surging gun violence as experts warn of a bloody summer. Biden announces "month of action" in June in effort to get 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4th.

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Biden Blasts Efforts To Restrict Voting As A "Truly Unprecedented Assult On Our Democracy" Jun 02, 2021

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Biden blasts effort to restrict voting as a "truly unprecedented assault on our democracy"; Biden: The right to vote is "under assault" like I've never seen; Biden: Biggest threat to the homeland is white supremacists; Biden visits Oklahoma to mark 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre; Biden names Harris to lead administrations effort on Voting Rights

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Stolen SUV Connected To Miami-Dade Mass Shooting Found Submerged Jun 01, 2021

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Manhunt begins for suspects in Miami-Dade mass shooting that left at least 18 victims hospitalized and 3 in critical condition. Texas Democrats walkout blocking passage of restrictive voting bill; Texas Governor threatens to veto funds for legislation. Biden warns "democracy itself is in peril" while honoring fallen service members on Memorial Day.

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Senate Republicans Kill Bipartisan January 6 Commission May 29, 2021

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Senate Republicans kill bipartisan January 6 commission; six republicans broke ranks and voted yes on January 6 commission, short of 10 needed to advance bill; Pelosi: GOP's "Denial of the truth" about insurrection "brings shame to the senate; Trump blast ex-house speaker Paul Ryan as a "Curse" to GOP after slams former president's grip on party; Reps. Gaetz and Greene team up to push Trump's election lie in Georgia;

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San Jose Gunman Detained In 2016 By Border Officials; Found Terrorism Notes May 28, 2021

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the San Jose gunman was detained in 2016 by border officials who found notes about terrorism and hatred of his workplace. The gunman had 32 high-capacity magazines and was carrying three handguns during the attack, according to officials.

THe GOP is set to choose between former President Donald Trump and the truth in a key test vote on creating a Jan 6 commission. MItch McConnell is doubling down on his opposition of a insurrection commission. According to a GOP source, McConnell asked for "a personal favor" for republican senators to vote against the Jan 6 commission.

The mother of the fallen Capitol police officer says that GOP senators who are against a Jan 6 commission should "visit my son's grave." GOP Sen. Collins says, "We owe it to Capitol officers to investigate Jan 6."

President Joe Biden is to propose a $6 trillion budget tomorrow with the highest sustained levels of federal spending since WWII. The GOP counters Biden's infrastructure plan with a $928 billion offer and the White House says it's "encouraged." Biden says talks about infrastructure need to "close down soon."

Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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Eight Killed, Gunman Dead In San Jose Mass Shooting May 27, 2021

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Eight killed, gunman dead in San Jose mass shooting; FBI, ATF assisting at "Very sizable crime scene" in shooting probe; Rail yard gunman identified as a transit employee; Bomb squad activated to search for explosive at shooting scene; Sheriff's department: Police did not exchange gunfire with shooter; Source: Fire erupted at gunman home around the time of shooting;

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Trump responds to insurrection lawsuit, claims “absolute immunity” as President May 26, 2021

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The family of George Floyd meets with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marking one year since Floyd’s murder; GOP leaders break their silence on the comments made by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene; Secretary of State Tony Blinken makes a rare visit to the Middle East.

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