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Sen. Melendez says he won’t seek re-election amid bribery charges Mar 22, 2024

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Donald Trump’s private real estate outside Manhattan could be one step closer to being seized. The New York attorney general just laid new ground work to potentially take some of Trump’s prized assets with the deadline to cover his multimillion dollar bond just four days away. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez says he won’t seek re-election in the Democratic primary as he faces federal bribery charges.

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Why Dems hopeful in rare competitive House race in deep-red state Mar 21, 2024

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Donald Trump’s lawyer hits back after the New York attorney general casts doubt on Trump’s claim that he can’t secure a nearly half-billion dollar bond. Also, an appeals court could rule at any time on the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law after putting it back on hold only hours after the Supreme Court gave it the green light. Plus, CNN is on the trail in deep-red Alabama where the fight for reproductive rights is figuring into an unusually competitive election.

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Supreme Court lets Texas enforce aggressive immigration law for now Mar 20, 2024

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The state of Texas is now allowed to enforce an aggressive and controversial immigration law after the Supreme Court did an about face and lifted a hold on the measure for now. We’re tracking the impact at the southern border where many migrants may now be at risk of getting arrested. Also, former White House adviser Peter Navarro just became the latest Trump ally to wind up behind bars. Plus, Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to drive a wedge between American Jewish voters and Democrats as he continues to feed into ugly anti-semitic views and stereotypes.

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Lawyers: Trump can’t make $464 million bond in NY civil fraud case Mar 19, 2024

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Donald Trump could soon be at risk of having his properties and other assets seized. His lawyers are declaring it impossible for him to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case with the court deadline just days away. Plus, President Biden personally warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the offensive in Rafah as the leaders speak on the phone for the first time in a month amidst their deepening rift over the war in Gaza.

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Pence says he “cannot in good conscience” endorse Trump Mar 16, 2024

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Donald Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, publicly refuses to endorse Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. He said that Trump’s agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis accepts the resignation letter of one the top prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case.

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Judge denies one of Trump’s motions to dismiss classified documents case Mar 15, 2024

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Two major developments in Trump’s legal cases. The federal judge overseeing his classified documents trial denied one of his motions to throw out the indictment. Also, prosecutors announced they are not opposed to pushing back Trump’s hush money trial in New York until April. Plus, President Biden makes another stop on his tour of battleground states as Vice President Kamala Harris pays a historic visit to an abortion provider, being the highest ranking official to do so.

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Trump now facing fewer charges in GA after judge dismisses counts Mar 14, 2024

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Donald Trump is now facing fewer charges in the Georgia election subversion case after the judge dismissed some of the counts against him. What does this mean for the prosecution as district attorney Fani Willis waits to learn if she will be thrown off the case? Also, Sen. Joe Manchin joins to discuss updates in the 2024 presidential race after Biden and Trump officially clinch the nomination of their respective party.

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Republicans blast Hur’s decision not to charge Biden Mar 13, 2024

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The special counsel in the Biden classified documents probe defends his decision not to pursue charges and stands by his characterizations of the president's age and memory. A key Democrat who questioned Robert Hur about his testimony joins. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is about to get even more intense as they're both expected to officially clinch their party's nominations within hours. Plus, Biden just wrapped up important talks with Poland's top leaders as the U.S. is unveiling a new $300 million weapons package for Ukraine.

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Key witness speaks out about unknowingly helping to move Trump classified documents Mar 12, 2024

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A central witness in the Trump classified documents case is speaking publicly for the first time. Plus, a dire warning from the FBI director that the terrorism threat against the United States is at a whole new level after the October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Also, the Princess of Wales now says she's responsible for editing a family photo that was supposed to ease speculation about her health after abominal surgery. Instead, the image and the controversy are now raising even more questions about what's going on with the British royals.

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Biden wraps remarks in crucial 2024 battleground Pennsylvania Mar 09, 2024

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After President Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, Biden dialed up attack on Trump at a speech in Pennsylvania. Plus, Trump posts nearly $92 million bond as he appeals his E. Jean Carroll case.

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