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WSJ: Trump target letter cites 3 statutes: witness tampering, deprivation of rights, conspiracy to defraud U.S. Jul 20, 2023

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The Trump team is on indictment watch after the former president’s new target letter from the special counsel. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins to discuss the potential charges. Plus, the leader of the failed mutiny against Russia is apparently seen in public for the first time since the rebellion. We have a report on Yevgeny Prigozhin’s fate and the deal we’re told he cut with Putin. Also, new details on how a US soldier dashed through the DMZ into North Korea.

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Ex-Pence chief of staff on Trump target letter in Jan 6 probe Jul 19, 2023

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Donald Trump says he expects to be indicted and arrested again after being informed he’s a target of the special counsel’s January 6th criminal investigation. We break down the gravity and the timing of the potential criminal charges and discuss the latest in the investigation with the former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence. Also, the judge in the Trump classified documents case signals the trial is likely to be pushed back from the December date proposed by the prosecution.

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Putin calls Crimea bridge strike a “terrorist attack” Jul 18, 2023

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Ukraine is claiming responsibility for an attack on a bridge linking Crimea to Russia, a vital supply line for Vladimir Putin’s war. Key White House official John Kirby joins to discuss the strike and Putin’s vow to retaliate for what he’s calling a terrorist attack. Plus, the federal judge in the Trump classified documents case is now looking to push the ball forward on setting a trial date. Also, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is attempting to walk back her remark that Israel is a racist state.

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Trump seeks court order to upend GA election probe Jul 14, 2023

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The Trump legal team asked for a new court order that would upend the investigation into 2020 election interference in Georgia as potential indictments loom. Plus, actors are hitting the picket lines striking against the film and TV industry, effectively shutting down Hollywood. Also, after eluding police for over a decade, a suspect is charged with murder in the serial killings of women on Long Island.

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One-on-one with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Jul 13, 2023

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President Biden is on his way back to the United States after a final round of talks with allies in Europe. He is touting the NATO summit as a success and declaring that Vladimir Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine. Also, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sits down with Wolf in Lithuania and shares that he has no doubt Ukraine will join NATO after the war ends. Plus, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former adviser Jared Kushner has testified before the federal grand jury investigating 2020 election interference.

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Biden, NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances but no concrete measures Jul 12, 2023

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Wolf is live from the capital of Lithuania tonight as President Biden vows the United States and NATO allies will not waiver in their support of Ukraine. The critical summit in Lithuania ends in a show of unity as questions remain as to when Ukraine will be invited to join the NATO alliance. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to answer what does this all mean for Ukraine’s defense against Russia in the war.

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Zelensky takes fight for NATO membership to to summit Jul 12, 2023

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President Biden and NATO allies hold their high-stakes summit as tensions flare over Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance. President Volodymyr Zelensky takes his fight for membership directly to the summit and calls the uncertain timeline for Ukraine’s entry “absurd.” Also, a grand jury has been selected in Georgia to consider potential indictments against Donald Trump and others. Plus, CNN is on the scene of catastrophic flooding in Vermont.

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Source: Zelensky to travel to Lithuania for NATO summit Jul 11, 2023

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President Biden is now set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy during the NATO summit as Ukraine pushes to join the alliance. Plus, the Trump team is now facing a deadline to weigh in on the timing of the trial. This as the former president’s co-defendant is accused of unnecessary delay by the special counsel. Also, parts of the northeastern United States are swamped by historic flooding. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins to discuss the state’s emergency response.

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Behind the chaos in Trump's Oval Office Jul 08, 2023

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First: Exclusive new CNN reporting on the special counsel's investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Prosecutors are probing witnesses about a heated Oval Office meeting just weeks after Donald Trump's loss, during which the former president considered desperate measures to stay in power.

Then: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump is once again trying to spin his legal problems in his favor, going after the Justice Department.

Plus: President Biden speaks exclusively to CNN on his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, explaining that while he has concerns with the controversial weapons, they're crucial to Kyiv's counteroffensive.

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New twist in Prigozhin drama Jul 07, 2023

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First: Stunning new developments on the whereabouts of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims the mercenary is back in Russia, where police raided his homes, seizing guns, passports, cash, and wigs.

Next: At least six people are dead after a Russian strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, which had been a relative safe haven, largely spared by the war so far.

And: Indicted Trump aide Walt Nada finally pleads not guilty to all charges. We break down what it means for the special counsel's classified documents case against the former president.

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