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President Trump says a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring the estranged mom of his democratic opponent is "fair game". Sources tell CNN the Justice Department is investigating misconduct allegations against Trump ally Corey Lewandowski. Ukrainians dispute that Elon Musk has restored Starlink on battlefield. New York City approves ban on horse-drawn carriage rides. And Idaho inmates are growing thousands of native plants to help with wildfire recovery.
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Ohio gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to pull a controversial ad targeting his opponent despite backlash. A magnitude 7 earthquake shakes China’s Tibet region. Websites worldwide shutdown after AI reveals critical cybersecurity flaws. An 82-year-old democratic senator in Virginia faces racketeering and other charges tied to an alleged marijuana operation. Plus, France reports its first known human case of a virus typically found in livestock.
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Experts say the critical Senate race in Michigan could come down to Black voters in urban areas like Detroit. But is Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed taking this group for granted? Our team travels to Flint to hear from voters about what this outreach looks like.

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Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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President Trump links Russia's release of American prisoner to his decision to waive oil sanctions. El-Sayed, Rogers trade personal attacks in final Michigan Senate Debate. Bodycam & surveillance footage released in fatal police shooting of 1-year-old in Mississippi. Meta ordered to pay $25B in one of the largest legal penalties ever for a tech company. Candidate turns campaign sign vandalism into viral ad.
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Vice President JD Vance defends Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate’s controversial ad against his opponent. A 74-year-old American imprisoned in Russia for more than four years is on his way home, while Russia and Ukraine seem open to talks to end the war in Ukraine. Two new cases of alleged sexual assault at fraternity houses come to light. The Supreme court handed the Trump administration a rare loss on a transgender care policy. Plus, the UN warns a major global climate goal is out of reach.
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