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ICE agents to get electric shock gloves. Analyst sees ‘intense trouble’ 0 (0)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and officers may soon be equipped with gloves that deliver electrical shocks, which the manufacturer says are intended to de-escalate encounters with individuals. ICE is planning to spend between an estimated $10 and $20 million to purchase the devices, known as CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, according to a notice published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security. CNN correspondent Brian Todd has details on the capabilities of the gloves and when they may be rolled out to ICE agents. Also, CNN senior national security analyst Juliette Kayyem explains [See More…]

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‘Absolutely huge shift’: Poll reveals Trump, GOP red flags 0 (0)

Less than 100 days before the midterms, voters are agitating for wholesale change in Congress and looking to the Democratic Party in hopes of making that happen. Democrats lead Republicans on the generic ballot by 8 points among registered voters, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Democrats also continue to hold a significant advantage in voter enthusiasm and have a 20-point advantage in preferences among those who say they are extremely motivated to vote. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten and CNN political director David Chalian break down the new numbers. Also, CNN This Morning’s “group chat” [See More…]

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GOP rep. hits Jack Smith with criminal referral. Legal experts react 0 (0)

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to DOJ obtained by CNN. Jordan alleges Smith misled the committee in closed-door testimony late last year. Jordan’s concerns are largely based around Smith’s team of prosecutors obtaining text messages between Trump administration officials and members of Congress in their investigation of Trump and his top aides’ response to his 2020 election loss, according to the criminal referral letter Jordan sent to DOJ. CNN [See More…]

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Iran war: ~100 US soldiers injured in past 14 days, Pentagon says 0 (0)

Nearly 100 US service members have suffered some level of injury since July 7, the Pentagon said, as the United States and Iran exchanged another night of strikes. A Pentagon spokesperson said most of the almost 100 injuries suffered by American troops were “minor concussions.” CNN’s Betsy Klein has the details, and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) and Laura Coates’ panel discuss the injury disclosure and the state of play in Iran. 0:00 “A particularly violent moment” in Iran war 3:30 Democratic rep. reacts to Pentagon’s “lack of transparency” on soldier injuries 6:19 Why did Trump admin. wait 14 days to [See More…]

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Can Mamdani arrest Netanyahu in NYC? Attorney weighs in 0 (0)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he is still looking into the legality behind potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he is due to visit New York for the United Nations General Assembly this fall. CNN legal analyst and criminal defense attorney Joey Jackson looks at the laws governing Mamdani’s ability to enforce an active arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Also, CNN’s Audie Cornish discusses the issue with her ‘group chat’ and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer speaks with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY). 0:00 Mamdani speaks about the [See More…]

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Iran war: Trump responds as 3 US troops killed 0 (0)

The US military said on Sunday that another service member was killed in action during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone. The death comes a day after the Pentagon announced the fatalities of two service members in Jordan. CNN’s Kevin Liptak reports from the White House on the first American casualties resulting from Iranian strikes since March. Also, CNN national security analyst Alex Plitsas and CNN military analyst Cedric Leighton break down the current risk level to US troops in the Middle East region. 0:00 President Trump reacts to US service members killed by Iranian strikes 1:00 CENTCOM [See More…]

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ER doctor reacts to Mitch McConnell ambulance video 0 (0)

Emergency responders took Sen. Mitch McConnell to an ambulance on a stretcher after being called to his home last month for a report of an unconscious person, according to new video of the incident and an eyewitness account. A neighbor of McConnell told CNN that they opened their door to find commotion outside their home at around 8:30 a.m. on June 14, with two ambulances, a fire truck and Capitol Police officers blocking the entire street. The neighbor said they learned from another eyewitness who saw the individual’s face that the person on the stretcher was McConnell and he was [See More…]

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‘I’m #1 on the kill list for Iran’: Trump swaps planes for security 0 (0)

Despite flying the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One to Turkey, President Donald Trump flew on the old Air Force One when he departed the NATO summit. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins discusses the switch with retired US Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian, who oversaw the Air Force One replacement program for the Bush and Obama administrations. Also, CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow about the advanced capabilities of the old Air Force One plane, and CNN’s Audie Cornish speaks with Bloomberg Economics defense lead Becca Wasser about gaps in security with the new plane. 0:00 Why did [See More…]

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‘It’s over’: Trump cancels Iran ceasefire after fresh strikes 0 (0)

US President Donald Trump said at the NATO summit this morning that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” after launching a series of strikes at the country overnight. US Central Command said the attacks were carried out in retaliation for a series of Iranian strikes on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said today that it would deliver a “crushing response,” claiming that it has launched missiles and drones at 85 US military targets across Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the latest wave of strikes. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports from the NATO summit in Turkey, [See More…]

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How Ukraine’s Crimea strategy is making Putin’s war ‘futile’ 0 (0)

Taken from Ukraine by Russia in 2014, Crimea is now being hit by drones and rockets in a Ukrainian attempt to overwhelm Russian forces. CNN’s chief international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh explains the strategy. Also, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about Ukraine’s use of Crimea as a pressure point against Putin, and CNN’s Paula Newton discusses the latest Ukraine news with Ukrainian parliament member Kira Rudik. 0:00 Ukraine’s increased strikes in Crimea lead to chaos 2:18 What is Ukraine’s goal in attacking Crimea? 2:57 Military analyst explains how Crimea attacks fit into Ukraine’s larger strategy [See More…]