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GOP Senator blasts Hegseth’s rant as impeachment talk grows 0 (0)

Public affairs staff and advisers to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth flooded social media on Thursday with images of Hegseth and one phrase, “Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic.” The campaign appears to be part of an “aggressive defense” of Hegseth ahead of an anticipated impeachment fight. The House of Representatives could vote as soon as next week to impeach Hegseth. CNN’s Brian Todd reports on Trump’s reaction to the impeachment talk and Sen. Thom Tillis criticizes Hegseth’s campaign style video. Also, CNN This Morning’s “group chat” and NewsNight’s panel of analysts debate Hegseth’s future. 0:00 GOP sources say many have [See More…]

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MTG: A midterms blue wave would be ‘complete referendum’ on Trump 0 (0)

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on election eve. Greene criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to focus on his DC renovation projects in a speech at the Reflecting Pool and said his “betrayal” of GOP voters will be to blame if Republicans take heavy losses in the midterm elections. 0:00 Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts to Trump’s Reflecting Pool speech 2:35 Does MTG think Democrats will win big in midterm elections? 3:33 MTG thinks the midterm elections will be “a complete referendum on Donald Trump” 7:26 Will Trump restart the war with Iran after the election? [See More…]

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CNN shifts list of most likely Senate flips. Which party is moving ahead? 0 (0)

Nearly four weeks out from Election Day, the Senate battleground map is growing after signs of improvement for Democrats in several red-leaning states. For the first time this year, CNN’s list of 9 Senate seats most likely to flip expands to 10 to include Kansas, which hasn’t sent a Democrat to the Senate in 94 years. CNN’s Arlette Saenz breaks down what races made the list. And, CNN’s Kasie Hunt and her panel debate how bullish Democrats are on retaking the Senate in the final thirty days of the midterm campaigns. 0:00 CNN’s Manu Raju and Arlette Saenz run through [See More…]

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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…]