9 AM ET: McCarthy's optimism, Giuliani grope allegation, Doja Cat 'Balut' backlash & more

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to be optimistic about avoiding a government shut down. As Ukraine's president visits the US, Russia launches a wave of strikes across his country. More than 43,000 people have been displaced because of the floods in Libya. Former Trump aid Cassidy Hutchinson has accused Rudy Giuliani of groping her in 2021. Plus, why some Filipino listeners are upset about Doja Cat's new song.

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