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Officials: Iran seizes two oil tankers in what the U.S. military believes was a preplanned operation; Source: U.S. military is flying cover for an American commercial ship in the gulf; Trump: In touch with Britain on Iran's seizure of tankers; Calls Iran "Trouble, Nothing but Trouble"; Trump renews attacks on Rep. Omar, praises his own supporters who chanted "Send Her Back" at rally; Lawmakers hold mock hearings ahead of Mueller testimony; Democrats to press Mueller on areas of potential Trump obstruction; 195 Million across U.S. face deadly heat wave; Russia tests missile system in the Arctic for the first time; Advanced weapon could pose threat to U.S. aircraftTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After stoking anger at rally and launching racist attack on congresswoman, Trump tries to disavow chants of "Send her back"; Trump: U.S. Navy ship destroyed Iranian drone that was "threatening the safety of the ship"; Source: House Judiciary Committee to examine testimony of former Trump aide Hope Hicks; Democratic Senators to visit border to investigate migrant detentions; 150 millions in 30 states face potentially deadly heat wave; Puerto Rico Labor Movement, Unions call for more protestsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump hits campaign trail, saying he's "Not Unhappy" with uproar over his attacks on congresswomen"; CNN: House democratic leaders favor killing impeachment resolution; House to vote on holding Barr and Ross in criminal contempt over census dispute; Trump goes after democratic congresswomen as he heads to rally; House voting on tabling Trump impeachment resolution; CNN reveals who will be in the next presidential debates; Reports: Kim Jong Un smuggles limousines and luxury goods but demands money to preserve bodies of predecessorsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KellyAnne Conway: Four minority Congresswomen "Represent a dark underbelly in this country", Presiding Democrat throws down his gavel as lawmakers argue over resolution condemning Trump's tweets, Trump: U.S. halting F-35 jet sales to Turkey after Turkey acquires Russian missiles, KellyAnne Conway asks reporter "What's your ethnicity?", North Korea warns it may resume nuclear testing, accusing U.s. of breaching recent commitmentsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump defends his racist attacks on congresswomen saying, "If you're not happy in the U.S....you can leave"; GOP's Hurd calls Trump's tweet "racist and xenophobic" as Trump renews his attacks on four congresswomen; Rep. Hurd on if Trump is a racist: "How many times do you have to say racist things to be a racist?"; Rep. Ocasio-Ortez: No matter what Trump says, "This country belongs to everyone"; Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: Trump's statements are "completely untrue"; Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: "We love all people in this country"; Rep. Tlaib: We won't be distracted by Trump's "utter disregard and disrespect of the Constitution"; Rep. Tlaib speaks exclusively with WolfTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New forecast: Barry expected to hit Louisiana as a hurricane; Triple threat of storm surge, high rivers and rain as Barry draws closer to the Louisiana Coast; As labor secretary Acosta resigns, sources say Trump considers replacing Intelligence Chief Dan Coats; Senior administration official says Trump's confirmation of Sunday immigration raids could jeopardize operation; Trump defends Pelosi against her democratic critics; Robert Mueller hearing likely to be delayed one week to allow more time for former special counsel to testify; At fiery hearing, lawmakers shout accusations about babies being separated from migrant parents; Trump laments military "Can't Do A Damn Thing" at border; Senior Administration official: Trump's confirmation of immigration raids is "Head-Scratching," could jeopardize operation; Hickenlooper talks about his 2020 presidential campaign; Trump defends Pelosi, Attacks former Speaker Paul Ryan; The Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America; 10pm ET; Russia sends sophisticated missiles to NATO ally Turkey; White House official quotes Trump: "It's A Problem"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Standing by for Trump announcement as sources say he will back down in fight over census citizenship question; Trump questioning whether self-defense news conference by labor secretary was sufficient; Speaker Pelosi tries to tamp down concerns about rift with Rep Ocasio-Cortez and other female democrats; Rep Ocasio-Cortez complains Pelosi is "singling out" democratic women of color, calls it "Disrespectful"; House judiciary committee authorizes subpoenas of Trump officials related to obstruction, immigration; Immigration rids on undocumented families to start Sunday; Top democrats tamp down expectations ahead of Mueller hearing; New Orleans floods tropical storm Barry strengthens; Standing by for Trump announcement as sources say he will back down in fight over census citizenship question; Directs commerce department to seek data through other sources; Trump directs commerce department to seek citizenship data without asking question on census;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acosta won't resign, defends secret 2008 plea deal which gave Epstein light sentence for sex crimes; Democrats scramble to prepare for Mueller testimony as some caution against expecting too much; Senior official: Trump's first instinct on Acosta was to fight; Attitude was "Screw'em" after calls to resign came in; White House officials say Acosta handled himself well and that Trump remains supportive of him; British ambassador resigns after calling Trump "Incompetent"; Pelosi: Labor secretary Acosta "Should resign (Or) the president should ask him to step down"; Acosta: State prosecutors were willing to let Epstein "Walk"; Acosta won't say if he regrets 2008 plea deal for Epstein; Pelosi appeals for unity amid house democratic infighting; Hurricane watch issued along Louisiana Coast; North Korea may be targeting former U.S. Marine accused of leading raid on one of its embassiesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump praises Labor Secretary Acosta but says he'll "Look carefully" at how he handled Epstein plea deal, Trump blasts UK Ambassador, calls him "A very stupid guy", U.K. Foreign Secretary: Trump's comments "Disrespectful and wrong", House Judiciary Committee moves to subpoena Trump officials on immigration and potential obstruction of justice, House Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Kushner, Flynn, Sessions, Kelly, Rosenstein, Lewandowski and others, Biden is latest Democrat to demand Labor Secretary Acosta resign for role in 2008 plea deal for alleged sexual predator, Trump insults UK Ambassador on Twitter, calls him "Wacky" and "A pompous fool", Trump on Acosta: He's been a "Really great" Labor Secretary but will look "Closely" at his role in Epstein plea deal, Federal Judge says Justice Department can't switch legal team in census citizenship question case, Freed Australian denies North Korean claims of spying; Avoids fatal outcome of American student Otto WarmbrierTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Won't deal with UK Ambassador after leaked cables show envoy called Admin "clumsy" and "inept"; Multi-millionaire charged with running sex-trafficking ring and abusing dozens of underage girls; Pleads not guilty; Pelosi: Trump Admin's push to add citizenship question is part of an effort to "Make America White Again"; Trump denies problems at border facilities as Pence says he'll bring Senators for a visit; Iran breaches nuclear deal terms for a second time; Victorious U.S. team returns after winning World Cup; Barr: Whatever approach the administration takes on census will "provide a pathway" for citizenship question; AG Barr claims Democrats' subpoena of Mueller is meant to "create some kind of public spectacle"; Warren's fundraising tops Sanders & Harris; Harris stops short of fully accepting Biden's apology for remarks on segregationist Senators; FBI and ICE using facial recognition technology on driver's license photos for criminal and immigration casesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump responds to Biden: "I don't think I'm a bully". Biden says he wasn't prepared for Harris' debate attack in new CNN interview airing moments from now. DOJ to judge: still deciding how to add citizenship question to 2020 census; Trump weighing executive order. Trump praises border retention facilities, claims they are "clean," "good" and "run beautifully". Trump blames faulty teleprompter for July Fourth gaffe about airports during Revolutionary War. Biden: I'd bring back the Obamacare Individual Mandate. Biden: I wouldn't call "Medicare for all" an "Advanced" idea. Biden: "My North Star is the Middle Class". Biden: Undocumented migrants should have healthcare. Biden expresses skepticism of Democrats' leftward tilt. Dorm explosion reported at University of Nevada-Reno. 1,400+ aftershocks threaten Southern California after biggest earthquake in two decades. 15-year-old from United States wins again at Wimbledon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6.4 earthquake hits southern California, biggest in decades, State of Emergency declared in town near quake epicenter; U.S. Geological Survey: Expect aftershocks for the next couple of weeks; At least 85 aftershocks following 6.4 quake in California; President Trump briefed on major California earthquake; Presidential speech and flyover delayed due to weather; Fires, gas leaks, damage reported in town near the epicenter of 6.4 earthquake in Southern California; 159 aftershocks after 6.4 quake in southern California; Trump still expected to speak despite weather delay; Source: "Concern Ran Deep" about size of crowd for Trump speechTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Detained migrants "Living far better now than where they came from"; says border patrol is doing a "Great Job"; CNN: Military chiefs have concerns about politicization of Trump's July Fourth Event; Former acting director of ICE speaks out for the first time since Trump pulled his nomination for permanent post; Trump administration reverses course, DOJ now considering whether citizenship question can be added to census; "The Movies" looks at 1980s blockbusters; Sunday 9pmTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New CNN Poll: 74% now call border situation a "Crisis" but there's disagreement along party lines about cause, Trump to take center stage at July 4th celebration; Orders deployment of military tanks and aircraft, Justice Department tells plaintiffs it plans to print census forms without citizenship question, House Democrats sue IRS, Treasury for Trump tax returns, House Ways and Means sues IRS, Treasury for Trump tax returns, Trump administration concedes defeat, will print census forms without citizenship question, Teammates mourn baseball player's sudden deathTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New CNN Poll: Support for Biden down 10 points as Harris moves up 9 points into second place; Iran breaks low-grade enriched uranium limits set under 2015 Nuclear deal; Trump talking with reporters now in Oval Office; Trump: Iran is "playing with fire"; Trump defends citizenship question he wants on census; Dems defend Sen. Harris after Trump Jr. retweets then takes down post about her racial heritage; Trump: Big difference between a citizen and "an illegal"; Trump: Hispanics "love what I'm doing" at the border; Whistleblower tells Congress Secretary of State Pompeo used security guards for personal errands; Whistleblower alleges Pompeo security agents delivered food, picked up family dog from groomerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden touts "Lifetime commitment to civil rights" after Senator Harris slammed him on race, busing in rough debate; Trump jokes to Putin: "Don't meddle in the election"; Now faces crucial meeting with China's President XI; Jimmy Carter says probe of Russian interference would show Trump didn't actually win the election; U.S. Women's national team defeats France; Jimmy Carter suggests Trump is illegitimate President; Trump and Putin joke about "Fake News" despite Russia's long record of violence against journalists; Missing student dead, suspect charged with murderTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump wants to delay census after Supreme Court blocks his citizenship question on 2020 count. Biden and Sanders to take center stage tonight Democratic debates display party's leftward tilt. Supreme Court allows extreme gerrymandering of voting districts for partisan gain to continue. De Blasio responds to criticism over quoting Che Guevara. Trump avoids any criticism of Putin ahead of their meeting at G20 Summit. Putin to meet with Trump hours from now. Tillerson frustrated by Kushner inserting himself in foreign affairs without telling State Department. Chief Justice sides with liberals and conservatives, providing swing vote in two politically charged cases.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump slams Mueller ahead of upcoming testimony, falsely accuses him of deleting EX-FBI officials' texts; Trump won't say if he'll tell Putin not to interfere in 2020 vote; Trump blames democrats for drowning of father and daughter on border; Trump on upcoming Mueller testimony: "Does it ever end?"; House and Senate pass competing border aid bills; Trump: Democrats "Asylum Policy" to blame for drownings on border; Coming Up: Wolf talks to Rep. Adam Schiff and Jared Kushner; Sources: New flaw found in Boeing 737 max; Trump says no meeting with Kim Jong Un during Asia tripTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "Very concerned" about conditions on the border; 100 migrant children are returned to overcrowded facility previously called "Appalling", Trump warns of "Obliteration" in event of attacks; Iranian leader says White House has "Mental disability", House Democrats divided on border bill, but Pelosi predicts it will pass "For the children, the children, the children", Trump: "Not going to need an exit strategy" on Iran, Sources: U.S. hit Iranian-backed militia with cyberattack, targeting communications after U.S. drone was downed, Trump calls Biden "A different person than he was four or five years ago", Warren rolls out detailed policy on election security as 2020 Democrats compete for attention, New details, deep concern about missing university studentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi says she told Trump: "You're scaring the children" as President delays immigration raids in ten U.S. cities; Iran warns it's capable of downing more U.S. drones; Two House Committees considering Mueller subpoena; 79 House Dems now support an impeachment inquiry as House Intel member Jim Himes comes out in favor; Magazine columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault; North Korea: Trump letter to Kim Jong Un is "excellent"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: We were "cocked and loaded" for strike on Iran, but I called it off with 10 minutes to spare. United States raids to arrest and deport undocumented families in ten cities to begin on Sunday. Trump: "I think I win the election easier" if House Democrats launch impeachment proceedings. Nadler: Democrats to file a lawsuit within days to force former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify. Biden's remarks about segregationist senators loom over South Carolina showcase for 2020 Democrats. Texts reveal Manafort told Sean Hannity that he would never "give up" Donald Trump on Jared Kushner. Trump: "I'm not looking for war... if there is, it will be obliteration". "Apollo 11" premieres Sunday at 9pm ET only on CNN. CNN examines aging United States airports in need of upgrades.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional leaders just briefed in White House situation room on Iran's shoot down of U.S. drone; Trump: "You'll find out" if U.S. will strike Iran; says Iran made "Very big mistake" downing U.S. drone; U.S. Commander: Iranian claims that drone was shot down over Iran are "Categorically False"; Iran: No intention to fight, but "Completely ready for war"; Iran condemns drone flight as "Provocative Action" saying U.S. Aircraft was downed over its territory; Pelosi on Iran: "Essential we remain fully engaged with our allies... do everything in our power to de-escalate"; Trump: "Hard to Believe" drone shutdown was intentional, it could have been done by somebody "Loose and Stupid"; House Judiciary releases transcript of Hope Hicks Interview; Trump, Lawmakers briefed on UFO sightings by military pilotsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope Hicks snubs lawmakers' questions about White House, denies knowledge of hush-money payments during campaign; Judiciary Chair Nadler vows "We'll destroy" White House's immunity assertion in court; Trump: "Democrats are putting wonderful Hope Hicks through hell"; Sanders, Warren, Booker among Democrats critical of Biden remarks about segregationist senators; Rivals criticizing Biden for touting "Civility" in his dealings with two segregationist senators; McConnell dismisses idea of reparations for slavery, says the country tried to "Deal with" history of racism by electing Obama; Chinese President Xi pledges support to Kim Jong Un as both face Trump troubles ahead of G20 SummitTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says he only recently learned of Shanahan background issues and didn't ask him to withdraw, denies a vetting problem, Trump en route to Orlando for re-election launch after again claiming millions of deportations planned next week, Shanahan withdraws his nomination for Defense Secretary, resigns from Pentagon amid reports of bitter divorce, CNN: House Judiciary Democrats plan to question Hope Hicks about hush-money coverups of Trump's alleged affairs, Trump doubles down on claim of deportations next week, DHS officials surprised but Trump insists they already knew, Representative Kildee joins House Democrats calling for impeachment proceedings, CNN: White House will assert immunity for Hope Hicks during Congressional testimony, Trump: U.S. is "Very prepared" to deal with Iran as Iranian commander boasts about ability to strike American warships, Manafort avoids notorious jail after unusual intervention by Deputy Attorney GeneralTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian official: U.S. and Iran headed for confrontation; Biden says if he's nominated he'll beat Trump in the south; Trump falsely denies existence of dismal internal polls; Campaign fires pollsters after leaks show Biden ahead; NYT: Intel officials hesitant to fully brief Trump on escalating U.S. cyberattacks on Russia; Trump scolds his Chief of Staff: "You just can't cough" in the middle of an interview; New poll shows growing support among Dems for impeachment; Ocasio-Cortez: Pressure to impeach Trump grows every day; Former Trump aide & confidant Hope Hicks to testify behind closed doors before House Panel Wednesday; Intel's Schiff: Threat to subpoena the FBI is yielding results; Biden: "I plan on winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina... I believe we can win Texas & Florida"; Dem presidential candidates stepping up attacks on Biden; Kim Jong Un's high-stakes diplomatic gamble: Playing Trump, Putin & China's Xi off each otherTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOJ releases legal opinion backing treasury secretary's refusal to hand over Trump tax returns; Trump on foreign dirt: "Of course you have to look at it" but he'd report to FBI if info was "Incorrect, badly stated"; McConnell dismisses outrage over Trump's comments about accepting foreign dirt on opponents; U.S: Drone spotted Iranians closing in on tankers; Pentagon Chief: "We have an international situation"; Department of Justice Legal Opinion: Democrats' demand for Trump taxes "Unprecedented" and "Serious risk of abuse"; Source: First Lady open to her communications director becoming White House Press Secretary; Watch "Woman of Mystery: Melania Trump" at 9PM ET Tonight; Trump compares First Lady to Jackie O; More clues in mysterious shooting for former Red Sox starTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders to leave the White House; Senior GOP Source: Trump's foreign dirt comment is "Really, really bad... it would be impeachable"; Cummings wants Kellyanne Conway to testify after watchdog says she's violated Hatch Act; Pompeo blames Iran for attacks on tankers; CNN: U.S. Navy saw unexploded mine attached to one of the tankers hit by explosives in the Gulf of Oman; Oil prices jump after tanker explosions in Gulf of Oman; Saudi Official: Nobody wants war but it's up to the Iranians; Iran's behavior is not acceptable; State Department suggests Saudis not doing enough to bring Khashoggi killers to justice; House Judiciary Committee members reviewing Mueller documents; Democrats split over how to respond to "unprecedented" White House stonewalling, defying of subpoenas; GOP Sen. Blackburn: Bill to mandate reporting of foreign contacts a "Blatant political stunt"; Kim Jong Un letter to Trump was birthday greeting; Biographer: Dictator know what buttons to pushTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices