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Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 6.6.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
This handout SkySat image taken and released by Planet Labs PBC on June 6, 2023 shows water flowing through the damaged Kakhovka HPP dam in southern Ukraine. The partial destruction on June 6, 2023 of the major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine unleashed a torrent of water that flooded two dozen villages forcing mass evacuation, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster near the war's front line. Moscow and Kyiv traded blame for ripping a gaping hole in the Kakhovka dam as expectations built over the start of Ukraine's long-awaited offensive.
This handout SkySat image taken and released by Planet Labs PBC on June 6, 2023 shows water flowing through the damaged Kakhovka HPP dam in southern Ukraine. The partial destruction on June 6, 2023 of the major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine unleashed a torrent of water that flooded two dozen villages forcing mass evacuation, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster near the war's front line. Moscow and Kyiv traded blame for ripping a gaping hole in the Kakhovka dam as expectations built over the start of Ukraine's long-awaited offensive.
5h ago

Why did a GOP prosecutor in Florida pass on voter fraud cases?

Why did DeSantis’ election police arrest former felons for unknowingly casting improper votes, while a GOP state attorney passed on nearly identical cases?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds News Conference In Fort Lauderdale
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds News Conference In Fort Lauderdale
6h ago

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.6.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu.
7h ago

Biden, DNC hit the airwaves following latest bipartisan deal

Both parties have made the case that they ended up with the better end of the debt ceiling agreement, but it's Democrats who are bragging with new ads.
President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on May 29, 2023.
President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on May 29, 2023.
7h ago

Defeated and deflated, Freedom Caucus backs off anti-McCarthy push

Last week, the House Freedom Caucus made it sound as if Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job is in jeopardy. This week, the hapless faction is slinking away.
Image: Clay Higgins, Michael Cloud, Bob Good, Andy Biggs, Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, Lauren Boebert
Image: Clay Higgins, Michael Cloud, Bob Good, Andy Biggs, Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, Lauren Boebert
8h ago

When it comes to his bond, George Santos has something to hide

News outlets have questions about how George Santos posted a $500,000 bond after his recent arrest. The New York Republican doesn't want to talk about it.
Rep. George Santos leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y.
Rep. George Santos leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y.
9h ago

What makes Chris Christie’s GOP presidential campaign different

Chris Christie wants to win, but he’s driven in equal measure by a desire to see Donald Trump lose. Making that happen, however, is easier said than done.
Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2022.
Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2022.
10h ago

In classified docs case, Trump tantrum follows lawyers’ DOJ meeting

Donald Trump's lawyers received the Justice Department meeting they wanted, but their client's latest tantrum suggested it didn't go especially well.
Former President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 1, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 1, 2023.
1d ago

Monday’s Mini-Report, 6.5.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
Image: Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
1d ago

Mike Pence moves forward with 2024 plans, despite difficult odds

Why is Mike Pence likely to struggle as a GOP presidential candidate? He's a historically unpopular candidate pushing historically unpopular ideas.
US Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a rally in The Villages, Florida on October 10, 2020. - President Donald Trump appeared maskless before hundreds of supporters on October 10, 2020 for his first public event since contracting Covid-19, declaring from the White House balcony: "I am feeling great."
US Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a rally in The Villages, Florida on October 10, 2020. - President Donald Trump appeared maskless before hundreds of supporters on October 10, 2020 for his first public event since contracting Covid-19, declaring from the White House balcony: "I am feeling great."
1d ago

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.5.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Nikki Haley waits to speak at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas conference at the U.S Department of State in Washington, D.C. on May 8, 2018.
Nikki Haley waits to speak at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas conference at the U.S Department of State in Washington, D.C. on May 8, 2018.

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