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Deflections and Delays

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First: CNN has learned that the homeland security secretary waited a full 72 hours to sign off on a request for more first responders to the deadly Texas flooding.  Plus: A couple of days after President Trump publicly turned on Vladimir Putin, he threatens Brazil with massive tariffs if they don't stop a "witch hunt" targeting the country's former leader.  ... Show More
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Trumps on the Ground
First: The president and the first lady are on their way to a state ravaged by flooding. They'll arrive to pressing questions about vacancies inside the National Weather service and about red tape slowing federal help. Plus: A candidate's wife shakes up an important primary by dr ... Show More
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Jul 9
Fury in Texas
First: First responders are searching for at least 160 people still missing since Friday's flood. Meanwhile, we have new details about the real-time response to the disaster. Plus: Russia unleashes on Ukraine after President Trump explained why he restarted weapons shipments to K ... Show More
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A milestone of the Worst Kind
First: The number of dead in Texas floods eclipses 100 families grappling with immeasurable loss. Could anything have been done to save their loved ones? Plus: In a made-for-TV moment, President Trump is touted as a peacemaker while he defies his MAGA base by sending weapons to f ... Show More
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