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1 President Biden Asks Nation To Come Together To Defend Democracy

President Biden is back at the White House after delivering a warning that America is at an "inflection point." Speaking in a primetime from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, Biden said the country is at "one of those moments that determine the shape of everything that's to come after." He called it a battle for the "soul of the nation." He opened his remarks by calling America the greatest nation on Earth, he went on to say that too much of what's going on in our country right now "is not normal." He accused former President Trump and so-called MAGA Republicans of buying into an extremism that he said threatens the very foundations of our Republic. He said America must choose whether to move forward or backwards when it comes to "MAGA Republicans." He noted that not all members of the GOP are MAGA Republicans, but insisted those who are do not "respect the constitution" and are determined to take the country backwards.

2 Judge Doesn't Make Ruling In Trump Mar-A-Lago Hearing

It’s a case of ‘good news’ and ‘not so good news’ for former President Trump. As expected, his legal team and the Department of Justice faced off over his request for a special master to review documents seized from his Florida estate. Trump’s ‘good news?’ U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon ordered an unsealing of a more detailed inventory of items FBI agents seized. The ‘not so good news?’ Judge Cannon has says the decision on the special master will have to wait – and that she will enter a written order “in due time” – with no hint at a timeline. Trump's legal team also asked the judge to restore order, claiming there was a lack of trust and perception in the hearing with the media being present. Attorney Chris Kise said "we need to lower the temperature on both sides."

3 Jackson, Mississippi Residents Told To Shower With Mouths Closed

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi continues – 150-thousand residents are bracing for their fifth day with little to no running water. Authorities are still scrambling to fix issues at a water treatment plant that's needed maintenance for decades. While there’s still no drinking water to be had – outside of the bottled water being handed out – folks are also being told to shower with their mouths closed, and only drink boiled tap water as a last resort. When will this be resolved? Governor Tate Reeves isn't sure when peoplecan expect to have consistent running water, and while it’s being worked on, he's warning "there will be future interruptions."


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