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Republican strategist Patrick Ruffini and Alaina Beverly, former Deputy African American Outreach Director in the 2008 Obama presidential campaign, discuss Campaign 2024 and political news of the day.

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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said one of the conditions for maintaining peace after the Israel-Hamas war is for the Palestinian Authority to govern the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a "unified territory." The secretary briefly spoke with the press after a meeting in Tokyo with the foreign ministers of G7 countries. He also reiterated U.S. support for Israel to defend itself against Hamas. He also touched on support for Ukraine, the China challenge and the Indo-Pacific, and threats posed by North Korean missile tests.

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Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf and Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for the Middle East Dana Stroul testified on U.S. support for Israel amid its war with Hamas before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Several topics were addressed, including securing pathways for humanitarian aid, ensuring the safety and protection of both Israeli and Palestinian civilians, and the role of partners and allies in the region in helping to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. They also discussed Iran's alleged role in the Hamas attack and their funding of terrorist groups in the region.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined fellow lawmakers from both parties to mark one month since Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel. Both leaders reiterated the U.S. support for Israel as it continues to respond with military action against Hamas in Gaza.

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The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case concerning the 14th Amendment and whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the 2024 ballot in the race for the White House. The Free Speech For People nonprofit filed the suit arguing the former president is ineligible because of the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, and his encouragement of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Under it any public official who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" or gave "aid or comfort" to insurrectionists is disqualified from holding that office again. This is one of several cases filed by this group in other states.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president at a rally in the state capital of Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds said she had worked with Gov. DeSantis, and found him to be a competent leader who would champion conservative causes at a national level while possessing the knowledge of how to work within a complex government. Following her endorsement, Gov. DeSantis took the stage to tout his leadership in Florida, recounting his handling of COVID-19 and his remaking of the Supreme Court of Florida.

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Books That Shaped America examined "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a 1937 novel authored by Zora Neale Hurston which explores a southern woman's identify, along with gender roles and race, and was influential on both African American literature and women's literature. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.

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King Charles III formally opened Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. This was the first King's Speech in more than 70 years since it was delivered by Charles' grandfather, King George VI, in 1951. King Charles previously gave the Queen's Speech on behalf of his mother, Elizabeth, in May 2022 when he was a prince.

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House lawmakers debated a resolution offered by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). More specifically, it censures Rep. Tlaib for quote, "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and calling for the destruction of the state of Israel."

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Books That Shaped America examined "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a 1937 novel authored by Zora Neale Hurston which explores a southern woman's identify, along with gender roles and race, and was influential on both African American literature and women's literature. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.

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King Charles III formally opened Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. This was the first King's Speech in more than 70 years since it was delivered by Charles' grandfather, King George VI, in 1951. King Charles previously gave the Queen's Speech on behalf of his mother, Elizabeth, in May 2022 when he was a prince.

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Transportation industry leaders testified on roadway safety before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Several topics were discussed, including the increase in traffic fatalities nationwide, roadway and street design, supply chain challenges, and transportation infrastructure investments. They also addressed challenges to the trucking industry, such as truck parking shortages which impact the hours drivers can operate their vehicles due to time spent looking for parking.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump spoke to Florida voters at an event just outside of Miami. This was on the same night his Republican opponents were nearby participating in a televised debate. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), who served as White House Press Secretary during the Trump administration, joined the former president to offer her endorsement.

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden's multi-billion-dollar supplemental funding requests for the agencies before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Republicans quickly seized the opportunity to intensely question Secretary Mayorkas on border security and illegal immigration. During the more than three-hour public hearing, most of the questions went to Secretary Mayorkas. Other question topics briefly directed at Secretary Becerra included high childcare costs, housing on unaccompanied migrant children and the fentanyl crisis.

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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.