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President Xi heads to Moscow for the first time since Putin invaded Ukraine, amid growing concerns that China is considering providing Russia with weapons. Plus, two-dozen Mar-a-Lago staffers have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s classified documents investigation. And, as First Republic faces a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, the regional lender is set to receive a $30 billion lifeline from a group of major banks.Also this morning: TikTok faces a possible US ban over security concerns, whether Trump will face indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe, protests erupt in France as President Macron forces a a hike in the country’s retirement age, a giant 5,000 mile-wide blob of seaweed could reach the Florida coast by summer, and, the “Selfie Effect” and the rise of teen mental health issues.
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The Pentagon releases dramatic new video of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a US surveillance drone twice, and then clipping it on a third approach. The Russians are now actively trying to retrieve the drone from the Black Sea, amid questions on what they can glean from it. Plus, another recording emerges of Trump pressuring a Georgia official to help overturn Biden’s 2020 win. And, global markets are on edge after Credit Suisse shares crash up to 30%.Also this morning: Trump’s ex-attorney Michael Cohen joins for his first interview since testifying in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, Republican-led Texas announces one of the largest school district takeovers ever, NASA unveils its new moon landing spacesuit, and, DJ David Guetta wows the crowd after creating a song using AI that features a fake Eminem – but who gets the royalties?
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In a high-stakes lawsuit, a Trump-appointed judge is to hold a hearing on whether to overturn the FDA's approval of the abortion pill. Plus, there are new tensions between the US and Russia after the Pentagon says a Russian fighter hit a US surveillance drone, downing it over over the Black Sea. And, panic over the fate of America's banking system seems to be easing, but the fallout is far from over, and investigations are underway.
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Everyone is looking to Wall Street as the race is on to avoid the collapse of other regional US banks. Several of them have had steep stock drops even as President Biden came out to try and calm nerves with government financial support. All of this coming as the Fed is awaiting a highly anticipated inflation report. Plus, duelling storms hitting both East and West coasts bringing rain, sleet and snow to millions in the northeast while California braces for another round of severe flooding. And, Governor Ron DeSantis breaking from many in his party on the war in Ukraine. The likely presidential candidate told Fox News that protecting Ukraine is not vital to US interests.

 

Also this morning: Zelensky says Ukraine’s future is being decided in the east of the country, Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital and sent to rehab facility after fall, legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski gives his final four predictions, Australia, UK and US seal submarine deal, and millions of young adults are having to move home after college due to housing costs.
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The Federal government is stepping in to calm financial panic over the failure of two US banks. Regulators announcing that everyone that had money with Silicon Valley Bank and Signature bank will have access to all their money, no matter how much they had. President Biden is going to address the nation about it. Plus, Oscar night has been huge success for film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ who took 7 of the 11 categories it was nominated for. And, North Korea launch a missile test from a submarine as South Korea and the US begin joint military exercises.

Also this morning: Michael Cohen set to testify today in a case that could lead to criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump, March Madness is upon us, CNN Film Nalvalny wins Best Feature Documentary at the Oscars, Pence on January 6th attack: “I know that history will hold Donald Trump accountable.”
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Storm clouds for Trump: Manhattan prosecutors say criminal charges are likely for the former president in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped four Americans, killing two, issues an alleged apology letter. And, bracing for the jobs report: new numbers that could sway the Feds’ fight on inflation are just hours away.Also this morning: Xi Jinping secures an unprecedented third term as China’s president, 7 are killed in a shooting at Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall in Germany, New York leaders ask major pharmacies to commit to dispensing the abortion pill, Starbucks workers in Buffalo talk to CNN after the court ruling in their unionization fight, and Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend files a $30 million damages lawsuit against the golfer.
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