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Trump’s Fixer Stays On The Stand
As Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen sat for a second day of testimony in the New York hush money trial, the former President received an in-person show of support from House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
   
Biden’s China Tariffs
China is accusing the United States of bullying as new tariffs are slapped on Chinese-made products. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this includes electric vehicles and other tech items.
 
Maryland & West Virginia Primaries
There was a surprise winner for the Democrats in the Senate primary in Maryland, which could turn into one of the most-watched Senate races in November. West Virginia’s governor was the runaway GOP primary winner for the Senate.
   
Florida Farmworkers Killed
At bus accident in central Florida kills several people and leaves more than three dozen injured. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the school bus involved was carrying migrant workers.
   
Teen Killed In Waterski Accident In Florida
A 15-year-old girl waterskiing in the waters off Miami was struck and killed by a boat that never stopped. Pamela Furr reports on the search for the person responsible.
  
Hunter Biden Request Denied
A federal judge has again denied a request by lawyers for the President’s son, Hunter Biden, to delay his gun case trial. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
 
Cohen On The Stand Again
Day 17 of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City included the Speaker of the House calling for an end to the proceedings, and the former president’s former attorney on the witness stand facing questions from Trump’s legal team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Michael Cohen talked about payments he received, and a gag order not applying to everyone was also discussed.
   
Latest On The College Campus Protests
While there are still some anti-Israel protests on college campuses, there aren’t as many as in the past few weeks, and in some cases, including at Harvard University, the school has made deals with protesters to take down encampments.
  
Blinken’s Surprise Ukraine Visit
In a case of musical diplomacy, Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a guitar to help boost spirits during an unannounced trip to Ukraine, which is facing a renewed Kremlin offensive in what’s being described as a second Russian invasion. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
  
Air Quality Alert
It’s starting to look like last year all over again. Bob Brown reports that a number of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are causing air quality alerts in at least eight states.
  
More Trouble For Rudy Giuliani
A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million dollar defamation judgment for spreading lies about the 2020 election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.
  
Arizona Abortion Law Temporarily Halted
The Arizona Supreme Court has granted a motion to stop the enforcement of a Civil War-era law that would ban almost all abortions in the state. The Arizona Attorney General had asked for a 90-day delay for enforcing the ban that was passed the legislature. 
   
Severe Weather Kills One In Louisiana
Severe weather in parts of the Plains States and the Southeast has people on edge, and a person in Louisiana died when a strong storm pelted the Pelican State. Rita Foley reports.
   
Finally  
A federal appeals court will soon rule on the case of a transgender woman’s admission into a Wyoming university sorority. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.
  
Singer John Legend is explaining why he’s leaving “The Voice” and what he thinks about the upcoming season. Kevin Carr has more.
  
Move over Jane and Joe. Correspondent Shelly Adler reports on the new list of the top-10 baby names of the year.
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