#Does Ukraine have a second summer push up its sleeve?

#Does Ukraine have a second summer push up its sleeve?

Ukraine is trying to breathe fresh life into a largely stalled campaign to push back Russia’s forces, launching a major push in the southern Zaporizhzhia region this week.  After six weeks of slow gains, Kyiv and Washington insist a second phase of the counteroffensive could unleash intensified attacks on Moscow’s forces and hasten Ukrainian gains…

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#McConnell freezes at briefing, concerning colleagues

#McConnell freezes at briefing, concerning colleagues

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) froze for almost 20 seconds while delivering his opening statement at a leadership press conference Wednesday afternoon, prompting murmurs of concern among his colleagues and the assembled press corps.   McConnell told reporters the Senate was on a path to complete work on the annual defense authorization bill and…

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#RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’

#RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sharply defended himself Thursday in his opening statement at a hearing on alleged “weaponization” of the federal government over remarks he reportedly made that have prompted accusations of antisemitism and racism.  Kennedy, who has mounted a long-shot 2024 primary challenge to President Biden, said before the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization…

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#Republicans defend Trump, criticize DOJ over news he’s target of Jan. 6 investigation 

#Republicans defend Trump, criticize DOJ over news he’s target of Jan. 6 investigation 

Republicans defended former President Trump after he announced Tuesday he was the target of the federal Jan. 6 investigation focusing on his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, criticizing the government for his prosecution. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suggested Tuesday that the government was targeting Trump out of fear he could win next November. “Recently…

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#Trump seeks unprecedented delays as he battles prosecution 

#Trump seeks unprecedented delays as he battles prosecution 

Former President Trump is seeking unprecedented delays as he faces prosecution for mishandling classified documents, arguing his status as a candidate and other factors require punting the case indefinitely.   The strategy, if successful, would postpone Trump’s trial into a window that could be more favorable for him. If Trump were reelected, his administration’s Justice Department could withdraw…

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#Indictment inflames DOJ politicization debate

#Indictment inflames DOJ politicization debate

The indictment of a think tank leader charged with acting as an unregistered agent of China has inflamed an already heated debate over the Department of Justice (DOJ), with Republicans rallying around Gal Luft and arguing the charges against him are further evidence of politicization.  Luft, co-director of the Maryland-based Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, is…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — In ‘historic step,’ Turkey backs Sweden’s NATO bid

#The Hill’s Morning Report — In ‘historic step,’ Turkey backs Sweden’s NATO bid

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter As NATO members gather today within…

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