Best Jose Melendez Podcasts (2024)

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263. Robert Feduccia, Tony & Jose Meléndez, Rich Donovan 57:34

12d ago57:34

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We interview Robert Feduccia, Tony Meléndez, his brother, Jose, and Rich Donovan on location at the 2024 Continuing the Journey Youth Ministry Conference in Kearny New Jersey. All about youth ministry and what Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring to Liturgy and the Church. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Consuming Fire - Danny Chambers.…

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Trump Seems Animated During Testimony By His Longtime Assistant 46:27

17m ago46:27

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The Trump trial follows the money trial. After two full weeks in the courtroom, the hush money case against Donald Trump begins to zero-in on the payoff to adult film star Stormy Daniels with testimony from Michael Cohen’s banker. Also on the stand is Donald Trump’s longtime assistant known for her appearances on The Apprentice. Learn more about yo…

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Cross-examination of Key Witness Expected to Resume Tomorrow 42:21

13h ago42:21

42:21

Double courtroom drama in the Trump trial and at the Supreme Court. In New York, sensational testimony against Donald Trump just wrapped up for the day, focusing for the first time on the hush money deal with adult star Stormy Daniels that’s central to the case. In Washington, Trump’s bid for criminal immunity has played out before the nation’s hig…

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Tense Campus Protests Over Israel-Hamas War Erupting Across U.S. 42:23

1d ago42:23

42:23

New protests erupt across college campuses in the United States as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war are growing. We track the confrontations and rising tensions with police and the political impacts. Also, the judge Donald Trump’s hush money trial could decide anytime if the former president violated his gag order. Learn more abo…

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Pecker testifies about first time he paid to kill a story on Trump 42:30

3d ago42:30

42:30

Explosive new testimony in the Trump trial after heated clashes between the judge and the former president’s lawyer. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel as the historic hush money criminal case unfolds. Tabloid executive David Pecker has wrapped up a second day on the stand as we await the judge’s ruling on whether Trump violated h…

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Trump Trial Today 42:22

3d ago42:22

42:22

The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow a…

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264. Anne Kertz Kernion on Neuroscience and Spirituality 56:01

5d ago56:01

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Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain published by Loyola Press, discusses the insights we've gained about spirituality through neuroscience. Anne is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Have a Talk Wit…

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Full jury and six alternates seated in Trump trial 1:22:25

7d ago1:22:25

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Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not en…

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Trump trial judge: “we now have our jury” 42:24

8d ago42:24

42:24

We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family. Learn more abo…

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Johnson sets vote for aid bills despite conservative revolt 42:30

9d ago42:30

42:30

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Trump hush money wraps for day, seven jurors seated 42:29

10d ago42:29

42:29

The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped.…

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Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial is now under way 42:16

11d ago42:16

42:16

Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money case begins. It’s the first time a former U.S. president has ever stood trial on criminal charges. Jury selection is now underway as the judge, the defense attorneys, and the prosecutors narrow down a massive list of potential jurors who will consider Trump’s fate. Plus, the Middle East is on edge after Israe…

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Trump asks judge to amend jury questions on eve of hush money trial 40:45

14d ago40:45

40:45

Donald Trump just threw another wrench into his hush money trial. Attorneys for the former president are asking the judge to change the jury questionnaire only three days before selection is set to begin. Trump said he would take the stand. Plus, Vice President Harris hammers Republicans on the issue of abortion rights for women. A southwestern sta…

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O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle 42:35

15d ago42:35

42:35

O.J. is dead at the age of 76. Simpson’s family says the NFL legend, whose career was eclipsed by the double murder trial and his high-controversial acquittal, died after a battle with cancer. In Washington, the FBI director delivered a stark warning amid Republican infighting over a key surveillance law. Plus, the former interpreter for MLB player…

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Trump: states should decide if doctor who performs an abortion should be punished 42:38

16d ago42:38

42:38

Donald Trump just lost his newest bid to delay his first criminal trial, the third time this week he has tried and failed to put the hush money case on hold. Plus, Trump and Biden are weighing in on the bombshell Arizona Supreme Court ruling reinstating a century old abortion ban. Also, tornados and torrential rains are sweeping through the south, …

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Arizona’s top court reinstates century-old ban on nearly all abortions 39:20

17d ago39:20

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A historic new flashpoint in the legal and political battle over abortion rights after Arizona’s highest court ruled the state must adhere to a century-old ban on nearly all abortions. Arizona’s attorney general joins with her reaction. Also, an unprecedented sentencing as the parents of the Michigan school shooter are ordered to serve 15 years in …

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Pence: Trump’s abortion stance a “slap in the face” 42:38

18d ago42:38

42:38

As a historic solar eclipse draws crowds and excitement across the United States, former astronaut Mae Jemison joins to share lessons from the solar eclipse. Plus, Trump sues the New York judge overseeing the hush money case amid his efforts to delay the trial. Also, Donald Trump weighed in the hot button issue of abortion, specifying that states s…

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262. John Flaherty on Pastoral Music, Ministry and Divine Mercy 59:26

19d ago59:26

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We talk to John Flaherty about pastoral music, ministry, Divine Mercy and more. John Flaherty works at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, serving as director of liturgy and music, teaching in the Center for Religion and Spirituality, and participating on the campus ministry team. He has been involved in music and educational ministry for 2…

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U.S. preparing for “significant” attack by Iran, possibly within days 42:37

21d ago42:37

42:37

Just days after a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, a senior U.S. official now reveals active preparations are underway for a significant revenge attack by Iran possibly within the week. Also, the Northeast is rattled by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Plus, a historic night for women’s college basketball as the women’s Final Fou…

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“Angry” Biden gives Netanyahu ultimatum after aid workers’ deaths 42:08

22d ago42:08

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Amid growing anger over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, President Biden gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum: take concrete steps to protect civilians or face consequences. How serious is this U.S. threat to change Israel policy? Plus, Donald Trump loses his bid to dismiss the criminal charges he faces for retaining class…

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José Andrés speaks out on aid workers killed by Israeli strike 42:42

23d ago42:42

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Chef José Andrés is speaking out about the killing of seven aid workers for his food charity in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting them. The World Central Kitchen founder is sharing powerful warnings about the war and the humanitarian crisis he is likening to a real life Hunger Games. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s newest attempts to de…

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World Central Kitchen: seven workers killed in Israeli strike 42:40

24d ago42:40

42:40

The United States expresses outrage over the airstrike that killed seven aid workers for the Central Food Kitchen organization in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling the attack unintentional and is vowing an investigation. We get reaction from an aid group director. Plus, as parts of the United States are already reeling from destruc…

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Iran: 7 killed in Damascus attack, including two top Iranian commanders 1:18:35

25d ago1:18:35

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The Manhattan district attorney is asking the judge overseeing the Trump hush money trial to expand the gag order on the former president to include relatives of people involved in the case. Plus, an SUV rams into the gate of an FBI field office in Atlanta attempting to gain entry. Also, Iran is blaming Israel for a deadly airstrike on a consulate …

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261. Easter Sunday with Father Ed Steiner 57:42

26d ago57:42

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Jesus is Risen! We reflect on Easter with Living Real/St. Philip pastor, Father Ed Steiner. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Kings College Choir.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia for one full year 1:22:25

28d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is marking one full year of imprisonment in Russia. The U.S. is condemning his wrongful detention while offering hope for his release. Two of his friends join to share how Evan is doing right now. Plus, Donald Trump just appealed a judge’s ruling allowing district attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election s…

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Biden camp: “historic” $25 million haul from event with Obama and Clinton 1:24:56

29d ago1:24:56

1:24:56

The judge in the Georgia election subversion case is weighing Donald Trump’s newest attempt to try to avoid criminal prosecution. We break down the first hearing since district attorney Fani Willis was allowed to stay on the case and why she was a no show today. Also, federal investigators are back onboard the cargo ship that crashed into a bridge …

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Former Senator and VIP candidate Joe Lieberman has died 54:28

30d ago54:28

54:28

Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) joins to discuss local and federal efforts to provide emergency relief to Baltimore after a cargo ship struck a major bridge, causing it to collapse. Plus, according to sources, Obama will remain mostly behind the scenes until Biden’s campaign kicks into high gear this fall. Also, former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at the …

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Critical Baltimore bridge collapses after ship rams into it 1:22:18

1M ago1:22:18

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The Maryland governor says an active search and rescue mission is ongoing at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. At least six people are unaccounted for after a huge cargo ship rammed the bridge and destroyed it. The Baltimore fire chief joins with an update. Plus, the fate of a widely used abortion pill is now up to the United States Suprem…

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Trump hush money trial set for April 15 1:27:01

1M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin April 15th. This as an appeals court hands Trump a win in the fraud case by slashing his bond to $173 million. Plus, new tensions between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza after Israel cancelled a delegation trip to Washington due to the United States abstention in a UN Gaza ceasef…

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260. Tom Booth on a Meaningful Holy Week 59:57

1M ago59:57

59:57

We talk to Catholic artist, composer, mission leader and all around great guy, Tom Booth, on Palm Sunday about having a meaningful Holy Week. Tom is a Dove Award nominated songwriter and part of the initial team that kicked off Life Teen in 1985 when it was just a single parish ministry in Mesa, Arizona. It has since grown into an international Cat…

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ISIS claims responsibility for concert hall attack in Russia 43:50

1M ago43:50

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Princess Kate reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of widespread speculation, announcing she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and recounted an incredibly tough time for her family. Plus, ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow which killed at least 40 and injured dozens and dozens more…

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Sen. Melendez says he won’t seek re-election amid bribery charges 40:28

1M ago40:28

40:28

Donald Trump’s private real estate outside Manhattan could be one step closer to being seized. The New York attorney general just laid new ground work to potentially take some of Trump’s prized assets with the deadline to cover his multimillion dollar bond just four days away. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez says he won’t seek re-election in …

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Why Dems hopeful in rare competitive House race in deep-red state 42:13

1M ago42:13

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Donald Trump’s lawyer hits back after the New York attorney general casts doubt on Trump’s claim that he can’t secure a nearly half-billion dollar bond. Also, an appeals court could rule at any time on the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law after putting it back on hold only hours after the Supreme Court gave it the green light. Plus, CN…

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Supreme Court lets Texas enforce aggressive immigration law for now 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

The state of Texas is now allowed to enforce an aggressive and controversial immigration law after the Supreme Court did an about face and lifted a hold on the measure for now. We’re tracking the impact at the southern border where many migrants may now be at risk of getting arrested. Also, former White House adviser Peter Navarro just became the l…

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Lawyers: Trump can’t make $464 million bond in NY civil fraud case 38:48

1M ago38:48

38:48

Donald Trump could soon be at risk of having his properties and other assets seized. His lawyers are declaring it impossible for him to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case with the court deadline just days away. Plus, President Biden personally warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the offensive…

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259. Duke Daigle and daughter Madelyn's Miracle 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Duke Daigle share's the story of his daughter Madelyn's fight with cancer and the miracle of her continued healing and recovery through the intercession of St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th Century Polish saint.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Pence says he “cannot in good conscience” endorse Trump 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Donald Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, publicly refuses to endorse Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. He said that Trump’s agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis accepts the resignation letter of one the top prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case. Learn more abou…

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Judge denies one of Trump’s motions to dismiss classified documents case 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

Two major developments in Trump’s legal cases. The federal judge overseeing his classified documents trial denied one of his motions to throw out the indictment. Also, prosecutors announced they are not opposed to pushing back Trump’s hush money trial in New York until April. Plus, President Biden makes another stop on his tour of battleground stat…

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Trump now facing fewer charges in GA after judge dismisses counts 42:32

2M ago42:32

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Donald Trump is now facing fewer charges in the Georgia election subversion case after the judge dismissed some of the counts against him. What does this mean for the prosecution as district attorney Fani Willis waits to learn if she will be thrown off the case? Also, Sen. Joe Manchin joins to discuss updates in the 2024 presidential race after Bid…

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Republicans blast Hur’s decision not to charge Biden 42:33

2M ago42:33

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The special counsel in the Biden classified documents probe defends his decision not to pursue charges and stands by his characterizations of the president's age and memory. A key Democrat who questioned Robert Hur about his testimony joins. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is about to get even more intense as they're both expected to officially clinc…

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Key witness speaks out about unknowingly helping to move Trump classified documents 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

A central witness in the Trump classified documents case is speaking publicly for the first time. Plus, a dire warning from the FBI director that the terrorism threat against the United States is at a whole new level after the October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Also, the Princess of Wales now says she's responsible for editing a family…

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258. Godspell the Musical 47:23

2M ago47:23

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St. Philip is gearing up for a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Director, Pat Evans and cast members Chris Raleigh and Tania Davila discuss the musical's origin and significance. Godspell grew out of the Jesus People movement of the late 60's. The show, composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is structured as a …

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Biden wraps remarks in crucial 2024 battleground Pennsylvania 32:32

2M ago32:32

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After President Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, Biden dialed up attack on Trump at a speech in Pennsylvania. Plus, Trump posts nearly $92 million bond as he appeals his E. Jean Carroll case. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Uvalde massacre report released 42:57

2M ago42:57

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We are learning some of what President Biden will say tonight about the state of the union. Details on that and why there's so much focus on how he delivers his message to Congress and to the country. Also, there's breaking news on Donald Trump's $83 million defamation judgment and what a judge just ruled on Trump's request for a temporary delay. P…

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Haley: it’s up to Trump to earn the votes of my supporters 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

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Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as his last remaining GOP rival Nikki Haley exits. Also, Biden is preparing to address the nation and the many challenges he's facing right now. A key member of the Biden camp joins to answer what the president needs to accomplish in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. Plus, a terrif…

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Supreme Court: states can’t unilaterally remove Trump from ballot 42:30

2M ago42:30

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Colorado’s top election official responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling keeping Donald Trump on the ballot in her state and others. Secretary of State Jenna Griswold joins. The huge stakes of the 2024 election are on vivid display this week as Trump aims to sweep Super Tuesday contests tomorrow and President Biden prepares for his cri…

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257. The Arm of St. Jude 55:18

2M ago55:18

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We interview St. Philip Director of Adult Faith Formation, Susan Skinner, and parishioner, Paul Chen, about the relic (remains) of St. Jude the Apostle being on display at St. Philip, March 7. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession i…

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Georgia DA's fate now up to the judge 42:30

2M ago42:30

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First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line. Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida. And:…

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Immigration duel at the border 42:28

2M ago42:28

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President Biden and former President Trump put the immigration crisis front and center during dueling stops in Texas, right near the border with Mexico. Both see openings to use the politically charged issue against one another. Our correspondents are on the scene and tonight's coverage begins with Priscilla Alvarez with Biden. Learn more about you…

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Supreme Court to hear Trump presidential immunity case 47:37

2M ago47:37

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The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. It’s a major decision that certain to further delay his federal election subversion trial. We’re breaking down the massive impact of the high court’s decision. It is a temporary but significant victory for the former president. Learn more about your ad…

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