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Trial day 2 highlights: Trump says he’ll testify in New York civil trial

Tuesday was Day 2 of the New York attorney general's civil fraud trial against Trump, his company and his two adult sons.
Trump during his civil fraud trial
Trump during his civil fraud trial
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Laphonza Butler is sworn in, filling Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

Butler, who was the president of EMILY's List, is the third Black woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate.
Laphonza Butler's wife Neneki Lee holds the Bible as Vice President Kamala Harris  swears in Laphonza Butler during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony.
Laphonza Butler's wife Neneki Lee holds the Bible as Vice President Kamala Harris  swears in Laphonza Butler during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony.

Challenge to consumer watchdog gets a frosty reception at the Supreme Court

The case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is one of several conservative-backed efforts before the justices aimed at weakening federal agencies.
The Supreme Court building in Washington.
The Supreme Court building in Washington.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Biden to step up action on the migrant crisis

In a letter Monday, Pritzker knocked the White House for a "lack of intervention and coordination at the border."
Image: JB Pritzker
Image: JB Pritzker

Biden calls allies to try and reassure them of U.S. support for Ukraine

The president aims to convey that the administration is committed to assisting Kyiv, despite resistance among some Republicans in Congress, officials tell NBC News.
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walk to the Oval Office on Sept. 21, 2023.
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walk to the Oval Office on Sept. 21, 2023.

Hunter Biden arraignment highlights: President’s son enters not guilty plea

President Joe Biden's son faces three charges related to his possession of a firearm while using illegal drugs.
Hunter Biden after a court appearance in Wilmington, Del.
Hunter Biden after a court appearance in Wilmington, Del.
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Texas forces changes on Latino and Black parents as Legislature debates school choice

The state's overhaul of Houston schools is preceded by a long history of racism and neglect of Latino and Black children and a still-inequitable public school funding system.
Students protest to oppose the state takeover of HISD
Students protest to oppose the state takeover of HISD

John Kelly confirms Trump privately disparaged U.S. service members and veterans

Trump called fallen soldiers "suckers” and "losers" during his presidency, according to a 2020 report in The Atlantic.
Donald Trump and John Kelly attend the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn.
Donald Trump and John Kelly attend the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn.

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig enters the GOP Senate race in Michigan

Craig joins a Republican primary that already includes former Rep. Mike Rogers in a state where Trump has remained influential in intraparty politics.
James Craig, a former Detroit Police Chief, in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2021.
James Craig, a former Detroit Police Chief, in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2021.
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Texas congressman is victim of carjacking in Washington, D.C.

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar's office said he was not injured Monday night in the incident about a mile from the Capitol.
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, questions Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of Defense," in Rayburn Building on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, questions Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of Defense," in Rayburn Building on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Investigators in Biden impeachment inquiry to question federal prosecutor

Matthew Graves, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. who played a role in the Hunter Biden case, will sit for a voluntary interview Tuesday, sources confirmed to NBC News.
Image: Hunter Biden
Image: Hunter Biden

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