“The Democrats have some things to lose but not a lot, because a lot of this is smoke and mirrors.”

Republicans feel confident that they have the upper hand over debt ceiling negotiations. Will Biden call their bluff, or dismantle his own agenda? Meanwhile, a court date for Trump and an underwhelming Twitter livestream from DeSantis shapes the 2024 Republican presidential field. Also looking at more attacks on abortion rights, unrest in Russia over Ukraine, and the Surgeon General calling for greater restrictions for kids on social media.

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