Arrests Ordered For Texas Democrats, No Bail For Diddy, Bondi Orders Grand Jury For 2016 Election Probe, US-Russia Tension

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Texas Democrats Facing Arrest

Despite a call for their arrest, Texas Democrats continue to break quorum in the state's special session to delay a vote on proposed redistricting that would favor President Trump in next year's midterm elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Israel Planning For Gaza Takeover

Just one day after President Trump’s Special Middle East Envoy visited Israel and Gaza, Israel's leader is vowing to occupy the entire Gaza Strip in an effort to eradicate Hamas and bring Israeli hostages home after ceasefire talks with the terror group reached an impasse. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

No Bail

A judge in New York City has ruled on whether disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs can be released from jail. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Tennessee Manhunt

The search continues for a man wanted in connection with the murders of four people in Tennessee. Correspondent Bob Brown has the latest on the manhunt.

Grand Jury For Obama Officials

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed Justice Department prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation of whether Obama administration officials committed federal crimes when they assessed Russia's actions during the 2016 election.

“California” Post

At a time when newspapers seem to be disappearing, a famous New York City daily will soon have a California version. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the West Coast plans for the New York Post.

Texas Democrats Respond To Redistricting Plans

Texas Democrats are delaying a vote on redistricting while bringing the debate over Congressional maps to the national stage. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

US-Russia TensionsTensions continue to rise between the U.S. and Russia after President Trump informed reporters he was moving two nuclear submarines closer to Russian territorial waters. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Candidates Enter South Carolina & Georgia Races

In South Carolina, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has announced she will run for governor, joining an already crowded GOP field to follow term-limited Governor Henry McMaster. Meanwhile, across the Palmetto State border in Georgia, a former Tennessee college football coach with a well-known Peach State name announces a 2026 Senate bid in an effort to unseat current Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

California Wildfire

There’s serious concern in the area north of Santa Barbara, California as the Gifford Fire rages out of control.

Price Concerns

If you feel you’re paying more at the neighborhood grocery store or at the gas pump, you’re likely right. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports higher grocery prices are weighing on the minds of shoppers.

LA Shooting

A young father was one of two people killed in a shooting that took place in downtown Los Angeles. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the fatal warehouse party gunfire that left 6 others wounded, and a shooter still at-large.

Finally

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