Trump Threatens WSJ Over Birthday Letter, Trump Health Scare, Democrats Walk Out Of Bove Hearing, Late Show Cancellation

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Trump’s Wall Street Journal Threat

President Trump says he plans to sue the Wall Street Journal after a story came out Thursday saying Trump wrote a racy letter to Jeffrey Epstein as part of a gift for Epstein's 50th birthday. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Trump’s Health Trouble

President Trump underwent medical testing for mild swelling in his legs and bruising on his hand. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports on the president’s condition from Washington.

GOP Concerns Over Powell Ouster

As President Trump continues to take verbal aim at Jerome Powell, there are warnings from Republicans for the president not to fire the Federal Reserve chair. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Officer In Breonna Taylor’s Death Awaits Ruling

A judge is considering a recommendation from the Justice Department surrounding the 20-20 Police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

No More Late Show

It’s a decision that has shocked the entertainment and comedy world. Host Stephen Colbert announced that CBS is cancelling “The Late Show” next year.

Bove Hearing Walkout

Senate Democrats have previewed what could be a very tense floor debate on the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove (BOH-vee) to become a federal appeals court judge. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the preview came in Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Texas Redistricting Threats

A state Supreme Court decision in Florida is bringing more attention to President Trump's calls to redraw Congressional Maps in Texas ahead of the mid-term elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Democrats in Texas are vowing to fight, as is California’s Democrat governor who says his state can also do the same to benefit his party.

Retail Sales Rise

After a pullback earlier this year, Americans are picking up our spending. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on a better-than-expected report on retail sales.

Gag Order Lifted

Citing his confession, the judge in the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case in Idaho has lifted a gag order, which followed motions from a number of media organizations. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Finally

Connie Francis, a 50s and 60s pop icon whose personal life was marked by tragedy, has died. Correspondent Jennifer King takes a look back at her career.

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