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Toe-curlingly bad television: Trump’s torturous town hall backfires on CNN

Truth didn’t stand a chance as the former president talked too fast to be factchecked and too shamelessly to be interrupted

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023

House GOP points to migration surge as lawmakers advance asylum restrictions, border wall

House Republicans are seeking to pass a sweeping bill to build more border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren't ready to take that step

Protecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear the legal process will need to play out with New York Rep. George Santos before they take steps to force his resignation or expel him

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Five key takeaways from CNN’s divisive town hall with Donald Trump

Trump calls Jan 6 a ‘beautiful day’ and repeats long-debunked claims about the 2020 election

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment and says he won’t resign

The freshman congressman who has told repeated lies about his accomplishments, is accused of duping donors, stealing from his campaign and lying to Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023

Trump's "unhinged" town hall claims

CNN insiders reportedly called the event a "f***ing disgrace"

Salon · May 11, 2023

Trump’s CNN town hall was a mess of lies – and it was utterly predictable

Neither CNN nor its host was able to take control as the ex-president played steamroller, to the audience’s delight

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023

‘Shameful’: AOC blasts CNN’s controversial Trump town hall

Former president given live platform by cable news network in New Hampshire

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Biden warns ‘millions of jobs’ at risk if debt ceiling not raised

US president accuses Republicans of holding economy hostage by demanding spending cuts to raise debt limit.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson hits D.C.; meets Vice President Kamala Harris, works Capitol Hill

Brandon Johnson held meetings at the White House and Capitol on Wednesday with the unions that bankrolled his mayoral run hosting a fundraiser for him.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023