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Trump explains why Melania Trump penned letter to Putin

First Lady Melania Trump penned a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was hand-delivered by President Donald Trump in Anchorage on Friday, calling on him to protect "the innocence" of children and "nurture the next generation's hope” as his war on Ukraine continues.

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Trump explains why Melania Trump penned letter to Putin
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Rep. Bacon: ‘There will be a debate’ on the future of MAGA movement if GOP does poorly in the midterms
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<p>Senator Warnock says he takes "no comfort in this kind of Islamophobia," and "Republicans know that they're losing the argument."</p>
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Senator Warnock calls Senator Cruz's remarks on Muslims ‘bigotry, pure and simple’
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Senator Warnock says he'll be running for 'high office' in 2028 ... but doesn't specify which high office
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<p>Senator Warnock says Democrats are not investing enough in the South, calls Senator Cruz's remarks about Muslims "religious bigotry," and says he'll be running for high office in 2028 ... but doesn't specify which high office.</p>
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Warnock 'nauseously optimistic' about Democrats winning the midterms.
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<p>Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan joins Jake Tapper to respond to a bombshell New York Times report alleging Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate with the same name to try to hurt his campaign and confuse voters.</p>
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<p>Iowa’s Senate race could prove crucial in Democrats’ fight for the Senate majority, but can they actually turn an open seat blue? CNN’s Manu Raju hit the campaign trail and caught up with the candidates in this pivotal race, Democrat Josh Turek and GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.</p>
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<p>Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan says Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is “not fit for office” after a bombshell New York Times report alleging Democrats recruiting a spoiler candidate to try to confuse voters, but tells Jake Tapper he will “accept the election results.”</p>
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