On Today’s Episode:

• Russia Opens Secret Trial of U.S. Reporter Accused of Espionage, by Neil MacFarquhar and Milana Mazaeva

• Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals, by Abdi Latif Dahir

• 5 Takeaways From Jamaal Bowman’s Loss, by Nicholas Fandos

• Biden Expected to Pardon Veterans Convicted of Having Gay Sex, by Katie Rogers

• Trump Can Now Criticize Witnesses Who Testified Against Him, Judge Rules, by Ben Protess

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