5/8/24: Biden Halts IDF War Crime Report, Speaker Johnson Compares Protests To Gas Chambers, Stormy Testifies In Trump Case, Romney Admits TikTok Ban About Palestine Content, Zelensky Thwarts Assassination, GenZ Drowns In Debt
May 8, 2024
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Biden has postponed a report on alleged Israeli war crimes, stirring controversy. Mike Johnson's shocking comparison of campus protests to gas chambers raises eyebrows. Stormy Daniels takes the stand in a pivotal Trump case, while Mitt Romney admits TikTok's ban is politically motivated. Zelensky averts an assassination attempt, highlighting the volatile geopolitical landscape. Meanwhile, Gen Z faces crushing debt, sparking a discussion on their economic struggles and the evolving gig economy.
Biden delays report on Israel war crimes, Johnson compares protests to gas chambers, Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump case, Gen Z faces financial challenges
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Ryan and Emily discuss Biden delaying a report on Israel war crimes, Mike Johnson compares campus protests to gas chambers, Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump case, Mitt Romney admits TikTok ban about Palestine content, Zelensky thwarts assassination attempt, GenZ drowns in debt.
