Topics covered include President Biden's actions in arming Israel, Donald Trump's moves during Michael Cohen's trial, Maryland Democratic Senate primary results, US Secretary of State's visit to Ukraine, new coronavirus variant, solar flare event, and Sage the miniature poodle winning the Westminster dog show.
President Biden commits to $1 billion arms deal for Israel despite concerns over civilian casualties.
Trump's lawyers question Michael Cohen's credibility due to alleged obsession and revenge seeking, undermining his testimony in the trial.
Deep dives
President Biden Advances $1 Billion in Arms for Israel
President Biden's administration plans to move forward with a $1 billion arms deal for Israel, signaling the US commitment to its ally despite prior concerns over civilian casualties. Israeli tanks are advancing towards urban areas Biden cautioned against invading, leading to mass evacuations.
Trump's Lawyers Seek to Undermine Michael Cohen's Testimony
In Trump's criminal trial, his lawyers aim to discredit key witness Michael Cohen, alleging his obsession with Trump clouds his testimony's credibility. Cohen faces further cross-examination as he testifies against Trump's alleged falsification of business records for hush money. Trump's lawyers argue that Cohen's quest for revenge compromises his account of the events.