9 AM ET: Hot debate issues, Julian Assange home, Michael Phelps testimony & more
Jun 26, 2024
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back in Australia. Discussion covers political debate strategies, severe flooding in the Midwest, NATO appointment, and Michael Phelps' criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Debate topics for Biden and Trump include economy, crime, and abortion.
Julian Assange secures plea deal to go back to Australia as free man.
Deep dives
Presidential Debate Preview: Biden vs. Trump
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for a head-to-head debate on issues like the economy, crime, and inflation — where polls suggest Trump holds an advantage. Biden is expected to focus on abortion, a key issue he has championed in his campaign. Meanwhile, a volunteer from an abortion clinic shares her perspective on voting dynamics and expectations from the debate.
Julian Assange's Unexpected Plea Deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has secured an unexpected plea deal, allowing him to return to Australia as a free man after years of legal battles. The deal spares him jail time in the U.S. following his involvement in releasing classified documents. Despite the espionage charges against him, Assange pleaded guilty to one count, marking a significant development in his case.
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Political debate preparation, Assange's release, severe flooding, NATO appointment, and doping agency criticism
We start by looking at the topics President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely want to focus on in tomorrow's debate. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back home in Australia. The flood risk is still high around rivers in the Upper Midwest. NATO has announced who will take over as chief this year. Plus. Michael Phelps did not hold back in his testimony over the World Anti-Doping Agency.