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A dramatic turn of events for the mercenary leader accused of launching a rebellion against Putin - President Lukashenko says Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia instead of being in exile in Belarus as agreed. Plus, Trump aide Walt Nauta is expected to plead not guilty today in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. And, UPS are closer to a strike after contract talks dissolve. Also this morning: the armed man arrested near Obama’s D.C. home went there after Trump posted what he claimed to be Obama’s address, the former Arizona House speaker tells CNN he spoke with the FBI for four hours in their 2020 election investigation, and a government study finds nearly half of tap water in the US is contaminated with “Forever chemicals”.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge blocks more than a dozen Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies. Our panel discusses what’s behind that decision and why Republicans are cheering. Plus, the Secret Service is investigating after suspected cocaine was found at the White House. What CNN is learning about the powder found in the West Wing. And, Mark Zuckerberg takes aim at Elon Musk's Twitter with Meta’s new “Threads” app. Also this morning: The suspect behind Monday's mass shooting that left five people dead in Philadelphia will be arraigned on multiple counts of murder today, and US Treasury Secretary Yellen leaves for China as part of an ongoing mission to smooth tensions between the two super-powers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police say a man with a bullet-proof vest and an AR-15 style weapon carried out a mass shooting in the streets of Philadelphia last night, killing five people and injuring two children. Plus, Russia claims Ukraine attacked Moscow with five drones. After intercepting them, Russia’s Defense Ministry calls it a terrorist attack. Kyiv has yet to respond. And, Lawyers argue in a civil lawsuit that Harvard University's legacy admissions program overwhelmingly benefits white applicants. Also this morning: Israel launches its biggest attack on the West Bank in 20-years, Nathan’s hot dog eating contest champion Joey Chesnut aims to break his record today, and “Berberine” is being touted as “Nature’s Ozempic”, but is it?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two alleged shooters are on the run after a Baltimore block party turns tragic, leaving 2 dead, and 28 injured. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelensky calls Putin weak and says the Russian leaders’ power is crumbling in an exclusive interview from the frontlines with CNNs Erin Burnett. And, there are new details about Trump's effort to stay in office after he lost the 2020 election. The former President reportedly pressured the then Arizona Governor to overturn election results, telling him to find fraud that would help him win the state. Also this morning: scorching heat and severe storms have millions of Americans on alert this holiday Monday with 7,500 flights delayed and nearly 500 cancelled so far today, and Twitter limits how many Tweets users can read in a day and the Twitterverse is not happy. So why did Elon Musk do it?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court guts affirmative action in higher education prompting protests and questions over what comes next. More crucial rulings are expected today centering on LGBTQ rights and student loans. Plus, big developments in the Trump investigations: a former campaign official cooperates with prosecutors in the January 6 case, and the Special Counsel is not done investigating Trump’s handling of classified documents. And, a man wanted on charges related to January 6 is arrested near former President Obama's D.C. home. Officials say the man had multiple guns and materials to make explosives. Also this morning: hundreds are arrested across France as protests erupt over the police shooting of a 17-year-old, and the TSA says today will be the busiest yet for airports with more than 2.8 million passengers expected to take off for the holiday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a week of chaos for airlines, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells CNN the July 4 travel period is going to be a major test for the industry. Plus, questions mount over the whereabouts of the top Russian General who reportedly knew about the Wagner rebellion plot, as the Kremlin responds with “No comment”. And, presumed human remains are found at the site of the Titan wreckage site. The US Coast Guard says there’s still a substantial amount of work needed to understand what caused the submersible's implosion. Also this morning: Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws a perfect game, Madonna postpones her World tour after a health scare, Biden promotes his economic vision as 2024 nears, Melinda French Gates on getting more women elected, and the Rock & Roll Hall of fame celebrates 50-years of Hip-Hop.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following an interview with fierce Trump ally Rudy Giuliani, investigators are about to speak with the Georgia Secretary of State as part of the federal probe into 2020 election interference. Plus, a senior Russian general reportedly knew about the Wagner Group's plan to march on Moscow and rebel against Russia's leadership. And, Trump has a new defense about the audio of him discussing classified documents. Also this morning: SCOTUS rejects the right wing “Independent State Legislature” legal theory, flights are grounded at three major airports in the New York City area due to storms, and superstar singer Jason Derulo joins to talk about his new book.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has obtained an audio recording central to the prosecution's case of Trump's mishandling of classified documents, in which he appears to show a publisher, writer and two staffers, a classified Pentagon document, while saying “This is secret information…look at this”. Plus, Russia says it is dropping all charges against the Wagner group after its rebellion, amid questions about where their leader is. And, all eyes are on the Supreme Court for rulings on several consequential cases, including affirmative action and student loan forgiveness. Also this morning: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on his recession predictions and the impact of AI on the economy, and Ukraine’s foreign minister on Russia’s plan to attack the Zaporizhzhia power plant.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The revolt in Russia tests President Putin's grasp on power after the leader of the Wagner Group threatened to march his mercenary army to Moscow. Yevgeny Prigozhin remains under investigation for inciting an armed rebellion. Plus, the US coast guard is conducting the highest level of investigation possible into the catastrophic loss of the Titan submersible, as questions mount over past red flags reportedly ignored by Oceangate's CEO. And, what if you could just take a pill and lose 15% of your body weight? A new study says it's possible. Also this morning: Ukraine claims battlefield gains amid the chaos in Russia, and 90 million people on the East Coast are under threat of severe storms.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anderson Cooper joins live from Newfoundland where he has been tracking the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that killed all five crew members onboard. Guillermo Sohnlein is an OceanGate co-founder who left the company in 2013. Anderson asks him if the red flags raised over years about the vessel’s experimental design gave him cause for concern. Plus, whistleblowers allege the IRS recommended far more charges against Hunter Biden. And, Titanic director James Cameron weighs in on the Titan sub implosion. Also this morning: the potential legal consequences facing OceanGate, a spotlight on the extreme tourism industry, and India’s Prime Minster Modi addresses human rights concerns during a White House visit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices