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Twice-impeached former president Trump faces his second criminal indictment. The seven federal charges include espionage, obstruction and conspiracy, and relate to the DOJ probe into his handling of classified documents he sent to his Mar-a-Lago residence while in office. Plus, the Secret Service start security planning for Trump’s expected court appearance in Miami next week. And, Kaitlin Collins interviews British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, about the ‘special' US/UK relationship, how a possible Trump 2024 win might affect that, and transatlantic cooperation in helping Ukraine in Russia’s War. Also this morning: Trump admits on tape he didn’t declassify “secret” information, and, the possible impact of Trump’s indictment on the 2024 Presidential election.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN the DOJ informed Donald Trump's legal team he’s a target in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation. Could an indictment be near? Plus, wildfire smoke from Canada engulfs the East Coast and pushes South, forcing the grounding of aircraft and school closures. And, Mike Pence delivers his toughest takedown yet, saying Donald Trump should, “never be president again” in last night's CNN Town Hall.Also this morning: a one-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Doug Burnum, Supreme Court justice’s financial disclosure details, a survivor of the Iowa apartment building collapse speaks out, Pope Francis’ condition after undergoing abdominal surgery, and “Dr. Deep Sea” nears the end of his 100-day underwater mission.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York and Detroit are in the top three on the list for the world's worst air pollution, as smoke from Canadian wildfires makes skies hazy in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Plus, Trump’s last chief of staff Mark Meadows testifies before a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s probe into the former president. And, Trump's former Vice President Mike Pence releases a video announcing he'll take on his old boss in the race for the White House. Also this morning: a high school graduation becomes the scene of a mass shooting in Virginia, and the Pope is in hospital, set to undergo abdominal surgery.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 800 people are being evacuated after critical dam in a Russian-controlled area of the Kherson region failed, causing flooding along the Dnipro river. Ukraine has accused Russian forces of blowing up the dam, which they deny. Plus, investigators suspicions are raised after learning a Trump employee drained the swimming pool at Mar-a-Lago, causing the room containing the resort’s surveillance logs to flood. And, a record number of women are working right now. Economists are scratching their heads. Is it inflation or hybrid work opportunities? CNN This Morning has the answers. Also, two more former Trump allies, Chris Christie and Mike Pence, file their paperwork ahead of their official 2024 presidential race announcements.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An investigation is under way after US fighter jets scrambled to intercept an unresponsive aircraft over the Washington DC area. The response caused a sonic boom across the nation's capital. Plus, tensions run high after a Chinese warship nearly collided with an American destroyer. And, today could be Apple's biggest product launch since the Apple watch as the company unveils its ‘mixed reality’ headset.Also this morning: former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley sharpened her attacks on Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, taking questions on abortion and guns in last night's CNN Town Hall, protesters in Colorado demand action on gun violence, massive crowds march against Poland’s nationalist government, and a hero driver saves children after a school bus goes up in flames.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The debt crisis is over after the Senate passes the debt deal with just days to spare. Plus, Trump responds to CNN’s reporting of prosecutors having a tape of him acknowledging he held onto a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House. And, new questions emerge about a partial building collapse in Davenport, Iowa, after a structural report taken days prior to the tragedy found it had crumbling bricks that “appeared ready to fall imminently”. Three people are still missing.Also this Morning: a judge approves the settlement in the “Rust” wrongful death lawsuit, the eighth grader crowned the new national spelling bee champion joins live to be put to the test, big chains warn of consumer spending changes affecting the economy, Billy Joel is to end his Madison Square Gardens residency, and Texas police arrest a suspected serial killer linked to as many as 12 murders.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal prosecutors have Donald Trump on tape acknowledging he held onto a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House. He also told people he couldn't share it with them. What does it mean for the investigation? Plus, the House overwhelmingly passes the debt limit deal in a move to avert a national and global economic crisis. And, “Sex in the City” fans rejoice. Samantha is back for the reboot – what know about her quick cameo in “And Just Like That”. Also this morning: two GOP big-hitters are to announce their 2024 presidential bids next week, author T.J. Newman on persevering after 41 first book rejections, NASA holds a historic UFO hearing, Amazon is to pay more than $30M to settle FTC privacy complaints, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon denies meeting or talking to his bank’s client Jeffrey Epstein, “A day without immigrants” protests happen across the US, and do age differences play a role in relationships?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Debt Ceiling Bill narrowly clears the first major hurdle in a House committee vote by the slimmest margin possible, Republican Speaker McCarthy faces a growing revolt by GOP hard-liners that could crash the economy. Plus, Ukraine braces for Russian revenge after being blamed for a drone attack on Moscow that the country denies. And, a family seen as a key player in the opioid crisis is to pay billions of dollars to help fight the epidemic in exchange for immunity in future civil lawsuits.Also this morning: DeSantis slams Trump during his inaugural presidential campaign stop, the Mayor of Kyiv on Ukraine’s anticipated counteroffensive against Russia, a former FBI director on the special counsel investigations into Trump, and Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to discuss the implications of the new space race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An alleged drone attack hits the heart of Russia this morning. Ukraine denies the assault on Moscow, but Russian forces bombard its capital Kyiv for the 17th time this month. Plus, the debt limit deal is set to face its first hurdle today in a House Rules Committee vote. And, former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will report to prison in Texas today to face 11-years behind bars for fraud and conspiracy.Also this morning: Governor DeSantis kicks of a four-day swing through early Primary States, President Zelensky says he’s decided on the date of Ukraine’s counter offensive, Biden slams Uganda’s new sweeping anti-gay law for allowing the death penalty, the rising costs of weddings in America, and the teen shot for ringing the wrong doorbell makes his first public appearance.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy have made a debt ceiling deal. Now they have to sell it. Can they get the votes before default on June 5? Plus, a search and rescue operation is under way after an apartment building collapsed in Iowa. And, President Biden honors America's fallen service members during a Memorial Day address from Arlington National Cemetery.Also this morning: Turkey’s President Erdogan is reelected in a historic runoff, Russia targets Kyiv with its largest drone attack of the conflict, a mysterious megalodon tooth necklace is found among the Titanic wreckage, and why stronger leg muscles could mean better outcomes after a heart attack.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices