Today’s Headlines: In a surprise announcement, Chris Christie withdraws from the 2024 Republican primary in New Hampshire, citing a commitment to truth-telling about Trump. However, a hot mic captures him saying Nikki Haley will "get smoked," and Ron DeSantis called him "petrified." Florida's book ban laws, affecting titles including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and biographies, raise concerns in the Escambia County School District. Republican governors in 15 states reject federally funded summer food assistance programs, impacting 8 million children, with reasons ranging from concerns about childhood obesity to a lack of belief in welfare. On the international front, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken states that Saudi Arabia seeks to normalize relations with Israel but demands a commitment to a two-state solution. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice begins hearings on South Africa's case against Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza. In a humorous twist, Hunter Biden makes a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee meeting regarding a contempt of Congress resolution for refusing a closed-door deposition. Lastly, Trump backs out of delivering his closing argument in his civil fraud trial, citing unacceptable limitations imposed by the judge.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC News: Chris Christie drops out of the 2024 presidential race


Huff Post: Florida School District Pulls Dictionaries, Encyclopedias From Library Over 'Sexual' Content


WA Post: Republican governors in 15 states reject summer food money for kids


Axios: Blinken tells Bibi Saudis want peace deal, but not without two-state solution


NY Times: At World Court, Israel to Confront Accusations of Genocide


Axios: Hunter Biden unexpectedly shows up at his House contempt hearing


NY Times: Trump Won’t Give Closing Argument at Fraud Trial After Judge Sets Limits



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