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Trump tests GOP resolve on Russia, Ukraine

In today's issue: ▪ Zelensky raises pressure ▪ No Kings protest as early vote starts ▪ Experts see weak measles messaging ▪ Trump endorses Netanyahu Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated over President Trump’s recent moves that have advantaged Russia on the battlefield at the cost of the U.S.’s ally Ukraine, but whether they can force the...

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