The United States extends travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise; congratulations to the NBA World Champion Milwaukee Bucks; minority leader Kevin McCarthy removes five (5) of his members for the January 6th insurrection investigation committee as Congresswoman Liz Cheney is the only Republican sitting at the table and Speaker Pelosi already dismissed them; NASCAR w/Stephen; senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is taking a very hard line on the debt ceiling. His message -- if Senate Democrats want to raise the debt ceiling, they’re going to have to do it themselves because no Republicans will vote for it in the current “environment” on Capitol Hill; police say 3 people were wounded in a shooting outside Nationals Park that sent players and fans scrambling during a game; the critical race theory bill SB3 passes in the state of Texas’ Senate by 18-4 vote; Japan says the Olympics might be cancelled if more athletes continue to test positive for COVID-19; senate minority leader Mitch McConnell warns of a COVID-19 wave like 'we went through last year' without vaccinations; Tom Brady has jokes as he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the White House; former top Trump ally in jail; and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

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To Vaccinate or NOT to Vaccinate-that's the question; the payments for child tax credit goes out to families tomorrow-will you get monies?; An angry Kyle Busch blasts Atlanta track makeover: ‘There ain’t nobody thinking’, that an more with NASCAR w/Stephen; Dr. Fauci said it was “horrifying' to hear CPAC crowd cheering anti-vaccination remarks;” Tennis w/Todd-he talks winners & losers of Wimbledon; California rule bans K-12 students from campus if they refuse to wear masks; Soccer in Great Britain is dealing with Black English players being racially abused after Euro 2020 final penalty misses; did President Biden makes a 'moral case' for voting rights in his major speech yesterday? As Republicans argue the contentious bill would provide greater election security; 2021 MLB All-Star results in Denver; Texas’ Abbott says Democratic state legislators who ‘fled’ the state over elections bill will be arrested upon return; NBA remember them? Playoffs are still ongoing; at least 121 out LGBTQ athletes are headed to the Tokyo Summer Olympics, by far a record as the Olympics are to be held without spectators as Tokyo enters state of emergency; and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

RE-BROADCAST!  Happy 4th of July! The House approves the formation of Jan. 6., select committee; Kyle Busch rallies from shifter issue, stretches fuel for Pocono victory with Stephen; the Delta variant is forcing officials to rethink Covid-19 measures, even for the vaccinated; the NBA playoffs continue; Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22-1/2 years in murder of George Floyd; Wimbledon 2021-a LOT going on; Trump calls Barr a 'swamp creature' over criticism of election claims; Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry responds to backlash after she turns away from U.S. flag during national anthem; the Trump Organization is expected to be charged with tax crimes tomorrow; Jalen Rose says Kevin Love made Olympics because of white ‘tokenism’; Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes GOP-backed election overhaul bill; President Biden ordered airstrikes on Iran backed militants in Iraq and Syria; and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

The House approves the formation of Jan. 6., select committee; Kyle Busch rallies from shifter issue, stretches fuel for Pocono victory with Stephen; the Delta variant is forcing officials to rethink Covid-19 measures, even for the vaccinated; the NBA playoffs continue; Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22-1/2 years in murder of George Floyd; Wimbledon 2021-a LOT going on; Trump calls Barr a 'swamp creature' over criticism of election claims; Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry responds to backlash after she turns away from U.S. flag during national anthem; the Trump Organization is expected to be charged with tax crimes tomorrow; Jalen Rose says Kevin Love made Olympics because of white ‘tokenism’; Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes GOP-backed election overhaul bill; President Biden ordered airstrikes on Iran backed militants in Iraq and Syria; and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

President Biden authorizes migrants under 'Remain in Mexico' orders to get second chance at asylum; Kyle Larson again, in Nashville; the World Health Organization says delta is the fastest and fittest Covid variant and will ‘pick off’ most vulnerable people as the most who die are unvaccinated; the Sixers loss and Joel Embiid says it’s not his fault the Sixers were upset by the Hawks in NBA playoffs, and he wants to be a guard; Biden signs the bill making Juneteenth a national holiday as federal workers get Friday off; Carl Nassib of Las Vegas Raiders announces he is gay, pledges $100,000 to the Trevor Project; what is critical race theory? Explaining the discipline that Texas' governor wants to "abolish"; Wimbledon-'Sorry to hear': Tennis fans saddened by Simona Halep news; the Supreme Court unanimously sides with former college players in dispute with NCAA about compensation, and more if we can fit it in.

President Biden and Putin face off;  NASCAR with Stephen; the World Health Organization says it would be a "monumental error" to think the danger of Covid-19 has passed; the Sixers against the Hawks at 7:30pm, EST; the U.S. Senate passes a bill naming Juneteenth as a National Holiday; the Navy denies football team captain's request to delay service and try to play in the NFL, in soccer Christian Eriksen sends video link to Denmark teammates, remains 'stable' after collapsing- Martin Johnson- patron of a charity set up to raise awareness of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome-said the terrifying collapse of Christian Eriksen should be a wake-up call to the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest as he called for CPR to be added to the national curriculum; Detainee fates hang over Biden meeting with Putin; French Open 2021: Four keys to Novak Djokovic's victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas; Senate Judiciary begins investigation into DOJ lawmaker subpoenas; NBA playoffs 2021: The Brooklyn Nets are learning how fragile an NBA title run can be; Netanyahu is out as new Israeli government survives confidence vote,  and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

The President and Dr. Biden begin their first foreign trip to ultimately face Putin; NASCAR with Stephen; the World Health Organization says it would be a "monumental error" to think the danger of Covid-19 has passed and Dr. Fauci sounds the alarm over COVID-19 variant surging in the United Kingdom; Naomi Osaka among a new generation of tennis stars opening up about racism and mental health and withdraws from Wimbledon tune up in Berlin; Senator Manchin’s opposition clouds future of Democrat elections bill; NBA star Kyrie Irving says fans are treating players like 'they're in a human zoo' after latest incident and the Sixers won against Washington; A conspiracy of silence': Tulsa Race Massacre was absent from schools for generations; the NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review Black claims; the United States-Biden Administration-to buy 500 million Pfizer doses to share with the world; Navy denies football team captain's request to delay service and try to play in the NFL, and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

*ReBroadcast*  Today, horrific mass shooting in San Jose, CA where nine (9) are confirmed dead-including the shooter; NASCAR with Stephen-Hendrick Motorsports suspend spotter for Chase Elliot after arrest; Texas lawmakers “OK” carrying handguns without a license, despite opposition from police and gun control groups; Biden administration’s peace talks and negotiations between Israel and Palestine produced a cease fire that continues as Hamas rejects Belarus claim over plane bomb threat; NBA playoffs-the Philadelphia Sixers vs. the Washington Wizards are playing right now; it’s the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s death-what has changed in our country because of it?; NBA says Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James violated protocol by attending event; Congresswoman Liz Cheney comes out in support of stricter voting laws, sees no link to Trump; US citizens warned not to travel to Japan as Tokyo Olympics near; have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccine? Our country is at 50% vaccinated, help us get to herd immunity by getting vaccinated, and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

Today, horrific mass shooting in San Jose, CA where nine (9) are confirmed dead-including the shooter; NASCAR with Stephen-Hendrick Motorsports suspend spotter for Chase Elliot after arrest; Texas lawmakers “OK” carrying handguns without a license, despite opposition from police and gun control groups; Biden administration’s peace talks and negotiations between Israel and Palestine produced a cease fire that continues as Hamas rejects Belarus claim over plane bomb threat; NBA playoffs-the Philadelphia Sixers vs. the Washington Wizards are playing right now; it’s the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s death-what has changed in our country because of it?; NBA says Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James violated protocol by attending event; Congresswoman Liz Cheney comes out in support of stricter voting laws, sees no link to Trump; US citizens warned not to travel to Japan as Tokyo Olympics near; have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccine? Our country is at 50% vaccinated, help us get to herd immunity by getting vaccinated, and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

Today, President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time regarding the continuing bombing of Palestine; NASCAR with Stephen; the GOP are opposing a bipartisan January 6th insurrection commission for an investigation; the NBA playoffs; the CDC issues new ruling on mask wearing in public-as Republican members of Congress defy House rules and go mask less on the House floor and are fined $500 each; Bob Baffert Suspended from Belmont Stakes After Medina Spirit's Failed Drug Test; Virginia and Maryland lifted their states’ indoor mask mandates as well as Costco and Walmart;  New York State’s Attorney General adds criminal probe to former President Trump’s organization; Capitol Police post letter on twitter asking how the minority party-republicans-can vote against the Jan. 6th investigation commission; and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

Today, Congresswomen Liz Cheney was voted out of her Congressional leadership position; the Tokyo Olympics bans athletes from wearing Black Lives Matter apparel; in India-daily COVID-19 deaths are topping 4000-the World Health Organization classifies triple-mutant Covid variant from India as global health risk-what can the US do to help?; Philadelphia to Lift COVID Limits, Teams Can Have Full Crowds Starting June 11; Speaker of the House-Nancy Pelosi announces change to House floor mask rules; a Republican Congressman says Representative Stefanik is not conservative enough to be GOP leader; Colonial Pipeline gas shortages widen: State-by-State breakdown-Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia among hardest states hit with fuel outages-what will that mean for your car gas prices & did you know you are paying the ransom?; Arizona’s recount fiasco imperils America’s elections-does that mean President Biden will be removed from office?; Senator McConnell leads the GOP in attack on Democratic party’s voting rights bill, 56 killed in Gaza, 6 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into 'full-scale war', and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

What was your take on President Biden’s address to Congress?; Kyle Busch celebrates birthday with first Cup Series win of 2021 at Kansas; President Biden says Americans earning less than $400K will not pay 'a single penny' in taxes and his spending plans rely on tax hikes on businesses and the wealthy; NFL draft-did your team get the players they needed?; what if the US does NOT reach herd immunity?; Kaitlyn Jenner hits California nerve by siding with GOP on transgender athletes; Allies of GOP leader vow to oust Liz Cheney-did you read her Op-Ed in the Washington Post?; Former President Donald Trump calls Romney a ‘stone cold loser’ and Sen. Mitt Romney was booed at the Utah Republican convention on Saturday; former President George W. Bush says if GOP stands for 'White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism, then it's not going to win anything'; the Biden Administration raises refugee cap to 62,500 and begins uniting parents with the children who were torn from their arms, and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

President Biden to deliver first joint address to Congress tonight at 9pm, EST; NASCAR with Stephen; Rudy Guliani’s home and office raided by FBI investigators; an Ohio bar owner refuses to show NBA games until LeBron 'expelled'; Federal prosecutors indict three men in death of Ahmaud Arbery; Kiersten Hening: I was forced off college soccer team after refusing to kneel; man arrested in Mallorca town on suspicion of infecting 22 people with Covid-19 and the U.S. will send India supplies as country faces record COVID surge; Caitlyn Jenner is running for Governor of California if Gavin Newsome is recalled; critics Say Anti-Protest Bill In Florida Threatens Freedom Of Speech, and more and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

GUILTY-former police officer that killed George Floyd; NASCAR with Stephen; Calls for Indiana gun legislation after FedEx shooting; Lakers will not visit White House due COVID-19 protocols, scheduling issues; COVID-19 numbers continue to climb as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is suspended for good; gymnastic abuse survivors call for justice after John Geddert's death: 'we'll never have closure'; former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93; former Red Sox Star Johnny Damon Arrested on DUI Charge in Florida-two breath tests found that Damon had a blood alcohol level of 0.3 and 0.294, nearly four times the legal limit, police said; House of Representatives Minority Leader, McCarthy will introduce resolution to censure Maxine Waters for comments on "confrontational" protests, and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

President Biden has ended American occupation in Afghanistan; did Billy Horschel’s Masters meltdown cross the line?; Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the police killing of a man during a traffic stop and that same police officer Kim Porter arrested on charges of 2nd degree manslaughter in the same town where George Floyd was killed; NASCAR with Stephen; Michigan’s COVID-19 numbers continue to climb as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is suspended for causing blood clots; Biden admin secures agreements with Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to secure borders after officials say White House's border coordinator Roberta S. Jacobson RESIGNS after just a month on the job as Biden struggles to contain a migration surge with the most unaccompanied minors crossing the border in history; the Chauvin trial continues as the defense presents its case and more, if we can fit it in at 7:15 pm, EST.

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