Good evening, and welcome to "The Gist of It.” The big news today: A judge decided that Fani Willis can stay on Trump’s election interference case, but only if Nathan Wade goes. Hours later, he resigned. Here's what he wrote. Meanwhile, the RNC says it's changing its convention to nominate Trump. In the border crisis, Biden is facing GOP backlash after a migrant allegedly raped a disabled 15-year-old girl in a shelter. Prince William speaks out about his "arty" wife for the first time amid the photoshop frenzy. And it’s finally Friday! See the adorable video of a puppy waiting to pick up his human brother from school. Here’s the latest:

The Gist of It: This morning, a judge gave Fani Willis two choices: either she or Nathan Wade must resign from Donald Trump’s election interference case. By this afternoon, Wade resigned from his position at the Fulton County District Attorney's office. See his letter. 

Related: How Fani Willis' Trump Case Changes Without Nathan Wade

The Gist of It: Republicans are looking to make some changes to the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) to nominate former President Donald Trump, according to new chairman Michael Whatley. Here's what's he said today.

New polls: Joe Biden Takes Stunning Lead Over Donald Trump

The Gist of It: Republicans are blaming President Joe Biden after a migrant allegedly raped a disabled 15-year-old girl in a shelter in Massachusetts. This, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out plans today for how his state is preparing for a possible influx of Haitian immigrants. Here’s the latest.

Related: Migrants Could Get $500 a Month Under New Bill

The Gist of It: Mike Lindell wants the U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track his case challenging the use of electronic tabulation systems in elections before November. The MyPillow CEO filed a case with the high court– he believes the U.S. should shift to using only paper ballots. But will SCOTUS hear his case?

Related: Kari Lake Wants Supreme Court To Upend How America Votes

The Gist of It: India, a top purchaser of Russian oil, has stopped paying for Russian premium crude oil for two months now, according to a local reports. Billions of dollars in Russian oil profits are stuck in Indian banks due to restrictions. Here’s why it’s a larger issue for Moscow.

The frontlines: Russia's Belgorod Has Become a War Zone

The Gist of It: After the House passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. this week, Chinese officials have penned a lengthy article excoriating Washington over its "double standards" on First Amendment rights. Here’s what it says. 

Related: Trump Ally's TikTok Plan Sparks New Theory

DID YOU SEE THIS?

The Gist of It: We made it to Friday! If you’ve had a long week, this video will make you smile… a Golden Retriever puppy waits to pick up his human brother from school and is so excited when he finally sees him! Watch it here. 

Friday bonus: Marine Archaeologists Discover 10 Shipwrecks, Including One From Roman Era

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