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Happy Wednesday! Here are some of today’s headlines:
An issue for the GOP headed into November as Nikki Haley continues garnering support. Another legal victory for Trump, now delaying two of the four cases against him. Poland warns Russia is ready to launch an offensive on NATO states. China’s new satellites allow Beijing to monitor US military assets globally. Disneyland gets the final go-ahead to begin its major multi-billion expansion. This puppy is not thrilled with his older dog brother’s constant desire to play. And Baby Reindeer's real 'Martha' set to break her silence in a TV interview.

The Gist of It: Donald Trump's dominance in the 2024 Republican primaries is still being hampered by Nikki Haley's ongoing and potentially significant support. While the former president easily won the Indiana primary, Haley (who's out of the race) managed to garner nearly 22% percent of the vote. So how does the GOP tackle the issue? Read here.

Michigan: Republican Unseated After Losing to Democrat by 20 Points
RNC: Lara Trump's Voting Remarks Alarm Election Observer
Capitol Hill: Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Losing 'Sway' With Trump

The Gist of It: Donald Trump had some words for the judge in his hush money trial after being warned that future gag order violations could send him to jail. Here’s what the former president said. 

Stormy Daniels' testimony: 5 Things We Didn't Expect
Related: Alvin Bragg's Office Under Fire for Taking 'Cheap Shots' at Stormy Daniels

The Gist of It: The head of Polish military counterintelligence warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin is already prepared for a small operation against NATO frontier states in northeastern Europe. Here’s what the spy chief said. 

Belarus: Putin Ally Makes Surprise Nuclear Move

The Gist of It: More good legal news for Trump this week, effectively delaying two of the four criminal cases against him. Today, an appeals court in Georgia agreed to consider the former president's appeal of the disqualification matter related to Fulton County DA Fani Willis. Here’s what happens now.

Reelection campaign: Fani Willis Sees Donations Double
Classified documents case: Game Over For Jack Smith?
New: Remove Aileen Cannon Petitions Pass 300K Signatures

The Gist of It: China is quickly challenging the United States' monopoly in space as new remote-sensing satellites have allowed Beijing to monitor American military assets globally. China has added over 400 satellites in the past two years, prompting further warnings from U.S. officials. Here’s why.

Joint plans: Russia Reveals New China Nuclear Moon Base Details

The Gist of It: Disneyland has finally received final approval from the Anaheim City Council to go ahead with a major multi-decade expansion plan. The project, DisneylandForward, will invest an initial $2 billion over the next 10 years. Here’s what we know so far!

Entertainment: What Hollywood Will Look Like in 10 Years

DID YOU SEE THIS?

The Gist of It: One family got their “hyperactive”Golden Retriever, Cooper, a new puppy to play with. Turns out Chevy, the young Bernese Mountain dog, prefers to just chill. Videos show Cooper bringing toy after toy over to Chevy, who is not having it. (Poor Cooper!) Watch here.

Coming up tomorrow: 'Baby Reindeer': Real 'Martha' To Break Silence With TV Interview