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Good Tuesday evening, welcome to "The Gist of It.” Trump is back on the campaign trail today in two battleground states, meanwhile the CEO who backed his bond is under growing scrutiny. Calls are growing for an investigation over payments topping $600k from iHeartMedia to Sen. Ted Cruz. Video shows a student being blown over amid tornado warnings as severe weather moves across the eastern U.S. A new map shows a bit of a change in the upcoming solar eclipse’s path of totality. And adorable video shows a goldendoodle walking herself to her neighbors to play! Here’s the latest:

The Gist of It: Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail today, with events in the battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, primaries are being held in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. But one red state could cost Trump the election. Here’s why.

Related: Trump Has a Huge Florida Headache

The Gist of It: Donald Trump may have violated the gag order in his hush-money criminal trial after the judge expanded it to declare his family off-limits, a former federal prosecutor said. Watch why, and what could happen if so.

Related: Don Hankey, CEO Who Backed Trump's Bond, Under Scrutiny
New York: Letitia James Gets Bad News About Trump Property She Wants

The Gist of It: Concern has been raised over iHeartMedia, the broadcaster of the Verdict With Ted Cruz podcast, paying more than $630,000 to the Truth and Courage PAC which supports the Texas Senator. Critics are now calling for a thorough investigation. Here’s what Cruz's team has said.

Colorado: Lauren Boebert Issued Warning After Worrying Poll

The Gist of It: Severe storms continue moving across much of the eastern half of the U.S., including possible tornadoes. Heavy snow is expected in several states, including more than a foot in Wisconsin. See when and where it's expected to hit.

Video: Kentucky Student Blown Over During Tornado Warning

The Gist of It: Though Beijing and Moscow have touted their "unlimited partnership" on the global stage, a far-eastern corner of Russia has caught China's eye. The border region of Primorsky Krai has seen a surge of Chinese farmers, and their growing economic clout is outcompeting locals. Here’s why it matters.

Today: Joe Biden Breaks Phone Silence With China After Nearly 2 Years

The Gist of It: The solar eclipse is just six days away and the path of totality has shifted a bit, meaning you may have to travel farther to see the astronomical phenomenon. See the updated map here.

Related: How To Watch the Solar Eclipse From Anywhere in the US

DID YOU SEE THIS?

The Gist of It: "The neighbor kid keeps coming over + asking if my kids can play." This adorable video shows a happy goldendoodle tapping her feet as she makes her way over to the neighbors for a play date. Watch here!

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