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Good evening, and welcome to "The Gist of It.” Mitch McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader this November, and speculation is swirling over who may replace him. There's a new threat in swing states Arizona and Georgia for Donald Trump. The 10,000 text messages between Fani Willis and Nathan Wade that could cause legal issues. And if you need a laugh… this hilarious video shows the moment two labradors’ “one brain cell” stopped working. Here’s the latest:

The Gist of It: Mitch McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November, the 82-year-old Kentucky representative announced today. Several names have already been floated as potential replacements, including three major contenders. Here’s a list.

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The Gist of It: Donald Trump's presidential campaign faces a new threat in Arizona and Georgia: Robert Kennedy Jr. The independent candidate will appear on the November presidential ballot in both swing states. It could be a larger issue for Trump instead of Biden. Here’s why.

Michigan primary: Biden Loses to 'Uncommitted' in Dearborn by Over 1k Votes

The Gist of It: In a long-awaited closed-door deposition today, Hunter Biden told GOP lawmakers that his father was not involved in his various business deals. In his opening statement, shared with Newsweek, Hunter called the conspiracies against the president “baseless” and “MAGA-motivated.” Here’s why it matters. 

Related: Hunter Biden Case 'Would Be Dismissed' if Trump's Mar-a-Lago Motion Succeeds

The Gist of It: Closing arguments on the motion to disqualify Fani Willis are expected this Friday. But some 2,000 phone calls and 10,000 text messages between Willis and Nathan Wade could cause major issues. Here’s why.

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The Gist of It: A massive wildfire in Texas has scorched more than 500,000 acres in just two days. The out-of-control blaze forced residents to evacuate, destroyed homes and knocked out power as it tore across the panhandle and into Oklahoma. Photos and videos show the extensive damage.

Video: Cows Flee as Texas Warns of 'Devastating' Animal Impact

The Gist of It: Russians are reporting issues using China's payment system UnionPay. It was widely touted as China's ‘rescue’ operation after Visa, Mastercard and American Express pulled out of Russia over the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it matters.

Related: Russia's Space Agency Forced to Sell Off Assets as Sanctions Take Toll

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The Gist of It: Two dogs tried to cross a plank to catch a stick. Hilarious video shows the moment that made the owner say “they have one brain cell between them and at this point I think it stopped working all together.” Watch it here.