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Birthright Citizenship Battle: SCOTUS Appears Divided Over Arguments | RISING
The Hill's Courts & Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld joins Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza to discuss the latest updates from the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship.
Ron Johnson Shreds 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Says Deficit Will Skyrocket| RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) blasting President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' that he thinks could raise the debt to $60 trillion in 10 years.
Tulsi Gabbard Accuses James Comey Of Calling For Trump's 'Murder' After '86 47' Post | RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss DHS Secretary Kristi Noem directing her department and the Secret Service to investigate former FBI Director James Comey.
Newsom Cracks Down On Homeless Encampments, Proposes Peeling Back Healthcare For Migrants | RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) peeling back healthcare for illegal immigrants and ordering cities to ban homeless encampments.
Yale Professors Roasted After Saying They're Leaving Country Over Fascism Fears | RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza react to a group of Yale university professors being roasted online for their self-deportation efforts.
Ro Khanna Supports Trump's Drug Price EO, Responds To Whether He'll Run For President| RISING
Rep. Ro Khanna joins Rising to explain his stance on backing President Trump's latest executive order to lower prescription drug prices.
Shri Thanedar drops Trump Impeachment Vote Effort After Pressure From Dems | RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mi) dropping his efforts to impeach President Trump.
Young Men Struggling, Falling Behind In Education, Mental Health, Data Shows | RISING
Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss reports that suggest young men and boys are falling behind, while their female peers surge ahead.
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