Trump’s classified documents problem is getting worse

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Trump recorded discussing sensitive materials he didn't declassify; Ukraine regains territory Russia seized in 2014.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. TOP NEWS Trump taped discussing classified docs Scott Olson/Getty Images CNN released a recording featuring former President Donald Trump seeming to show "highly confidential" Pentagon documents about a potential US attack on Iran to people without security clearances. [CNN / Jeremy Herb] The tape, recorded during a 2021 meeting at Trump's New Jersey golf course and released Monday, appears to undercut Trump's recent claim that he never held onto classified material. [Associated Press] During the two-minute recording, Trump says "I have a big pile of papers" while referring to "secret information." [Axios / Erin Doherty] The tape could be key evidence in the investigation into whether Trump mishandled classified documents he kept after leaving the White House and obstructed efforts to retrieve them. [Vox / Li Zhou] Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony charges in the case. His trial is set to begin August 14. [BBC / Max Matza] Ukraine retakes Russian-held territory Ukrainian forces have likely retaken parts of the eastern Donbas region Russia has controlled since illegally annexing the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. [BBC / Alys Davies] As part of its counteroffensive, Ukraine waged multiple attacks on Russian-backed forces and appears to have advanced near the city of Donetsk. [Yahoo / Ukrainska Pravda] The attacks came as the head of Wagner mercenary forces mounted a short-lived rebellion that analysts consider an opportunity for Ukraine. [Washington Post / Adam Taylor and David L. Stern] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged Kyiv's advances in several directions during a visit to the frontlines, but has warned progress overall could be slow. [Al Jazeera] 📍 If you read just one story Vox's Jen Kirby explains Putin's response to the Wagner mercenary rebellion and what the revolt means for his control over Russia. [Vox / Jen Kirby] MISCELLANEOUS Health officials in Texas and Florida have issued warnings after reporting five cases of malaria transmitted by local mosquitos — the first in the US since 2003. [Vox / Keren Lendman] In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected a conservative-backed legal theory that would've given state legislatures more power over elections. [Vox / Ian Millhiser] The burning of fossil fuels heated Earth's atmosphere and made the record-breaking heatwave engulfing parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico five times worse, according to recent research. [Guardian / Oliver Milman] Over 1,000 Afghan civilians have been killed by explosive devices in public areas and other attacks since the Taliban took over from foreign powers in August 2021. [Al Jazeera] VERBATIM "He is reckless with the Russian state's resources, but not with his own skin." [Beth Van Schaack, the US ambassador-at-large for Global Criminal Justice on the possibility of Vladimir Putin traveling to South Africa where he faces arrest for Ukraine war crimes / Guardian] LISTEN TO THIS Woke, woke, woke, woke How "woke" went from Marcus Garvey to Childish Gambino to Ron DeSantis.   Listen now   ▶ Read more from Vox 9 questions for Sarah McBride as she launches a historic campaign The nuclear industry's big bet on going small How to prepare for the return of student loan payments The alarming decline of Earth's forests, in 4 charts Aleksandr Lukashenko, the dictator who took credit for ending Wagner's mutiny, explained This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value Vox's unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring contribution.   View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.