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DeSantis supporters react to first debate performance

Following what some are calling a disappointing presidential primary debate for Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor is back on the campaign trail in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down how donors and supporters are responding to his remarks Wednesday and the lack of aggressive swings taken at him. Source

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Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis proposes new trial date ahead of Trump’s surrender

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asked a judge on Thursday to set a trial date of Oct. 23, 2023, for Donald Trump and the 18 other defendants charged in connection with alleged efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. Less than two hours later, Trump’s newly appointed attorney informed the court that the former president opposes the Oct. 23 date. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane report. Source

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Expanded internet access could bring new jobs to rural areas

The Biden administration on Monday announced $667 million in new funding to build more broadband internet access in the U.S. The grants and loans are spread across 22 states, but will target “rural, remote and unserved communities.” Drew Clark, CEO of internet advocacy company Broadband Breakfast, joins CBS News to discuss how rural areas would benefit from expanded internet access. Source

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8/24: Prime Time with John Dickerson

John Dickerson reports on former President Donald Trump as he surrenders to charges in the Georgia election interference case, new details on the Yevgeny Prigozhin plane crash, and new efforts to expand internet access to rural America. Source

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Trump’s mug shot released after he is booked in Fulton County jail

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office released former President Donald Trump’s booking photo Thursday night after he surrendered to authorities on charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines Trump’s defense in the case. Source

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Trump speaks out after being booked in Atlanta jail in 2020 election case

Former President Donald Trump surrendered and was booked Thursday at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on charges that he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. It marks the fourth time this year Trump has been booked on criminal charges. “It’s a very sad for America,” Trump told reporters on the tarmac of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his booking. “This should never happen.” Source

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