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Yesterday's poll closed with 76.73% of 25,517 voters saying that registered Independents should be permitted to vote in party primaries. Do you agree? Listen to Michael's thoughts: https://loom.ly/7zYlhTU Then vote on today's poll! 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds

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Yesterday's poll closed with 73.25% of 20,224 voters saying college commencement addresses are not worth all the controversy. Do you agree? Vote on today's poll! 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds

The recent back-and-forth attacks between Israel and Iran are intended to be "signaling," says former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Adm. James Stavridis. "I think both landed, and that's why you're seeing both sides now trying to ratchet this thing down." https://loom.ly/NS-ap8k

The Supreme Court is about to hear a case on whether the homeless have the right to camp in public places. "People are dying on the streets," says Theane Evangelis, attorney for the Oregon town bringing the case, "because cities can't rely on these basic laws that help them intervene to get people help they need...it's cruel to leave people on the streets in these conditions." https://loom.ly/Fkdv4gg

Trump won't have to testify to defend himself, says CNN’s Elie Honig: "John Edwards never took the stand. They managed to [make his case] through the prosecution's own witnesses." Adds jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer, "It's looking like a good, open-minded, neutral jury...He's got to be feeling pretty good about the jury giving him and maintaining his presumption of innocence " https://loom.ly/A0VkBNA

USC canceled its Muslim commencement speaker who had posted against Israel on social media, citing "security concerns." After widespread protest, the University then "released" all outside speakers and honorees from attending the graduation ceremony. In doing so, USC "harmed a rich tradition," says CNN's Michael Smerconish, "of colleges hosting speakers with a variety of views." https://loom.ly/yhFY_LA

Trump keeps saying he's going to testify in his hush money case. But, says CNN's Michael Smerconish, his taking the stand carries "enormous risk." One alternative: elicit Trump's point of view on the payment from witness Michael Cohen, "But if no one else says it, Trump may have no choice but to testify." https://loom.ly/s9_6o4g

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