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Trump's GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation

Former President Donald Trump's indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida. But about a thousand miles away, part of Trump's defense is well underway in a different venue -- the halls of Congress, where Republicans have been preparing for months to wage an aggressive counteroffensive against the Justice Department.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Georgia Republican convention, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Columbus, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn

President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration aimed at showing LGBTQ+ people that his administration has their back at a time when advocates are warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses.

President Joe Biden speaks at a Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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