Trump pushes for Ukraine war's end; DOJ charges 28 in California voting cases

Trump courts Russia as he seeks to end the Ukraine war, campaigning intensifies, and DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes.

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Trump is seeking an end to the war in Ukraine while making overtures to Russia, according to NPR's morning news summary.

Campaigning is intensifying with two weeks remaining until Election Day.

The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes. The summary did not provide details about the allegations.

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