Freedom has never been guaranteed.

Every generation has to earn it, fight for it,

defend it in battle between autocracy and democracy,

between the greed of a few and the rights of many.

It matters.

Our democracy is more than just a system of government. It's the very soul of America.

That's President Joe Biden marking Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery with a somber

message about freedom and democracy. We'll have much more of his speech in just a moment.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump marked the holiday with angry posts on social media,

lashing out at the judges in his legal cases.

And it comes as his hush money trial resumes today in New York with closing arguments.

We'll bring you a preview of what to expect.

Plus, the latest fallout from Israel's airstrike

that led to deaths of dozens of displaced Palestinians in Roth.

Good morning, and welcome to way too early on this Tuesday, May 28th.

Happy birthday, Carrie.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your day with us.

In just hours, closing arguments are scheduled to begin in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial in a New York City courtroom, with the case

resuming after a long Memorial Day break. The defense will go first, with Trump attorney Todd

Blanche expected to spend several hours on his summation argument. His goal, explain why the government

has not met its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt

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