Biden vs. Uncommitted

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell steps down as Republican Leader, ending his 17-year tenure, with a successor to take over in January. The second-largest Texas wildfire burns 850,000 acres, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to declare a disaster in 60 counties. An appellate judge denies Donald Trump's $100 million bond request in the NY fraud trial, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear his immunity claim. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump win Michigan primaries, with Biden facing challenges from "Uncommitted" votes. The US Army cuts 24,000 job posts to enhance readiness, mostly affecting vacant positions. Comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76, and the Supreme Court debates a challenge to the 2019 bump stock ban after the Las Vegas shooting. The Bulletin Brief: McConnell announces he’s stepping down (CBS) (NBC) Texas faces one of the largest wildfires in state history (NBC) (AP) Trump’s appeal to NY court to post bond denied (AP) (CBS) Biden and Trump win Michigan Primaries (AP) (AP) US Army Cuts 24,000 Jobs (AP) Richard Lewis, Comedian, Dies at 76 (CBS) Supreme Court Considers Ban on Bump Stocks (NBC)