LIVE 12 PM ET: Trump Denies Charges, Skips Arraignment in GA; CDC Requests Twitter to Suppress Data: Sen. Johnson

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not​ guilty in‌ Georgia Thursday morning​ to 13 charges related to his actions ⁢contesting the 2020 election results in the state. He also waived his arraignment, meaning he won’t appear in court on Sept. ‌6⁤ to hear the charges read out against him.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)⁤ has ‌alleged that the CDC colluded with Twitter to censor its ⁤own official COVID-19 vaccine​ data. And former President Donald Trump said there’s a reason‌ why politicians and ⁢the media are talking about COVID again.

Hurricane Idalia split trees in half, ripped roofs⁢ off hotels, and flooded cars as​ it tore through Florida. On Thursday, residents there have been picking ‌up the pieces and helping each other find hope in their communities.