Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open

Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open

BERLIN (AP) —Aryna Sabalenkasays she has written toCoco Gauffto apologize for the "unprofessional" comments she made following her loss to her American rival in the final of theFrench Open. Speaking to Eurosport Germany, the top-ranked Sabalenka said her remarks after her6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4loss to Gauff at Roland-Garros this month were a mistake. In her post-match press conference in Paris, Sabalenka had suggested that the result was more due to her own errors than to Gauff's performance. "That was just completely unprofessional of me," Sabalenka said. "I let my emotions get the better of me. I absolutely regret what I said back then. You know, we all make mistakes. I'm just a human being who's still learning in life. I think we all have those days when we lose control. But what I also want to say is that I wrote to Coco afterward — not immediately, but recently." Sabalenka hit 37 winners but finished the final with 70 unforced errors — compared to Gauff's 30. She said she wrote to Gauff to apologize and "make sure she knew she absolutely deserved to win the tournament and that I respect her." "I never intended to attack her," Sabalanka added. "I was super emotional and not very smart at that press conference. I'm not necessarily grateful for what I did. It took me a while to go back and think about it, to approach it with open eyes, and to understand. I realized a lot about myself. Why did I lose so many finals?" Sabalenka, a three-time major champion, also lost to Gauffin the 2023 U.S. Open final, where she also won the first set. "I kept getting so emotional," Sabalenka added. "So I learned a lot. Above all, one thing: I'm the one who always treats my opponents with great respect, whether I win or lose. Without that respect, I wouldn't be where I am today. So it was a tough but very valuable lesson for me." ___ AP tennis:https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

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Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open

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Shohei Ohtani wasn't happy with his Dodgers' pitching debut, but it should excite team

Shohei Ohtani wasn't happy with his Dodgers' pitching debut, but it should excite team

LOS ANGELES — One of the biggest knocksLos Angeles Dodgersfans get is how relatively empty Dodger Stadium looks at first pitch. It makes sense, as dealing with rush hour traffic in L.A. just to get up Chavez Ravine is not for the faint of heart. But on the evening of Monday, June 16, not even bumper-to-bumper traffic was going to stop the majority of the crowd from being in their seats at 7:10 p.m. local time. It was an occasion they'd been waiting on for more than 18 months: Shohei Ohtani pitching in a Dodger uniform. Before the national anthem was played, the stadium was filled and the crowd was roaring as Ohtani emerged from the dugout and walked to the bullpen to warm-up for his first start of the season. As he got loose, crowds flooded the left field area just to get a peak of what they'd been eagerly anticipating. From the section that shares a wall with the pen to the top of the reserve level, fans hugged the railing like they're trying to get a high five from a WWE star. All the focus was on how Ohtani would do on the mound. By the end of night, it was the bat that reminded everyone what makes him a unicorn of a baseball player, and the possibilities in 2025. After one inning of work on the mound, Ohtani had two hits and two RBIs asthe Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres, 6-3, in what was a major step in the three-time MVP's full-time return to being a two-way star. "Not quite happy with the results overall," Ohtani said through translator Will Ireton. "But I think the biggest takeaway for me is that I feel good enough to be able to make the next outing." Never miss a play:Sign upfor USA TODAY's Sports newsletter. In a span of less than 24 hours, the matchup went from theseries opener between division rivalsand World Series contenders to all attention on Ohtani as a major league pitcher. It was hisfirst time pitching since August 2023– when he wore aLos Angeles Angelsuniform – and first time since his second Tommy John surgery. It was a soft introduction back to the mound for the right-hander. But it was a bumpy road. Ohtani's first pitch was a 97 mph sinker Fernando Tatis Jr. fouled off. But he gave up a bloop single to the leadoff hitter and Luis Arraez hit a rocket in the gap to put runners on the corners with no outs, with the chance to massively spoil Ohtani's night. On the following at-bat, Manny Machado swung out of the zone on a sweeper, resulting in a sacrifice fly to score a run for San Diego. Then two consecutive groundouts got Ohtani out of the inning and limited the damage. He threw 28 pitches – 16 for strikes – and despite a 9.00 ERA, it was a positive outing for the team. "I thought it was great," said manager Dave Roberts. "Obviously gave up a run, but I thought the stuff was really good." It's now the norm for it to be a playoff atmosphere when the Padres and Dodgers meet, but you'd think a trip to the World Series was on the line with the intensity and electricity in the air in the first inning. And Ohtani certainly felt it. In his rehab work, Ohtani was throwing around the 95-96 mph range. In his first game, his fastball averaged 99.1 mph, and he reached 100 mph. The sinker hovered around 97 mph with 18 of his pitches at least 95 mph, and 14 above 98 mph. "I was aiming to sit 95-96 (mph), but the game intensity really allowed me to throw a little harder," Ohtani said. Roberts didn't expect to see triple digits on the radar gun, but he understood the adrenaline allowed Ohtani to turn it up a notch. Still, Roberts hopes he can turn it down a bit so he doesn't overexert himself and undo all the progress. Everyone in the dugout marveled at Ohtani coming off from throwing 28 pitches and going straight to putting on his batting gear, not even stopping for a drink of water. Third baseman Max Muncy admitted it hit differently to see it happen because "that's really hard to do." Ohtani struck out in his first at-bat, but he delivered in the batter's box not long after. He hit an RBI double in the bottom of the third through the left-center field gap to get back the run he gave up, and one inning later, his RBI single extended the lead for Los Angeles. He finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a walk and two strikeouts, and Roberts felt good about it, indicating he could still produce at the plate on start days. Granted it was after he pitched one inning and hyped on adrenaline, but it "didn't certainly affect the offensive performance," Roberts said. Now with his first outing complete, Ohtani and Roberts both said the current plan is for him to pitch once a week. It's expected he will continue to start games every six to eight days, Roberts added, and the workload could go up. The Dodgers skipper wasn't going to let him throw more than 30 pitches in his debut, but he could go two innings his next time out, likely against the Washington Nationals on June 22. Still, no plan is set in stone. General manager Brandon Gomes said prior the contest that conversations are happening every day to feel out what is the next step. Ohtani noted since his velocity was higher than normal, he'll have to see how he feels when he wakes up before nailing down his next start. "I want to see first where my body feels and how it reacts," he said. "But the expectation is for me to go once a week, hopefully to be able to go a little longer every time I'm out there." It was only a glimpse, but it was enough for the Dodgers to feel good about where Ohtani is progressing, considering how his debut came together so quickly. Roberts admitted he was "fanboying" seeing it finally happen. With more encouraging nights like this, Ohtani could be headed back to being dominant at the plate and on the mound, a recipe the organization anticipates can lead to another title. "Overall, just a really positive day for us," Roberts said. "We're just kind of excited that we finally got that first one under our belt." (This story was updated to change a video.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Shohei Ohtani not happy with pitching return; why the Dodgers are

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Shohei Ohtani wasn't happy with his Dodgers' pitching debut, but it should excite team

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‘A real end’ better than a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump says

'A real end' better than a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump says

President Donald Trump said early Tuesday he's seeking "a real end" to theconflict between Israel and Iran, arguing that outcome would be preferable to a ceasefire while also suggesting his patience for negotiations is wearing thin. The comments, made to reporters as he returned to Washington after abruptlycutting short his timeat the Group of 7 summit in Canada, offered the latest window into Trump's thinking as he weighs options for US involvement in the ongoing conflict. Trump was due to meet later Tuesday with members of his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Israel has been pressing Trump to become more involved in its campaign to dismantle Iran's nuclear facilities, which top officials from the country have said would require American weapons and planes. The president offered little clarity on whether he would accede to that pressure, which has been countered by loud voices within his own party encouraging him to avoid getting dragged into another foreign conflict. Trump has offered somewhat mixed messages as the back-and-forth between Iran and Israel enters its fifth day. While he has encouraged Tehran to return to diplomatic talks meant to curb its nuclear ambitions, he is also warning Iranians to urgently evacuate their capital city and dismissing reports that he is reaching out to Iran for talks. "I didn't say I was looking for a ceasefire," he said aboard Air Force One. "We're looking for better than a ceasefire." He said his objective in Iran was "an end, a real end, not a ceasefire," or "giving up entirely." Trump has said previously that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, and alleged Tuesday that Iran was "very close" to developing a nuclear weapon, despite assessments from his own intelligence chiefs that such an outcome was not imminent. Asked if there's any guarantee that US bombs could actually reach underground Iranian nuclear bunkers and destroy them, Trump said, "There's no guarantee in anything." Whileofficials told CNN on Mondaythat Trump had directed his team, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, to attempt meeting with Iranian negotiators as soon as this week, the president sounded non-committal on renewing talks. While Trump said he was considering dispatching Witkoff and Vice President JD Vance for negotiations, he said it would "depend on what happens when I get back." "I'm not too much in the mood to negotiate," he said later, adding he expects the next 48 hours will reveal more about whether Israel plans to slow down or accelerate its attacks on Iran. "Nobody's slowed up so far," Trump said. Asked about his Monday night social media post calling for everyone in the Iranian capital Tehran to evacuate, he said there was no specific threat to the city of roughly 10 million. "I want people to be safe," he said. "That's always possible something could happen. I just want people to be safe." And he issued a warning to Iran that targeting American troops in the region would lead to a dramatic escalation in the conflict. "We'll come down so hard, it'd be gloves off," he said in response. Upon arriving back to the White House Tuesday morning, Trump posted a message he'd received from his ambassador in Israel, Mike Huckabee, acknowledging the president had "many voices speaking to you" but encouraging him to be open to divine intervention. "I believe you will hear from heaven and that voice is far more important than mine or ANYONE else's," Huckabee wrote. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill

Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill

Washington— The Senate is moving toward final passage on a landmark piece of legislation to regulate crypto after a bumpy path through the upper chamber. The bill, known as the GENIUS Act, would establish a regulatory framework for the $250 billion market for stablecoins, atype of cryptocurrencytied to the value of an asset like the U.S. dollar. It advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee in March with bipartisan backing, but bled Democratic support weeks later when it was revealed that an Abu Dhabi-backed firm would use $2 billion in stablecoinpurchasedfrom Trump family-linked crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, to invest in Binance. Concerns about President Trump and his family's business ventures involving cryptocurrency raised the sense of urgency for Democrats, who pushed for stronger provisions to safeguard against corruption while protecting consumers, the financial system and national security. In early May, Democratsprevented the legislation from advancing, leading to weeks of bipartisan negotiations that resulted in changes that convinced enough Democrats tocome back on boardand help propel it through several procedural votes. The changes include requiring members of Congress and Executive Branch officials to disclose stablecoin holdings over $5,000, stronger bankruptcy protections for bank depositors and directing the Treasury to issue formal rules for monitoring suspicious transactions. Still, some Democrats say their concerns have not been addressed, and they've complained that they will not have the ability to amend the bill. Although Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, initially planned to allow an open amendment process, he reconsidered after at least one amendment from Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas on credit card transaction fees threatened to sink the bill if adopted. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, was among the bill's top detractors. She helpedrally Democratsto sink the bill in the initial vote, arguing that "this weak bill is worse than no bill at all." Before the bill advanced in another procedural vote last week, Warren unsuccessfully called on her colleagues to "show a little spine and insist on amendments as the price for helping advance this bill." More than 100 amendments were offered from Democrats and Republicans on issues ranging from barring the president, vice president and other top government officials from profiting from stablecoin ventures while in office to prohibiting large online platforms from issuing the digital assets. Two Republicans have also consistently voted against the legislation — Republican Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Josh Hawley of Missouri — albeit for different reasons. Paul doesn't see a need for federal regulation of the industry, while Hawley has warned that it cedes too much power to tech giants. Democratic Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand of New York, who worked on the bill, defended the framework as long overdue. "To date, Congress' failure to act has left the digital asset space as a wild West, where American consumers are vulnerable to scams and businesses are desperate for the regulatory clarity they need to compete with foreign countries, foreign entities that do business in our markets, effectively. Doing nothing and protecting the status quo is not only irresponsible, it's unacceptable," she said on the Senate floor last week. Gillibrand acknowledged that Mr. Trump's involvement in the crypto sphere is "extremely unhelpful" but argued it "does not diminish the excellent work in this legislation." What's next for Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect? Trump says he wants a "real end" to Iran's nuclear program How to spot the early signs of cognitive decline

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Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill

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Stanley Cup to be awarded to NHL champion: How much does trophy weigh?

Stanley Cup to be awarded to NHL champion: How much does trophy weigh?

The Stanley Cup will be in the building in Sunrise, Florida, for Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17, as theFlorida Pantherstry to wrap up a second consecutive NHL championship. If theEdmonton Oilerswin, the players, coaches and the trophy will make the trip to Alberta for winner-take-all Game 7. Once the championship is determined and the players go through the handshake line, the presentation ceremonies begin. TheConn Smythe Trophyis first awarded to the MVP of the entire playoffs. Then the Stanley Cup is carried onto the ice to be officially awarded by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Players, one-by-one, celebrate on the ice by lifting and skating with the trophy. Here's what to know about the Stanley Cup: The Stanley Cup weighs 34.5 pounds. The Stanley Cup is 35.25 inches tall. The original bowl, which sits in the Hockey Hall of Fame, was donated in 1892 by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston, to be presented to "the championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada." The trophy has been given solely to NHL champions since 1926. Bands, engraved with the names of players and others from the winning team, have been added over the years to give the trophy its current look. Older engraved bands are retired to make room for new bands. Unlike most other major sports, where the championship trophy is handed to the team owner, the Stanley Cup is handed to the team captain, who gets to lift it first. One notable exception: Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic accepted the Stanley Cup and handed it to star defenseman Ray Bourque for the first hoist. Phil Pritchard, the curator for the Hockey Hall of Fame, is known as the Keeper of the Cup. His social media handle is @keeperofthecup. He helps bring out the trophy for the presentation ceremony and is known for his white gloves. Other Hall of Fame employees also travel with the Stanley Cup. The trophy is carried in a nondescript case. Each member of the winning team gets a day with the trophy. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:How much does Stanley Cup weigh? Facts about famed trophy

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Stanley Cup to be awarded to NHL champion: How much does trophy weigh?

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Kevin Durant trade destinations: Which wild-card teams might want to roll the dice on a deal for KD?

Kevin Durant trade destinations: Which wild-card teams might want to roll the dice on a deal for KD?

Remember when the Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard even though he wanted to go to the Lakers? One year. One title. Then he was gone. Worth every second. Or when the Thunder traded for Paul George even though he also wanted to land in Los Angeles? He liked it so much in OKC that he re-signed. Later, the Thunder flipped him for a war chest of picks and launched a new era. Just like Leonard's Spurs and George's Pacers, the Suns don't owe Kevin Durant a damn thing.KD may want the Heat, Rockets, or Spurs, but Phoenix's only responsibility is to the present and future of its own franchise. And that's exactly how the Suns are operating. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported this week that they're "unexcited" by what those preferred teams are offering. Shams Charania added that Durant has no interest in Minnesota, despite the Timberwolves being the most aggressive team so far in pursuit. Of course, Durant has some leverage. He has one year left on his deal. He'll be 37 next season. And even when things look good, he tends to find something to mope about. So teams are understandably cautious about bringing in someone who might not want to be there. Already, The Athletic reported Minnesota doesn't want to trade for Durant unless he says he wants to be there. But as the Leonard and George trades prove: all it takes is one team willing to roll the dice. Every time Charania talks about Durant, he mentions "wild cards" and "dark horses." His colleague Marc Spears even said there's "fear" from KD and his agent Rich Kleiman that teams won't "respect" what Durant wants. Sure, everyone wants a say in where they live and work. But Durant's on a run of bad choices. First KD picked Brooklyn, and the Nets had to trade Jarrett Allen because KD and Kyrie Irving insisted on signing DeAndre Jordan. Disaster. Then he picked Phoenix. After one year, both he and Devin Booker wanted Deandre Ayton to get traded, which resulted in Jusuf Nurkic. And Durantadmitted to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sportsthat he pushed for the Bradley Beal acquisition. Another big mess. Maybe the best thing for Durant is not getting what he wants. In fact, Durant has already been denied by his top choices. There were rumblings at the trade deadline KD wanted to land with the Celtics or Knicks. New York's interest reportedly isn't mutual anymore. Boston's cap sheet and trajectory make that scenario highly unlikely. Plenty of other teams should still want him though. Yes, Durant is aging. And yes, he could bolt in a year. But he's still at best a top-10 player and at worst a top-25 player. If you think he's the guy who gets you to the Finals, you make the call. Even if you believe he puts you only one more piece away, he might be worth it. What matters now isn't just Durant's list. It's which teams are bold enough to ignore it. So let's talk about those theoretical teams, based purely on hypothetical fit — not reporting — unless specifically noted. What they could offer:Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Black, Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, and the 25th pick Why they'd want KD:It's an all-in move to follow up on theDesmond Bane addition. With a top-seven rotation of Bane, Jalen Suggs, Kevin Durant, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moe Wagner, and Tristan da Silva, the Magic would have length across positions, and a lot more shooting than ever before. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:The Magic have everything they need to win except shooting. Adding KD and Bane helps solve that in one summer. This would be his most complete team since the Warriors. What they could offer:Tobias Harris, Simone Fontecchio, and multiple picks (while also waiving all cap holds except for Malik Beasley to create cap space) Why they'd want KD:He's better than Harris in every conceivable way, and he would give Cade Cunningham a high-efficiency scorer and secondary playmaker to relieve pressure. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:The Pistons would still need some internal progress to become contenders, Cade included. But this team is close and would still have the pieces to make another move. What they could offer:Michael Porter Jr., Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, and a 2031 first to Phoenix, Zeke Nnaji to a third team Why they'd want KD:Because he's Kevin Durant. This deal guts the bench, but the upside is undeniable. KD, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun could overwhelm anyone. They'd just have to have some solid plans to fill out the roster with league-minimum free agents. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:It's the chance to play next to a prime Jokić. This would be the most intelligent, unselfish and balanced team Durant has joined since the Warriors. What they could offer:Norm Powell, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Drew Eubanks, the 30th pick, and a 2031 first Why they'd want KD:Powell really folded in the playoffs. He looked more like an 82-game guy and less like a 16-game guy. This would be a quadruple down on the old-man core. Might as well go for it if you're not gonna go the other way. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:Yeah, it's not ideal. But you get to live in Los Angeles and play on a talented roster. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden might be unreliable, but if it breaks right you're in the West finals with a chance to win it all. What they could offer:Paul George and three future firsts Why they'd want KD:Durant is an obvious upgrade over George, who was a better podcaster than basketball player last season. With George's albatross contract, an extra first needs to be added. And even if George were to come back strong, Durant is a far better fit with the remaining core. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:Maybe Embiid stays healthy. Maybe you're the final piece that finally gets Philly over the hump. Maybe you become the hero the franchise needs. What they could offer:Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, and multiple picks Why they'd want KD:Because Masai Ujiri is under intense pressure to improve the team before his contract expires next year. Why it works for KD even if he doesn't know it yet:The Raptors would still have ammo for another star. Remember: Kevin Garnett didn't want to go to Boston until after the Ray Allen trade. KD could be the first domino — Giannis, the second? That makes six. And maybe KD wouldn't want any of them. After all, he doesn't want the Timberwolves, despite back-to-back trips to the West finals. But that's exactly why there's real concern from Durant and Kleiman about where he might land. Plenty of teams have the contracts and picks to build the best offer for Phoenix. Some are veteran contenders. Others are young and rising. Durant may not want to end up on one of them. But there's no guarantee the Heat, Rockets, or Spurs are willing to top those offers. All it takes is one wild-card team bold enough to ignore the list, bet on the talent, and live with the noise. History shows: sometimes, the gamble ends in a parade.

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Sen. Tina Smith says she confronted Sen. Mike Lee over his 'cruel' social media posts about the Minnesota shootings

Sen. Tina Smith says she confronted Sen. Mike Lee over his 'cruel' social media posts about the Minnesota shootings

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said Monday that she confronted Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah over his social media posts aboutthe suspect in shootingsthat killeda Minnesota lawmakerand her husband. Smith said she confronted Lee after his "cruel"posts Sunday, in which he included a photo of the suspect andwrote, "this is what happens When Marxists don't get their way." "I wanted him to know how much pain that caused me and the other people in my state and I think around the country, who think that this was a brutal attack," Smith told reporters in the Capitol. She added that Lee needed to hear from her "directly" and think about the "impact his actions had." "I don't know whether Sen. Lee thought fully through what it was, you'd have to ask him, but I needed him to hear from me directly what impact I think his cruel statement had on me, his colleague," Smith said. A gunman fatally shot state Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injured Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, early Saturday.Vance Boelter, the suspect, was arrested Sunday night. Authorities have described the killing of Hortman as a "politically motivated assassination." The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota told reporters that notebooks found in Boelter's car included more than 45 federal and state elected officials' names. SeveralDemocratic members of Congresshave said their names were on the list. Lee's posts sparked condemnation from other Democrats, as well, includingSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. Asked by NBC News about the confrontation with Smith, Lee declined to answer, and an aide tried to shield him from cameras as he left the Capitol. In an email to Lee's office after the confrontation, a top Smith aide blasted him and his staff for using the "awesome power of a United States Senate Office to compound people's grief" and of causing "additional pain … on an unspeakably horrific weekend." "Is this how your team measures success? Using the office of US Senator to post not just one but a series of jokes about an assassination—is that a successful day of work on Team Lee?" Ed Shelleby, Smith's deputy chief of staff, wrote in the email, which the senator's office shared with NBC News. Shelleby went onto recap Saturday's events, accusing Lee and his office of having "exploited the murder of a lifetime public servant and her husband to post some sick burns about Democrats." "I pray to God that none of you ever go through anything like this. I pray that Senator Lee and your office begin to see the people you work with in this building as colleagues and human beings. And I pray that if God forbid, you ever find yourselves having to deal with anything similar, you find yourselves on the receiving end of the kind of grace and compassion that Senator Mike Lee could not muster," Shelleby added.

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Sen. Tina Smith says she confronted Sen. Mike Lee over his 'cruel' social media posts about the Minnesota shootings

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