Biden’s attention now turns to the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, raising questions about his campaign’s future.
President Joe Biden will be hosting a NATO summit this week, shifting his focus from campaigning for reelection. However, concerns about his political situation continue to grow, potentially causing divisions within his own party. European leaders will gather in Washington to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary. Biden will hold a news conference during the summit, while Congress reconvenes for face-to-face meetings where Democratic lawmakers can discuss their worries about Biden’s ability to continue his presidential race. Despite Biden’s assurance that he will remain in the race, internal divisions within the Democratic Party are becoming more bitter.
Uncertainty surrounding Biden’s political future creates rifts among Democrats returning to Capitol Hill.
Democratic lawmakers are facing a critical decision upon returning to Washington amidst the uncertainty surrounding President Joe Biden’s candidacy. They must determine whether to support and revive Biden’s campaign or potentially seek a replacement for the party leader following his disappointing debate performance. As Biden stands firm, it is a crucial time for his reelection bid and the political futures of the lawmakers. Three prominent Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step down, while some of the president’s ardent supporters are intensifying their efforts to secure his presidency, arguing that there is no better candidate to defeat Republican Donald Trump.
Russian missile attacks on Ukraine result in casualties, including a strike on a children’s hospital in Kyiv.
In a devastating attack, Russian missiles hit a children’s hospital in Kyiv and claimed the lives of at least three individuals in the Ukrainian capital on Monday. Another assault in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people. This marked one of the most severe bombardments of Kyiv in months, involving Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, a highly advanced Russian weapon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia targeted five cities with over 40 missiles of various types.
Destruction in Gaza prompts Hamas to ease cease-fire demands, according to several officials.
Several officials in the Middle East and the U.S. believe that the extensive destruction in the Gaza Strip caused by a nine-month Israeli offensive has led Hamas to soften its demands for a cease-fire agreement. Over the weekend, Hamas appeared to abandon its long-standing demand for Israel to commit to ending the conflict as part of any cease-fire deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attributed this shift to military pressure, claiming that it forced Hamas into negotiations. Internal communications viewed by The Associated Press revealed messages from several senior Hamas figures in Gaza urging the group’s exiled political leadership to accept the cease-fire proposal put forth by U.S. President Joe Biden.
French elections result in a split among left, center, and far-right factions, leading to potential political gridlock.
French voters divided their parliament among left, center, and far-right parties, leaving France facing the prospect of a paralyzed parliament and political gridlock. This turmoil in the European Union’s second-largest economy could have significant implications for various global affairs, including the conflict in Ukraine, diplomatic relations, and Europe’s economic stability. The elections occurred shortly before Paris is set to host the Olympics, with President Emmanuel Macron declaring the elections to provide clarity. However, the outcome revealed the opposite effect, causing France’s main share index to fall following the vote.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on the Texas coast near Matagorda, resulting in severe weather conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the central Texas coast near Matagorda, bringing dangerous storm surge and strong winds. The powerful storm hit land early Monday morning, having already caused casualties in Mexico and the Caribbean. A hurricane warning from Mesquite Bay north to Port Bolivar is in effect, with concerns raised about potential power outages and flooding as residents and beachgoers are urged to evacuate the area.
Discriminatory practices in the past contribute to heat waves impacting minority and low-income communities.
As millions of Americans face intense heat waves with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, it becomes apparent that people of color and low-income residents are disproportionately affected in major cities. In New York, Black residents are twice as likely to die from heat stress compared to white residents. Advocates and experts attribute this disparity to decades of discriminatory housing policies, particularly redlining, a practice in the 1930s that denied mortgages to minority buyers and limited resources in certain neighborhoods. This history of discrimination has resulted in minority areas lacking parks and trees, influencing how residents experience extreme heat today.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel elevates former president’s image while establishing his own brand.
Kash Patel, a close aide to Donald Trump, has emerged as a prominent figure who glorifies the former president while promoting conspiracy theories and his personal brand. Should Trump secure a second term, Patel is expected to play a significant role in the federal government. Despite citing his legal background as a public defender and federal prosecutor to bolster his credibility, some former colleagues describe Patel as an ambitious but not exceptional lawyer whose rapid ascent and far-right leanings have left them surprised.
Boeing enters a plea deal to avoid criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, according to the Justice Department.
The Justice Department announced that Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to the fatal crashes of two 737 Max jetliners. The decision to accept the plea and sentencing terms as part of a deal with U.S. prosecutors now lies with a federal judge. Boeing’s acceptance of the plea came after the Justice Department presented the company with a choice between a guilty plea or facing a trial. Prosecutors allege that Boeing violated a previous deal that shielded the company from prosecution. Some relatives of the crash victims have expressed dissatisfaction with the agreement, with one lawyer referring to it as a “sweetheart deal.”
Pretrial hearing sets the stage for Alec Baldwin’s court appearance in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.
A pretrial hearing in New Mexico lays out various restrictions on evidence, testimony, and arguments ahead of the trial for Alec Baldwin. The hearing on Monday precedes Baldwin’s court appearance for a single charge of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust” in October 2021. Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty, faces accusations regarding safety lapses on the film set given his additional role as co-producer. Prosecutors aim to prevent presentations that may evoke sympathy for Baldwin as remorseful during the trial.
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