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- Israel's defense minister visits the US: Israel's defense minister arrived in Washington on Sunday to discuss the conflicts between Hamas and Hezbollah as the numbers of cross-border attacks increase.
- Synagogue attack: A violent clash took place outside of a synagogue in Los Angeles on Sunday as pro-Israel counter demonstrators confronted pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Here's everything we know.
- Shark attack kills famous surfer: Professional surfer and actor Tamayo Perry was killed by a shark in Hawaii on Sunday. Read the heartfelt tributes pouring in for the 49-year-old surfer.
- SNAP July payment schedule: SNAP benefits will be issued throughout July, but the monthly food benefit won't be paid on the same day for every claimant throughout the U.S. Here are the payment dates for each state.
- Bridge collapses into Iowa river: A bridge has collapsed into a river in Iowa after days of rain. The railroad bridge connected Sioux City, Iowa, to North Sioux City in South Dakota. Learn more.
- Nut recall warning: The recall of a batch of roasted macadamia nuts has been given the highest risk classification. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its risk category last Friday, giving it a Class I. Know more.
- In the ongoing war in Ukraine, reports indicate that Ukraine has struck a Russian deep space network hub in annexed Crimea—allegedly used by Russian Aerospace Forces—using U.S.-supplied missiles.
The Suburban Problem That Could Cost Trump the Election
The rundown: Michael Tucker has moved on from Donald Trump. The 44-year-old marketing consultant and longtime Republican who lives in a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, voted for Trump twice and donated money to his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Here's why he no longer plans to support Trump.
Why it matters: Trump's fundraising in wealthy suburbs across North Carolina and other key battleground states is down 25 percent this election cycle compared to 2016, according to an analysis of campaign finance data conducted by Newsweek and Stacker. Federal Election Commission data shows a notable drop from 2016 to 2024 in key suburban areas of North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Arizona. For example, donations in the Phoenix suburb of Paradise Valley dropped 63 percent, while Davidson, North Carolina, saw a 47 percent decrease.
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Joe Biden Scores Big Win Over Donald Trump Among Suburban Voters
TL/DR: Overall, the Trump and Biden campaigns received $2.42 million in individual contributions in North Carolina this election cycle through the first quarter, with Biden narrowly beating Trump by about $1,000.
What happens now? Tucker, who is now registered as an independent, has organized a grassroots effort to convince moderate Republicans who are alienated from Trump to vote for Biden in November. It is a concrete indication that many moderate, college-educated suburban voters like Tucker, who once formed a core part of the Republican Party, are not planning to back Trump in the fall.
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Biden Increasingly Confident Before Debate as Watch Parties Announced
The rundown: President Joe Biden's campaign has organized several watch parties for his upcoming debate against Donald Trump, suggesting the Democrat is confident he will perform well. Here's a look at how Biden is preparing for the event.
Why it matters: Ahead of Thursday's debate, the Biden campaign in Pennsylvania is using more than 1,000 volunteers to canvas people and organize watch parties, local publication Penn Capital-Star reported. The publication said there will be more than 50 watch parties across the state. Meanwhile, state Democrats have organized parties in Idaho, San Francisco, and Maine. In contrast, Trump's former White House communications director has revealed that Trump dislikes debate preparation.
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Trump Praises Joe Biden's Debating Skills
TL/DR: Ahead of the debate, political commentators have weighed in with their advice and predictions regarding the two politicians' conduct.
What happens now? Biden is scheduled to debate Trump on June 27, their first meeting this election cycle, at CNN's studio in Georgia. A second debate between the two candidates is scheduled for September 10.
Deeper reading Joe Biden Increasingly Confident Before Debate as Watch Parties Announced
Aileen Cannon Halts Stephen Miller's Request
The rundown: Judge Aileen Cannon has denied Donald Trump's adviser, Stephen Miller, and America First Legal's request to challenge a potential federal gag order against the ex-president in his Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Find out why.
Why it matters: Cannon's order rejected the amicus brief filed by Miller, Trump's former senior adviser, and former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, which aimed to defend Trump's right to free speech and prevent Special Counsel Jack Smith from obtaining an unlawful gag order. He rejected a motion last week from 24 Republican attorneys general nationwide that sought to have the court avoid granting Smith a gag order against Trump. Here's what the DOJ should do if Cannon rules in favor of Trump.
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Jack Smith Faces New Legal Challenge
TL/DR: The AFL argued that barring Trump from speaking about a case that affects him personally and politically, as he is the presumptive Republican nominee for president, stifles the entire U.S. political system.
What happens now? The hearing continues today. Trump's lawyers and the DOJ will also discuss the limited gag order prosecutors have requested to bar Trump from comments they fear could endanger FBI agents and law enforcement officials involved in the classified documents case.
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The Exodus Of China Millionaires
The rundown: China will see a record-breaking exodus of millionaires in 2024, according to a recent report.
Why it matters: Data from New World Wealth cited in a report by investment migration consultancy firm Henley & Partners projected a 15,200 net outflow of millionaires in 2024, up from last year's figures of 13,800, amid an uneven post-pandemic economic recovery in China. Henley & Partners identifies safe haven countries like Australia, Malta, Monaco, and others with high levels of safety and security that remain primarily shielded from the world's political and economic problems. The U.S. was projected to attract 3,800 millionaires in 2024, second only to the UAE with 6,700.
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Stark Data Point Highlights China's Population Crisis
TL/DR: Among the most popular destinations for millionaires to migrate to were Australia, Singapore, and the UAE.
What happens now? The report said 2024's figure was a "new record" for China and that "general wealth growth in the country has been slowing over the past few years, which means that these outflows could be more damaging than usual."
Deeper reading Map Shows Exodus Of China Millionaires
Map Shows Abortion Laws Across the US
The rundown: Two years after the Supreme Court's conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away constitutional protections for abortion, the United States has an extremely uneven abortion landscape. Here's the current status of abortion in each state.
Why it matters: Justice Samuel Alito's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health overturned Roe, shifting the abortion debate to states and elected representatives. Republican-led states enacted stricter abortion laws, with 14 states imposing near-total bans, while Democrat-led states have protected abortion access through laws or executive orders. The Supreme Court last week, in its first abortion decision since overturning Roe, unanimously voted to preserve access to mifepristone, a drug that is used for abortion in the U.S.
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Samuel Alito's Supreme Court Call Stuns Legal Analysts: 'Remarkable Shift'
TL/DR: Some states have gestational limits on abortion. Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
What happens now? In some states, the fight over access to abortion is continuing in courtrooms, with cases challenging aspects of abortion bans or restrictions.
Deeper reading Map Shows Abortion Laws Across the US
My Teenage Son Was Murdered—I Found Solace in an Unexpected Place
Twenty years ago, my son, Terrell, who was only 18 at the time, was shot while attending a party during a college break. His death left me reeling and forced me to grapple with profound questions while experiencing deep sorrow. How do I protect other sons and daughters from this fate that is playing out too often in our communities? As a father who has lost his son to violence, statistics are more than numbers.
In America, the top cause of death for young Black men aged 20-44 is homicide. Black boys under 19 face a higher risk of homicide-related death compared to other racial groups.
Terrell was shot by a young Black man who, as I have come to understand and accept, is also a victim. He is a casualty of a system that has historically marginalized, oppressed, and imprisoned Black men for generations.
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