The Bulletin

• French election results: Several Donald Trump loyalists and MAGA supporters have lashed out at the stunning results of the French parliamentary elections while claiming the far-right were "cheated" out of victory. Read further on the French election below.
• Iran's navy warship sinks: Iran has lost one of its newest indigenous warships after it capsized in an "accident" in its home port, the country's state media said on Sunday.
• Texas-Taiwan trade office: Amid his first visit to Taiwan, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday the opening of a Texas-Taiwan trade representative office in Taipei to strengthen business and economic ties. Find out more.
• Las Vegas breaks heat record: Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced its hottest day ever on Sunday, as Harry Reid International Airport hit a record-shattering 120 degrees around 4 p.m. local time. Learn more.
• In the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia's Federal Security Service said that it thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence to recruit a Russian pilot to hijack a Tu-22M3 supersonic strategic bomber jet.

The rundown: Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum winds of 80 mph in the early hours of Monday. Find out which counties have received a preemptive disaster declaration.

Why it matters: Beryl briefly lost some of its strength over the weekend after wreaking havoc and causing at least 11 deaths in the Caribbean last week, according to the Associated Press. It regained strength and became a hurricane again late Sunday. The hurricane is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge to Texas coastal cities, including Galveston. The Houston area is expected to get hit with tropical storm winds up to 40 miles mph, which has triggered flood warnings for Harris and surrounding counties. Here are other states that Beryl could impact.

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Texas School Closures: Full List As Beryl Batters State

TL/DR: After Beryl's landfall, it is set to travel northward, across eastern Texas "with very heavy tropical downpours and squally conditions" with a chance for isolated tornadoes.

What happens now? The Houston area is bracing for heavy rain, flooding, and potential tornadoes. Beryl will weaken to a tropical storm and then a tropical depression as it moves inland over eastern Texas from Monday into Tuesday. Its remnants will merge with a front and spread towards the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, Great Lakes, and Northeast through midweek, enhancing heavy rainfall in those regions, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Deeper reading Hurricane Beryl Path Update, Tracker as Storm Slams Into Texas

The rundown: A left-wing coalition has won the most seats in France's second round of legislative elections, dealing a blow to the far-right, which had hoped to build on gains in the first round of the ballot. Find out the implications of this unexpected victory.

Why it matters: No one got an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly, but official results put the leftist grouping New Popular Front in first place with 180 seats, ahead of the 160 seats of the centrist alliance of President Emmanuel Macron, who called the snap ballot a month ago. In third place was the far-right National Rally and its allies at 140 seats, which, while its best-ever showing, fell well short of the 289 seats needed to control the parliament.

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Videos of French Far Right's Reaction to Losing Election Go Viral

TL/DR: One expert in French politics told Newsweek that the election has "deepened polarization" in France, while another said that Macron has been "weakened."

What happens now? Biden and his team have said the president will remain in the race despite the resistance. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden "is clear-eyed and he is staying in the race" at a news conference on Wednesday.

Deeper reading France's Far-Right Suffers Blow in Election

The rundown: Senate Democrats will reportedly no longer be meeting to discuss President Joe Biden's path forward in his reelection campaign. Here's why.

Why it matters: Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, was reaching out to colleagues last week about meeting to discuss Biden's future amid calls for him to step down as the Democratic Party's nominee following a disastrous debate performance. But that proposed meeting was scrapped after details leaked to the media, Axios and CNN reported, citing sources familiar with Warner's thinking. Meanwhile, here is a list of prominent Democrats who have called on Biden to step aside or expressed concerns about his ability to run.

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Four More Democratic Lawmakers Join Call for Biden to Leave Race: Reports

TL/DR: Biden struggled to complete sentences and respond to basic questions about his campaign during the debate on June 27, sparking fresh concerns about his capacity to serve another four-year term as president.

What happens now? Biden has recently sought to save his endangered candidacy. In an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, he repeatedly insisted that he would not bow to pressure to leave the presidential race. Biden also rejected the idea of taking an independent medical evaluation to reassure voters he can serve another term in office.

Deeper reading Senate Democrats' Move to Oust Joe Biden Collapses

The rundown: Boeing will avoid a trial in its criminal fraud case after accepting what one lawyer called a "shameful sweetheart deal" with the federal government. Here are the details of the deal.

Why it matters: The government's case dates back to two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes in late 2018 and early 2019, which left 346 dead. Boeing was charged with misleading regulators into approving the faulty planes but evaded prosecution by agreeing to enforce stricter compliance measures. In May, however, federal prosecutors found Boeing violated this deferred prosecution agreement and failed to enforce a compliance program." Erin Applebaum, representing 34 families from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash, disclosed the deal to Newsweek.

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Boeing Crisis as More Than 100 Whistleblowers Contact FAA

TL/DR: The government's case dates to two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes in late 2018 and early 2019, which left 346 dead.

What happens now? Under the approved terms of the deal, Boeing will now plead guilty to one count of defrauding Federal Aviation Administration officials over the flight control software known as MCAS that played a role in the 2019 crash and one in Indonesia five months earlier. The plea will be filed in a District Court in Fort Worth, Texas. Judge Reed O'Connor can accept, reject, or defer the plea agreement.

Deeper reading Boeing Accepts DOJ's 'Sweetheart' Plea Deal

The rundown: Newsweek has analyzed the latest available data and the Open Borders Index to create a map showing countries worldwide with the most open borders.

Why it matters: The Open Borders index, compiled by the World Economic Forum, assesses ten travel and trade ease indicators. While no country maintains completely open borders, regions like Europe's Schengen Area allow unrestricted movement among member states, balancing security with economic benefits. Open borders can facilitate frictionless international trade and investment by reducing travel barriers and humanitarian benefits for those fleeing war-torn countries.

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U.S. Northern Border Crossings Break Record In 2024

TL/DR: The debate surrounding immigration continues to evolve as discussions often incorporate economic theories, moral arguments, and the practical implications of border policies.

What happens now? As the current race for the White House has shown, migration - and who can and cannot cross the U.S.-Mexico border—is one of the totemic issues in American politics. Dr. Tom Hoctor, a political sociologist at the University of Bedfordshire, said that open border policies could "put pressure on health services and housing" and give rise to resentment towards migrants over additional pressure on public services.

Deeper reading Map Shows Countries Around The World With Open Borders