AP Photo
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.Hunter Biden, 54, stared straight ahead and showed little emotion as the verdict was read after jury deliberations that lasted only three hours over two days in Wilmington, Delaware. He hugged his attorneys, smiled wanly and kissed his wife, Melissa, before leaving the courtroom with her. Read the Full Story!
Hunter Biden juror calls trial 'waste of taxpayers' dollars,' says texts were key evidence
A Delaware woman who served on the federal trial against President Joe Biden's son spoke out about the case and how the jury came to its verdict.
abcnews.go.com
Biden reacts to his son Hunter's guilty verdict in gun case, vowing to "respect the judicial process"
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that," President Biden said.
www.cbsnews.com
Former Trump attorney in Wisconsin suspended from state judicial ethics panel
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended former President Donald Trump’s Wisconsin lawyer from a state judicial ethics panel a week after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme.
apnews.com
8 Tajikistanis with suspected ties to ISIS arrested in US, source says
The source said they had been tracked since crossing the U.S. southern border.
abcnews.go.com
Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan seeking some changes. US says it's 'evaluating' the reply
Hamas says it has given Qatari and Egyptian mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, seeking some “amendments” on the deal.
apnews.com
Attorney General Merrick Garland rejects 'false' claims DOJ trying to influence election in op-ed
Attorney General Merrick Garland responded to criticism of the Justice Department in an op-ed for the Washington Post on Tuesday, calling claims of politicization "false."
www.foxnews.com
Trump moves to dismiss classified documents case over ‘evidence tampering’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump filed a motion to dismiss the classified documents case, alleging the FBI destroyed exculpatory evidence during the raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Biden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports | CNN Politics
In its latest effort to minimize the impact of medical debt on consumers, the Biden administration proposed Tuesday banning such debt from credit reports.
www.cnn.com
Social media erupts over Hunter Biden guilty verdict: Covers the Biden family’s ‘real crimes’
X users on both the right and the left had a lot to say about Tuesday's guilty verdict on all counts for Hunter Biden in his federal gun case in Delaware.
www.foxnews.com
US Rep. Nancy Mace faces primary challenge in South Carolina after tumultuous term
Three Republican incumbent U.S. House members in South Carolina are facing primary challengers. In the coastal 1st District, U.S. Rep.
apnews.com
The Alitos and Roberts discuss politically sensitive topics in secret recordings by liberal activist | CNN Politics
A left-wing activist released secret recordings of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, his wife and Chief Justice John Roberts discussing a range of topics.
www.cnn.com
Hunter Biden gun trial: 'Politics never came into play,' juror says after guilty verdict
Get updates on the federal gun trial of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
abcnews.go.com
Secret recording puts spotlight on Alito's strong conservative views on religious issues
The justice has consistently backed religious Christian groups in Supreme Court cases and has often spoke about freedom of religion being under attack.
www.nbcnews.com
Four Connecticut campaign workers charged with mishandling absentee ballots in 2019 mayoral primary
Four campaign workers have been charged with mishandling absentee ballots during the 2019 Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut’s largest city.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict upends a core Trump message: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what to watch in tonight's primaries, and President Joe Biden launches a new effort to win senior voters.
www.nbcnews.com
Blinken announces more than $400M in new humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $400 million in new humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza as he again called on Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal that he described as the most effective way to address the humanitarian devastation.
www.cnn.com
Justice Alito questions possibility of political compromise in secret recording
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is heard questioning whether compromise between the left and right is possible in a conversation posted on social media.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden lost his gun case at three critical junctures, experts and jurors say - Washington Examiner
Hunter Biden lost his felony gun case at three pivotal points, experts and jurors said.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
South Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota and Maine primaries 2024: Live results and analysis
Follow 538 for live updates on the South Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota and Maine Democratic and Republican primary elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor.
abcnews.go.com
US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses
Two U.S. officials say the United States will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system. It answers Kyiv’s desperate calls for more air defenses as it battles against an intense Russian assault on the northeastern Kharkiv region.
apnews.com
The 4 different ways Republicans are reacting to the Hunter Biden verdict
Republicans are torn between celebrating and bashing Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges on Tuesday.
news.yahoo.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene creates headaches for House GOP as leaders weigh how much attention to give the Trump loyalist | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was a team player and a reliable Republican leadership ally for nine months under former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, willing to swallow tough votes and fall in line even when it meant defying her right-wing colleagues.
www.cnn.com
Jurors detail to CNN how they reached guilty verdict in Hunter Biden gun trial | CNN Politics
The jury in the Hunter Biden gun case was deadlocked in an initial vote Monday night over whether to convict the president’s son, one of the jurors told CNN in an interview, adding that “no politics came into play” during deliberations before they arrived at a guilty verdict.
www.cnn.com
Special Counsel says no one 'is above the law' after Hunter Biden is convicted in gun case
Special counsel David Weiss insists “no one in this country is above the law," after jurors convicted Hunter Biden on all three felony charges in his federal gun case in Delaware.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden trial juror says he didn't buy defense's 7-Eleven story
A Delaware juror in Hunter Biden's gun crime trial said "nobody is above the law," in comments after Biden was found guilty on all counts.
www.foxnews.com
DOJ says no contacts between senior officials and Manhattan DA Bragg's office about Trump case
House Republicans have called on the Manhattan District Attorney to testify.
abcnews.go.com
More global confidence in Biden than Trump even as views of US democracy decline, poll finds
A new poll finds that people around the globe have greater confidence in President Joe Biden to do the right thing compared to his challenger in this year's U.S. elections, former President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in federal gun trial
President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.
www.bbc.com
Nevada Republicans prepare to choose a candidate to take on Jacky Rosen in critical Senate race
Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown hopes a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump will help carry him to victory in Nevada’s GOP U.S. Senate primary.
apnews.com
Juror on Hunter Biden trial says politics was "not a factor in this case"
"He knew what he was doing when they told him he had to fill out that application," one anonymous juror said of Hunter Biden.
www.cbsnews.com
A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge
A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for adults.
apnews.com
Who Is Favored To Win The 2024 Presidential Election?
538’s 2024 presidential election forecast model showing Democrat Kamala Harris’s and Republican Donald Trump’s chances of winning.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com
Democratic leaders arrested on charges of election fraud in Connecticut - Washington Examiner
Two city officials from Bridgeport, Connecticut, along with two campaign workers in the 2019 mayoral primary race, have been charged with election fraud.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows relatively few Americans say they’re fans of President Joe Biden’s work on the issue of student loans.
apnews.com
BBC reporter describes Hunter Biden's reaction to guilty verdict
Bernd Debusmann Jr was inside the tense Delaware courtroom as the verdict was read out.
www.bbc.com
In sweeping change, Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
In a sweeping change that could improve millions of Americans' ability to own a home or buy a car, the Biden administration on Tuesday proposed a rule to ban medical debt from credit reports. The rule, announced by Vice President Kamala Harris and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director...
news.yahoo.com
Trump campaign, Republicans seize on Hunter Biden verdict to ramp up attacks on father
Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and Republican lawmakers are seizing on Hunter Biden's conviction to escalate their attacks on President Joe Biden.
abcnews.go.com
What the Hunter Biden conviction does and does not mean - Washington Examiner
The Wilmington, Delaware, trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges ended in the least surprising way possible: conviction on all counts.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Mexico's tactic to cut immigration to the US: wear out migrants
Mexican authorities are using a simple but harsh tactic to deal with migrants trying to get to the U.S. They're wearing them out until they give up.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden trial recap: Joe Biden's son guilty on all charges in historic gun case
A Delaware jury announced its decision about President Joe Biden’s son, who faces up to 25 years in prison.
www.usatoday.com
Hunter Biden's ex-business associate dismisses gun trial charges: 'Distraction' from 'influence peddling'
An ex-business associate of Hunter Biden dismissed the guilty verdict in the gun trial and said it's a "distraction" from the Biden family's "influence peddling."
www.foxnews.com
New Jersey attorney general reviewing Trump liquor licenses in wake of New York conviction
The state is investigating liquor licenses at three Trump properties given his conviction on felony charges in New York last month.
www.nbcnews.com
Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial | CNN Politics
A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms.
www.cnn.com
Hamas, PIJ submit ceasefire proposal response to mediators
In a joint statement, Palestinian groups say response prioritises ‘complete end of the ongoing onslaught on Gaza’.
www.aljazeera.com
Stefanik slams Democratic challenger for suggesting Trump supporters should be sent to ‘reeducation camps’ - Washington Examiner
Stefanik is pushing back after a Democratic candidate said Trump supporters may need to be sent to “reeducation camps” after the 2024 election.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
UN says violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, including in Gaza
A new U.N. report says violence against children caught in multiplying and escalating conflicts reached “extreme levels” in 2023, with an unprecedented number of killings and injuries in crises, from Israel and the Palestinian territories to Sudan, Myanmar and Ukraine.
apnews.com
ICE arrests 8 with suspected ISIS-K ties
ICE agents have rounded up eight individuals from Tajikistan who are in the U.S. and have suspected ties to ISIS-K, according to U.S. officials.
www.cbsnews.com
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Trump prosecutor Matthew Colangelo will appear before Congress July 12
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before Congress on July 12, a day after former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money trial.
apnews.com
US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say | CNN Politics
US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region.
www.cnn.com
French right in uproar over leader Ciotti's call for far-right alliance
Republicans leader Ciotti angers colleagues after he calls for an electoral pact with National Rally.
www.bbc.com
Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on transgender health care for children
Comments from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida legislators were cited in the judge's ruling as being "overtly biased against transgenders."
www.usatoday.com
Trump-backed candidate ends primary debate with explosive allegation
U.S. Senate candidate Trent Staggs accused his GOP primary opponent Rep. John Curtis of insider trading during Monday night's GOP primary debate.
www.foxnews.com
3 Nixon justices helped end his presidency. Will the 3 Trump appointees force him to stand trial?
Fifty years ago, three of the justices Richard Nixon appointed to the Supreme Court joined in an 8-0 decision in the Watergate tapes case that effectively ended his presidency.
apnews.com
House GOP lawmaker rolls out bill to prevent CCP-linked entities from buying land near federal property
Rep. Dan Newhouse is rolling out a measure that would prevent businesses and individuals associated with the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing property adjacent to federal land.
www.foxnews.com
New video shows moment Israeli hostages were rescued in deadly raid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken touted positive signs as he met with top Israeli officials after the U.N. Security Council backed a cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S.
www.nbcnews.com
US intelligence suggests Sinwar believes Hamas has upper hand in negotiations with Israel, officials say | CNN Politics
American Intelligence officials believe that Yahya Sinwar, the powerful leader of Hamas in Gaza who is thought to be the group’s key decisionmaker on any potential ceasefire deal, likely believes the group can survive Israel’s attempt to destroy it and feels confident it is well-positioned to...
www.cnn.com
Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol
House Republicans will meet privately with Donald Trump as the former president returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters trying to overturn President Joe Biden’s election.
apnews.com
Biden heralds his efforts to strengthen gun laws hours after son convicted on firearms charges | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday heralded the steps his administration has taken to strengthen gun laws in the United States and enhance the penalties for those who violate them, in what was an awkward political moment for a man whose son had been convicted just hours earlier on federal gun charges.
www.cnn.com
Bingo and pickleball among ways Biden will try to win votes of older people
The Biden campaign is aggressively pursuing older voters in key battleground states and will try to mobilize them with activities such as bingo and pickleball.
abcnews.go.com
Cuomo shifts blame for COVID-19 nursing home policy in interview with Congress - Washington Examiner
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly showed no regret for the policy that required nursing homes to take COVID-19-positive patients in early 2020.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
UN says Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups may have committed war crimes in a deadly raid
Palestinian health officials say at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children, were killed in the operation.
apnews.com
France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR
Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti urges country-wide alliance with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally.
www.aljazeera.com
Trudeau expands probe into claims Canadian lawmakers conspired with China, India to sway elections
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to expand a probe of Parliament members allegedly conspiring with China and India on election interference.
www.foxnews.com
Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden verdict about "illegal choices," not addiction
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty of all three felony counts stemming from his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
www.cbsnews.com
Records for gold, coffee, copper, cocoa: What commodity prices say about inflation - Washington Examiner
High commodities prices are a sign that the U.S. economy is hot and monetary policy may be loose.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple more
The Mexican peso has continued to weaken as Mexico's outgoing president _ and his successor _vowed to forge ahead with some 20 constitutional changes that have rattled investors.
apnews.com
AG Garland: Unfounded attacks against DOJ are “dangerous for people’s safety. They are dangerous for our democracy. This must stop’ | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday that rising “baseless, personal and dangerous” attacks on the Justice Department have become “dangerous for our democracy.”
www.cnn.com
Pamela Smart, serving life, accepts responsibility for her husband's 1990 killing for the first time
For the first time, inmate Pamela Smart has accepted full responsibility for plotting with her teenage student to have her husband killed in 1990.
apnews.com
Republicans vow to continue pursuing 'Biden crime family' after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
Republican reactions to Tuesday's verdict in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial rolled in as lawmakers urged continued scrutiny of "the Biden crime family."
www.foxnews.com
Primaries in four states could have big say in who will control Congress
Voters in Nevada, Maine, South Carolina and North Dakota to pick Republican and Democratic candidates in key races
news.yahoo.com
Trump's company: New Jersey golf club liquor license probe doesn't apply to ex-president
Former president Donald Trump's company says he is not the holder of liquor licenses at his three New Jersey golf clubs.
apnews.com
No Labels puts down a rogue effort to hijack its ballot line in Kansas
No Labels said that it's actively engaged in making sure no one will use its ballot lines with nefarious intent in the fall.
www.nbcnews.com
President's son found guilty
Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony charges related to a gun purchase. It's Tuesday's news.
www.usatoday.com
Israel-Gaza updates: IDF to begin daily 'tactical pause' along Gaza aid route
More than seven months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
abcnews.go.com
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close but still notches some records
Stocks drifted to a mixed close overall on Wall Street, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite still managed to notch more record highs.
apnews.com
3 victims, 1 suspect shot following fight at Atlanta food court: Police
At least three people have been shot in a food court at an Atlanta shopping center, according to Atlanta police.
abcnews.go.com
Federal appeals court weighs challenge to Iowa ban on books with sexual content from schools
Attorneys for LGBTQ+ youth, teachers and major publishers have asked a federal appeals court to affirm a lower court order that blocked key parts of an Iowa law banning books depicting sex acts from school libraries and classrooms.
apnews.com
Hunter Biden faces two judges with similar pattern of handing down harsh sentences - Washington Examiner
The president's son faces judges in both of his criminal cases who are known for being heavy-handed sentencers.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Top Republican on Senate Foreign Relations panel threatens to block committee action over ICC sanctions bill | CNN Politics
The top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is threating to block all action on nominees and legislation in the committee unless progress is made to pass sanctions against the Intenational Criminal Court, which has drawn bipartisan fire for its recent indictments of top leaders...
www.cnn.com
Future of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line this week as shareholders vote on massive pay package
If Tesla shareholders vote against restoring Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package Thursday, the CEO could deliver on threats to take artificial intelligence research to one of his other companies.
apnews.com
Judge Aileen Cannon denies another Trump motion to dismiss classified documents case
Cannon struck a paragraph from the indictment on the ground that its sole purpose was to highlight a prior bad act of the former president.
www.nbcnews.com
FBI quarterly report shows 15% drop in violent crime compared to last year
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
www.cbsnews.com
Adult entertainment industry sues again over law requiring pornographic sites to verify users' ages
An Indiana law that requires porn websites to verify users’ ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court.
apnews.com
At least 49 dead, 140 missing in migrant boat sinking off Yemen
Refugees and migrants are increasingly taking the dangerous route despite instability in Yemen and fallout of Gaza war.
www.aljazeera.com
Trump-endorsed Nancy Mace fighting to keep her South Carolina congressional seat in GOP primary
Voters in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st congressional district will vote Tuesday and decide the political future of Republican Rep. Nancy Mace.
abcnews.go.com
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 6/11/2024
Stocks drifted to a mixed close overall on Wall Street, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite still managed to notch more record highs.
apnews.com
More than 120,000 vote early in South Carolina primary
South Carolina voters head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the primary — but many already have.
www.usatoday.com
One trial down, one to go: Hunter Biden faces trial on federal tax charges next
Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial is complete, but the first son faces more criminal charges in California, with a trial set to begin in September.
www.foxnews.com
Judge agrees to let George Santos summer in the Poconos while criminal case looms
The Poconos will soon have to welcome a new summering New Yorker: George Santos. Santos, the former congressman and current criminal defendant, has won a bid to make regular visits to the Poconos after a judge on Tuesday granted his request to make excursions to the low-key vacation spot.
apnews.com
House Republicans accuse HHS of lying about lethal mpox project - Washington Examiner
Energy and Commerce Republican aides told reporters on Tuesday that they have evidence NIAID has obstructed their investigation into risky mpox research.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump puts forward new effort to throw out classified documents case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has once again asked a judge to throw out the classified documents case, arguing this time that investigators destroyed exculpatory evidence by rifling through boxes for classified documents gathered in the FBI’s 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago.
www.cnn.com
Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'
Donald Trump has urged a staunchly anti-abortion Christian group to stand up for “innocent life.” The Republican front-runner has repeatedly taken credit for the overturning of national abortion rights but said he wants to leave the issue to the states.
apnews.com
Man charged with selling guns from prison had contact with Buffalo mass shooter Payton Gendron
A man was charged with brazenly selling illegal guns and firearm parts while locked up at a Lousiana prison.
abcnews.go.com
Brazilian Embassy in Israel closed temporarily, will reopen in July | Fact check
Though the embassy's in-person services have temporarily been suspended due to an address change, the embassy isn't permanently closed.
www.usatoday.com
Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors
Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting had voted overwhelmingly to boot a Virginia church from its ranks because of its declaration that it believes women can serve in any pastoral ministry.
apnews.com
European voters reject socialism, far-left policies in EU Parliament elections: 'Political earthquake'
Experts told Fox News Digital the European Parliament elections should put the White House on notice, as voters rejected far-left policies.
www.foxnews.com
US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.
apnews.com
Is Hunter Biden going to prison? What to know about the possible sentence after his conviction
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
www.cbsnews.com
Utah governor looks to rebound in primary debate after harsh reception at GOP convention
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is set to debate his primary challenger on the heels of his defeat for his party's nomination at the state GOP convention.
apnews.com
As Donald Trump's VP choice is awaited with bated breath, what ever happened to Pence?
The GOP frontrunner is expected to name vp choice at the Republican National Convention. What happened to his former right-hand man, Mike Pence?
www.usatoday.com
Republicans push conspiracy theories after Hunter Biden verdict: ‘A fake trial’
Rightwing politicians repeat unfounded theories that gun trial verdict is a ‘distraction’ from worse Biden crimes
news.yahoo.com
Will Israel accept the new UN Gaza ceasefire resolution?
While Hamas welcomed the ceasefire resolution passed in UNSC, Israel seems determined to continue the war in Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com
Senate talks over ICC sanctions bill grind to a halt - Washington Examiner
Senate negotiations over a bill to punish the International Criminal Court have reached an impasse as the White House resists attempts to sanction the body.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump's endorsement power will be put to the test in Tuesday's primaries
The former president has waded into competitive GOP contests for House, Senate and governor across four states.
www.nbcnews.com
Chefs from the Americas are competing in New Orleans in hopes of making finals in France
A pastry competition kicked off what Chef Emeril Lagasse calls a kind of “culinary Olympics” taking place in New Orleans this week.
apnews.com
Iceland permits whale hunting amid sharp criticism
The government grants a licence to Iceland's sole whaling firm - a move condemned by animal welfare groups.
www.bbc.com
In North Dakota GOP primaries, US Rep. Armstrong wins for governor and Fedorchak for House
The GOP primaries are key to winning office in North Dakota, where Democrats have not won a statewide contest since 2012.
apnews.com
What's next for Hunter Biden? Sentencing, likely appeal and looming trial on tax charges
Ahead for Hunter Biden is sentencing for his conviction on gun charges and a likely appeal. A second federal trial looms Sept. 5 on tax charges.
www.usatoday.com
Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
In February, Musk had filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman and Greg Brockman for breach of contract and fiduciary duty.
www.nbcnews.com
What Hunter Biden's conviction means for President Joe Biden
The guilty verdict is unlikely to change voters' minds, but it will be a personal blow for the US president.
www.bbc.com
These candidates who won seats in the European Parliament this week aren't who you might expect
Social media influencers and candidates in jail have won seats in the powerful European Parliament, with social media playing an outsized role in many elections.
apnews.com
Moderna combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine more effective than single shots - Washington Examiner
Moderna's combination flu and COVID-19 vaccine is more effective in preventing disease than a separate shot of each type, according to new clinical trial data.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
USA Basketball defends Caitlin Clark's exclusion from Olympic roster
USA Basketball spoke out defending its decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the Paris Olympics roster.
abcnews.go.com
Life-threatening heat heading to East Coast: Latest maps
Another round of life-threatening heat is slamming the West before heading to the East Coast.
abcnews.go.com
UK's glum Conservatives try to shift the mood with a promise of tax cuts as polling day nears
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged voters to throw him a lifeline in the U.K.'s July 4 election, promising to cut taxes and reduce immigration if his Conservative Party is reelected.
apnews.com
Goldberg: Immigration could get Trump elected again. Here's how Democrats keep getting it wrong
Elections in Europe and the U.S. are being driven by the issue. President Biden's policies haven't reassured those concerned about the border and lawlessness.
news.yahoo.com
New York's handling of COVID nursing home deaths at center of Congressional hearing. Read former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's full opening statement.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
www.cbsnews.com
Russia test: Will Pakistan attend the Ukraine peace summit?
Pakistan insists it has stayed neutral on Russia’s war on Ukraine. But it now faces a difficult choice.
www.aljazeera.com
Report: Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage
Same-sex spouses were typically younger and were more likely to be employed than those in opposite-sex marriages, although many of those differences disappeared after the legalization of gay marriage in 2015.
apnews.com
Justice Alito’s wife says he has no part in the flags she flies outside the house - Washington Examiner
The Alitos have faced controversy over the flying of an “Appeal to Heaven” flag and an upside-down American flag outside of their two places of residence.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Team Biden bets an unfiltered Trump at the debate can shake up the race
GOP pollster Frank Luntz said the June 27 faceoff will be "the most important debate since JFK-Richard Nixon."
www.nbcnews.com
Hunter Biden guilty verdict adds to president's distractions ahead of Trump debate
Joe Biden stayed away from the courthouse and avoided discussing the trial in public. That is going to be tough when he meets Trump in a few weeks.
www.usatoday.com
The main takeaways after the far right rocks European politics, sparking a snap election in France
A four-day election has shaken the European Union's parliament to its foundations. Hard right parties rocked ruling parties in France and Germany, the EU's main driving forces.
apnews.com
Riots erupt in drought-stricken central Algeria over months of water shortages
Violent riots erupted in a drought-stricken Algerian desert city last weekend after months of water shortages left taps running dry and forced residents to queue to access water for their households
abcnews.go.com
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp journeys to South Korea in sixth overseas trip
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is on his way to South Korea in his sixth overseas trip as governor
abcnews.go.com
Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as recovery conference opens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for short-term help in repairing his country’s electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system.
apnews.com
Chilli bombs and honeybees: Weapons in Tanzania’s human-elephant conflict
Across Africa, growing populations and shrinking habitats are putting people and wildlife on a collision course.
www.aljazeera.com
Sandy Hook survivors share memories, plans for the future ahead of high school graduation
First-grade survivors of Sandy Hook speak with "GMA"'s George Stephanopoulos.
abcnews.go.com
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 16 cents to $77.90 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 29 cents to $81.92 per barrel.
apnews.com
NEWS FROM THE HILL:
NEWS FROM REUTERS
NEWS FROM POLITICO