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- EU elections: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a snap parliamentary election following increased gains by far-right parties in the European election over the weekend, according to Reuters.
- Trump Las Vegas rally: During his speech at the Las Vegas rally, former President Donald Trump suggested that one of his followers would choose suicide before voting for his rival, President Joe Biden. Here's what else he said to his rally attendees.
- Graham rebukes Republican's remarks: Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, rebuked Senator Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, over his remarks regarding Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Find out what he said.
- Walmart health warning: Curry fans have been warned that a dish sold nationwide at Walmart may contain allergens that could be potentially deadly for some customers. Find out more.
- In the ongoing war in Ukraine, Ukraine will base some of its Western-donated F-16 fighter jet fleet outside of the country to avoid Russian strikes on the advanced aircraft, a senior Ukrainian commander has said.
TL/DR: The pre-sentence report includes details of the crime, the defendant's personal history, criminal record, and a victim impact statement. It also provides sentencing recommendations.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be interviewed by New York probation officials today as part of the procedures following his recent conviction in his criminal hush money case, according to the Associated Press.
Why it matters: In preparation for his sentencing, Trump will participate in a pre-sentencing interview with New York probation officials via online video conference from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the AP. Pre-sentencing probation interviews are conducted to prepare a report for the presiding judge. This report provides insights into the defendant's background to help determine the appropriate punishment, according to the New York State Unified Court System.
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What happens now? Todd Blanche, one of Trump's defense lawyers, will be present for the interview. The former president could face probation, house arrest, or jail time. If sentenced to jail, Trump's defense team may request that he be released on his own recognizance or allowed to post cash bail to avoid imprisonment while appealing the verdict.
TL/DR: Surveys from battleground states may be more telling than those of national polls.
President Joe Biden is leading former President Donald Trump in critical battleground states, according to a new poll released on Sunday.
Why it matters: A new CBS poll released on Sunday conducted by YouGov showed Biden leading Trump in battleground states with 50 percent versus Trump's 49 percent in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The poll, with a sample of 2,063 adults in the U.S. and 1,615 registered voters, was conducted from June 5 to 7 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percent among registered voters.
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Joe Biden Makes Polling Gain on Donald Trump
What happens now? Battleground states will play a key role in determining the result of the election due to the Electoral College, which awards each state a certain number of electoral votes based on population. A presidential candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes for victory. Meanwhile, Biden and Trump are set to have their first debate on June 27, with a second one in September.
TL/DR: Last month, Gantz warned he would quit by June 8 if the government did not adopt a sufficient post-war plan.
Moments after Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz resigned on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "now is not the time to abandon the fight; it is time to combine powers," according to a translation by The Jerusalem Post.
Why it matters: Gantz, who has criticized the Israeli government's lack of post-war plans in the eight-month conflict and joined Netanyahu's emergency government following Hamas' attack, issued his resignation on Sunday evening, stating in a televised address. Gantz's resignation comes a day after Israel rescued four hostages in an operation that killed 274 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which Hamas controls. Before leaving his post, Gantz requested that Netanyahu set a date for elections.
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Israel Rescues Group of Gaza Hostages
What happens now? Politicians and protestors have called upon Netanyahu to hold early elections, with the next parliamentary elections slated for October 2026.
TL/DR: It was previously suggested that he might choose a female candidate, with Haley as well as New York Representative Elise Stefanik emerging as two potential picks.
Former President Donald Trump could be making a mistake if he doesn't select a female running mate like former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for the November presidential election, experts told Newsweek.
Why it matters: According to the website oddschecker, as of Thursday, the five most likely candidates in order of likeliness for the role are male—South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Ben Carson, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. Trump has yet to announce his choice for running mate. Experts told Newsweek that diverting from a female candidate may be an error.
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Kristi Noem's Advice for Donald Trump's VP Decision
What happens now? Presidential candidates typically announce their choice of running mates in the days and weeks leading up to the party conventions. The Republican National Convention is scheduled for July 15 to 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
TL/DR: Researchers at the Federation of American Scientists estimate North Korea has 50 warheads in its nuclear stockpile, compared to 500 in China, 5,580 in Russia, and 5,044 in the United States.
Pyongyang issued a strongly-worded warning on Monday through its supreme leader's powerful sister, after North Korea sent hundreds of trash-carrying balloons into the South's airspace and Seoul responded by resuming propaganda broadcasts at the border.
Why it matters: South Korea said the number of balloons detected in its territory now numbered more than 1,600 since May 28, including 310 over the weekend, according to its Joint Chiefs of Staff. Kim Yo Jong, 36, the younger sister of Kim Jong Un, said the move—involving a purported 1,400 balloons carrying 7.5 tons of waste—was in retaliation for anti-North Korea leaflets sent last week by rights activists and defectors in the South. South Korea's military on Monday reported signs that the North was installing its own loudspeakers in the region.
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South Korea Responds to Trash Balloons From North
What happens now? An air raid notice pushed to mobile devices in Seoul late on Sunday urged residents not to touch the falling objects, which local reports said were discovered downtown. The United States is slowly reducing its nuclear stockpile. But China, India, North Korea, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, as well as possibly Russia, are all thought to be increasing their stockpiles.
GOP Eyes Tax Cuts, Hunter Biden's 'Secret Weapon': Today's Front Pages
Good morning and welcome to Newsweek's summary of Monday's national, regional and international newspapers.
USA Today
The front page of USA Today features a story on the claims made by Hamas that the raid, which freed four Israeli captives, killed more than 270 civilians. An Israeli official rejected the Hamas statement that also said that three Israeli hostages had been killed in Saturday's raid. The lead story and picture is a feature on Derek Tran, a Democrat who is aiming to make history by becoming the first Vietnamese American to represent Little Saigon in Southern California.
L.A. Times
The L.A. Times features a story on the woes of the film and TV industry, reporting that "the iron fist of history seems finally to be coming for Tinseltown." The pandemic, the writers and actors' strike in 2023 and new technologies mean some in the industry are struggling. It also runs a piece on Melissa Cohen Biden, Hunter Biden's wife, stating that she is his "rock—and perhaps his secret weapon" in his gun trial.
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Josh welcomes our latest radio affiliate (NewsRadio 610 WIOD in South Florida) before explaining why Democrats, despite all the disastrous polling, are still stuck with Joe Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee. They have painted themselves into an intersectional corner from which they will not be able to escape. Josh also unpacks Biden's bogus johnny-come-lately immigration executive order.
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Supreme Court Tells People to Stop Abusing the System
The court has warned 29 petitioners this term to stop filing lawsuits without paying the court's filing fees.
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Judge Merchan should have recused himself over Biden donation: Analyst
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