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• In the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian forces mistakenly dropped four bombs on its own village near the Ukrainian border, according to a local report, marking what appears to be the latest such case in the ongoing war.

Trump May Have Broken Gag Order Again

TL/DR: Donald Trump is accused of violating the gag order twice with comments he made on Monday outside the Manhattan courtroom.

Donald Trump has been accused once again of violating the gag order imposed on him in his hush money trial.

Why it matters: Legal experts and reporters suggested that Trump may have violated a gag order in his hush money trial by mentioning his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and Cohen's one-time attorney, Robert Costello, in a speech outside the New York courtroom on Monday. The gag order, imposed by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly commenting on court staff, jurors, and potential witnesses. Trump previously violated this order, resulting in a $9,000 fine, and risks jail time for further breaches.

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'Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Five Key Moments From Eventful Day in Court

What happens now? Court resumes this morning. Closing arguments in the hush money trial are expected next week. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Fani Willis Says She's Grown 'Thicker Skin' Amid Threats Over Trump Case

TL/DR: The Fulton County district attorney opened up to MSNBC on the personal impact of taking on such a high-profile case.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis told Rachel Maddow of MSNBC that the threats against her have only made her "more resilient" since she was sworn into office more than three years ago. Two men face federal charges accused of threatening to kill Willis.

Why it matters: In August 2023, Willis announced a RICO indictment against Trump and 18 co-defendants for allegedly attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. The district attorney was scrutinized for her relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she appointed. Judge Scott McAfee ruled the relationship wasn't a conflict of interest but would give the "appearance of impropriety" if both stayed on the case. Several co-defendants have since filed appeals against the decision to keep Willis on the prosecution.

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Fani Willis Trashes Jim Jordan

What happens now? Willis will appear on Georgia's primary ballot today, as voters will seize the opportunity to choose between Willis and attorney Christian Wise Smith for the Democratic district attorney nominee in Fulton County for the November election.

Poland Arrests Nine Operatives Accused of Working for Putin

TL/DR: Several suspects were detained over alleged ties to Russian intelligence in the NATO member's latest crackdown on -pro-Moscow spy networks.

Polish authorities have detained nine individuals suspected of working for Russia in connection with alleged sabotage plots, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday.

Why it matters: Throughout Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Poland has arrested numerous suspected Russian operatives. Tusk stated that Poland is collaborating with allies, noting that the alleged sabotage also involves Lithuania, Latvia, and possibly Sweden. In April, a Polish man, "Pawel K," was charged over a Russian plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Zelensky. He is accused of attempting to contact Russia's military intelligence to provide information aiding the assassination attempt.

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Russia Ready To Launch Offensive on NATO Country, Poland Warns

What happens now? The news comes amid rising tensions between Russia and NATO member Poland over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Warsaw has been forced to scramble its fighter jets to protect its airspace during large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. Poland has said that Russian missiles fired at western Ukraine entered its airspace on multiple occasions.

China Sanctions Boeing Over Taiwan 'Arms Sales'

TL/DR: The sanctions were announced the same day Taiwan inaugurated its new president, Lai Ching-te, whom China has labeled a "troublemaker."

China announced new sanctions on three major U.S. defense contractors, including aerospace giant Boeing, citing "arms sales to the Taiwan region." The sanctions were announced the same day Taiwan inaugurated its new president, Lai Ching-te, whom China has labeled a "troublemaker."

Why it matters: Boeing's defense division, General Dynamics Land Systems, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have been added to the Chinese commerce ministry's "Unreliable Entities List, according to a pair of ministry statements. These companies are now prohibited from conducting trade or investment activities in China, and their executives are subject to an entry ban. Taiwan's foreign ministry condemned the sanctions, emphasizing the island's need to bolster its defense amid Chinese military threats.

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China Sanctions US Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sales

What happens now? The sanctions are largely symbolic, given U.S. laws prohibiting the sale of military technology to countries deemed adversarial, but come amid heightened tensions between the superpowers over Taiwan.

Republican Faces Backlash Over Push to Change SNAP Benefits

TL/DR: Glenn Thompson views the changes as a cost reduction measure and rejects his proposal being framed as cuts.

The chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is "shocked" at the backlash he's faced after proposing changes to the program.

Why it matters: As committee chair, Republican Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania will lead the lower chamber's efforts in drafting a new Farm Bill. Thompson aims to reduce SNAP costs by $30 billion over ten years by preventing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from updating the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan—outside of adjustments for inflation—which determines how much money will be doled out through SNAP. Thompson views the changes as a cost reduction measure. Opponents say this amounts to a cut that will prevent hungry families from affording the essentials for a healthy diet.

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SNAP Benefits Warning Amid Fears of Cuts

What happens now? The Markup of the House draft of that bill is scheduled for Thursday.

Lost Church of 600-Year-Old Monastery Found Near Medieval Royal Palace

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a lost centuries-old church near a medieval royal palace. The remains were found below a tennis court during excavations at the site of Visegrád, a castle town in Hungary.

The settlement, located north of the Hungarian capital of Budapest on the right bank of the Danube River, is known for its medieval citadel and royal palace ruins. The lost church once formed part of a former Franciscan monastery, the remains of which lie next to the palace's ruins.

The monastery was founded by King Sigismund in A.D. 1425. Sigismund was king of Hungary starting in 1387 but also became the monarch of several other European kingdoms and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1433.