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The Supreme Court rejects the conservative attack on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with Biden commending the success. Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardons former Army sergeant Daniel Perry, who was charged last year for the murder of a BLM protestor, returning his full firearm rights. Biden blocked the release of audio recordings connected to his classified documents trial, with Attorney General Garland at risk of being held in contempt. A suspect in the Slovakian prime minister's attempted assassination was charged with premeditated manslaughter. A female high school student in Florida was denied entry to her prom and dress codes for wearing a suit. The NFL condemned Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his controversial commencement speech. The Webb Space Telescope has captured the earliest known merger of two black holes.



The Bulletin Brief:

Supreme Court rejects attack on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (AP, Reuters)

Greg Abbott pardons Army sergeant responsible for BLM protestor’s murder (NBC, CNN)

Biden blocks release of recordings to  be used against him in classified documents trial (NBC, CNN)

Suspect charged in Slovakian prime minister assassination attempt (AP)

Female high school student in Florida dress-coded at prom for wearing a suit (NBC)

NFL condemns Butker’s controversial commencement speech (CBS)

Webb Space Telescope captures the earliest known black hole merge (AP)

Biden and Trump agreed to an early debate on June 27th, broadcasted on CNN, with a subsequent debate set for September 10. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico survives a life-threatening assassination attempt, sustaining five gunshot wounds while greeting the public; the suspect is in custody, but motives remain unclear. Republican votes show growing dissent against Trump as Nikki Haley gains significant percentages in Nebraska and Maryland primaries. A barge in Texas collided with Galveston bridge and caused an oil spill. Antony Blinken removed Cuba from the counterterrorism non-cooperative list due to improved relations with US law enforcement. NOAA reports the largest solar flare in two decades on Tuesday, assuring Earth’s safety amid concerns. iPhone users express concerns on Reddit over iOS 17.5 update redownloading deleted pictures to iCloud, prompting cautionary checks of camera rolls. 



The Bulletin Brief:

Biden and Trump schedule CNN debate for June 27th (CNN, NBC) 

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico shot, in critical condition (NBC, Reuters)

Inflation slows in April (NBC, Reuters)   

Recent primaries show evidence more Republicans are voting against Trump (CNN)

Barge hits Galveston bridge and causes oil spill (AP) 

Cuba removed from US “uncooperative on counterterrorism”  list (AP) 

Biggest solar flares in twenty years (AP)

Photo concerns with new iPhone update (CNN)

The U.S. approved a policy to speed up clean energy transmission, aligning with Biden's 2050 zero-carbon goal. A pickup truck driver was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a crash in Florida killed eight and injured 40. The Biden administration plans a $1 billion weapons transfer to Israel, pending congressional approval. OpenAI launched a faster, mood-detecting AI model called GPTo. Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine amid Russian advances. A manhunt is underway in France for gunmen who killed two guards and freed a notorious drug dealer. Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro has died at 92.



The Bulletin Brief:

US to expand renewable energy (Reuters, AP)

Farmworker’s bus overturns in Florida, kills 8 (AP, CBS)

US to send over $1 billion to Israel (CBS, AP)

Chat GPT updated (AP)

Blinken meets with Zelensky in Russia talks (CNN)

Manhunt after notorious drug dealer freed by gunmen (Reuters)

Alice Munro dies at 92 (AP)

The New York Times report exposes Hamas's extensive spying on Palestinians through its secret police force, the General Security Service, amidst ongoing Israeli offensive actions in Gaza. Concurrently, protests against the war reached college graduation ceremonies in the US, notably at Duke University, where graduates led by pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld staged a walkout. Meanwhile, Michael Cohen's testimony shed light on Donald Trump's involvement in the hush money scandal, detailing payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Major US airlines are challenging new rules on disclosing "junk fees," sparking a legal battle with the Biden administration. China and the US are holding their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence, addressing national security concerns. Additionally, wildfires in Canada are affecting air quality in four US states, while the collapsed Baltimore bridge was demolished, freeing a cargo ship and its crew. Finally, "Roaring Kitty" resurfaced online, boosting Gamestop stocks significantly with his first appearance since 2021.



The Bulletin Brief:

NYT releases news that Hamas has spied on Palestine, campus protests persist (NYT, Reuters, AP)

Michael Cohen called to testify in Trump’s hush money trial (NBC, CNN)

Airline companies across the US sue Biden Administration over new fee rules (Forbes, Reuters)

China and US discuss AI risk management (ABC)

Canadian wildfires threaten US air quality (NBC)

The Baltimore Bridge officially demolished (BBC)

“Roaring Kitty” makes their first debut in over a decade (AP)

The Biden administration criticizes Israel's use of US weapons, suggesting a violation of international law, while the UN grants Palestine new rights despite a US veto on full membership. Biden plans to increase tariffs on Chinese clean energy goods, expanding to include electric vehicles, medical supplies, and solar equipment. Eurovision 2024 concludes with a historic win by Switzerland's Nemo, the first non-binary artist to win, amidst controversy, including the disqualification of the Dutch contestant and protests against Israel's participation. Senator Bob Menendez is on trial for corruption, accused of accepting bribes in cash and gold bars. Afghan floods kill over 300 and displace thousands of households. Richard Slayman, who received the first pig kidney transplant, died at 62. The Aurora Borealis sightings will continue across the globe into this week. 



The Bulletin Brief:

US claims Israel violated international law as UN grants Palestine new rights (Reuters, AP)

Biden tariffs China on EVs, medical supplies, and solar equipment (Reuters, NBC)

Swiss’ Nemo is first nonbinary winner at 2024 Eurovision (NBC, AP)

Bob Menendez Gold Bar corruption trial (AP)

Flash floods kill 300 plus in Afghanistan (CBS)

Pig kidney recipient dies 2 months after surgery (NBC)

Auroras to be visible into next week (NBC)

In Must Know News, the Florida sheriff's department releases body cam footage showing the shooting of Black U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, prompting calls for a transparent investigation. Donald Trump's hush money trial concludes with Stormy Daniels' final testimony, despite his lawyers' attacks on her credibility and his own violations of the gag order. Justin and Hailey Bieber surprise fans by announcing their first child on social media, revealing her over six months pregnancy. In Other Notable News, NBC's "The Office" spin-off focusing on a Midwest newspaper begins production in July. Netanyahu reaffirms Israel's resilience against U.S. arms withholding, hinting at a potential Rafah invasion. A Virginia school board will vote on reinstating Confederate names to schools, spurred by a petition from a local conservative group. Barron Trump is selected as a Florida delegate for the 2024 Republican National Convention, showcasing his interest in politics alongside other Trump family members.



The Bulletin Brief:

Black US airman fatally shot by Florida police (AP, CBS)

Stormy Daniels’ hush money testimony (CNN, NBC)

Justin and Hailey Bieber expecting a baby (AP, NBC)

New “The Office” series coming to Peacock (NBC)

Israel to continue fighting amidst US arms withholding (AP)

Virginia school board votes on renaming schools after Confederate figures (NBC)

Baron Trump to be Florida delegate (CNN, ABC)