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Congressional Democrats are meeting today to discuss President Joe Biden’s political future. Beryl knocked out power to millions of Texans amid a dangerous heat wave. Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed dozens of emergency service personnel, according to Gaza Civil Defense. Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave lawmakers a progress report on the economy. And, thousands of protesters hit the streets in Barcelona in the latest demonstration against mass tourism.

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Eyes are fixed on President Joe Biden as he hosts dozens of world leaders for a NATO summit in DC. Texas is under a heat advisory, a day after facing Beryl. Closing arguments get back underway in Senator Bob Menendez' federal corruption trial today. A major donation is going to make medical school free for most students at Johns Hopkins. And, two giant pandas are settling in at San Diego Zoo.

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President Joe Biden is facing a big test as he welcomes world leaders to DC for the NATO summit. Meanwhile, he is still getting support from some of his party's leaders. As people pick up the pieces from storm Beryl, they're also dealing with dangerous heat. A CNN investigation has found that Airbnb is failing to protect guests from being secretly filmed by hosts. Plus, drugs like Mounjaro could be more effective for weight loss than Ozempic or similar medications.

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House Democrats are meeting today and President Joe Biden is expected to be top of the agenda. Meanwhile, Biden will be hosting world leaders as they arrive in DC for the NATO summit. Storm Beryl has knocked out power for millions in Texas, leaving them without air conditioning as sweltering heat kicks in. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for any survivors of Russia's strike on a children's hospital in Ukraine. Plus, jury selection starts today for Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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The White House avoided directly answering questions about a top Parkinson’s disease specialist visiting President Joe Biden’s doctor earlier this year. Conditions from Tropical Storm Beryl spawned tornadoes near the Texas-Louisiana border today. Hamas says the Israeli military’s new evacuation orders in Gaza threaten ceasefire negotiations. Last month was the hottest June on record globally. Plus, NASCAR unveils an electric race car prototype.

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President Joe Biden is defending his reelection bid to members of his party and hits back at some lawmakers who want him to step aside. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is vowing to retaliate following a deadly barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Israel's non-negotiables in ceasefire talks with Hamas may be creating new challenges. Chicago is reeling from a violent 4th of July weekend. And, the Transportation Security Administration hit a new all-time travel record.

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Tropical storm Beryl has killed at least one person in Texas, just hours after it made landfall as a Hurricane in the state. As President Joe Biden tries to reassure lawmakers, former President Donald Trump is thinking about his possible running mate. Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders in Gaza City. The families of people killed in Boeing 737 Max crashes are criticizing the company's plea deal. Plus, Senator Bob Menendez' corruption trial is wrapping up. 

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Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas this morning, bringing power outages, flood threats and 80mph winds. More Democrats are calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. At least 22 people have been killed in a Russian strike on a children's hospital and residential buildings in Ukraine. It was another violent weekend for gun crime in Chicago. Plus, Angel Reese makes WNBA history.

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President Joe Biden is facing a critical week ahead as the number of Democrats calling for him to back out of the 2024 race grows. Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US. A left wing alliance has had a surprise victory in the French elections. Plus, Paramount Global is merging with Skydance Media.

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French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National Rally party. Hundreds of candidates in President Emmanuel Macron’s camp and the left-wing alliance have since dropped out of the race in hopes of blocking the far-right from power. In this episode, we examine what is fueling far-right parties across Europe and look at the 28-year-old who could soon become France’s youngest prime minister. 

Guest: Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Senior Producer

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