As the US inches closer to defaulting, leaders in Washington are set to meet next week – we’ll tell you what a debt default could mean for you. Today, Congress is weighing whether to implement an ethics code for the Supreme Court. The Biden administration is making plans to send troops to the southern border as a controversial border policy is set to end next week. British intelligence suggests Moscow is worried about Ukrainian forces’ looming counteroffensive. Plus, the US Surgeon General lays out his plan to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he'll meet with President Joe Biden to talk about the debt limit. Some TV shows will be in reruns soon because of a writers strike. A college in California has told students to shelter in place after a series of stabbing attacks. Australia is banning vaping. Plus, tributes are paid to a legendary folk singer.

Hollywood writers are officially on strike - we'll tell you why and what it means for your viewing. The Treasury Secretary has a bleak warning on US debt. Seven bodies have been found at a house in Oklahoma in the search for two missing teenagers. A prominent Palestinian has died in an Israeli jail after an 87 day hunger strike. Plus, some stars had purrfect outfits for this year's Met Gala.

We start with a warning from the US Treasury secretary about raising the nation's debt ceiling. Plus, we’ll tell you about a deadly dust storm that caused a big pileup in Illinois. The Biden administration gave an estimate on Russia’s injuries and deaths in the war against Ukraine. A new lawsuit is brewing over SpaceX’s rocket launch - we have details. Lastly, celebrities are paying tribute to a fashion icon at this year’s Met Gala.

We’re learning more about the suspected gunman authorities are looking for in connection to a deadly shooting in Texas. The battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has escalated. Former President Donald Trump’s motion for a mistrial in a civil battery and defamation case has been denied. Changes to France’s pensions system fueled violent clashes between protesters and police. And, the scientist whose research helped shape artificial intelligence is warning about the risks.

JPMorgan Chase says it's paying $10.6 billion for First Republic Bank's assets. A father in Texas has described the shooting that left his wife and child and three others dead, while police search for the suspect. New mortgage fees are introduced that are linked to your credit score. China's airship program appears to be moving forward. Plus, some school districts are trying to entice teachers to work there – we’ll tell you how.

First Republic customers are being reassured their money is safe. 100 US citizens have been brought from Sudan to Saudi Arabia as fighting continues. Russia has launched another wave of strikes in Ukraine. Some schools are cancelled as people in Virginia Beach pick up the pieces from a destructive tornado. Plus, a warning that 14 million jobs could vanish in the next five years.

JPMorgan Chase is set to buy most assets from First Republic Bank - the third US bank to collapse in the last two months. A boat carrying US citizens from Sudan is arriving in Saudi Arabia this morning. Authorities in Texas say they have "zero leads" on the man accused of killing 5 of his neighbors. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is addressing Israel's parliament today. Plus, Hollywood is bracing for a writers' strike.

Last week, President Joe Biden made it official and announced his 2024 re-election bid. Meanwhile, more Republicans are jumping in the race to challenge apparent frontrunner former President Donald Trump. In today’s episode, we examine how Biden is framing his campaign and hear from voters on how they feel about a possible rematch between Trump and Biden.

Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent

At least five people are dead after a rampage that started with a noise complaint about gunfire. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says a counteroffensive is a matter of when, not if. First Republic Bank is teetering on the edge. Writers for television, movies and streaming shows could go on strike as soon as next week. And Italian officials plan to close Vesuvius National Park amid reports that soccer fans plan to celebrate by simulating a volcanic eruption.