A federal judge denied Steve Bannon’s attempts to delay his contempt-of-congress trial — we’ll explain the latest on that. The Biden administration clarified that federal law overrules state abortion bans if someone needs emergency care to survive. New US intel suggests Iran is preparing to give drones to Russia to use in war. We'll also tell you about Uber’s history of immoral practices and the first image from the James Webb space telescope.

This evening, we’re giving a preview of the January 6 hearing scheduled for tomorrow. In Ukraine, Russian forces continue to bombard the Eastern region of the country. And in Germany, nine women told Berlin police that they were drugged at a government party. Plus, millions are under heat advisories in the US today and a pregnant woman is arguing her fetus counts as a passenger in the carpool lane.

We start at the White House where President Joe Biden has met with mass shootings survivors and victims’ families to celebrate new gun safety legislation. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's lawyer spoke to the FBI, and he's questioning some of Steve Bannon's claims. The US is seeing the most transmissible Covid variant yet – we'll tell you why wouldn’t know it from the numbers.  Fire crews are trying to save ancient trees in Yosemite National Park. Plus, we'll give you the latest from Elon Musk's will he, won't he Twitter deal.

In a preview, the January 6 panel says it intends to connect the dots between extremist groups and those in government circles who tried to overturn the 2020 election. At least 15 people are dead after a weekend shooting at a bar in South Africa. A protest over bank deposits was violently dispersed in China - we'll bring you the details. A former governor and diplomat is expected to travel to Moscow soon to discuss the release of two detained Americans. And, an Iowa beach has been closed because of a brain-eating amoeba.

We begin with a surprising U-turn, as Steve Bannon now says he’s willing to testify in front of the panel investigating the January 6th attack. Rescue teams are continuing to search the rubble of an apartment building in Ukraine’s Donetsk region after a deadly Russian rocket attack. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a stop in Japan to pay respects to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on Friday. Both the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka are stepping down after their homes were stormed by thousands of protesters over the weekend. And, Novak Djokovic wins at Wimbledon again.

President Biden is scheduled to set out this week on an international trip which includes a stop in Saudi Arabia. We examine why Biden is re-engaging with the kingdom after vowing to make it a ‘pariah,’ and how the reset could have wide-ranging impacts from the Middle East to US gas pumps.

Guest: Natasha Bertrand, CNN White House Reporter

Abortion rights protestors continue to call for action in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. New court filings detail disturbing allegations about the preparations Oath Keepers made for January 6th.  President Biden calls Paul Whelan’s sister as the former Marine remains held in Russia. Elena Rybakina makes history at Wimbledon. And firefighters in Los Angeles have a new plan to tackle unauthorized drones near wildfires.

We’re learning more about what former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone was asked during his testimony to the January 6th committee. Protestors in Sri Lanka storm the President’s official residence. The body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is back in Tokyo as funeral arrangements are made. Omicron subvariants are fueling a new Covid-19 surge in the US. And Amber Heard asks for a new trial after an alleged juror error.

This Friday evening, we'll give you the latest lines from former White House counsel Pat Cipollone, who testified before the Jan. 6 House select committee for hours today. Elon Musk is trying to back out of his deal to buy Twitter. In the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the White House is warning Americans to be cautious using period-tracking apps - we'll tell you why. We'll also tell you what Palestinian and Israeli leaders talked about today in their first phone call in years. And lastly, we remember 'Sopranos' star Tony Sirico, who died Friday at age 79.

We start with updates on the assassination of Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe. President Biden addressed his death today — in addition to signing an executive order to protect abortion rights. Plus, a report came out today that looked into whether border patrol agents used whips on migrants last September — we have the findings. In Texas, the Uvalde mayor blasted an investigation that said an officer missed the opportunity to shoot the gunman who killed 19 kids and two teachers at an elementary school. And finally, we remember one of the longest-serving presidents in the world who has died.