President Joe Biden departed Wednesday for the G7 summit in Italy, as his administration announced new sanctions against Russia. The measures will target foreign entities—and China in particular—for helping Russia's war effort. This summit comes as a fleet of Russian warships arrives in Cuba for military exercises.

The fate of the Gaza cease-fire deal hangs in the balance, as Hamas has proposed new changes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Qatar to continue pushing for the deal. This came as Hezbollah launched more than 200 missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for the killing of a senior commander.

House Republicans have voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for withholding audio recordings of former special counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Biden.