The White House is stepping in after one of the world's largest meat producers was targeted with ransomware believed to be from Russia. After experiencing a spring surge, Michigan is easing COVID restrictions. The Tokyo Olympics are still weeks away but some fear it could turn into a superspreader event.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to veto part of the state budget that funds the legislature after Democrats denied a vote on sweeping voting restrictions. Naomi Osaka, the No. 2 women's tennis player, has withdrawn from the U.S. Open citing mental health reasons. The Atlantic hurricane season begins today and now there will be more focus on keeping people safe after the storms pass.

A coalition of opposition parties say they've reached a power-sharing deal to form a new Israeli government, which would unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu after 12 years in office. Democratic lawmakers in the Texas legislature have blocked GOP legislation, aimed at restricting voting options in that state. As a Memorial Day deadline passes without agreement, President Biden's infrastructure bill appears to be falling victim to partisan divisions in Congress.

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A Senate filibuster and ongoing infrastructure talks on Capitol Hill. Microsoft says Russian hackers were the behind the cyber-attack targeting aid groups. And the worsening Covid-19 crisis in Argentina.

Some Democrats say the GOP's latest $928 billion counter-infrastructure proposal isn't enough, but President Biden wants to keep negotiating. The US is pushing China to cooperate with new investigations into the origins of COVID-19. And, as COVID cases are down and vaccinations increase, experts say the US could see a more normal summer.

President Biden is tasking US intelligence agencies with finding a definitive conclusion on the origins of COVID-19. Three of the world's largest oil companies lose major battles over emissions and climate change. And, a mass shooting in San Jose, California has left at least ten people dead.

A Manhattan prosecutor has convened a grand jury to consider evidence in a criminal investigation against former President Donald Trump and his businesses. The Department of Homeland security plans to issue a directive to regulate the cybersecurity of the pipeline industry. And, three of the nation's largest drug distributors are all on trial, accused of contributing to the opioid epidemic.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders where he seeks to negotiate a lasting truce. Belarus is facing sanctions after grounding a flight to catch a dissident journalist. And, President Biden had hoped to mark the one year anniversary of George Floyd's murder with the passing of a major police reform bill that's now stalled.

Eight states have met President Biden's July 4th vaccination goal, with 70% of their population receiving at least one shot. Palestinians in Gaza look to rebuilding after 11 days of death and death and destruction. And, people in Minneapolis mark one year since a white police officer murdered George Floyd.