The Bulletin

• Hurricane Beryl: Storm warnings are in effect for southeast Caribbean islands as Hurricane Beryl rapidly became a Category 4 storm on Sunday, strengthening at an "unheard of" rate for this time of year, hurricane specialist and storm expert Michael Lowry told Newsweek.
• French election: France is bracing for a political upheaval following Marine Le Pen's National Rally's significant gains in Sunday's first round of the snap parliamentary election. Here's more on the results.
• Boeing to be charged with fraud: The U.S. Department of Justice will reportedly be charging Boeing with criminal fraud relating to two fatal crashes of its 737 Max airplanes. Find out more.
• Kanye West visits Moscow: Controversial rapper Kanye West has reportedly touched down in Moscow, igniting a flurry of speculation about the purpose of his visit. Here's what we know.
• Iran-Israel threats intensify: Warnings between Israeli and Iranian officials have escalated amid growing fears in the Middle East and beyond over the possibility of clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Learn more.
• Eggs recall: Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products have been recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
• In the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia has lost 1,110 fighters and 66 artillery systems in Ukraine over the past day, Kyiv's armed forces said on Monday, after Moscow said its troops had taken two more villages in the east of the war-torn country.

The rundown: As President Joe Biden huddles with family at Camp David following his widely criticized debate performance, Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland has become one of the first high-ranking elected Democrats to raise questions about Biden's political future. Here's what he said in an interview.

Why it matters: The debate's aftermath has sparked criticism from within Democratic circles. John Morgan, a top Democratic donor, publicly blamed advisers who managed the president's debate preparations, specifically naming Ron Klain, Anita Dunn, and Bob Bauer. According to The New York Times, Biden's family is urging him to stay in the race and keep fighting. People close to the situation reported that some family members privately expressed exasperation at how Biden was prepared for the event by his staff. Meanwhile, a new poll revealed the top choice for replacing Biden.

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Biden Sees Double-Digit Dip Among Democrats After Debate

TL/DR: Some Democrats have pointed out that neither family members nor other critics attended the preparation sessions and, therefore, had no idea how they went.

What happens now? Despite these challenges, the Biden campaign has firmly denied any possibility of the president stepping aside. Biden’s family is considering ways to contribute more effectively to his campaign. One of his grandchildren has also shown interest in participating more actively in campaign activities.

Deeper reading Top Democrats Weigh Biden Future, Raskin Says, As Family Reportedly Digs In

The rundown: The Supreme Court is set soon to issue its most anticipated decision of the term, and former president Donald Trump will learn whether he is immune from prosecution for his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Here's what to expect.

Why it matters: In a case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, Trump was indicted on four felony counts. Ahead of the decision, Trump took to social media to claim that the U.S. president "literally could not function" without immunity. The justices were skeptical when they heard arguments on April 25. However, by holding onto the case until July, they have reduced the chance that Trump will have to stand trial before the November election, no matter the ruling.

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Trump Will 'Lose' in Supreme Court Immunity Ruling: Attorney

TL/DR: The trial was due to start on March 4 but has been on hold while the Supreme Court weighed the immunity question.

What happens now? The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, is meeting for the final time this term—one that has unusually pushed into July— today. The justices are expected to issue a blockbuster decision about whether former presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts they took in office.

Deeper reading Donald Trump Issues Supreme Court Warning

A group of people were detained on suspicion of planning a coup in Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.

Why it matters: A post on the Prosecutor General's official Telegram page on Monday said police "exposed a group of pseudo-activists who were preparing provocations" in the country's capital on June 30. Four citizens were charged over distribution of materials calling for violent overthrow of Ukraine's government and constitutional order, according to a post. Two individuals were remanded in custody. Investigators said that between May and June, disseminated posts online pushing for a seize of state power. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU or SBU) said the group "has been known for its anti-Ukrainian actions since 2015."

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Americans Killed Fighting in Ukraine: Three Mothers Speak Out

TL/DR: Officials said organizers hoped to "destabilize the socio-political situation inside [Ukraine], which would play in favor of the Russian Federation."

What happens now? The SSU said the organizers hoped to "destabilize the socio-political situation inside [Ukraine], which would play in favor of the Russian Federation." If found guilty, those involved could face up to 10 years in prison. The investigation is ongoing.

Deeper reading Ukraine Thwarts Alleged Coup Scheme, Officials Say

The rundown: Belarus on Sunday issued a nuclear threat amid rising tensions at its border with Ukraine. Here's the latest on the situation at the Belarusian-Ukrainian border.

Why it matters: Pavel Muraveiko, newly appointed Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Minister, cautioned that the country is prepared to use non-strategic nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened. His warning came a day after Colonel Vadim Lukashevich's claim that Ukraine had deployed its forces to their border to "drag our country into the war." Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Putin. His country, a former Soviet Union republic, has maintained strong relations with Russia since Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia and Belarus Launch Joint Nuclear Strike Drills

TL/DR: While Lukashenko's troops haven't directly joined the Ukraine conflict, Russian troops have been allowed to do exercises on Belarusian territory since before the beginning of the war.

What happens now? On May 21, Russia and Belarus kick-started nuclear weapon drills to practice the joint combat use of nonstrategic nuclear weapons, with the Russian Defense Ministry saying that they were aimed at preparing troops and equipment to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their "Union State."

Deeper reading Belarus Issues Nuclear Threat Amid Rising Tensions at Ukraine Border

The rundown: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has almost doubled its spending per student over the past decade, but test scores are dropping. Here's what the numbers reveal.

Why it matters: The district is spending $29,028 per student in the current school year—a 97 percent increase since 2012, according to a recent analysis by Illinois Policy. The analysis, using data from the Illinois State Board of Education about the 2022-23 school year, found proficiency in math has dropped by 78 percent since then, while proficiency in reading has declined by 63 percent. It comes as students nationwide struggle to make up for COVID-19 losses.

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American Children Are Struggling Academically

TL/DR: Students have been absent at record rates across the U.S. since the pandemic.

What happens now? The district is facing a deficit of almost $400 million with the expiration of pandemic relief this year, according to a fact sheet about the district's budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The district said individual schools' funding levels may change, but the total amount allocated for school budgets will not be cut.

Deeper reading Chicago School Spending Has Nearly Doubled, Scores Have Dropped