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Russian forces close in on takeover of eastern Ukrainian province

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces desperately tried to block a complete Russian takeover of one of the country’s two eastern provinces Tuesday, with Russian troops clawing out incremental gains even as European leaders agreed to a partial oil embargo aimed at starving Moscow’s mammoth war machine.

Los Angeles Times

Biden pledges gun meeting with Congress, eyeing executive actions

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to meet with lawmakers about gun control legislation, while aides said the administration is currently researching additional executive actions he might take in the aftermath of last week’s deadly massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Tribune News Service

Biden praises Ardern for ‘galvanising action’ on gun control and climate change

US president welcomes New Zealand’s PM to Oval Office and speaks of devastation caused by mass shootings

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Ex-Trump aide Navarro says he’s been subpoenaed by Jan. 6 grand jury

Peter Navarro, former President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, says he’s been ordered to appear Thursday before a federal grand jury.

Tribune News Service

Xi Vows That China ‘Will Always Be a Good Friend’ of Pacific Island Countries

Chinese president makes comment in written address to China-Pacific foreign ministers following U.S. President Joe Biden’s Asia tour

Caixin Global

The Loop: A new Labor cabinet to be sworn in, Ukraine jails more Russians, and fresh research into old sharks

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News

While electric vehicles proliferate, charging stations lag behind

United States efforts to build a national network of electric vehicle charging stations are moving slowly as states figure out how to fairly dole out public funding to kick-start a new service industry.

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US readies to host regional summit, but attendance still unclear

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said he will not attend Summit of Americas unless all nations invited.

Al Jazeera

K-pop stars BTS join White House briefing in crackdown on anti-Asian hate crimes

Members of the hugely popular boyband were invited to US President Joe Biden’s abode to discuss the issue in the final day of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden announces military aid

Ukraine news from June 1: Joe Biden reveals weapons package for Ukraine that will include longer-range rocket systems.

Al Jazeera

Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles

U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700 million weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday.

Reuters

BTS meets with Biden about anti-Asian hate crimes, joins press briefing

They don’t need permission to dance, but they do need permission to visit the White House.

Tribune News Service

Grieving Texas town starts to lay to rest mass shooting victims

The grieving Texas town of Uvalde has begun to lay to rest the 21 children and teachers who were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school a week ago.

Evening Standard

Agenda for next week’s Summit of Americas in LA has firmed up — but not its guest list

WASHINGTON — With just a week until the Biden administration hosts the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, the agenda is set but the guest list remains shrouded in mystery.

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U.S. won't send long-range rockets for use beyond Ukraine, White House says

Sending rocket systems to Kyiv is still under consideration by the Biden administration, but Washington will not send long-range rockets for use beyond the battlefield in Ukraine, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.

Axios

White House will give Fed "space to do its job" to battle historic inflation

"Respect the Fed and its independence," Biden said on Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S. remains committed to re-opening Jerusalem consulate - State Dept

The Biden administration remains committed to re-opening a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and is continuing to discuss the issue with Israelis and Palestinians, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Newsroom.co.nz

Biden and Ardern hit it off at first face-to-face

PM 'greatly heartened' after 90-minute meeting with the US President at the White House, writes @jo_moir

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U.S. to discuss new security assistance for Ukraine 'before too long' - State Dept

The Biden administration will give details on potential new security assistance for Ukraine "before too long," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing on Tuesday.

ABC News

Where do religious groups in the US stand on gun control?

After yet another tragic mass school shooting in the US, gun control is once again the subject of debate. Studies show that white evangelical Protestants have higher rates of gun ownership and stronger opposition to gun control, but not all faith-based groups agree.

The Independent UK

Biden leads Trump in 2024 poll despite flagging approval rating

Former president is considered de facto frontrunner for 2024 GOP nomination

Reuters

New Zealand, U.S. reiterate concern over China-Solomon Islands security deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday raised concerns about a security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said.

The Independent UK

Biden’s Pride month proclamation condemns ‘unconscionable attacks’ from anti-LGBT+ legislation

US president urges nation to address high rates of youth suicides and disproportionate levels of poverty, unemployment and homelessness among LGBT+ Americans

Salon

Dems fall for McConnell's Uvalde trap

Sorry, Biden, but there are no "rational Republicans" willing to work with Democrats on gun safety

The Independent UK

George W Bush’s attorney general signals support for banning AR-15 ‘killing machines’

Firearm was used at Robb Elementary

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