Biden Admin. Announces 300+ new Sanctions Aimed at China and Russia; Russian War Games Near Florida

President Joe Biden is participating in the G7 summit in Italy Thursday, where he’s pushing for the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. NTD has more on a new security agreement between the United States and Ukraine, and the latest in U.S. sanctions targeting China and Russia.

Russian warships have docked at a port in Cuba, less than 100 miles from Florida. Russia’s military says the fleet was holding drills for long-range strikes. We have reactions from the U.S.

The U.S. military looks to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and says it doesn’t want a wider regional war. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Hamas wants some unworkable changes to a U.S.-backed cease-fire plan. We have updates on the conflict.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Biden at G7 Summit in Italy, Ukraine Atop Agenda
2. US Urges De-Escalation Amid Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
3. House Votes to Hold AG Garland in Contempt
4. Biden Admin. Sued Over Border Directive
5. Russia, China, Iran Expand Military Presence
6. 4 Russian Ships Including Nuclear-Powered Sub Reach Cuba
7. Russian Warships Arrive in Cuba
8. FL: Torrential Rains and ‘Life Threatening’ Flooding
9. ND Approves Age Cap for Congressional Candidates
10. Swimmer Lia Thomas Barred From Olympics
11. Ending Mandatory Broker Fee: New Yorkers React
12. Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sees Only One 2024 Cut
13. Father’s Day Spending to Top $22B
14. How Consumer Behavior, Tech Impact Real Estate Sector
15. Croatian Town Celebrates Love Affair With Mercedes-Benz
16. Biden Admin. Sued Over Border Directive
17. Is FDA Stumbling in Fight Against Teen Vaping?
18. Silicon Valley Libraries See Interest in Readership
19. Online Passport Renewal Launches: How it Works
20. Leadership Method to Surpass Expectations
21. Herbalist: Fruit, Herb Infused Water Helps Hydration
22. Denmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles
23. Silicon Valley Libraries See Interest in Readership
24. Father’s Day Tradition and Gift Ideas
25. Bear Caught Relaxing in Vermont Couple’s Hammock
26. Egyptian Powerlifter Achieves Gold Medals at 62