Hunter Biden: In an interview with ABC News, President Biden said he would accept whatever the verdict was in the trial of his son Hunter, who was charged with lying on federal paperwork when he bought a gun. Biden also said he would not pardon Hunter if he was convicted. Hunter Biden maintains his innocence and maintains that he was in recovery when he bought the gun and that he did not lie when he wrote on the paperwork that he was not addicted to illegal drugs.
President Biden and President Zelensky: President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky met one-on-one today in Paris after attending the 80th anniversary commemorations in Normandy yesterday. President Biden said he regretted the delay in delivering additional military supplies to Ukraine due to Republican lawmakers. In a speech to the French National Assembly today, President Zelensky warned that Europe is no longer a continent of peace, saying Russia does not respect borders and seeks to destabilize various governments.
Employment Report: Employment unexpectedly increased significantly, according to figures released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total nonfarm payrolls increased by 272,000 in May, and the unemployment rate remained little changed at 4%. Employment continued to trend upward in several industries, led by health care, government, leisure and hospitality, and professional, scientific and technical services. The unemployment rate of 4% and the number of unemployed people at 6.6 million were little changed in May. A year ago, in May 2023, the unemployment rate was 3.7% and the number of unemployed people was 6.1 million.
Employment in Gaza: The United Nations Labour Organisation (ILO) reports that Gaza's labour market has nearly collapsed with unemployment at 79.1%. ILO Director-General Gilbert Houmbo told a conference in Geneva that lives are crumbling and jobs are scarce. He said this year is the worst for Gaza workers since 1967, the year Israel defeated Arab armies in the Six-Day War. In the past eight months, Gaza's gross domestic product has fallen by 83.5%.
Trump Rally: At least 11 people were taken to a Phoenix hospital yesterday after suffering from heatstroke while waiting to enter Donald Trump's rally. A temperature of 112 degrees was recorded at the Phoenix airport, breaking the previous record set in 2012. During the rally, Trump falsely stated that President Biden allowed illegal immigrants into the US to get votes, and falsely claimed that the jury's conviction of 34 felony counts was based on trumped-up charges.
CAPITOL POLICE: Several Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives booed and walked out on two former U.S. Capitol Police officers who protected the Capitol from attackers on January 6. Former officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonnell were introduced by Speaker Joanna McClinton during a session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives before the booing and walking out began. Several Republican House members praised the officers, but more booed and walked out. Democrats called it a despicable act and a shameful show of disrespect for heroes.
