As questions swirl around President Biden’s candidacy, Jill Biden is stepping up on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on what the first lady is saying to supporters. Source
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World leaders arrive in U.S. for NATO summit as Biden faces calls to step aside
World leaders arrived in the U.S. on Monday before a three-day NATO summit. The gathering comes as President Biden defends his 2024 campaign in the wake of his debate performance. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis. Source
France facing political paralysis as far-right suffers surprise blow
A left-wing alliance beat back a far-right surge in France on Sunday, winning the most seats in snap legislative elections. But no party came close to reaching a majority in the National Assembly. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobb joins from Paris with more on what happens next. Source
Pennsylvania lawmakers rally behind Biden
Some Pennsylvania Democrats are standing by President Biden as party members express doubt that the president has what it takes to win in November. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Hogan Gidley join “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Closing arguments begin in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez began Monday and will continue Tuesday. The Democratic lawmaker is accused of trading in political favors for gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe takes a closer look at the case against the senator. Source
Biden dismisses calls to drop out of 2024 race
It’s a pivotal week for President Biden as more Democrats call on him to step aside as the party’s nominee in the wake of his debate performance. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Source
Menendez put power “up for sale,” prosecutors say in closing arguments
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes. Source
Ukraine reeling after Russian missile strike on children’s hospital
Ukraine is reeling after a Russian missile strike on a children’s hospital in the capital city of Kyiv. Nearly 40 civilians were killed and more than 170 injured in a barrage of missile strikes across Ukraine. Ramy Inocencio has disturbing images of the aftermath. Source
Hurricane Beryl hammers Texas coast, knocks out power for millions
Beryl hit Texas as a Category 1 hurricane and was still lashing Texas with torrential rains, tornadoes and life-threatening storm surge as high as five feet in some areas after weakening back to a tropical storm Monday. Nearly 3 million homes and businesses have lost power as downed trees and flooded roadways left stranded drivers in need of rescue. Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Deadly heat wave hits West Coast
Firefighters out West are trying to contain dozens of wildfires amid a dangerous and deadly heat wave. A motorcyclist died over the weekend after enduring scorching temperatures in Death Valley National Park. Carter Evans reports on the record-breaking and deadly heat. Source