Full Episode: Monday, June 3, 2024
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The trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, begins on felony gun charges. The first lady, Jill Biden, was present in court to show her support. Hunter Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a handgun in 2018. Prosecutors plan to use Hunter Biden's own words against him, including excerpts from his 2021 memoir "Beautiful Things." Meanwhile, President Biden is preparing to take tough executive action on immigration, including shutting down the border to asylum seekers when the number of migrant crossings reaches 2,500. This move could have an immediate impact as migrant crossings have averaged 3,500 a day in recent weeks. In New York City, two NYPD officers were shot and wounded while chasing a robbery suspect. One officer was shot in the chest but saved by his bulletproof vest. The suspect, a migrant from Venezuela, is wanted in connection with multiple robberies. A major heatwave is building across several states, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits. California is already battling a wildfire, the Kral fire, which has incinerated more than 20 square miles in the last 48 hours. The fire season is now a year-round event, with authorities warning that the more intense fire activity usually occurs in July, August, and September. A swimmer was attacked by a shark off the California coast, bitten on the chest, arm, and hand. The swimmer managed to break free by punching the shark. An emergency room physician happened to be nearby and was able to help. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of four more hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Three of them had been seen pleading for their lives in a video put out by Hamas in December. Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his handling of the COVID pandemic during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. Fauci grew deeply emotional while revealing the death threats against his family. He rejected unfounded GOP accusations that he helped fund research that caused the COVID pandemic and covered up a theory that the virus may have originated in a lab in China. Outside New York City, suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann could reportedly face a new murder charge. He's already pleaded not guilty to killing four women. New charges could be coming after a recent search of his home and a wooded area where at least two victims were found more than a decade ago. Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has revealed her battle with pancreatic cancer. The 15-term Democrat is running for re-election and says she's undergoing treatment. Pat Sajak, after more than 40 years on Wheel of Fortune, will be retiring this week. He says he'd rather leave a couple years too early than a couple of years too late.
Outlines
Hunter Biden's Gun Trial Begins
This Chapter discusses the beginning of Hunter Biden's gun trial, the first trial of a child of a sitting president. The first lady, Jill Biden, was present in court to show her support. Hunter Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a handgun in 2018. Prosecutors plan to use Hunter Biden's own words against him, including excerpts from his 2021 memoir "Beautiful Things."
President Biden's Immigration Plan
This Chapter discusses President Biden's plan to take tough executive action on immigration, including shutting down the border to asylum seekers when the number of migrant crossings reaches 2,500. This move could have an immediate impact as migrant crossings have averaged 3,500 a day in recent weeks.
NYPD Officers Shot and Wounded
This Chapter discusses the shooting of two NYPD officers while chasing a robbery suspect. One officer was shot in the chest but saved by his bulletproof vest. The suspect, a migrant from Venezuela, is wanted in connection with multiple robberies.
Heatwave and Wildfire in California
This Chapter discusses a major heatwave building across several states, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits. California is already battling a wildfire, the Kral fire, which has incinerated more than 20 square miles in the last 48 hours. The fire season is now a year-round event, with authorities warning that the more intense fire activity usually occurs in July, August, and September.
Keywords
Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden is the son of President Joe Biden. He is a lawyer and businessman who has been in the news for his personal struggles with drug addiction and his business dealings. He is currently facing felony gun charges for allegedly lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a handgun in 2018.
US-Mexico Border
The US-Mexico border is a 1,954-mile-long boundary between the United States and Mexico. It is a major point of entry for both legal and illegal immigration. The border has been a source of political controversy for decades, with debates over immigration policy, border security, and the treatment of migrants.
NYPD
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is the largest municipal police force in the United States. It is responsible for law enforcement in the five boroughs of New York City. The NYPD has been the subject of much scrutiny and debate in recent years, with concerns over police brutality, racial profiling, and the use of force.
Heatwave
A heatwave is a period of abnormally hot weather, typically lasting several days or weeks. Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and people with chronic health conditions. Heatwaves can also lead to wildfires, power outages, and other problems.
Wildfire
A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland areas, such as forests, grasslands, and brush. Wildfires can be caused by natural events such as lightning strikes, or by human activities such as arson, campfires, and equipment malfunctions. Wildfires can be devastating, causing loss of life, property damage, and environmental destruction.
Shark Attack
A shark attack is an incident in which a shark bites a human. Shark attacks are relatively rare, but they can be serious or even fatal. Most shark attacks occur in coastal waters, especially in areas where there are large populations of sharks and humans. Shark attacks can be prevented by taking precautions such as swimming in areas with lifeguards, avoiding swimming at dawn or dusk, and not swimming in areas where there are known shark populations.
Hamas
Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist political organization and militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by the United States, Israel, and the European Union. Hamas has been involved in numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and military targets. The group's stated goal is to destroy Israel and establish an Islamic state in its place.
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American physician and immunologist who has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984. Fauci is a leading expert on infectious diseases and has been a key figure in the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been the subject of much criticism and praise for his handling of the pandemic.
Serial Killer
A serial killer is a person who commits two or more murders, typically with a cooling-off period between each murder. Serial killers are often motivated by a desire for power, control, or sexual gratification. They may target specific types of victims, such as women, children, or people with certain physical characteristics. Serial killers are often very difficult to catch, as they are often intelligent, cunning, and able to blend in with society.
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune is an American television game show that has been on the air since 1975. The show features contestants who try to solve word puzzles by guessing letters. The show is hosted by Pat Sajak and features Vanna White as the letter-turner. Wheel of Fortune is one of the most popular game shows in the world and has been a staple of American television for decades.
Q&A
What are the main charges against Hunter Biden in his current trial?
Hunter Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a handgun in 2018. He faces three felony gun charges.
What is President Biden's new plan for immigration at the US-Mexico border?
President Biden is preparing to issue an executive order to effectively shut down the border to asylum seekers when migrant crossing surges. When daily encounters reach 2,500 between ports of entry, asylum seekers would be turned away.
What happened to the two NYPD officers who were shot?
The two officers were shot while chasing a robbery suspect. One officer was shot in the chest but saved by his bulletproof vest. The suspect, a migrant from Venezuela, is wanted in connection with multiple robberies.
What is the current situation with the heatwave and wildfire in California?
A major heatwave is building across several states, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits. California is already battling a wildfire, the Kral fire, which has incinerated more than 20 square miles in the last 48 hours. The fire season is now a year-round event, with authorities warning that the more intense fire activity usually occurs in July, August, and September.
What happened to the swimmer who was attacked by a shark?
The swimmer was bitten on the chest, arm, and hand. He managed to break free by punching the shark. An emergency room physician happened to be nearby and was able to help.
What is the latest news on the Israel-Hamas war?
The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of four more hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Three of them had been seen pleading for their lives in a video put out by Hamas in December.
What happened during Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony on Capitol Hill?
Fauci defended his handling of the COVID pandemic during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. He grew deeply emotional while revealing the death threats against his family. He rejected unfounded GOP accusations that he helped fund research that caused the COVID pandemic and covered up a theory that the virus may have originated in a lab in China.
What is the latest news on the suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann?
Heuermann could reportedly face a new murder charge. He's already pleaded not guilty to killing four women. New charges could be coming after a recent search of his home and a wooded area where at least two victims were found more than a decade ago.
What is the latest news on Pat Sajak's retirement from Wheel of Fortune?
Pat Sajak, after more than 40 years on Wheel of Fortune, will be retiring this week. He says he'd rather leave a couple years too early than a couple of years too late.
Show Notes
Jury seated in Hunter Biden's federal gun crime trial; Biden to sign executive order on immigration: Sources; 2 New York City police officers hurt in shootout: Officials
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