In a significant development regarding reproductive rights, fourteen states in the U.S. have enacted near-total abortion bans, with three additional states imposing restrictions after six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions to these bans are made in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother's life.

In a separate legal matter, Pete Arredondo, the former police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, has been indicted for his actions during the tragic 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School, where 19 students and two teachers lost their lives. The indictment, unsealed today, charges Arredondo with ten felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child. It alleges that he hindered the response to the shooting by directing officers to evacuate the area instead of confronting the shooter, as security footage revealed officers retreating while gunfire was heard.

Meanwhile, in Iran, voters are participating in snap elections to select a new president following the death of Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. The elections feature a limited slate of four candidates, all aligned with Iran's supreme leader, amid rising public frustration. Despite concerns that the outcome may be predetermined, voters are expressing their determination to participate, emphasizing the importance of their votes in shaping the nation's future. Final results are anticipated this weekend, with a potential runoff scheduled for July 5th if no candidate secures a majority.