Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City – Reuters

Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials – AP News

What’s next for Ukraine-Russia peace talks? 5 questions to ask heading into a potential trilateral – Politico

N.C., Virginia under Hurricane Erin storm alerts, some East Coast beaches shut – Axios

Trump expands ‘woke’ criticism from Smithsonian to other museums – NPR

US, NATO planners start to craft Ukraine security guarantee options – Reuters

Ukraine live updates: Trump and European leaders press Putin to agree to Zelenskyy meeting – The Guardian

Trump says he will ‘lead a movement’ to eliminate mail-in voting – The Washington Post

Hurricane Erin threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves – BBC

Zelensky Suits Up for Trump – The New York Times

Texas Democrat says she’s locked inside state Capitol after refusing mandatory DPS escort – CBS News

Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin – The New York Times