Summary of Domestic News in the United States by Reuters

The race for the White House is heating up as U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump have agreed to face off in two debates on June 27 and Sept. 10. The stakes are high as both candidates prepare to go head-to-head in what promises to be a riveting showdown.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration and Texas are locked in a legal battle over a floating migrant barrier in the Rio Grande. The administration is urging a U.S. appeals court to rule that Texas cannot keep the barrier in place, as part of the state’s efforts to deter illegal border crossings.

In a separate development, Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is facing corruption charges, with federal prosecutors accusing him of accepting bribes in exchange for political favors. The trial has just begun, with prosecutors painting Menendez as a greedy politician willing to help foreign governments and disrupt criminal probes for personal gain.

On the financial front, President Biden’s personal finances have seen little change in 2023, according to federal documents. While his book royalties have fallen and his cash reserves have decreased, Biden’s overall financial situation remains stable.

In other news, a barge crash in Texas has resulted in an oil spill and the closure of a bridge, while the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a Louisiana voting map with two Black-majority districts to be used in the upcoming election. Additionally, two brothers have been charged with a $25 million cryptocurrency heist, and the U.S. Coast Guard is evaluating the safety of bridges nationwide following a fatal collapse in Baltimore. The political, legal, and financial landscapes in the U.S. are evolving rapidly, setting the stage for a dynamic and unpredictable future.