Putin Scrambles as Ukrainian Forces Near Russian Nuclear Plant – The Daily Beast

Putin Scrambles as Ukrainian Forces Near Russian Nuclear Plant  The Daily Beast‘It has to be stopped’: Russians flee for Moscow amid Ukraine border attack  South China Morning PostUkraine appears to expand incursion into Russia, in a morale boost for Kyiv  The Washington PostUkraine’s Kursk Offensive Blitzed Russia With Electronic Warfare And Drones  ForbesUkraine’s foray into Russia’s border region embarrasses Putin. How will it affect the course of war?  The Associated Press

Democrats move to avoid ‘Swift Boat’ redux in attacks on Walz service – The Washington Post

Democrats move to avoid ‘Swift Boat’ redux in attacks on Walz service  The Washington PostTim Walz ‘misspoke’ about using weapons ‘in war,’ Harris campaign says: report  Fox NewsJ.D. Vance Melts Down Over Questions About His Military Record  The New RepublicVeterans in Congress jump into Vance-Walz military record fight  The HillJesse Ventura calls JD Vance’s criticism of Walz military record ‘despicable’  CNN

Illinois Sheriff Will Resign Amid Backlash Over Fatal Shooting by Deputy – The New York Times

Illinois Sheriff Will Resign Amid Backlash Over Fatal Shooting by Deputy  The New York TimesIllinois sheriff retiring after deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting Sonya Massey  The Associated PressSangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stepping down in wake of Sonya Massey shooting  CNNIllinois sheriff criticized for handling of police shooting death of Sonya Massey to retire  CBS News

US slams Smotrich for opposing Gaza ceasefire deal: ‘Jeopardizing’ the hostages – The Times of Israel

US slams Smotrich for opposing Gaza ceasefire deal: ‘Jeopardizing’ the hostages  The Times of IsraelWhite House slams ‘outrageous’ statement from Israeli minister on cease-fire deal  Yahoo! VoicesU.S. prepares for crucial week as Gaza deal faces “now-or-never” moment  AxiosBiden, Leaders of Egypt and Qatar Urge More Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Next Week  The Wall Street Journal