Biden's weird words  —  President Biden often uses old-timey expressions that confound even his own staff.  That happened again Friday when he ended a speech on gun violence with “God save the queen, man.”  — Even Olivia Dalton, the White House's principal deputy press secretary, didn't know what her boss meant.

Transcript: Former Attorney General William Barr on “Face the Nation,” June 18, 2023  —  The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General William Barr that aired on “Face the Nation” on June 18, 2023.  —  ROBERT COSTA: We're joined now by William Barr.

Juneteenth holiday horror: Four people are shot dead and at least 42 others injured so far this weekend as gun violence erupts across the nation - from Illinois to Missouri  — At least 20 people were shot, one fatally, during a Juneteenth celebration early Sunday morning in Willowbrook, Illinois

Man, 71, charged with setting massive Yosemite park fire initially blamed on climate change  —  A 71-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting a devastating massive forest fire in Yosemite National Park that was previously thought to have been caused by climate change.

Why the Pentagon Papers Leaker Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Life's End  —  When Daniel Ellsberg was 42, a judge threw out Espionage Act charges against him.  At 90, he sought such charges again in hope of challenging their constitutionality.  —  Reporting from Washington

Bank of China halts transfers from Russia to EU, US, UK, and Swiss banks  —  The Bank of China has restricted transactions for Russian bank clients to banks located in the EU, US, Switzerland, and the UK, RBC reports, citing Modulbank and Finam representatives.  —  UniCredit and Akibank also reported the same limitations.

Fox News' Howard Kurtz says the network's ‘wannabe dictator’ chyron ‘went too far’  —  Howard Kurtz, host of Fox News's “Media Buzz,” acknowledged the controversy around a Fox News chyron that called President Biden a “wannabe dictator” this past week, saying the banner “went too far.”

Christie calls GOP presidential debate pledge a ‘useless idea’  —  Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a “useless idea” to force 2024 GOP contenders to sign a pledge to back the party's ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.

Blinken, Chinese senior officials pledge to continue talking, signaling a slight thaw  —  The top U.S. diplomat is on a two-day trip amid accusations from Beijing that Washington alone is to blame for the historic rupture in relations  —  BEIJING — Antony Blinken became the first U.S. secretary …

Pence: 'I'm still waiting for the rash of prosecutions of people involved in the BLM riots' of 2020  —  Former Vice President Mike Pence says “the vast majority of Republicans have lost confidence” in the DOJ in an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

Israel moves to expedite West Bank settlement building ahead of U.S. official's visit … The resolution limits the amount of control the prime minister and the defense minister have over approving building plans in the settlements, effectively curbing the ability of the U.S. and other countries …

Emancipation Proclamation to be placed on permanent display in National Archives Rotunda  —  The National Archives plans to place the Emancipation Proclamation on permanent public display in its Rotunda alongside the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the agency announced on Saturday.

Tracing the power of Casey DeSantis  —  As Ron DeSantis pursues the presidency, his wife's role is limitless.  Casey, 42, isn't a typical political spouse.  Why does that inspire so much fear?  Her rise in TV and insular marriage tell the story.  —  Where's Casey?  —  Ron was asking.

DeSantis Takes Clear Aim at Trump in Nevada, an Important Early State  —  Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida avoided mentioning Donald Trump at a G.O.P. fund-raiser in Nevada, but he took clear aim at the former president.  —  Reporting from Gardnerville, Nev.  —  In black boots …