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Earlier in June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, including several who have expressed skepticism about some vaccines. The move prompted the resignation of Dr. Fiona Havers, one of the CDC’s leading vaccine experts. Ali Rogin speaks with Havers about her decision. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, senators are holding a rare weekend session as the deadline to pass Trump’s budget bill looms, mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel, Palestinian officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 62 people in Gaza, and a funeral was held in Minneapolis for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick Schifrin sat down in The Hague with Kaja Kallas, Europe’s top diplomat, to discuss the relationship with Trump and the path forward with Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition technology to track the whales on their journeys, offering new insights into their habits and health. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Pride Month wraps up, we look at the career and achievements of a pioneering LGBTQ+ comedian and activist. In 1979, Robin Tyler became the first out lesbian comic on national television. She has used both her humor and platform to become an important voice in the push for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. John Yang speaks with Tyler for our “Hidden Histories” series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against presidential policies. Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe and law professor Amanda Frost join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A make-or-break weekend lies ahead for Trump’s big budget bill and his hope of passing it by July 4. Republican senators had not yet posted text of their proposal as of Friday afternoon, but PBS News Hour has learned that they hope to start voting Saturday. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz with the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the White House has forced out a university leader. Geoff Bennett speaks with Peter McDonough of the American Council on Education for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Trump administration announced Friday that starting on Sept. 2, Haitians cannot remain in the U.S. under temporary protected status. It’s part of a broader change by the administration to revoke legal protections for citizens of several countries, including Venezuela. Many Venezuelan migrants ended up in Chicago, where special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports about a community on edge. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This year marks a decade since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. But in several Republican-led states, efforts are underway to ban Pride flags from public schools and government buildings, sparking a wave of local resistance. Deema Zein reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including analysis of the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, the Trump administration’s claims that U.S. strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program, and the results of New York City’s mayoral primary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders