We start the day's other headlines in an Idaho courtroom where the alleged killer of four university students pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.

Brian Koberger admitted to the killings today in a reversal of his previous plea, part of a deal that spares him from the death penalty.

The gruesome stabbings shook the University of Idaho community in 2022.

Some relatives of the victims have been vocal critics of the plea deal. Under its terms, Coburger will serve four life sentences

without the right to appeal. His official sentencing will be later this month. A federal judge

has blocked President Trump's executive order that banned asylum seekers at the U.S. southern border.

He's given the government two weeks time to appeal.

In his 128-page opinion, D.C. District Judge Randolph Moss said Trump's rationale that the situation at the border constitutes an invasion does not allow him, quote,

an extra statutory, extra regulatory regime

for repatriating or removing individuals. Today's ruling and setback for the Trump administration

comes as illegal border crossings have plummeted. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

released new data today showing 25,000 border encounters for the month of June, which they say is a record low.

Turning overseas, Ukraine is trying to regroup after the U.S. paused some weapons deliveries to protect its own stockpiles.

I believe that the United States has become an unreliable partner.

In Kiev, residents expressed fear and disappointment after the American announcement.

Ukrainian leader said they would push forward with plans to jointly produce weapons with European allies.

Moscow has welcomed the news, saying less military aid to Ukraine

would bring the end of the war sooner. Meanwhile, Russia continues to press Ukraine on the battlefield.

Among a number of strikes, an overnight attack on the southern city of Gerson damaged

a hospital and wounded nine people. In the Middle East, both Israel and Hamas have stopped short of accepting a 60-day ceasefire

proposal put forth by President Trump.

But atop Israeli officials says they are, quote, serious about reaching a deal.

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