Welcome to DailyMail.com’s daily US politics blog, with live coverage of Joe Biden’s visit to Italy for the G7 summit.
Biden and Pope Francis touched heads in an intimate embrace after the pontiff met comedians Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Chris Rock.
Donald Trump is turning 78 today and is expected to celebrate at Mar-a-Lago. His daughters Ivanka and Tiffany posted sweet tributes to their father on his birthday.
Follow ‘s live coverage below from reporters in Italy and Washington:
13:16
Catholic President Biden nuzzles into Pope Francis in a tender moment seemingly taking the pontiff by surprise
12:46
That's a laugh: Pope Francis meets with comedians Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Rock and more in warm-up act to his sitdown with Biden
17:53
Hunter Biden drops laptop lawsuit against 'America's Mayor' Rudy Giuliani
All of the false charges that Hunter Biden made against Mayor Rudy Giuliani, his lawyer Bob Costello and others, have been withdrawn and proven to be entirely false.
This should serve as a reminder to people that—despite the unrelenting attacks by partisan Democrats and their allies in the permanent Washington political class—Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s integrity and commitment to the truth is unwavering.
17:39
Biden takes 'family photo' with G7 leaders and Pope Francis
15:45
President Biden responds to Supreme Court striking down ban on bump stocks
In October 2017, a gunman opened fire at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. Because he used a weapon that was modified with a bump stock, he fired more than 1000 bullets in just ten minutes, killing 60, wounding hundreds, and traumatizing countless Americans. Today’s decision strikes down an important gun safety regulation. Americans should not have to live in fear of this mass devastation.
While extreme Congressional Republicans want to defund the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), I have used every tool in my Administration to stamp out gun violence. I nominated the first Senate-confirmed Director of the ATF since 2015. My Administration ensured that the ATF has the funding it needs to address emerging firearm technologies like machinegun conversion devices and ghost guns that pose a unique and acute threat to public safety.
Notwithstanding this decision, my Administration will continue to take action. I took on the NRA and signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant gun violence reduction legislation to pass Congress in nearly 30 years. My Administration established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, made historic investments in mental health to support people in times of crisis, and expanded background checks to keep firearms out of the wrong hands.
We know thoughts and prayers are not enough. I call on Congress to ban bump stocks, pass an assault weapon ban, and take additional action to save lives – send me a bill and I will sign it immediately.
15:41
Democrats putting up billboards on Trump calling Milwaukee a 'horrible city'
15:39
Ivanka and Tiffany Trump celebrate father's 78th birthday by sharing never-before-seen pics in tender tributes
14:19
Breaking: Conservative Supreme Court justices strike down ban on bump stocks
14:18
Trump proudly boasts about 'big boy' son Barron and jokes about his towering height
13:30
Pope Francis warns of ‘ethical challenges’ of AI in speech to G7 – then tells gathered leaders ‘We need politics’
13:23
Donald Trump turns 78: Former president prepares to celebrate in Florida with a MAGA bash… four months before he battles with Biden to be the oldest president in history
12:58
Funny day at the Vatican
12:35
Deals negotiated at the G7 in Italy will loan Ukraine $50 billion – but how much will the Europeans pay?
12:11
White House readout of Biden-Meloni meeting
President Biden commended Prime Minister Meloni for Italy’s steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself from Russia’s brutal war of aggression, including Italy’s critical security assistance.
President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the unanimous commitment by G7 leaders to provide $50 billion in additional financial support to Ukraine using the proceeds of immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
They also agreed to continue to pursue all available options to impose further costs on Russia and those who support Russia’s war machine. They also discussed their respective efforts to enhance mutual economic security and respond to economic coercion.
The two leaders discussed the importance of two-way trade and investment to enhance economic prosperity. President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni also highlighted the urgent need to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza, and emphasized the importance of Hamas taking a constructive approach to that process
12:10
Biden grandkids to pay their portion of Italian trip with president
12:09
Donald Trump meets Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin as running mate battle reaches fever pitch
11:58
Joe Biden demands to know if the press are 'just taking pictures' during another stage-managed photo-op
11:58
Donald Trump reveals thoughts about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Barron Trump's actual height, aliens, AI, and Elon Musk in interview with Logan Paul
11:56
Biden watched his dog Commander bite Secret Service agents multiple times
11:55
Shark Tank star KEVIN O'LEARY reveals his choice for Trump's VP
11:54
On Thursday Joe Biden wandered off from the group of leaders and had to be guided back by Italy's Georgia Meloni
11:52