Monday could be a pivotal day for Senate Republicans, who are racing to meet President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July deadline to pass legislation that contains big tax breaks and spending cuts. The House is being called back to session for votes as soon as Wednesday, if the Senate can pass the bill.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and communicate them to the public as well.

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

WASHINGTON (AP) – Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that’s also clear among young people.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department announced criminal charges Monday in connection with a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology workers employed unwittingly by U.S. companies.

BANGKOK (AP) – Thailand’s king approved the appointments of new Cabinet members Tuesday in the coalition government shaken by a major party’s departure over the prime minister’s leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader.

BANGKOK (AP) – China sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker Tuesday over legislation that marks out the Philippines’ territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave covering much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat on Monday.