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GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Rhiannon. Now to Southwest Airlines, under pressure after recent close calls. The company's chief executive officer now speaking out as the FAA takes a closer look at the airline. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to this Saturday's "GMA" Buzz Pick. It's titled "It's Elementary," an "Abbott Elementary" meets "Only Murders in the Building," mystery set in the world of PTA moms. Here's the author, Elise Bryant, with more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. And we are going to start this half-hour here with a closer look at the race for 2024. Joining us, of course, our White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks and NPR White House correspondent and ABC News contributor Asma Khalid. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SOMARA THEODORE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good morning, and welcome back. (Off-camera) Yes. WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Martha, thank you so much. And we're gonna turn now a stunning headline. The French train lines targeted ahead of the Olympics opening ceremonies. James Longman is there for us in Paris. James what do we know about this attack? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, just an unbelievable story for so many reasons. Kayna, thank you so much. And those wildfires in the US and Canada are causing smoky skies and poor air quality. So let's bring in Ginger who's tracking that and those red flag warnings she just mentioned. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with show me the money. Gio, I love when you do this. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANNOUNCER Welcome back to "GMA," live from Times Square. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOUS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with the nationwide travel nightmare as thousands of flights have been cancelled. Here's a look at the flights in the air right now. Since the software problem arose last Friday, more than 10,000 flights have been cancelled, more than 44,000 delayed. Erielle Reshef is at LaGuardia Airport with the latest. Good morning, Erielle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And happening right now, crews are working to clear a train derailment near Big Lake, Minnesota. Authorities say 15 cars were impacted. They say the derailed cars were allegedly carrying consumer goods and don't pose any risk to the public. No one was injured. But of course, we remember what happened in East Palestine, Ohio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our Play of the Day. It's National Ice Cream Day. Will Ganss is going to be on the cone Sunday or split to celebrate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But we do begin here with Karen Read, the Boston woman accused of hitting her police officer boyfriend with a car, and then leaving him to die. Now she's back in court tomorrow to see if she's gonna face a new trial just three weeks after it was declared a mistrial. It's a case that's divided Boston. It's grabbed national headlines. Ike Ejiochi is back with the details. Hey, Ike. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. Time now for our "Summer Read" series and "Jackpot Summer," this is a novel about what happens when a group of siblings win the lottery. Author Elyssa Friedland is here. Welcome. Congratulations on the book. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Our next guest no stranger to making magic on the big and small screens behind the camera on hits like Stranger Things, love that. He's also getting ready for the new Star Wars movie, and now we are just eight days away from one of the summer's most highly anticipated blockbusters, "Deadpool & Wolverine." Please welcome Director Shawn Levy here to Times Square. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with show me the money. Gio, how did it go in Chicago? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And it's been incredible to see all of those manual tickets there at the airport. All right, thank you so much, Erielle. We're going to turn now to an Oklahoma family of nine that was left behind in a remote part of Alaska after their cruise ship left without them. And they had to spend thousands of dollars to get home. And Trevor Ault has been following their story. Good morning, Trevor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George. Now to the latest on the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. We are now learning what the FBI found on the shooters phone. Chief Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas has the latest. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we're back now with an incredible story, a Florida who survived being struck by lightning. He's sharing his story now from his hospital bed, where he is recovering. And Trevor Ault is here with more on that. Good morning, Trevor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Mary, thank you so much for that. And we're going to turn now to New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in his corruption trial. Some Democrats are calling on him to resign as he faces prison time. Senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky joins us now with more on this. Good morning, Aaron. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, welcome back to "GMA." And you know it's the season for beach reads and rom-coms, and this month's "GMA" book club pick, you're just going to love it. It's called "The Love of My After Life." It's right on time, and so is it its author, Kristy Greenwood. Welcome to "GMA." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we're back now with "In Case You Missed It," and it's awkward family photos, Gritty's version, okay. The NHL, of course, it's in the middle of its off-season, so the famous Philadelphia Flyers' mascot took the team's veteran, Scott Laughton, to take some portraits. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to summer Saturdays, helping you make the most out of your summer, and whether you are gearing up to head to the beach, camp, or even vacation, Lisa Adams, the founder of LA Closet Design, is right here to help us pack like a pro. Hey, Lisa, welcome. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And President Biden remaining defiant as calls grow from his own party to step aside, Biden back on the campaign trail this weekend, aiming to restore the faith in his party after a shaky performance in last month's debate. The president speaking before a crowd in the battleground state of Michigan yesterday, saying he's the best person to beat Donald Trump. Rhiannon. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Ginger, thanks very much. Now to the close call between two airplanes that was captured on a police dash cam. The video shows the two planes appearing to cross paths in the skies over Syracuse. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here with the story. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we'll be watching. Thank you so much, appreciate that. And we're going to turn now to the backlash against tourism in some places. One hot spot is looking at a partial ban on cruise ships as tourists overtake the city. Gio Benitez is back now with the details of what some other tourist destinations are doing. Gio, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next tonight to the air scare in Upstate New York. The very close call over the Syracuse Airport, a Delta flight and an American Airlines regional flight. Authorities say at one point the pilots were so close they could not see the other plane. Gio Benitez covers aviation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're gonna get the latest now, the new mishap with a Boeing jet. The tire fell off a United Flight as it took off from Los Angeles. The incident now being investigated. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez has the details. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Whit. Now to President Biden hosting NATO leaders this week in Washington. It's a high-stakes gathering with the status of Ukraine topping the agenda. ABC's Perry Russom is in Washington with more. Good morning, Perry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Whit. We turn to Beryl, the storm intensifying this morning as it heads for landfall just hours from now in Texas. People on the Gulf Coast, as you can imagine, are on alert for massive storm surge, torrential rain, and damaging wind. ABC's Melissa Adan is in Texas now with the latest. Good morning, Melissa. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But we do begin here with the Democratic Party in turmoil this morning. Just four months from election day and weeks before the nominating convention, more Democratic lawmakers are abandoning the President. ABC's Selina Wang is joining us now from the White House with the latest. Good morning, Selina. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. I love this story. Back now on "GMA," the high school wrestlers being congratulated for their best moves yet, jumping in to save a teammate with a heart condition. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we're going to start this half-hour here with reaction to President Biden's exclusive interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, and joining us now are ABC News White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks and contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade. Welcome to you both. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A dramatic shift there in the UK. All right, James, thank you so much. And back here at home, we are learning more about what happened when a truck drove through a crowded park right here in New York City as many were celebrating the Fourth of July, killing at least three people. ABC senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky has the latest now. Aaron, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. We are back now on "GMA," helping her dogs thrive with the right diet and environment. Dr. Karen Becker is here. She is the co-author of the "The Forever Dog Life," and we have a few more adorable guests here with us, from Best Friends who are all up for adoption, by the way. (inaudible). Dr. Becker, it's so great to meet you. Thanks so much for coming in. Obviously your, your book, your first book was talking about recipes, a way to make animals healthier and live longer. What's this next one about? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANNOUNCER Welcome back to "GMA," live from Times Square. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A big interview ahead, and we're going to have more on that. But first, the breaking news this morning, hurricane Beryl making landfall just moments ago, the track now turning towards Texas. Sam Champion of course has the latest here on this monster storm. Good morning, Sam, Beryl is really something. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Trevor Ault, thank you so much, we appreciate it. Now to our pool safety alert. And, Gio, you've been looking into some important reminders for families this summer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, my goodness. (Off-camera) Yes. WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And let's hope it stays that way with the celebration. All right, Aaron, thank you so much. We're gonna turn now to record holiday travel. If you're hitting the road this morning, you're in luck because it should be pretty quiet. But when it's time to go back home, things are expected to get very, very busy. Victor Oquendo is following it all at Miami International Airport. Good morning, Victor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And it's unbelievable to see Jamaica like that. Faith, thank you so much for your reporting. Let's go ahead and bring in Sam with timing of the track and where this is all going. But you're also following the extreme heat. That's playing a role here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) This next segment here, our "Kid Creator" series and one 6-year-old who's not only making lemonade out of lemons, well, she's growing her sweet business and making a difference, too. It's a story we saw thanks to our ABC station KOCO in Oklahoma City. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANNOUNCER Welcome back to "GMA" live from Times Square. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we've got a lot more ahead here, including the best 4th of July sales happening right now. That is all coming up. But we are gonna begin here with the new rip current risk at beaches across the country as so many head to the water for the 4th of July. Hurricane Beryl is sparking rip current concerns from Texas to Florida. Sam, of course, is tracking where those alerts are. We're gonna talk to you in just a moment, Sam. First, Matt Gutman shows you what to do if you get caught in a rip current. Look at this. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]