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President Trump will host the President of South Korea soon. It'll be the first time Trump has met Lee Jae [[ J ]]-myung [[ Me-young ]]. Trade and security are on the agenda. The two nations reached a trade deal last month that will see 15 percent tariffs on South Korea.        President Trump says Kilmar Abrego Garcia is an animal. The President was asked today about ICE taking Garcia back into custody when he went for a scheduled check-in to its Baltimore field office. Trump said he's a threat, referring to allegations he beat his wife. He added that Democrats are only standing behind Garcia because they think he's good for votes.        The Southwest is watching for flooding as heavy rain is expected to move through this week. Forecasts indicate a surge of monsoonal moisture will push westward after a ridge of high pressure shifted toward the central Plains over the weekend. Thunderstorms may become more widespread across the Southwest due to increased moisture in the atmosphere, and rainfall rates may approach one to one-point-five inches per hour.        President Trump wants the Justice Department to target those who burn the American flag. He signed an executive order Monday ordering Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute those who violate existing flag desecration laws. Trump said burning the flag incites riots.        Unconfirmed reports of an active shooter at the University of South Carolina and a false report at Villanova University led to lockdowns and evacuations Sunday. USC ordered students and staff on its Columbia campus to shelter in place, saying an active shooter had been reported on campus. An alert went out after 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, warning people to avoid the area and evacuate or barricade if necessary.        The first round of the US Open in New York is in full swing. On the men's side, American Frances Tiafoe is in action today. Meanwhile, number two ranked Carlos Alcaraz will play later tonight.       

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