Nevada man pleads guilty to providing 140 firearms to drug trafficking organizations in Mexico
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A Nevada man pleaded guilty to purchasing 140 firearms for drug trafficking organizations in Mexico, as well as laundering the proceeds and employing illegal immigrants, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Ind.: At least 6 dead as severe storms, record flooding cause widespread destruction
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Due to relentless storms and extreme flooding in Indiana, at least six people have died, according to local authorities.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country recovers from devastating earthquake
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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, an ally of President Donald Trump, has asked the U.S. to suspend tariffs as his nation recovers from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that killed at least 289 people.

Report: Kushner met with Hamas leaders to advance Gaza peace plan to second phase
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Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo, as well as Hamas officials who reaffirmed their commitment to demilitarize Gaza, according to a diplomatic source with direct knowledge of the situation cited by the press.

Twin wildfires kill 2, force hundreds to evacuate Greek island as Belgium battles massive blaze
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Massive wildfires continue to burn across Europe, causing the deaths of two people on a Greek island, while firefighters in eastern Belgium work to contain a severe blaze in a local nature reserve.

CENTCOM commander praises crew of USS Abraham Lincoln, recognizes challenges of lengthy deployments amidst mental health concerns
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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed in the Middle East for months amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
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Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles on the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville” has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News.

Mich.: ‘Hero’ 13-year-old shot 4 times called 911 during deadly rampage
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After surviving being shot four times, a 13-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a shooting spree in rural Michigan, managed to reach her phone and dial 911, local police reported.

Iranian military offers $30K bounty for killing or capturing U.S. soldiers, $60K if done by a woman
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Iran is offering a $30,000 reward to its citizens who kill or capture United States service members, vowing that U.S. bases in the Middle East will not be able to return to their pre-conflict state.

Calif. company relocating to Texas as Golden State exodus accelerates
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Digital Brands Group (DBG), an e-commerce and apparel business, packed up its headquarters in Los Angeles to relocate to Round Rock, Texas, just north of Austin.

Trump directs Pentagon to reduce joint exercises with South Korea, cites ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong Un
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has instructed the Pentagon to scale back planned military exercises with South Korea.

RFK Jr. and actor Dennis Quaid announce federal actions against Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses
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The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced new sweeping efforts in research and patient care for Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne diseases.

60-day window established under U.S.-Iran MoU expires without final peace agreement or resolution
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The 60-day window established under the mid-June Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran expired on Monday with both nations remaining far from a deal. Signed two months ago to establish a negotiating timeframe for a final peace agreement, the MOU concludes without an accord in sight.

‘Antisemitic’ Fla. Congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian receives heavy backlash after posting highly offensive AI attack ad targeting Rep. Fine
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Bipartisan leaders in Washington are uniting to condemn an increasingly bitter Republican primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

SCOTUS rejects Trump’s petition for rehearing $5M E. Jean Carroll judgment
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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has formally rejected President Donald Trump’s request for a rehearing regarding the $5 million civil judgement in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit. The high court rejected the petition without providing an explanation, adhering to its standard custom regarding rehearings.

Minn.: Fmr prosecutor and 3 others charged in multi-year sex trafficking and money laundering ring
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A former Anoka County Assistant Attorney and three accomplices have been charged in connection with a multi-year sex trafficking network that operated across the Minneapolis metropolitan area.

Trump honors 16-year-old lifeguard who saved young boy from drowning at Santa Cruz beach
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President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams, to the Oval Office on Monday to commemorate his daring Santa Cruz, California, ocean rescue that saved a 10-year-old boy’s life.

Melania Trump reunites 34th child with family after displacement in Russia-Ukraine war
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First Lady Melania Trump has facilitated the reunification of another Ukrainian child with their family after being displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war, marking the sixth round of reunifications, which have now helped a total of 34 children.

Trump: No current talks with Iran, ‘Hormuz Strait is open and operating’
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President Donald Trump asserted that there are no ongoing talks between the United States and Iran as the U.S. continues to exert intense economic pressure through its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Pirro criticizes judge’s order to release woman accused of vandalizing WWII Memorial
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A Kentucky woman accused of vandalizing the National Mall’s World War II Memorial was released from custody with directions to avoid the monument on a U.S. judge’s order, according to court records.