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The deaths of two leaders from Iran-backed groups are raising concerns about a wider war in the Middle East. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell said cuts are on the table for September. Former President Donald Trump made comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity during the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Wildfires in Colorado have forced evacuations from hundreds of homes near Denver. Plus, US swimming star Katie Ledecky broke her own record today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as hiring slows to a trickle. Oil prices are on the rise as fear spreads of war in the Middle East. Ukraine says there are no casualties after a major Russian drone strike. A South Florida school has suspended an employee accused of letting her transgender daughter play on the girls’ volleyball team. Plus, Maya Rudolph is returning to SNL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is watching the Middle East, as the region plunges into a dangerous phase following the assassinations of two leaders from Iran-backed militant groups. The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady today, but we could learn more about when they're planning to drop them. Things are heating up at the Paris Olympics, and we don't just mean the sports. Boeing has named a new CEO amid major losses the company reported from last quarter. Plus, we'll tell you what legislation passed in the Senate with a 91 to 3 vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Middle East is bracing for the possible fallout after a Hamas leader was assassinated overnight. Vice President Kamala Harris is going on the offensive over immigration. Kari Lake has won the GOP Senate primary in Arizona. The protests in Venezuela have turned deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you about a surprising selfie on the medals podium at the Paris Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says its political leader has been killed by an Israeli strike, raising fears of escalation in the region. The Federal reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. Wildfires have burned more than 750,000 acres in California this year. The triathlon events have gone ahead at the Paris Olympic Games, after concerns about the safety of the River Seine. Plus. R. Kelly wants the Supreme Court to overturn some of his sex crimes convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel says it launched a strike in southern Beirut today, targeting a high-level Hezbollah commander. Lawmakers praised acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe for his performance in a Senate hearing today, but some are calling for more firings after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Simone Biles led Team USA’s women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit battleground states with her VP pick next week. And, repeated gunfire rang out while CNN interviewed Haiti’s prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you what we know so far of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign platform. The acting director of the secret service fielded questions from senators today about the agency’s hiring practices. Post-election chaos continues in Venezuela with the kidnapping of an opposition leader. New research shows mental health conditions may be underdiagnosed in young people who die by suicide. Plus, extreme heat could be hurting Americans at the grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The acting director of the Secret Service says the agency failed and is making changes in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Team USA is going for gold in the gymnastics today, but a US tennis star is out of the singles competition at the Paris Olympics. The Park Fire in California is now the fifth largest wildfire in US history. Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to keep the momentum going after a big first week of campaigning. And, a stabbing rampage at a kids dance party celebrating Taylor Swift has left the singer, and an entire nation, in shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The acting director of the Secret Service is expected to tell Congress that he's ashamed of the failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris is going after sunbelt voters. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says war between Israel and Lebanon could be avoided. The next few days will be crucial for containing the Park Fire in California, as a man has been charged with arson for allegedly starting the blaze. Plus, a United Airlines plane had to divert its course for a deep clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The acting director of the Secret Service is expected to give more details about the security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. People have been protesting on the streets after Venezuela's controversial election results. The US is advising people not to travel to parts of Lebanon as the threat of an Israeli strike looms. Simone Biles is hoping to add another gold medal to her collection at the women's team gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics. Plus, a federal judge has permanently blocked part of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices