Kentucky Church Shooting: A gunman killed two women at a church in Kentucky and wounded a state trooper outside an airport before being shot dead by police.
Texas Flood Recovery: Minnesota K-9 unit assists in search and recovery efforts following deadly central Texas flooding; President Trump visited flood sites, noting over 400 first responders deployed and 1,500 rescues conducted.
Tariffs and Trade: President Trump announced 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico imports starting August 1, prompting EU to delay retaliatory tariffs and Mexico to negotiate alternatives.
Ukraine Support: Trump confirmed the US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine amid his growing disenchantment with Russian President Putin over ceasefire efforts.
Health News: Companies have begun shipping flu vaccines for the 2025-26 season; discussions on GOP megabill’s health care implications and PEPFAR funding concerns continue.
Local Events: Fargo, ND, holds a memorial for Officer Jake Wallin, killed in 2023; Great Falls, MT, prepares for the Dreamland Carnival (July 16-20) and an ADA picnic (July 21).
Legal and Political Developments: Trump defends Attorney General Bondi amid Epstein files backlash; fraud case tied to COVID vaccinations dropped; talks ongoing for detention sites in Republican-led states.
Stock Market: S&P 500 dipped due to tariff concerns, but losses were muted as investors expect negotiations to lower duties; Dow fell 100 points.
Oklahoma News: Oklahoma City doubles water line repair budget due to increased breaks; Ethics Commission settles conflict case with former official Shelley Zumwalt.
Inspirational Story: Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking teen with autism from Massachusetts, gains admission to MIT after his father unlocked his potential.