Idaho: State authorities investigating active shooter incident that left at least 3 dead, including gunman, and 5 others injured
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Authorities in southern Idaho are investigating a deadly active shooter incident that unfolded Saturday afternoon near a busy shopping area anchored by an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, leaving at least three people dead, including the gunman, and several others injured.

Trump: U.S. cancels attack on Iran, parameters of deal agreed upon
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President Donald Trump announced that the parameters for a deal between the United States and Iran had been agreed upon, leading him to cancel attack plans on the Islamic Republic.

‘Y’all Street’ comes to life: Texas Stock Exchange fully launches operations
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The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), based in Dallas, officially went live as “Y’all Street” makes its bid to compete with the duopoly of Nasdaq and Wall Street giant, the New York Stock Exchange.

Mich. says water systems targeted in cyberattacks, FBI receives reports from multiple states
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Michigan reported cyberattacks targeting nine of the state’s water systems following Minnesota’s earlier report that more than 30 water systems had been targeted, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that at least five other states had also been affected.

S.C.: Darline Graham touts Trump’s agenda in political speech ahead of special Senate primary
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Facing a tight one-week deadline to win over South Carolina Republicans, United States Senator Darline Graham made her first campaign speech, sharing with hundreds of voters that entering politics was never her plan before her brother Lindsey Graham’s unexpected passing.

Louisiana latest state to announce investigation into Fauci after high-profile Senate hearing
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Louisiana Attorney General (AG) Liz Murrill announced that the state was launching an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House chief medical adviser, after his Senate hearing regarding COVID-19 last week.

Blanche issues order officially rescinding nearly $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, sets stage for AG confirmation to move forward
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an official order rescinding the “anti-weaponization” fund in an effort to quell the concerns of GOP senators and move forward in the confirmation process to become the permanent head of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Gunman identified in Idaho In-N-Out shooting that left 3 dead, 7 injured
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Idaho authorities have identified the gunman who opened fire at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls before fatally shooting himself.

Report: July ICE detentions reach record high for Trump’s second term
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The number of people taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July set a record for President Donald Trump’s second term, with over 46,000 illegal aliens detained.

‘Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous’: Trump pushes back on claims of no ongoing talks
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President Donald Trump has pushed back on claims that the United States and Iran were not currently engaged in talks following media reports that Iran denied the existence of ongoing negotiations.

Calif.: Pro-Life pregnancy centers stand firm against AG Bonta’s aggressive legal assault
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California Democrat Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta continues to express confidence that the Golden State will prevail in its ongoing legal battle against pro-life organizations, further accusing the anti-abortion groups of engaging in “false advertising” and unfair business practices regarding abortion pill reversal.

Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas elected to U.S. House, dies at 83
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Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, has died at the age of 83.

Wash.: Fires rage in Spokane area, tens of thousands forced to evacuate
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Three major fires continue to rage in the Spokane area of Washington state, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

Trump announces approval of $4.5M for disaster relief in West Virginia
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President Donald Trump announced that he will be approve $4.5 million in disaster relief for West Virginia following weather events that struck the state in late July.

Mich. health officials: 2 people dead in connection with multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Two individuals in Michigan have died in connection with a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, public health officials announced Monday, making this the first reported fatalities linked to the current surge of the parasitic intestinal illness.

Newsom’s tax returns show annual income between $1.7M and $2M
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The long-awaited release of California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s tax returns has been heavily criticized after it was revealed that he and his wife made $1.7 million to $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024 and paid half a million a year in federal and state taxes, according to the tax returns released by his office.

Hegseth’s wife to lead Trump’s new commission for military spouses and families
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to form a new commission focused on improving quality of life for military spouses and families, addressing major challenges such as employment, housing and childcare.

Trump demands oil companies lower gas prices for American consumers
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President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to criticize Chevron CEO Mike Wirth following a television interview in which the executive touted his company’s success.

Mamdani admin. denies that shoppers will need state photo ID or face mandatory door checks to buy food at upcoming city-run grocery stores
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A national political firestorm erupted on Monday following viral social media claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would require shoppers to present identification to purchase food at proposed municipal grocery stores, prompting sharp criticism from conservative leaders, left-wing New Yorkers and a clarification from City Hall.

Mamdani renews $1.86B contract for hotels to double as homeless shelters
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New York City Socialist Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed his administration’s $1.86 billion contract permitting hotels across five of the city’s boroughs to provide emergency shelter for homeless people and families through 2029, according to the New York Post.