Nation’s largest food distributor stops purchasing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after parasite outbreak leads to deaths in U.S.
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Sysco, the United States’ largest food distributor, has announced it will no longer buy iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms or from Mexico after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked Cyclosporiasis to the company’s farms in Mexico.

Newly released video showcases federal push by HHS and USDA to transform hospital meals in ‘favor of fresh, nutrient-dense foods’
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has launched a comprehensive federal campaign urging healthcare systems nationwide to overhaul patient menus in favor of fresh, nutrient-dense foods.

Mo. Primary: Ex-‘Squad’ member Cori Bush defeated again by Rep. Wesley Bell
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Former U.S. Representative Cori Bush, a prominent progressive and former “Squad” member, lost her primary rematch to incumbent Democrat Rep. Wesley Bell in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC Director
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The United States Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday in a 51–44 vote, ending nearly a year of leadership instability at the nation’s premier public health agency.

WH declassifies 2017 FBI probe targeting Trump after Comey ousting
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In May 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a secret counterintelligence and criminal probe a week after President Donald Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey, in an effort to determine whether Trump may have been acting as a Russian asset despite there being no evidence of a connection.

N.J.: 2 municipal water systems targeted in cyberattack, manual operations prevent water outages
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According to state officials, two New Jersey municipal water utility systems have been targeted in recent cyberattacks, following similar reports from both Minnesota and Michigan.

Nev.: Trump pitches ‘No Tax on Tips’ and admin’s broader economic agenda during Red Rock Casino speech in Las Vegas
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Speaking before an energetic crowd of supporters in the ballroom of the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa on the western edge of Las Vegas, President Donald Trump delivered an inspiring, wide-ranging speech focused on economic performance, tax relief and federal fiscal policy.

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, in contempt of Congress.

Iran and Oman close to deal on Strait of Hormuz if ‘certain parties’ do not interfere
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said an agreement with Oman addressing the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but warned other countries not to interfere.

Sen. Cruz calls for crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood influence networks
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Senator Ted Cruz has urged Congress to respond to what he described as Muslim Brotherhood-linked influence operations within the United States.

Judge tosses out Murdaugh’s $600,000 lawsuit against former court clerk’s ‘shocking jury interference’
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A United States federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from a former court clerk, whose “shocking jury interference” led to his murder convictions being overturned in May 2026.

Trump denies U.S. munitions shortage, vows ‘leakers’ will be ‘hunted down’
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President Donald Trump adamantly denied reports that the United States is facing a munitions shortage amidst the continued conflict in Iran, saying that the “leakers” would be “hunted down.”

Fauci subpoenaed in multi-state AG probe over COVID-19 guidance, self-enrichment claims
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Three conservative state attorneys general have subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of a joint investigation into his handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers, sickening at least 345 people and leading to 36 hospitalizations
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A multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers has expanded across 27 U.S. states, sickening at least 345 people and leading to 36 hospitalizations, federal health officials reported.

Vance: Sophie Cunningham speaking out about protecting women’s sports is ‘inspiring’
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Vice President JD Vance praised Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham for publicly standing up for the protection of women’s sports.

Japan marks 81 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima
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About 50,000 people gathered in Hiroshima, Japan’s Peace Memorial Park to remember the victims of the atomic bombing 81 years after “Little Boy” was dropped on the city by the B-29 bomber Enola Gay.

SpaceX rocket stage crashes into moon, South Korea space agency shares images
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Part of a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the far side of the moon, with South Korea’s space agency capturing images of the impact.

U.S. halts govt. operations in Michoacán, freezing avocado exports
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The U.S. Embassy has suspended all government operations in Michoacán, Mexico — a state currently under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory.

Report: Iranian president had mysterious meeting with supreme leader—unclear if it was actually him
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According to Iran International, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran under a cloak of darkness for a brief meeting in the back of a vehicle with a man presented as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Trump signs 2 new EOs to restrict birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’
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President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders (EOs) on Thursday aiming to restrict birthright citizenship and curb “birth tourism,” making a revised push on immigration policy just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down his initial sweeping order.

McConnell leaves rehab center after spending weeks in recovery: ‘I’ll continue Senate business from home’
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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility weeks after a mid-June fall at his home left him briefly unconscious and hospitalized.