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Day: July 2, 2026

News Wrap: Former U.S. Olympian faces felony charge for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

In our news wrap Thursday, a former U.S. Olympian faces a felony charge for allegedly vandalizing the refurbished Reflecting Pool, nearly 200 million Americans remain under heat warnings ahead of what’s expected to be one of the hottest Independence Day holidays on record and a new report shows that hiring slowed significantly last month as businesses remain uneasy about the state of the economy.

As Venezuela crisis deepens, Chef José Andrés feeds earthquake survivors and search teams

Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with Chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen is on the ground delivering meals to survivors and first responders.

How legal battles across the country could complicate the midterms

As President Trump attempts to wield greater power over election administration ahead of the midterms, dozens of legal battles are currently underway across the country. Their outcomes could shape how elections are run this fall. Liz Landers discussed more with Ben Ginsberg. He has spent decades working as a Republican election lawyer, including on the landmark 2000 Bush v. Gore dispute.

Hard-fought win raises hopes for U.S. in World Cup

The U.S. men’s team punched their ticket to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soccer fans across the country celebrated the win, despite a controversial red card that will keep the team’s top goal scorer out of the next game. Geoff Bennett discussed the victory and the U.S.’s next match against Belgium with Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of “The Long Game.”

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