The assassination of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is deepening fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. CNN has more. JD Vance’s memoir reveals the roots of his ideas about parents, children, and who should run the country. Jessica Winter of the New Yorker joins to explain more. Reuters reports that presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will hit the campaign trail next week, accompanied by her pick for vice president. The leader of the controversial conservative blueprint Project 2025 is stepping down. The Washington Post has the details. Trump faces criticism for recent comments about voting. The Hill has more. The Athletic has the story on how Simone Biles and her teammates secured gold with a dominant display of redemption in the women’s gymnastics team final. ESPN reports on the first-ever medal for U.S. women in rugby. The Athletic also takes a closer look at the controversial line call that knocked tennis star Coco Gauff out of contention in the women’s singles event. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

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