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Trump denies letter to Epstein and Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' to end: Morning Rundown

Plus, the Republican-led House passed a $9 billion package that includes spending cuts to NPR and PBS, as well as foreign aid. Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure.
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at a party at Mar-a-Lago in 1992.
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at a party at Mar-a-Lago in 1992.

Iran nuclear site assessment and DOJ fires Maurene Comey: Morning Rundown

Plus, the Senate passes a $9 billion rescission package that includes spending cuts to foreign aid and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS.
Aerial images taken on June 22, 2025, showing damage after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. (Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz).
Aerial images taken on June 22, 2025, showing damage after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. (Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz).

Mike Johnson calls for Epstein files and ICE memo gives deportation guidance: Morning Rundown

Plus, Adelita Grijalva wins the Democratic primary in the race for a House seat in Arizona. The seat was left vacant by her father, Raúl Grijalva, who died in March.
U.S. military deports 80 Guatemalan migrants from Fort Bliss facility in El Paso
U.S. military deports 80 Guatemalan migrants from Fort Bliss facility in El Paso

Texas officials defend flood response and Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump: Morning Rundown

Plus, Republicans strategists are advising lawmakers to appeal to working class voters when selling Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" ahead of the midterms.
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Image: TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-CONGRESS-BUDGET

Trump unleashes more tariff threats and four big U.S. storms in less than a week: Morning Rundown

Plus, the Justice Department has subpoenaed 20 doctors and clinics involved in “performing transgender medical procedures on children.”
Donald Trump politics political politician
Donald Trump politics political politician

Trump plans 50% tariff on Brazil and 'Superman' immigrant comment criticized: Morning Rundown

Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley voted in favor of Donald Trump's megabill but now says his goal is to make sure a provision involving Medicaid doesn't go into effect.
Donald Trump seated at a table
Donald Trump seated at a table

Challenge of predicting Texas floods and SCOTUS allows for mass federal layoffs: Morning Rundown

Plus, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts in Donald Trump's domestic policy bill have rural hospitals considering what services they might have to cut.
APTOPIX Texas Floods Extreme Weather
APTOPIX Texas Floods Extreme Weather

Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown

Plus, Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order extending a pause on reciprocal tariffs, which is set to expire this week, to Aug. 1.
Debris is piled up at the entrance to Camp Mystic on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.
Debris is piled up at the entrance to Camp Mystic on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.

More flash floods forecasted to hit Texas and immigration enforcement in Puerto Rico: Morning Rundown

NBC News is tracking online price levels for dozens of items at major retailers to determine when and how much they may fluctuate throughout the rest of the year.
Death Toll Rises After Flash Floods In Texas Hill Country
Death Toll Rises After Flash Floods In Texas Hill Country