Former President Trump is safe after shots were fired in his vicinity at a golf club in West Palm Beach. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the apparent attempted assassination, and the suspect is in custody. Trump also made headlines earlier in the day by posting “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” on Truth Social, nearly a week after the pop star endorsed Kamala Harris. (UPI)(CBS News)
Billionaire Jared Isaacman and crew successfully returned to Earth in the Crew Dragon spacecraft after setting altitude records and completing the first non-government spacewalk. Spectacular photos captured the fiery re-entry, with the crew safely landing in the Gulf of Mexico. Post-landing, they underwent medical checks before reuniting with family. (CBS News)
Three U.S. citizens were detained in Venezuela, accused of plotting to destabilize the country. The Venezuelan government claimed the arrested individuals, including CIA agents, had links to the U.S. government. The U.S. denied involvement in any plot to overthrow Maduro, emphasizing support for a democratic solution in Venezuela. (ABC News)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine criticized the “garbage” claims by Republicans about Haitian immigrants in Springfield eating pets, saying “there’s no evidence of this at all.” DeWine praised the Haitians, and condemned the hate groups that have been targeting the community (including several bomb threats), and insisting the immigrants are “here legally, and they want to work.” (NBC News)
Thousands of firefighters in Southern California are making progress against three wildfires, aided by cooler weather. Evacuations are being scaled back, with the largest blaze, the Bridge Fire, burning 81 square miles and prompting the evacuation of 10,000 people. Containment is at 3%, with a focus on the fire’s west flank and northern edge. (AP)
