The Trump administration approved a civilian nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia, which includes no enrichment of nuclear material, but faces backlash from non-proliferation advocates and raises concerns in Israel about a potential Mideast arms race.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill in a near party-line vote of 216-212, which includes provisions to boost security ties with Israel.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department, alleging perjury during congressional testimony.
The Secret Service director stated that the current threat environment is the most challenging he has ever seen, with approximately 10,000 threats against protectees, including President Trump, investigated in the first half of this year.
Wildfires fueled by a heatwave are spreading across southern France, Spain, and Italy, leading to the evacuation of over 20,000 people, primarily tourists from campsites in France's Gironde region.
The European Union fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaking digital antitrust rules related to its Play app store and search engine, aiming to ensure fair competition in the digital market.
The US military continued its strikes against Iran for a 12th consecutive night, escalating hostilities, while Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, prompting President Trump to warn of Iranian accountability for future strikes.
Ukraine has escalated its air war by striking commercial warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, aiming to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating voter fraud in New Jersey after the state's Democrat governor admitted a software 'glitch' caused over 6,000 illegal registrations, leading to approximately 400 foreign nationals voting.
President Trump is moving forward with tariffs despite legal losses and GOP jitters, specifically singling out Canada's dairy supply management system as a key irritant, threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeast Louisiana, bringing dangerous flooding to the region, and is expected to make a second landfall in Texas, with CBS News meteorologists tracking its path.
Prosecutors in Israel charged Muhammad Awad, who allegedly sought Hamas assistance, researched explosives, and considered using a drone or guided missile to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.