International Relations & Geopolitics - President Trump sets a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face steep sanctions on trading partners, potentially isolating the Russian economy [2][6] - The US plans to rearm Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of weapons, including Patriot air defense systems, through NATO allies [5] - President Trump endorses a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill, signaling a shift in posture towards Russia [7] US Domestic Policy & Legal Matters - The Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at the Department of Education to move forward, blocking a lower court order [8] - Democratic state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration for withholding $6 billion of funding from the Department of Education [17] - Mike Waltz faces a Senate confirmation hearing for UN ambassador, facing questions about "Signal Gate" controversy [23][25] Natural Disasters & Emergency Response - A fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries, raising concerns about facility conditions and staffing [38][39] - Two wildfires at the Grand Canyon, caused by lightning strikes, remain 0% contained, destroying structures and forcing evacuations [45][46] - Intense rain caused flash flooding in New York City, disrupting transportation, while parts of Texas face continued flood threats [57][58] Weather Forecast & Potential Hazards - The Northeast experienced significant rainfall, with over 2 inches in one hour in New York City [59] - A cold front moving across the upper Midwest poses a threat of hail, strong winds, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding [61] - A low-pressure system off the coast of Florida may develop into an organized system, bringing heavy rain and potential flash flooding to parts of Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, with hourly rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches possible [64][67]

You have been listening to President Trump there alongside the NATO secretary general Mark Ruda taking some questions from reporters and the president very notably now threatening new and punishing tariffs on Russia if they don't get to a deal with Ukraine in the next 50 days. So that puts us about the end of summer here. You heard the president also roll out what he's previewed over the last few days.Defensive weapons heading to Ukraine funneled through NATO allies. You could hear the frustration from the ...