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Friday, August 7, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources

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1
Projectile Strikes Russian Black Sea Beach, Killing Seven Including Four Children
  • Fox News World — “Crowded Russian beach descends into chaos after alleged Ukrainian drone incident kills 7, including 4 children”
2
Explosive Drone Found Near Aircraft at German Airport Serving NATO and Ukraine Flights
  • Fox News World — “Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights”
3
U.S. Economy Lost 23,000 Jobs in July as Prior Months Were Also Revised Down
  • The Guardian — “US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July in surprise blow to Trump – as it happened”
  • The Guardian — “US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues”
  • The New York Times — “Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of a September Rate Rise”
  • The New York Times — “Warsh and the Fed Face a New Test”
  • NPR News — “Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market”
4
Global Food Prices Reach Highest Level in Three and a Half Years
  • The Guardian — “Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs”
5
Trump Administration Sends New Removal Notice to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
  • The Guardian — “Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling”
  • The New York Times — “Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor”
  • NPR News — “Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Trump administration proceeds with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Trump informs Lisa Cook that he is “considering” her removal”
6
Todd Blanche's Attorney General Confirmation Gains Key Republican Support
  • The Guardian — “Key Republican says he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general after other senators defect – live ”
  • NPR News — “Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support”
7
Senate Passes Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting Energy Exports
  • The Guardian — “US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham”
  • NPR News — “Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham”
  • PBS NewsHour — “WATCH LIVE: Senate passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill, confirms dozens of nominees”
8
Federal Appeals Court Blocks White House Ballroom Construction Without Congressional Approval
  • Fox News Politics — “Trump says White House ballroom ruling jeopardizes lives of future presidents, vows Supreme Court appeal”
  • NPR News — “Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Trump signs new birthright citizenship order, ballroom dispute likely headed to Supreme Court”
  • SCOTUSblog — “President Trump issues new birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” orders”
9
Senate Confirms FEMA Director and 73 Other Trump Administration Nominees
  • PBS NewsHour — “Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees”
10
Louisiana Reports at Least Five Deaths Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Seawater
  • Google News — “Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos”
11
White House Finalizes AI Safety Testing Framework but Keeps Details Private
  • The Guardian — “The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy”
  • The New York Times — “The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express”
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