Minnesota lobbyist arrested after allegedly sending threatening texts

President Trump announced he would double tariffs on India from 25% to 50% due to India's importation of Russian oil, which he claims fuels conflict. This increase is part of a broader tariff strategy affecting U.S. trading partners, as Trump expresses dissatisfaction with India's trade practices and shifts in supply chains from China. Want More Context? 🔎

Mexican investigators suspect organized crime involvement in the assassination of Ernesto Vásquez Reyna, a federal official in Tamaulipas, likely as retaliation for recent fuel seizures. The attack occurred in Reynosa, a city known for cartel violence, where Vásquez Reyna was killed by gunmen, with authorities linking the incident to a faction of the Gulf Cartel amid ongoing conflicts over drug trafficking and fuel theft. Want More Context? 🔎

Actor Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy on "The Walking Dead," passed away at 33 after battling diffuse midline glioma, a rare brain cancer. Her family announced her peaceful death, highlighting her vibrant spirit and love for storytelling, and a celebration of life ceremony is set for August 16 in Ohio. Want More Context? 🔎

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon Johnson to combat racial discrimination in voting, abolished practices like poll taxes and literacy tests, and established preclearance for states with histories of voter suppression. Despite its initial protections, the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby v. Holder weakened these safeguards, allowing states to impose restrictive voting laws, leading to ongoing legal challenges and legislative actions regarding voting rights. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 58 people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, linked to cooling towers in Harlem, resulting in two fatalities. In other news, the House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu for blocking redistricting efforts, and California's Gifford Fire has become the state's largest wildfire this year, consuming nearly 84,000 acres. Want More Context? 🔎

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow ahead of a deadline set by President Trump for a peace deal with Ukraine, threatening severe economic penalties for Russia if negotiations stall. Amid ongoing strikes in Ukraine, analysts suggest Putin is delaying serious talks while continuing military offensives, with Trump indicating tariffs may target nations buying Russian oil. Want More Context? 🔎