In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, health officials reported that two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles. These deaths mark the first measles-related fatalities in the U.S. for the year, which is projected to have the highest number of measles cases since 1991. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized the seriousness of the outbreak and the impact of misinformation regarding vaccines, stating, "There's real-life consequences to scaring people and not relying on actual doctors and actual medical professionals to provide unbiased information to parents so that we can make reasonable decisions for our kids." Shapiro also mentioned a conversation with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has advocated for changes to the national vaccination strategy, noting he was "blunt" about the rhetoric from government officials.
In other news, the Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., if its renovation plans are not approved. These plans include the addition of President Trump's name to the building. Justice Department lawyers described the center as "structurally unsound" and warned that without renovations, it could deteriorate into an unsafe condition. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday regarding the proposed name change.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Russia for meetings in Moscow, marking his first publicly known visit to the country in this role. Eyewitness accounts reported a military aircraft landing in the Russian capital, but the Kremlin did not comment on the visit.
China has criticized the Trump administration's threats of heavy economic sanctions against Iran, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stating that such actions could worsen tensions. The spokesperson reiterated China's opposition to unilateral sanctions lacking international legal basis.
Additionally, maritime authorities reported that an oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump claimed that the U.S. Navy had cleared mines from the international waters of the strait.
In legal news, a federal judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, calling her claims "meritless and frivolous."
Data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicated that nearly 50,000 arrests were made in July, the highest monthly total during the Trump administration, with significant numbers in Texas and Florida.
In Gary, Indiana, the local utility announced that power would be restored to all customers by tonight after two weeks of outages caused by severe storms. Governor Mike Braun has called for an investigation into the utility's response.
In Southwestern France, a tornado caused injuries and damage to approximately 300 homes, with 20 individuals hospitalized but no fatalities reported.
On Wall Street, stocks saw modest gains, with the Dow Jones industrial average increasing by 160 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also ended the day positively.