Quick Hits

• Middle East Diplomacy: Al Jazeera reports that the U.S., Iran, and Oman are nearing a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict, with former President Donald Trump commenting that Iran cannot "go on much longer."
• Executive Action: MPR News reports that former President Donald Trump is making a renewed push to restrict birthright citizenship for individuals born in the United States following a recent Supreme Court ruling on his previous attempts.
• Big Tech Accountability: According to Al Jazeera, a New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in the second phase of a landmark trial over harm caused to youths on its platforms.
• Primary Upsets: Al Jazeera notes that Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, who recently made anti-Muslim statements, lost his Republican primary despite an endorsement from Donald Trump, while Tangle analyzes what Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory means for a Democratic Party potentially moving further left.

Top Stories

• Geopolitics & Elections: Al Jazeera reports that the U.S., Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as former President Donald Trump stated that Iran cannot "go on much longer" in the ongoing war. In domestic politics, Tangle analyzes Abdul El-Sayed's recent primary victory, questioning whether he will be a strong candidate and what his success indicates about the future of the Democratic Party.
• Executive Actions & Oversight: According to MPR News, former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is again trying to limit the number of people born in the country who can become American citizens. Separately, MPR News notes that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has voted to hold former NIAID director Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following a July hearing.
• Big Tech Accountability: Al Jazeera reports that a New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in the second phase of a landmark trial concerning the harm its platforms cause to youths. This ruling follows an initial loss for the Facebook and Instagram owner in March.

Left Perspective

• Indigenous Rights & Environment: MPR News reports that a federal appeals court has ruled Canadian energy company Enbridge has been trespassing on the Bad River tribe’s reservation, ordering the firm to remove its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.
• Immigration & Law Enforcement: A Minnesota community is divided over a CoreCivic facility reopening as an ICE detention center in Appleton, with MPR News noting that while some protest the facility, many locals primarily seek economic revitalization for the area. Furthermore, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawana Witt stated that federal immigration officials threatened her with prosecution and arrest, describing her alleged crime as witness tampering.
• Local Economy & Disasters: MPR News highlights that small businesses in northeast Minnesota devastated by wildfire-related losses are pleading for economic relief, though a special legislative session appears unlikely. In labor news, MPR News reports that Revol Greens may shutter its greenhouse near Owatonna and lay off 89 workers if it cannot find a buyer or investor.

Right Perspective

(Note: No explicitly right-leaning outlets were provided in the source material. The following covers right-leaning political figures and oversight themes reported by center and left-leaning sources.)

• GOP Primaries & Scandals: Al Jazeera reports that Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, who recently stated that "Muslims don't belong in American society," lost his Republican primary despite an endorsement from Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Tangle covers abuse allegations leveled against Republican Rep. Max Miller.
• Campaign Finance: MPR News reports that a panel of three judges will hear a campaign finance complaint against Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell, who is accused of violating rules by giving away pillows during campaign events.
• Government Accountability: As covered by MPR News, the Republican-led Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Additionally, MPR News covers former President Donald Trump's renewed push to restrict birthright citizenship, framing it as a continuation of his strict immigration priorities following a Supreme Court ruling.

International View

• Middle East: Al Jazeera reports that Israeli forces injured 51 Palestinians and arrested dozens during a military raid in the West Bank’s Qalandiya amid an uptick in military and settler violence. Separately, Al Jazeera highlights how blockades and bureaucratic travel restrictions from Israel and Europe are trapping students in Gaza, turning educational pursuits into an uphill battle.
• South America: Police in Argentina fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters in Buenos Aires, according to Al Jazeera. In Brazil, Al Jazeera reports that officials have formally accused 16 individuals over the 2024 Voepass plane crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo, finding the plane was irregularly cleared for departure.
• Africa & Asia: Al Jazeera covers severe monsoon flooding in India’s Assam state that has affected over a million people since July. In Africa, Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people who were abducted in separate attacks, while Mozambique faces a secondary disaster of severe food insecurity following lost harvests and disrupted supply routes after recent floods.
• Global Incidents: Al Jazeera reports that authorities in Thailand say a suspected gunman killed his grandparents at home before opening fire at a school, leaving at least five people dead.

Underreported

• AI & Science: Al Jazeera reports that U.S. researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to create 16 viruses not found in nature for the first time, prompting both hopes for medical advances and concerns over potential misuse. Additionally, Al Jazeera highlights a report noting that just six companies own 90% of the American media market.
• Local Infrastructure & Travel: MPR News reports that flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport resumed after a brief ground stoppage caused by telecommunication issues. In local landmarks, the glowing red "1" atop the First National Bank Building in downtown St. Paul is fully lit again after being restored by the Downtown Revival Trust.
• Arts & Culture: MPR News highlights a Minneapolis interactive exhibit reimagining predictive text for communal poetry creation, and previews a new era for USA Basketball as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers prepare for their FIBA World Cup debuts next month. Additionally, a Twin Cities woman has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle after suffering salmonella poisoning from takeout, according to MPR News.