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During an appearance on “Face the Nation,” Senator Bill Cassidy, alongside NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, discussed the Senate’s recent confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Cassidy emphasised the nuanced decision-making involved, addressing concerns about the administration’s handling of the Justice Department amid ongoing public health challenges.

EU DAILY UPDATE

This morning, the European Union addresses ongoing challenges regarding migration and energy security.
Key discussions include strategies and future policies for stability.

SPAIN BORDER CONTROLS
Spain reinstates border controls on Italy this morning amid escalating tensions over migrant influx.
Ceuta migrants struggle as harsh conditions worsen.

UKRAINE STRIKES
Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries in long-range missile attacks this morning.
Moscow reports damage and casualties, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s leftist platform gained endorsements from prominent progressives, positioning him for a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed in his primary.

Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.

GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have expressed their support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, following an agreement to terminate the “anti-weaponization” fund. This resolution addresses senators’ concerns about the associated tax immunity provisions. The Senate Judiciary Committee will now advance Blanche’s nomination.

Iran denies negotiating with the US as Trump announces new talks to end the war on August 3.

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concerns over the Biden administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict, highlighting a lack of strategic goals amid escalating military actions. He emphasised the rising costs affecting Americans and questioned the proposed defence funding requests in light of mounting national debt.

Russia launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least nine fatalities and 28 injuries, prompting immediate response efforts in the city.