- Associated Press
California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed he would not fix the state's budget deficit by taking away health insurance from low-income adults living in the country without legal permission, calling the state's policy “something I believe in.” California was one of the first states to give free health insurance to all low-income adults regardless of their immigration status.
- MSNBC
Maddow Blog | Rachel Maddow on the nitty gritty of the next steps in sentencing Donald Trump
Rachel Maddow looks at the next steps in the sentencing phase of Donald Trump's New York hush money criminal trial now that he has been found guilty on all 34 counts, including the awkward proximity of his sentencing hearing to the Republican National Convention. Catherine Christian, former assistant district attorney at the Manhattan D.A.'s office joins to discuss the nitty gritty details.
- AFP
US, Chinese defence chiefs meet in Singapore
The US and Chinese defence chiefs held rare direct talks in Singapore on Friday, offering hopes for more military dialogue that could help prevent disputes over Taiwan and other flashpoint issues from spinning out of control.Friday's meeting between Austin and Dong follows a phone call between the pair in April, and offers hope of further military talks to cool tensions.
