Secret Service Testifies Before Congress, U.S. Gets Olympic Gold, Project 2025 Director Resigns

Today on America in the Morning   Secret Service Testifies Before Congress  The acting chief of the Secret Service sat before Congress to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Gets The Gold  It was a big day in Paris for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.    Project 2025 Director Steps Down  The director of the Heritage Foundation's controversial 'Project 2025' is stepping down. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Senate Passes Online Child Safety Act  House lawmakers are fighting back against dangerous content on social media directed at children. Correspondent Bob Brown has details.  Hamas Leader Assassinated  According to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran.  Disney Land Reaches Union Agreement  Disneyland workers have averted a strike with a new contract. Correspondent Kevin Carr has details.  El Chapo’s Son Pleads Not Guilty  The son of drug kingpin El Chapo has plead not guilty to drug trafficking charges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    U.S. Reinforces Alliance with Philippines  The U.S. is reinforcing its alliance with the Philippines. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports.  Meta Reaches Settlement with Texas  Meta has reached a settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over facial recognition. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  IL Sheriff Apologizes for Police Shooting Death  A white sheriff's deputy in Illinois is charged with murder in the killing of an unarmed black woman, and the sheriff is apologizing. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Border Barrier to Remain  A federal appeals court has ruled that the floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now.  Consumer Confidence Moves Higher  Consumer confidence moved higher in July. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  Hearings Underway Over Texas Prison AC  Hearings are underway in Texas to determine if there is adequate air conditioning in the state’s prisons. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Federal Government Fighting Bird Flu  The federal government is taking steps to limit the spread of bird flu. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Senate Passes Bills for Online Safety  Two major kids online safety bills pass the senate, but some critics say they go too far. Chuck has that in today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices