Trump denies weapons shortage reports; FAA investigates Marine One close call

Iran says an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, as President Donald Trump forcefully rejects new reports that the U.S. is running low on key weapons. Plus, a routine presidential flight turned into a close call after Marine One and a commercial jet came far closer than intended. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine, a decision that could change how quickly scientists respond to each year’s evolving flu strains. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.