Breaking News Today: Iran Tensions, Extreme Heat, Wildfires & Politics

Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Houthi allies are now trading retaliatory strikes in a battle over another critical waterway. President Trump is meeting with his top advisers and weighing a major escalation in the war with Iran. But for the first time in nearly two weeks, the U.S. did not strike Iran overnight, according to Matt Rivers reporting from Jordan. President Trump also took the stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner three months after an alleged gunman opened fire and sent the original event into chaos. During his remarks, the president took swipes at reporters and joked about a possible 2028 run. Democrats have selected a new Senate candidate in a critical race that could determine the balance of power in Congress. We spoke with the new candidate. Extreme heat is spreading from California to Wisconsin, with more than 100 million Americans under alerts, as weather teams track the conditions. Wildfires in France and Spain are also turning deadly, forcing more than 250,000 people to flee their homes. Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was reportedly involved in a car crash and suffered serious injuries. Dramatic images also showed subway surfers in New York City, while drone footage helped lead to arrests. People are also asking questions about an American woman missing in Grenada, as authorities continue to examine her disappearance. In another major sports moment, King James’s arrival has sent the city of brotherly love into a frenzy over its new star. A car also drove into a pride parade in Berlin, Germany. Meanwhile, the Iran war is widening and driving up gas prices at home.