At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, cops fatally shot a knife-wielding homeless man in a residential area near the convention site following a fight. Officers on bicycles shot the man as he swung two knives at them. (UPI)
Senator Robert Menendez was found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan on charges of bribery and corruption. Despite the verdict, Menendez continues to run for reelection as an independent, with calls for his resignation from top Democrats including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. (NPR)
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the SAFETY Act, a law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being forcibly outed by schools without consent. This law prohibits such outing policies and shields school staff from retaliation for not enforcing them, making California the first state to ban such practices. (USA Today)
The Department of Veterans Affairs has responded to over 2 million calls, texts, and online chats through the 988 crisis hotline for veterans and their families in the past two years. The service provides resources to prevent suicides and has supported more veterans than ever before. (UPI)
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declared Minnesota’s law prohibiting individuals under 21 from obtaining a permit to carry a handgun unconstitutional, based on Second Amendment rights. The ruling aligns with recent Supreme Court decisions expanding gun rights, overturning the state’s age restriction. (Reuters)
