Biden hits back after top Saudi official says he ‘did not hear’ Biden blame MBS for Khashoggi's murder  —  The president said the top Saudi official was not telling the truth  —  Biden confronts Saudi Prince on Khashoggi's murder  —  President Joe Biden touched down in Washington D.C …

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care  —  A sexual assault survivor chooses sterilization so that if she is ever attacked again, she won't be forced to give birth to a rapist's baby.  An obstetrician delays inducing a miscarriage until a woman with severe pregnancy complications seems “sick enough.”

Chuck Grassley holds 8-point lead over Mike Franken in US Senate race, Iowa Poll finds  —  Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley leads Democrat Mike Franken by 8 percentage points among likely Iowa voters, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll — a first look at what could be Grassley's …

Climate Change Legislation Stalls Amid Growing Inflation Concerns  —  Joe Manchin's rejection of a compromise climate bill tells a familiar story: Voters and politicians put a higher premium on immediate issues, such as inflation and the economy, giving politicians a pass on global warming.

Right-Wing Lawyer Pitched Trump on ‘Martial Law’ Plan to Subvert Election  —  The role of William J. Olson in advising the president in late 2020, which has not previously been disclosed, shows how fringe figures were influencing him at a critical time.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Gas prices may surge again ahead of midterm elections  —  As new sanctions threaten to choke global oil supply, the White House scrambles to contain potential fallout  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  Drivers relieved by the recent dip in gas prices may be in for a shock when the summer winds down …

Homeless man on parole suspected of stabbing NASCAR star Bobby East, 37, to death at California gas station is killed in SWAT RAID  — NASCAR star Bobby East, 37, died after being stabbed at a California gas station  — Police were looking for Trent William Millsap, 27 …

NPR launches Disinformation Reporting team  —  In a note to newsroom staff, Terence Samuel, VP and Executive Editor and Nancy Barnes, SVP of News and Editorial Director announced the following update: … Lisa Hagen joins NPR from member station WABE in Atlanta.  Her first day is July 18th.

Small donors give John Fetterman a big financial lead over Mehmet Oz in state's Senate race  —  Fueled by a massive advantage in donations from those who gave less than $200, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman heavily out-raised Republican Mehmet Oz from late April through the start of July …

Juan Soto rejects $440 million offer; Nationals will entertain trade proposals: Sources  —  Juan Soto is available.  —  The All-Star outfielder recently turned down an offer from the Washington Nationals that would have made him the highest-paid player in baseball history …

Hunter Biden laptop shows dozens of meetings with dad, business partners  —  Hunter Biden met with his father at least 30 times at the White House or the vice president's residence, often just days after he returned home from overseas business jaunts.  —  The breakfasts, lunches …

Former Pence aide: Testifying to Jan. 6 panel could set “very risky precedent”  —  Former Vice President Mike Pence testifying to the congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot could set a “very risky precedent,” Pence's former chief of staff told CBS news Friday.