Good morning, esteemed Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers. It is our pleasure to bring you this comprehensive briefing, summarizing the latest news from around the world.

**Domestic News**

In New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race, self-employed attorney Justin Murphy secured the Republican nomination, defeating three other competitors. He will now face incumbent Senator Cory Booker in November, aiming to unseat the senator who has held the seat since 2013. Additionally, venture capitalist Zach Lahn advanced in Iowa’s hotly anticipated governor’s race, as it is the state’s first completely open-seat contest in 20 years.

**Government News**

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice will not move forward with a proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. This decision was made during a hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies.

**International News**

A biological initiative linked to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has sparked public debate. Verily, its life sciences subsidiary, filed a request with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an Experimental Use Permit. If approved, the two-year project would involve the phased release of up to 32 million lab-bred male mosquitoes across California and Florida.

**Health News**

President Donald Trump’s physician announced that the President is in “excellent health” following his physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

**Breaking News**

Police in Bakersfield, California, reported an “active” bomb threat and hostage situation at a Chase Bank location in the downtown area.

Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps