Start Here - Why “Flash Flood Alley” Never Got a Warning System

An ABC News investigation reveals years of discussions by Texas officials about flood warnings systems that were never purchased. The Transportation Security Administration announces the end of shoe checks in security lines. And the State Department claims someone has been contacting foreign governments on Signal, while impersonating Marco Rubio. 


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Start Here - Texas Death Toll Passes 100

Rescue teams continue to work in Texas, while officials call for new weather alert systems. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington amid Gaza ceasefire talks. And many MAGA loyalists are outraged after a quiet admission by the Trump Justice Department that there will be no further developments in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Start Here - Diddy Jury: 4 of 5 Charges Decided

A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes a heavily-revised version of President Trump’s “mega-bill.” And Idaho authorities describe what they know about a man who apparently set a fire and then attacked the firefighters who responded. 


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Start Here - Will the Senate Pass Trump’s Tax Bill?

The Senate continues to debate amendments to President Trump’s tax bill as holdouts remain. Prosecutors in the Idaho college murders case tell the victims’ families that Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty. And Trump signs an executive order lifting sanctions on Syria as the new government forged from a rebel takeover tries to rebuild.

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Start Here - The Supreme Court’s Final Cases

On the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, the justices are set to deliver decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship. Closing arguments continue in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. And the extravagant Venice wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez sparks protests from locals.

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