Struggles and Strategies in Political Messaging

Tariffs for nearly 70 countries are implemented today. CNN’s Elisabeth Buchwald explains where all the money is going.

Republicans are under pressure to sell the tax-and-spending bill during summer recess. But crowds at town halls aren’t making it easy, as Semafor’s Eleanor Mueller tells us.

U.S. citizens are getting caught up in the immigration crackdown. Sam Levin from The Guardian has been following some disturbing cases.

Plus, the latest following a shooting at Georgia’s Fort Stewart, new studies reveal the lingering effects of wildfires, and the unlikely alliance fighting to save the blue Energy Star stickers.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.