Inflation; Colombia earthquake; ICE gloves; Leavitt : NPR

Key Points:

• Inflation in the U.S. eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% year-over-year, driven by increases in rent and airfare but declines in gasoline and grocery prices, including a notable 16% drop in lettuce prices following a food recall.
• Rescue efforts continue in Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed over 260 people and left nearly 500 missing; officials emphasize the urgency as chances of finding survivors diminish with time.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves costing up to $20 million, raising concerns about training and use amid rapid officer recruitment.
• White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month to focus on family but will remain an outside adviser; her departure comes amid political challenges for President Trump.
• Rep. Ro Khanna is considering a 2028 presidential run, advocating for a progressive Democratic nominee at a time of ideological division within the party.