Amna Nawaz:
All beaches remain closed to swimming today in New York City and on Long Island. Many more have been shut from New Jersey to Maryland and Delaware. Even in Massachusetts, waves were expected to reach 10 feet, with high surf advisories through Saturday.
The State Department says it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for potential violations. According to the Associated Press, the department says it carries out — quote — “continuous vetting” with an eye towards overstays, criminal activities, and providing support to a terrorist organization.
In the meantime, the nation’s immigrant population dropped for the first time in decades. According to the Pew Research Center, the foreign-born population fell by nearly 1.5 million between January and June. Just under 52 million immigrants, the vast majority here legally, live in the U.S.
The decline follows an unprecedented spike in illegal immigration, with a record 14 million people living in the U.S. in 2023.
Public tours of the White House have reportedly been canceled for the foreseeable future due to President Trump’s plans to build a ballroom on the grounds. The administration canceled tours scheduled for next month and is no longer taking bookings past September. That’s according to multiple congressional offices who arrange such visits for constituents.
An estimated half-a-million people take that tour each year. The White House says the $200 million ballroom project will begin next month, though no specific start time has been announced.
On Wall Street today, stocks slipped ahead of a closely watched speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell tomorrow. The Dow Jones industrial average gave back about 150 points. The Nasdaq fell around 70 points. The S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight session.
And Dr. James Dobson has passed away at the age of 89. A therapist, presidential adviser, evangelical broadcast personality and conservative activist, his public stances on contentious political issues won him fans and foes.
Correspondent Lisa Desjardins looks back on his life in public view.
Dr. James Dobson, Founder, Focus on the Family: Mr. President, you have had a busy day, haven’t you?
