Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced a timeline for his decision on addressing Russia and Ukraine.

President Trump has also touted progress in his federal anti-crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. This is where federal officers and more than 2,200 Guard troops have been stationed in recent weeks. According to officials, at least 465 arrests have been made in the capital since the operation began. The President has suggested Chicago and New York could be next.

We heard Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak on Friday, saying that the “balance of risks appears to be shifting” in the U.S. economy. This comes as policymakers at the central bank weigh labor market conditions and inflation data ahead of their next interest rate decision in mid-September.

We have the latest coverage on the Texas Senate and the ongoing redistricting battle. Republicans recently approved a new congressional map, successfully countering Democrats who attempted to filibuster the bill. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the passage of House Bill 4 saying the map “reflects Texans’ actual voting preferences.”

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