News Update: Cannon dismisses Trump case, Secret Service investigation, Navy maneuvers, Israel-Hamas war, and Weather forecast

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon made headlines today as she dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. This decision comes on the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is expected to accept the party’s nomination for president in a speech scheduled for Thursday night.

In light of the recent assassination attempt on Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, there has been no increase in security at the convention. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced that the agency will participate in an independent investigation into the security at the rally, where a Secret Service sniper took down the would-be assassin.

Meanwhile, First Lady Jill Biden reached out to Melania Trump, the wife of the target of the assassination attempt, to offer support in the wake of the incident. President Biden also spoke with Trump to condemn political violence and call for a reduction in heated campaign rhetoric.

In international news, reports from a Chinese news agency reveal that Russian and Chinese navy forces have begun joint military exercises in waters off southern China. The exercises are said to focus on maintaining peace and stability as part of the two countries’ strategic partnership.

On a darker note, Israel launched new attacks on targets in Gaza today, following weekend strikes that killed about 90 people, including Hamas leaders hiding among civilians. The conflict continues to escalate in the region.

And for those in the eastern part of the U.S, about 100 million people are under heat advisories with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s. The Tri-State Area is bracing for high heat and humidity, with a heat index making it feel as hot as 110 degrees in some areas. Thunderstorms and high winds are also expected in the evenings.

Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.