Democrats have finally passed their $369 billion climate bill - we'll tell you why some climate activists don't think it goes far enough. President Joe Biden is visiting Kentucky today, in his first trip since recovering from Covid-19. Millions of Americans are under heat alerts today, with some expecting triple digits. In Albuquerque, investigators are looking into the killings of 4 Muslim men. Plus, NYC mayor Eric Adams says migrants are being forced to come to the city.

The Democrats have finally passed their climate, healthcare and tax package - but it wasn't easy. Thousands of flights were delayed and cancelled over the weekend. President Joe Biden has welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza, after strikes from Israeli forces and militants. Ukraine is accusing Russia of launching rockets at Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Plus, tributes are paid to an 80s TV actor.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan last week, ignoring warnings from both the Chinese government and the Biden administration. We examine the response from China's military, how the visit could further worsen US-China relations, and what it means for the millions of Taiwanese people caught in the middle.

Guest: Will Ripley, CNN Senior International Correspondent

In this episode, President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 for the second time, but is still in isolation. Russia asks Israel and Palestine to “show maximum restraint” to avoid a full scale conflict. A house party in Queens, New York ended on a grim note after four men were shot and wounded by police. Actress Anne Heche has a “long recovery ahead” a source close to her tells CNN. Finally, the Choco Taco is making a comeback, Klondike announces con Twitter.

The Senate prepares to start voting on the Democrats’ sweeping economic package. Major flooding sweeps through Death Valley National Park, stranding visitors. Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than a dozen. The CDC is offering guidance on how to reduce exposure to monkeypox as vaccines remain in short supply. And a French scientist is in hot water for trying to pass off a piece of chorizo as an image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

This evening, a jury has reached a verdict on punitive damages in Alex Jones’ defamation trial about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Plus, the Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill that bans abortions at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions. Some city officials are raising concerns about the pace of migrant buses from Texas. A third person has died from a lightning strike near the White House. Lastly, we break down the challenges causing flight cancellations in the US.

A new US jobs report surpassed economists’ expectations – we have the details. A Texas jury is deciding how much right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay in punitive damages in a defamation trial about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. We’re following new developments on deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Russia says it’s ready to discuss a potential prisoner swap with the US. Lastly, we’ll tell you about a lightning strike that killed an elderly couple near the White House.

The labor market was strong in July, but it wasn’t what the Federal Reserve wanted to see – we’ll tell you why today’s good news on jobs could potentially be bad news for the economy. China is retaliating to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip militarily and diplomatically, so the White House has stepped up its stance. The US is weighing plans to stretch its monkeypox vaccine supply further as cases rise. Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones may have to deal with the January 6 House select committee soon and Georgia changed its tax law following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

It's jobs day and the figures are much higher than expected - we'll tell you why that might not be what the Fed wanted. Former President Donald Trump is in communication with the Justice Department over the January 6th investigation. Thousands of tons of corn has left a port in Ukraine. The Biden Administration has declared a public health emergency over monkeypox, but is it too little too late? And NASA has a problem with its aging space suits.

We begin with Senator Kyrsten Sinema now saying she’ll support her party’s sweeping healthcare and energy bill after some changes were made - we’ll bring you the details. Chinese state media says missiles were launched over Taiwan, as part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign against the island. Extreme weather is battering the US - we’ll tell you where. Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow is ready to discuss a prisoner swap for two detained Americans. And, why climbing one famous mountain may soon cost you a pretty penny.