In our news wrap Wednesday, Gaza health authorities say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 46, New York police say the Park Avenue gunman bought the rifle used in the attack from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, former Vice President Harris announced she is not running for California governor and Texas Republicans proposed a congressional map that would help the GOP win more seats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Federal Reserve announced it would keep interest rates steady, despite dissents from two members of its rate-setting committee who were appointed by President Trump. Trump has been pressuring Jerome Powell to cut rates, but the Fed chair has expressed concerns about tariffs and inflation. Geoff Bennett discussed where things stand with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The state of Colorado is suing a local sheriff’s deputy, accusing him of aiding federal immigration agents with the arrest of a college student with an expired visa. Attorney General Phil Weiser says the deputy violated state laws that ban state and local government employees from cooperating with federal officials on immigration enforcement. Weiser joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to the CDC. This trend has sparked fear among many on the right, from Elon Musk to Donald Trump, who believe Americans should have more babies. Sarah Varney looks at this movement encouraging families to have more children, its growing influence and ties to the anti-abortion movement. It's part of our series, The Next Frontier. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lori Weise is a longtime activist affectionately known as the “Dog Lady.” As the founder of a downtown Los Angeles dog rescue, she's dedicated to helping the unhoused stay united with their pets. She has a Brief But Spectacular take on rethinking rescue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna Nawaz reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, New York police said a gunman was targeting the NFL's office when he opened fire in a building on Park Avenue, Russian attacks killed at least 27 people across Ukraine after President Trump said he was moving up the timeline for Moscow to end the war and nearly a year's worth of rain drenched the Beijing area, triggering floods and landslides that have killed at least 38. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The EPA announced plans to overturn a key scientific finding that has been used to regulate carbon emissions since 2009. The endangerment finding determined that pollutants caused by burning fossil fuels endanger humans and can be regulated under the Clean Air Act. It’s the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back federal regulations. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ben Geman. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders