The clock has run out, and the tariffs are in. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” deadline has officially hit, slapping dozens of countries with steep new trade rates overnight.

Meanwhile, in Texas, local leaders face tough questions about their response to the deadly July 4 flood in Hill Country. A tense meeting in Kerr County revealed new details, and one surprising admission that’s sparking even more anger.

And over at the White House, get ready for the East Wing to expand. A new ballroom project is in the works.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Aug. 1, 2025.