Senator Rand Paul published personal diary notes written by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of a congressional hearing, prompting sharply divided coverage over what the entries revealed.

Democrats enter the midterm cycle with a lead in early polling, while Republicans hold a large fundraising advantage. Both parties are working through internal divisions that could shape who runs and how.

Gunfire during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center left multiple people dead and several wounded. Police described an exchange of gunfire involving at least three suspects, arrested a 15-year-old, and were pursuing a possible gang connection.

President Trump traveled to Michigan to defend his economic policies as tariffs, a tax overhaul, and changes to federal food assistance drew scrutiny from courts, markets, and voters.

Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a fall and has not been medically cleared to return to the Senate. His office released a photograph of the senator with his wife, Elaine Chao, along with a statement from his physician.