White House Legal Fight: A divided federal appeals court ordered Trump’s $400M White House ballroom construction to stop, saying Congress didn’t approve it, as Trump vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court. Farm Policy: A U.S. Senate agriculture committee farm bill push stalled over a dispute on when states must help pay SNAP costs tied to error rates. Iran Tensions: Trump said he’d rather make a deal than launch a major attack on Iran, while Iran’s top negotiator accused “theater diplomacy” and Iran set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine Aid Friction: Trump reportedly rejected Zelensky’s request for hundreds of Patriot missiles, citing U.S. shortages and concerns about local production. Gaza Stalemate: Netanyahu rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, insisting Israeli forces won’t withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed, as Israel scaled back operations under U.S. pressure. Tech & Markets: Apple is testing China’s CXMT memory chips and considering a screenless fitness band; Kevin O’Leary said he may buy SpaceX shares after IPO volatility settles. Local Roads: Kansas plans Aug. 10 resurfacing on U.S. 24 in Stockton with lane reductions and sidewalk ramp work through early December. Sports: Hezly Rivera won a second straight U.S. gymnastics title; Mexico beat the U.S. 2-0 to retain the CONCACAF U-20 crown.