Your Morning: Countersniper saw Trump rally gunman 90 minutes before shooting

Trump rally shooting: A member of local law enforcement saw the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, more than 90 minutes before the shooting started, according to text messages from a local countersniper who was part of the broader security detail. “I did see him with a range finder looking towards stage. FYI. If you wanna notify SS snipers to look out. I lost sight of him,” one of the texts said. Full report > 

Secret Service hearing: The messages and other information could come up during a Senate hearing Tuesday where the acting director of the Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and deputy director of the FBI, Paul Abbate, are expected to testify. Rowe recently replaced former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned in the face of bipartisan criticism of the way the Secret Service handled the assassination attempt. Senators on both sides of the aisle said they plan to press for new information at the hearing. What to know about the hearing > 

Trump interview: Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the assassination attempt. The expected interview with the 2024 Republican presidential nominee is part of the FBI’s standard protocol to speak with victims during the course of their criminal investigations, the Associated Press reported. The FBI has instructed the Trump campaign to refrain from hosting outdoor events while the investigation is underway. How a Trump interview could help the investigation >

New border wall: One border town is taking a new approach to try and stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents working in the El Centro Sector in Southern California have built a second border wall to reinforce the original wall in an attempt to halt cartel proceedings. The secondary fence was created out of materials owned by the federal government that were not being used. The El Centro Sector is dealing with 25% of the fentanyl seized between ports of entry or by Border Patrol. Details > 

Border report: Americans are being urged to be cautious in Mexico after the arrest of two top Sinaloa drug cartel leaders last week. Officials in the Mexican border state of Chihuahua said they are preparing for a “worst-case scenario” in case of a spike in violence. Read more >

2024 election: Polls have started to trickle out that offer clues to what a contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump would look like. Scott Tranter, the director of data science for Decision Desk HQ, said he could make an argument that either Trump or Harris is in the preferable position in the race, which he says underscores how tight the race is. Trump currently has a 1.5-point lead over Harris based on 87 polls. Read more analysis > 

Debate: Trump said Monday he “probably” will debate Harris but he “can also make a case for not doing it.” After Biden ended his reelection bid and Harris became poised to be the Democratic presidential candidate, Trump has questioned the terms of the original debate he agreed to with Biden and suggested the Sept. 10 debate on ABC News be moved to a different network. The latest >

Olympics outrage: The controversy over the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony took a new turn Tuesday with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over threats she has suffered online. An organizer of the Paris Olympics said the performance some have claimed was a “mockery of the Last Supper” during Friday’s opening ceremony was a nod to Greek mythology. Olympics organizers have said there was “never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group.” The latest >

UK attack: Police continue to investigate an attack on children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in northwest England that left three children dead and 11 people hurt. Swift said she was “completely in shock” and still taking in “the horror” of the event. “These were just little kids at a dance class,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.” Read more >

What’s happening: A growing threat from North Korea involves hackers stealing United States military secrets and extorting hospitals for ransom. The U.S. Department of Justice recently indicted a North Korean hacker who tried to infiltrate NASA and military sites. Meanwhile, a top digital security firm learned a remote employee was a North Korean hacker after he infected his company laptop with malware. What to know >

Weight loss drug warning: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that people are overdosing on compounded semaglutide injectable products, which include the weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, among others. The agency says compounded drugs pose higher risks than the FDA-approved versions, and should only be used for patients “whose medical needs cannot be met by an available FDA-approved drug.” What to know > 

Colon cancer screening: The FDA approved a blood test to detect colon cancer. The non-invasive screening test detects alterations in the blood associated with colorectal cancer. It’s intended as a screening test for people at average risk for the disease, not those at high risk. Details > 

Breast cancer study: Getting a double mastectomy did not increase the likelihood a woman with cancer in one breast would survive compared to those who got a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, a study published last Thursday in JAMA Oncology found. Undergoing a double mastectomy did, however, prevent cancer from appearing in the unaffected breast, according to researchers in Canada. Read more > 

‘Zombie deer’ disease: A neurological infection rapidly spreading in deer causing “zombielike” symptoms could potentially be a risk to humans. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a deadly neurological illness that is only known to affect deer, elk, moose, reindeer and muntjac and is spread by misfolded natural proteins called prions. While there is no strong evidence CWD can infect humans, some research has shown that the disease could pose a risk to people if they eat infected meat or have contact with sick animals. The latest > 

Tongue-tie: Tongue-tie, a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding, may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday. The academy’s new report encourages medical professionals to look at nonsurgical options to address breastfeeding problems. Read more >