Your Morning: Diddy attorney ‘ready to fight’

Diddy indictment: Teny Geragos, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney, is maintaining his client’s innocence, telling “CUOMO”: “A lifestyle and being present at activities doesn’t mean he committed a crime.” Federal prosecutors Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Combs alleging he abused, threatened and coerced women to fulfill his sexual desires. Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, attorney for Combs accuser Adria English, told NewsNation’s “Banfield” that the indictment is “one step closer to justice being served.” Indictment details >

Diddy jailed: Combs pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday afternoon following his arrest in Manhattan on Monday. A judge denied bail, remanding him to custody pending trial on charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. A timeline of key events in the case >

What happens next? Combs’ defense lawyers said they will appeal the decision to hold the rapper without bail. The next hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. Also, a federal prosecutor said more people may be charged in connection to the indictment against Combs, saying that “nothing is off the table.” Who else could be charged in the investigation? >

Michigan event: Former President Donald Trump campaigned Tuesday in Michigan, marking his first public event since an apparent second assassination attempt at his Florida golf course. Addressing the dangers of the presidency, Trump stated, “Only consequential presidents get shot at.” Read more >

Florida probe: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday his state will conduct its own investigation into the second assassination attempt targeting Trump. DeSantis said he assigned the case to a prosecutor who will go after the most serious charges they can against suspect Ryan Routh, including attempted murder. This comes as federal investigators have been speaking with Routh’s family members, combing through his social media and looking at DNA evidence. The latest >

No stranger to law enforcement: A retired officer in North Carolina said he interacted with Routh more than 100 times, including when Routh was booked into jail for barricading himself inside his business with a rifle. The retired officer says he is alarmed by what he calls a big change in the man he used to encounter so often. What we know about the Trump assassination attempt suspect >

The interview: Vice President Kamala Harris took questions Tuesday from the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia. During the interview, the vice president addressed the second assassination attempt against Trump, saying she feels safe under Secret Service protection. Harris says she spoke with Trump on Tuesday and is glad he’s safe. She added that his rhetoric on certain topics should be disqualifying. The latest >

Government funding: House Speaker Mike Johnson is eyeing a Wednesday vote on his stopgap proposal after he was forced to yank it from the floor last week. Moving forward with the temporary spending bill would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year starts Oct. 1. The bill includes a requirement that people registering to vote must provide proof of citizenship. Read more >

Pager explosions: Pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, leaving at least 12 people — including two children — dead and injuring thousands more. While details of how the attack happened are still uncertain, the militant group blamed Israel for the explosions. The Israeli military has not commented. The latest >

Interest rates: The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to reach a decision on possible interest rate cuts Wednesday. It’s not currently clear how much interest rates could decrease, but Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip says Federal Reserve officials should do so by half a point. The rate has been in a range of 5.25% to 5.50% for more than a year, and lower rates could help boost the economy. How mortgage interest rates work >

Monthly mortgage payments: While homeownership feels out of reach for many Americans, the anticipated interest rate cut could encourage a slow return to the market. For those who already have a monthly mortgage payment, it’s unlikely their savings will be immediate. But homeowners may feel long-term benefits if mortgage rates continue to trend downward. Americans currently owe $12.14 trillion on their homes and mortgage debt accounts for 70.2% of consumer debt in the United States, according to Lending Tree. Here’s what’s needed to buy a house >

What’s a reverse mortgage? Reverse mortgages are one way for older homeowners to borrow money against their home equity without having to sell, but they can also be financially risky. If you’re 62 or older, you might qualify for a reverse mortgage, which is a tax-free loan that allows homeowners to access their equity without needing to make monthly payments. But unlike a traditional mortgage, which leads to lower debt and more equity over time, a reverse mortgage increases your debt as monthly interest accrues and lowers your equity. Details >

Titan: The founder of OceanGate, who died in the Titan submersible implosion, was called a “murderer” by a Titanic expedition leader after testimony revealed new details about the implosion. G. Michael Harris, founder of RMS Titanic, said Tuesday on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” that OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was “a complete, unequivocal narcissist, and in the end, a murderer.” The comments came as the U.S. Coast Guard conducted hearings into the disaster. Watch the interview >

Anna Sorokin: Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin hit the dance floor Tuesday night on “Dancing With the Stars.” The so-called “fake heiress,” who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends, wore a sparkly ankle monitor while she and dance pro Ezra Sosa performed a routine set to Sabrina Carpenter’s ”Espresso.” Highlights >

Accessible carts: New shopping carts with a focus on accessibility have been rolled out at Walmart locations across multiple states, the company announced. “Caroline’s Carts” are shopping carts specially designed with a large seat on the back to help caregivers of adults and children who have disabilities, limited mobility or injuries more easily make their way through the store. According to Walmart, the Caroline’s Carts will be added to stores in 11 states. Details >

Cheeseburgers: A number of national burger chains are offering heavily discounted cheeseburgers in honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday. A list of the juiciest deals >