How Trump quietly got $2 billion richer in his second term

President Trump has made an estimated $2 billion since taking office. Reuters details how the deals came together.

Gas prices this summer are lower than experts predicted. Politico explains why the forecasts missed the mark.

Is midtown Manhattan about to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? The Atlantic discusses how speculation is in overdrive — by Swift’s own design.

Plus, a heat wave is bearing down on the eastern U.S., how Americans are feeling about the nation’s legacy, and you can now book a place to watch the U.S. men’s soccer team in the next round.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.