Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a Senate committee hearing he supports voting by mail and noted that he, too, voted by mail for many years. Under questioning by Ohio GOP Senator Rob Portman, DeJoy explained that letters sent to over 40 states warning that mail-in ballots might not arrive in time to be counted were meant to point out that some state deadlines are very close to Election Day. He said it was an effort “to safeguard the election, not to get in the way,” and DeJoy encouraged Americans to “vote early.” Watch his remarks. Source

Tropical Storm Laura is shifting course as a second system also churns towards the Gulf of Mexico. Source

President Trump floated the idea of pardoning Edward Snowden in a press conference last week. Source

After revamping its July 4th fireworks, the retailer said it will “similarly reimagine” the annual parade. Source

“Believe me, we will solve it in the nearest days,” embattled President Alexander Lukashenko says of protests against his rule. Source

Louis DeJoy appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee amid controversy over cost-cutting and delays ahead of the election. Source

A doctor on Pfizer’s vaccine safety board says the experimental drug causes only minor reactions, but people are “probably going to need two doses.” Source

The statement comes after President Trump called for a boycott of Goodyear tires, claiming it had banned MAGA hats. Source

Robert O’Neill posted a maskless selfie with a vulgar caption, which gained widespread attention – including from Delta. Source

The company had said the two texts catered to gender differences, with games for boys and “practical scenarios, such as buying vegetables and fruit,” for girls. Source