Some Republicans in the 2024 mix are looking to gain support from religious voters. Several 2024 hopefuls will appear at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s annual gathering in Washington this weekend. Coalition chair Ralph Reed joins “America Decides” to discuss what evangelicals are looking for most in a presidential candidate. Source

In a visit that has prompted some criticism, President Biden Thursday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House. The state visit is seen as a sign of how crucial Mr. Biden’s friendship with Modi is, and comes at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and India’s neighbor, China. Nancy Cordes has more. Source

The Food and Drug Administration sent out nearly 200 letters to retailers nationwide Thursday warning them to stop selling certain unauthorized flavored disposable e-cigarettes which are designed to appeal to youth. Jonathan Vigliotti has details. Source

A court in Moscow Thursday ruled that imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in detention through at least Aug. 30. Gershkovich was arrested in March on espionage charges, and the U.S. has declared hiim “wrongfully detained.” Source

At least four people were killed when a tornado tore through the North Texas town of Matador Wednesday night. It was one of multiple tornadoes which ripped through several states amid severe weather conditions. Jason Allen reports from Matador. Source

Texas GOP Will Hurd announces 2024 WH bid; Who competes with Trump for Evangelical support Source

French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was one of five passengers who died aboard the Titan submersible when it imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic. Source

All five people aboard the missing Titan submersible were killed in an implosion near the wreckage of the Titanic, the Coast Guard revealed Thursday. Two debris fields were located by a remote operated vehicle from a Canadian vessel. Roxana Saberi has the latest. Source

The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is already facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Source

Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released transcripts of the interviews with the two IRS whistleblowers. Source