The post-holiday period is bringing environmental chaos across multiple continents. More than 100 wildfires ignited over the July 4th weekend in the U.S., with blazes also raging across Portugal, Greece, and Spain as Mediterranean heatwaves persist [Newsweek, PBS]. Greek authorities warned of toxic smoke spreading from the region.

In Washington, D.C., air quality dropped to "very unhealthy" levels following Independence Day fireworks, raising public health concerns [CBS News].

Capitol Hill & Policy Moves

House Speaker Johnson reiterated plans to pass the SAVE America Act "one more time" through reconciliation, signaling another push on the controversial legislation [The Hill]. Meanwhile, Supreme Court challenges to birthright citizenship continue to roil the nation's immigration debate [Newsweek].

RFK Jr.'s tenure at the CDC continues drawing scrutiny, with former officials describing "pure chaos" as the health official sought to transform agency operations [CBS News].

International Developments

Netanyahu denied reports of rifts with President Trump, reaffirming alignment on Iran policy despite regional tensions [Fox News]. In Iran, Khamenei's other sons appeared at his funeral as the new supreme leader remains in hiding [PBS].

German anti-immigration protests escalated into police clashes during a far-right party gathering [UPI], while in Scotland, police probed claims of "missing £1.5m" from the Yes Scotland campaign [BBC Politics].

Weather Alert

Guam and surrounding Pacific islands are bracing for impact from Super Typhoon Bavi [NPR].

On a lighter note: California enacted a new law clarifying food expiration dates to reduce waste, while NCAA leadership acknowledged player compensation is a "good thing" despite remaining "messy" [CBS News, NPR].