President Trump said he will keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and immediately push the Anti-Weaponization Act if Senators Cornyn and Tillis refuse to approve Blanche’s confirmation, saying the bill would protect people he says were harmed by the Biden and Obama administrations.

Aug. 1 — Iranian media quoted a senior security official saying Tehran views any US‑Israeli strike on Iranian infrastructure as a "reckless act with no regard for consequences" and has drawn up a comprehensive plan to respond. TASNIM NEWS cited the official saying the plan includes strikes on Israeli critical infrastructure and on US energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Separately, CBS on July 31, citing multiple sources, reported the US and Israel are planning what it described as the most intense bombing to date on Iranian energy infrastructure — likely targeting power plants and refineries — an operation that could run through the weekend. The report said Israel has been notified and is coordinating with the US; President Trump has not issued a final order.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia launched 35 missiles and 185 drones at Ukraine.