Good Samaritans Fight Back, Western Wildfires & Hollywood's Historic Weekend - Monday, August 03, 2026

**Lacey Evans** (0:00)
Today is Monday, August 3rd. What to know about fresh uncertainty in the Middle East as the Iran War once again shifts from the battlefield to the negotiating table. Also, why thousands of migrant children could soon have to face a complicated legal system without lawyers, and where wildfires are now driving thousands of Americans from their homes. Plus, a new controversy over the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, growing costs for parents this back to school season, and a historic weekend at both the box office and the baseball diamond. Those stories and even more news to know next.
Welcome to The NewsWorthy, all the day's news in less than 15 minutes. I'm Lacey Evans, filling in for Erica Mandy today. Thanks so much for being here. Let's do this.
New talks to potentially end the war in Iran could get going today, but analysts and lawmakers are trying to figure out whether these negotiations are truly genuine. It was just a couple of days ago that President Trump said the US would unleash a furious new round of attacks against Iran. Then Trump said, even though the US military was locked and loaded, that he decided to call off the strikes. He explained that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran convinced him there could be a compromise that would satisfy his demands with Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. But the president has said all of this before. Iranian officials have called it a strategy of psychological warfare. Either way, there has been a pause since no new strikes were reported overnight from the US or Iran. In the meantime, the State Department is warning Americans in the Middle East to consider leaving now. And authorities continue to warn about the potential for cyberattacks. Already, water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states have reported hacks. Some systems have experienced disruptions, like a temporary shutoff in one city and a communications outage in another. But officials say there's no indication public health was ever at risk. US officials and cybersecurity experts are now investigating whether Iran-linked hackers may be responsible.
A fast food restaurant in Idaho was the scene of another mass shooting that happened over the weekend at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho. Authorities say the gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle killed at least three people and left seven others hurt, some critically, before turning the gun on himself. The shooter also died. Investigators say they're still working to figure out what motivated him, but they do believe he acted alone. They also say things could have been even worse if it weren't for an off-duty police officer and another armed bystander who happened to be there at the time. They apparently opened fire and distracted the gunman so people could escape, then stayed with injured people until paramedics arrived. The FBI is now assisting local police with the investigation.
Immigration Enforcement Hit Another New Milestone Under President Trump's Second Term CBS News got new data that apparently shows ICE detentions reached a record high last month. The report says ICE took more than 46,000 people into custody last month, the highest monthly total of the Trump administration so far. The increase follows pressure from the White House for ICE to boost arrests nationwide. This latest enforcement push has included arrests in communities at immigration check-in appointments and at airports. Meanwhile, as soon as today, tens of thousands of children who entered the US without parents or guardians are expected to be especially vulnerable to deportation. That's because a federal program that's been providing legal services to unaccompanied minors just expired. Typically, there's a network of nearly 100 legal groups that helps represent children in immigration courts. But the government stopped paying back in November because lawyers decline requests to provide confidential information about the children, saying they're protected by attorney-client privilege. Advocates now worry the children will be sent into harmful, dangerous situations since they say kids who have to represent themselves in court win the right to stay in the US less than 1% of the time. And the lawyers say it's not just about money. Typically, they are able to enter government-funded shelters to give presentations to children about their legal rights and let them know what services they're eligible for, but now they're not even sure if they'll be allowed in. So far, no comment from the Trump administration about the legal contract or if there's any plan to replace it with something similar. To be continued.
Another competitive midterm race is in the spotlight over some serious allegations. This time, it's Ohio Congressman Max Miller being accused of physically hurting his ex-wife and young daughter. Making this story even messier, Miller's ex-father-in-law is US. Senator Bernie Moreno, and yesterday, he denounced Miller as a danger, saying he's unfit for office. Miller insists he's innocent and that the allegations are political, though the long-running custody and legal battle with his ex-wife is continuing. And he has also faced abuse allegations in the past, including from his ex-girlfriend, former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham. Now, this is a rare public split, just days before Ohio's deadline to possibly replace Miller on the ballot with a special election, if Republicans do choose to go that route. And Democrats are reportedly seeing this as an opening. Miller's district has historically leaned Republican, but party officials are pointing to the controversy as a possible opportunity to flip the seat in the midterms. Of course, it's a dynamic we've seen play out recently in other races too. For example, with former Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner, who dropped out after past allegations about his conduct came to light. But for now, Miller says he's staying in the race.