In Other Brews…

• Russia sentenced Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on Friday. Gershkovich, a 32-year-old American, was arrested on contested espionage charges in March 2023 and tried in a closed courtroom this month. The WSJ called his conviction a “sham,” and the U.S. government is seeking his immediate release through diplomatic channels.

• Are we sending the right squad to Paris…? The WNBA All-Star team—including Olympic snubs like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese—beat the U.S. Women’s Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday. Arike Ogunbowale, the game’s MVP, scored a record 34 points. The Men’s Olympic team narrowly avoided losing their own tune-up game Saturday, defeating South Sudan 101-100.

• The Secret Service is backtracking. Saturday, the agency admitted to turning down requests from former President Trump’s detail for additional event security over the last few years, something they previously denied. The law enforcement agency said it relied on “state or local partners” when “resources were not provided.” Congress will look for answers during Secret Service Director Cheatle’s hearing today. 

• Former President Trump is back to rallying. The GOP nominee held his first post-assassination attempt rally Saturday. Running mate J.D. Vance and extra-extra security joined less-bandaged Trump in Michigan—a swing state—where he distanced himself from Project 2025 (see our explainer) and criticized Vice President Harris amid the whispers that President Biden was preparing to drop out.

• Think twice before packing that sandwich; a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat is spreading across the country. The bacteria is blamed for two deaths (one in Illinois, one in New Jersey) and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states. The CDC hasn’t issued a recall but advises pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised people to avoid eating meats sliced at deli counters.