Early morning reports emerged of a thwarted assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his golf club. The FBI identified a suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly hid in bushes for 12 hours with a rifle. This incident dominated headlines throughout the day, with various reactions and speculations. Simultaneously, severe flooding in Austria and parts of Germany caused multiple casualties and widespread damage. In domestic politics, Hendrik Wüst announced he would not seek the CDU/CSU chancellor candidacy, supporting Friedrich Merz instead. This development narrowed the field of potential candidates. Economic concerns surfaced with discussions about the future of steel production in Germany and potential job losses. The day concluded with reports of increasing asylum applications in the EU and debates over migration policies.