Israel launched extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Throughout the day, reported casualties in Lebanon rose dramatically, from 100 in the morning to nearly 500 by evening. The U.S. announced plans to send additional troops to the Middle East in response to rising tensions. Domestically, a man accused of planning to assassinate Trump wrote a chilling note detailing his intentions months before the attempt. New polls showed Trump leading Harris in three key battleground states. Congress reached a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, funding operations until December. The FBI reported a decline in violent crime rates for 2023, contradicting claims of rising crime.