Trump claims China hacked US voter data; Texas floods and lettuce outbreak spread
President Donald Trump announced plans to declassify evidence he says proves the U.S. election system was compromised, alleging that China hacked American infrastructure and accessed 220 million voter files from the 2020 election.
In Texas, heavy torrential rains have caused flash floods that killed at least two people and prompted more than 230 rescues, affecting over two million residents in south‑central regions. Authorities urged residents to avoid flooded roads and stay alert to further weather threats.
Federal investigators are tracing a multi‑state outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations. The CDC reports thousands of cases across 34 states, with symptoms including stomach cramps, fatigue, and prolonged diarrhea.