THE BRIEF

Trump Memorial Arch Excavation Proceeding Without Approval

A Trump memorial arch may begin excavation without final federal approval as veterans seek legal intervention.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said excavation work will begin within two weeks without approval from a key federal body. — NPR Culture
▸Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before excavation begins. — NPR Culture

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Minnesota State Fair artists created crop art depicting struggles over immigration enforcement.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Nearly 600 artists submitted crop art using seeds from Minnesota-grown crops inspired by Operation Metro Surge. — NPR Culture

Jay-Z performed in London with surprise appearances by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Giggs.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Jay-Z performed for more than two hours at the first of his two London shows. — BBC Culture

Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Steinem died at age 92. — NPR Culture, Axios, NBC News, Salon
▸Steinem was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement. — Axios, NBC News
▸Steinem went undercover as a Playboy Bunny in 1963 to expose low pay and sexist treatment. — Axios

Fox News fires longtime host Maria Bartiromo.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Fox News fired Maria Bartiromo. — Axios, RedState
▸Bartiromo was last on air August 9 and had worked at Fox for 12.5 years. — Axios
▸Bartiromo has developed strong rapport with the president over the last decade. — Axios