US Domestic News: Key Updates

Iowa enforces a six-week abortion ban, U.S. DOJ challenges TikTok, and a Chinese academic's trial begins. California faces its largest wildfire, while a suspect threatened Trump. Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms, and Ohio's transgender anti-bullying policy is upheld. There's political contention as Harris joins the Democratic ticket.

Iowa's enforcement of a six-week abortion ban marks its alignment with 21 other states imposing strict pregnancy termination laws, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Notably, exceptions exist for rape, medical emergencies, and fatal fetal anomalies.

The U.S. Department of Justice defended calls for ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets by January 2022, citing national security risks due to potential Chinese manipulation of American data on the platform.

A trial has begun for Chinese academic Wang Shujun, accused of espionage against U.S.-based Chinese dissidents. Prosecutors allege he shared intelligence with China's Ministry of State Security, while his defense claims he aimed to foster democracy.

In California, the Park Fire has erupted into the nation's largest wildfire, consuming over 350,000 acres and prompting massive firefighter mobilization.

In political security news, the FBI revealed that the suspect in the attempted shooting of Donald Trump was identified over an hour before the incident.

President Biden has proposed term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court in response to perceived judicial overreach, though Republican opposition suggests slim chances for swift enactment.

Ohio's policy protecting transgender students from bullying has been upheld by a U.S. appeals court, countering conservative parent opposition and affirming the district's anti-bullying stance.

As Kamala Harris ascends to the top of the Democratic ticket, some crucial House candidates remain hesitant to endorse her.

Facing a surge in Harris' campaign momentum, Donald Trump has launched a $10 million ad blitz targeting critical swing states to bolster his standings.

(With inputs from agencies.)