Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze, Biden Targets Fentanyl, Harris Confirmed as Dem Nominee

The summary covers major US domestic news including the firefighting efforts in California, President Biden's plan to combat the fentanyl crisis, and Vice President Kamala Harris being confirmed as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Additional news includes migrants at the Texas border, Trump's controversial remarks, and a federal report on Native American boarding schools.

Firefighters in California are grappling with the largest wildfire in the U.S., which has spread to over 600 square miles, outstripping the size of Los Angeles. More than 5,500 firefighters are battling the Park Fire in the state's Central Valley, roughly 90 miles north of Sacramento.

President Joe Biden will propose tougher penalties for drug smugglers and enhanced controls on pill presses as part of new measures to combat the U.S. fentanyl crisis. This comes as fentanyl overdoses become a leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45, with over 107,000 overdose deaths reported in 2023.

The Democratic National Convention delegates will conduct a virtual vote from August 1-5 to officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate for the November election. Harris, the sole candidate on the Democratic ballot, secured the nomination after a rigorous petition process.

(With inputs from agencies.)