7. Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and largely halted mass crossings after more than 49,000 people arrived by sea and land in a single day, with at least 19 dead bodies found in the water.

6. Auburn University Athletics says that “outdated mission statements” dating to at least 2013 were behind DEI language that remained on its website until recently removed after online criticism, even though new guiding principles were adopted in 2022.

5. The Birmingham Stallions are reportedly being relocated to a new market by the UFL after a year of rumors, with the league citing declining attendance and the inability to secure a suitable smaller venue after playing at UAB’s Protective Stadium.

4. The Alabama Republican Party’s State Executive Committee will vote Saturday on a proposal by State Auditor Andrew Sorrell to add a platform plank supporting closed primaries, which would require voters to register by party in advance, thanks, Tabitha Isner.

3. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he will vote against adjourning the Senate for its August recess until the SAVE America Act is passed, declaring “If it takes blowing up the filibuster, I’m fine.”

2. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) backed President Donald Trump’s latest strikes against Iran as a necessary response to a surprise ballistic-missile attacks on American forces and our allies, saying that the regime “must be held accountable” and that any peaceful resolution ultimately depends on Iran.

1. President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, brokered with mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, that will pave the way for a new Palestinian government.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.