"August 1: Trump, Wildfires, Ford Recall, Space Command, Niger - What You Need to Know"

Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple criminal accusations but remains the frontrunner in the 2024 GOP presidential primary race, with over 50% support in national polls. The US wildfire season has been below average so far, with 1.1 million acres burned compared to 5.7 million acres last year, while Canada is experiencing its worst fire season on record. Ford has recalled over 870,000 F-150 trucks due to an issue with the electronic parking brake. President Joe Biden has decided to keep the headquarters of US Space Command in Colorado instead of moving it to Alabama. US troops in Niger have been restricted to a military base as the Biden administration works to restore democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum to power.