Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump prosecutions during a contentious Senate hearing, facing sharp criticism from Republicans. The report also covers the Trump administration's ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports and a significant drop in consumer confidence to a decade low. Additionally, Hurricane Polo weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico, now bringing flood warnings to the U.S. Southwest. Finally, a former American Idol contestant was found guilty of murdering his wife and staging a break-in to cover his tracks.