Hurricane Isaias Floods the Panhandle, A Russian Oil Deal, ICE Shooting in New York

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, causing widespread power outages for over 800,000 customers and significant infrastructure damage across the Gulf Coast. While the storm surge proved less destructive than initially feared, the remnants continue to threaten the Southeast with flash flooding and potential tornadoes. Simultaneously, the U.S. government announced a temporary waiver of sanctions to import Russian diesel, a move intended to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterms despite criticism from Ukraine regarding the financial implications for the ongoing war. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in New York City following an ICE agent's shooting of a man during an enforcement operation. The incident has prompted legal battles over deportation, demands for body camera footage, and renewed debate over the city's sanctuary policies and the role of federal immigration enforcement in local jurisdictions.