5 things to know for July 2: Trump’s wealth, heat wave, peace talks, Venezuela rescues, Team USA

The Supreme Court has wrapped up one of its most consequential terms in recent years, issuing rulings that reached into nearly every corner of American life. From immigration and elections to schools and presidential authority, these are the major takeaways from the court’s decisions. Trump’s wealthHeat wave

Today marks the peak of a dangerous heat wave as the hottest air shifts into the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast ahead of the July 4 weekend. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 90s and low 100s from Washington, DC, to Boston, with humidity pushing “feels like” temperatures as high as 110 degrees or more. See the latest US heat risk forecast. Peace talks Qatar says indirect US-Iran talks have made “positive progress,” offering a hopeful sign for diplomacy. Meanwhile, the US Navy is searching for a crew member after a helicopter made an emergency landing Wednesday in the Arabian Sea, underscoring the ongoing risks troops face even as talks halt fighting. Read more. Venezuela rescues Rescue efforts remain underway a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as new questions emerge about the true scale of the disaster. Authorities raised the official death toll to nearly 3,000 on Wednesday, but one forensic pathologist told CNN she believes the government’s figure is a vast undercount. Read more.