The Department of Homeland Security announced the start of a new immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/44rnIfR | CNN

CNN's Dana Bash breaks down President Trump's comments about affordability, claiming the word is a "con job by the Democrats," and the reaction she's hearing from one of the president's allies. | Analysis Read more: https://cnn.it/48AhF9P | CNN

CNN's Will Ripley talks to an American traveler who experienced the fancy restaurants, futuristic skyscrapers, and modern technology in North Korea's capital catering to the elite population of the city. | CNN International

Coordinated twice daily weather balloon launches make up the backbone of weather forecasts across the globe. Due to staffing shortages brought on by the Trump administration, the National Weather Service has cut weather balloon launches at eight sites across the United States, including in Nebraska and South Dakota. CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar explains what that could mean for your critical weather reports. | CNN

Millions from the Plains to the Northeast are under heat alerts as temperatures and humidity values soar. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast. https://cnn.it/3kjOxdP | CNN Weather