Wednesday, July 16. The seven stories you need to know today.

Trump lashes out at Republicans over Epstein; ‘Alligator Alcatraz’; Mars rock; and more

Every minute of your morning counts. Host Hannah Jewell takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m.