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Ten things to know for today, Aug. 2

An anti-government demonstrator waves a flag against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro during a vigil in honor of those who have been killed during clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 31, 2017. Many analysts believe Sunday's vote for a newly elected assembly that will rewrite Venezuela’s constitution will catalyze yet more disturbances in a country that has seen four months of street protests in which at least 125 people have died. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) An anti-government demonstrator waves a flag against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro during a vigil in honor of those who have been killed during clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 31, 2017. Many analysts believe Sunday's vote for a newly elected assembly that will rewrite Venezuela’s constitution will catalyze yet more disturbances in a country that has seen four months of street protests in which at least 125 people have died. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

By Associated Press August 2, 2017 2 min read

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today, Aug. 2:

1. WHY MADURO CAN DO AS HE PLEASES

The Venezuelan president appears to have the full support of the country’s most important institutions, including the military.

2. LAWSUIT: FOX SCHEMED WITH WHITE HOUSE

The suit claims that Trump allies, the White House and Fox News Channel conspired to push a false story about an unsolved killing in order to distract attention from the Russia investigation.