Good Morning America Full Broadcast - Sunday, August 2, 2026

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The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard as firefighters battle to get the fires under control; Idaho police confirmed that there are fatalities and injuries after a report of an active shooter near an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls; Trump halting planned attacks on Iran, saying there'

This full broadcast of Good Morning America covers several major national and international news stories, weather updates, and human-interest features.

Top News & World Events

Pacific Northwest Wildfires: Severe wildfires are threatening Washington and Oregon [04:33], [05:00], driven by hot, dry, and windy conditions [04:24]. Entire blocks of ho

mes have burned [03:09], prompting the governor of Washington to declare a state of emergency, issue burn bans, and activate the National Guard [03:45], [04:12].

Idaho Shooting: A deadly shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho [07:07], resulting in multiple fatalities—including the suspect—and several injuries [07:43].

Tensi

ons with Iran & Cyber Attacks: President Trump halted planned military strikes against Iran [08:52] amid reported progress toward a potential deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz [09:06]. Meanwhile, federal officials are investigating cyber attacks on water systems across multiple states, with intelligence pointing to potential Iranian involvemen

t [11:16], [11:23].

DOJ Reflecting Pool Case: President Trump criticized a federal prosecutor's decision to drop vandalism charges against a former Olympic athlete after new evidence revealed a botched contractor installation caused the damage [12:16], [12:37].

Domestic & Lifestyle Stories

Economy & Housing: The average rate on a 30-year fixed m

ortgage climbed to 6.66%, reaching a yearly high and cooling summer home sales activity [14:32], [15:05].

Powerball Jackpot: The Powerball lottery jackpot climbed to an estimated $748 million ahead of the next drawing [16:40].

Animal Encounters & Rescues:

Wildlife officials report a significant rise in bear sightings and close encounters in subu

rban neighborhoods across the country [23:45].

Police body camera footage captured the rapid rescue of a 2-year-old toddler from a stolen car in Atlanta [22:05].

The 10th annual dog surfing championships took place in Pacifica, California [17:30].

Entertainment & Culture:

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered box office records, bringing in $168 m

illion on its opening day [20:05].

The segment highlights "The Library Dads," a growing community organization founded by Kari Arnold in Atlanta to encourage young boys and children to become lifelong readers [23:36], [31:09].

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Viewer Discussion & Comments

@DerrickMason-h9f

Love Watching Good Morning Amaerica Wonderful Job Team keep up The amazing work yall do congratulations on your New Studio Happy Sunday everyone Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Keeitreal-e3n

This man is messing with God I'm telling you I truly can't understand how ppl can be so blinded by him and his crooked crew of flunkeys, doesn't he know that he never should've involved himself in that and should've left those Soldiers alone he will never truly know the Respect they're due and for all those lives to just one day be here and now their gone can't bring them back there is no what a minute I not ready to die like this is the saddest thing I've ever seen and I've seen ppl die I've smelled death 😢 he needs to STOP playing with lives 💔 This Is not normal...the lies the lives 😲🥹

@kathydunn663

Yes Peace ❤

@fnf-j8

Good morning to you too

@botcopland3481

Thank you for sharing

@MissFiireflyy

The dogs surfing, and the laughs made my sunday! lol

@RiseAtlantis

No one ever wins powerball

@CharlesTunstall-d6b

The mother still should be fined for negligence; leaving a two year old alone in a vehicle. Clearly unacceptable.....

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669

WHEN will persons responsible for others, NEVER leave those dependent persons along, in vehicles? This includes the Elderly, the people not independently able to save themselves...infants, toddlers, school-aged children, impaired humans & pets!

@StephenHarris-j2z

6:56 😮😢

@T3H8

"Spiderman is crushing it!" ABC is owned by parent company Disney, folks

@Danielasher-f9q

Always fun watching gma

@mystica9620

I keep saying this , STOP!!! leaving your child alone on a running car, not even for a min.😮‍💨 Evil does not sleep. I am glad this child was found safe 🙏🏻

@stanleymakutho

Quickly responding so good to officers🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂💯👍

@ViorelComorasu-m9f

Good morning America. God blees America. ❤