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By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell Listen to this briefing Good morning. It’s Thursday, Sept. 4, and our intrepid reporters tested 11 brands of frozen pizza to find the best one — there’s a clear winner. Now let’s get to the news. Florida announced plans to end vaccine mandates for children to attend schools. What to know: It would be the first state to end the mandates, which have been credited with controlling infectious diseases. Florida’s surgeon general likened mandates to slavery. Zooming out: Vaccine policy has begun to fracture along state and political lines. See all the ways guidance has changed under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. here. Read this story          A judge ruled the Trump administration can’t withhold funding from Harvard. Why? The freeze of federal funds was illegal, the judge said. It’s a setback in Trump’s efforts to force change at the school — see how the fight has escalated on this timeline. More administration news: A Justice Department official made an unusual request for voting equipment in Missouri. And Trump’s tariffs may soon face a blockbuster legal test. One more thing: The group behind Project 2025 wants straight, married couples to have more babies. Read this story          Jeffrey Epstein accusers told their stories at the U.S. Capitol. Why? To push the Justice Department to release all files related to the late sex offender. Some victims said they were compiling their own “client list” of Epstein associates. In Congress: House Republicans plan to reinvestigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. And a top Senate Democrat’s visit to a spy agency was canceled after posts by Laura Loomer. Read this story          Texas passed a bill to allow people to sue abortion pill prescribers. Who could be targeted: Doctors, drug distributors and delivery services. The measure, set to be signed by the governor, aims to stop the flow of pills from Democratic-led states. More pregnancy news: Researchers are warning about a pregnancy risk almost no one knows about — chemicals found in plastics linked to premature birth, infertility and ADHD. Read this story          A hot mic captured a conversation between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. What they chatted about: Longevity, organ transplants and the possibility of living forever. The Russian and Chinese leaders attended a military parade in Beijing yesterday. At the parade: China showed off a breathtaking array of advanced new missiles, tanks and drones — take a look. Read this story          The NFL season kicks off tonight. Up first: Reigning Super Bowl champ Philadelphia hosts the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles look like the NFL’s top team again — we ranked all 32 from best to worst here. Tomorrow: The Kansas City Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, followed by 13 Sunday games and one Monday. Quarterbacks dominate the key storylines this season. How will your team perform this year? We simulated every game 25,000 times. Read this story          Advertisement   You should avoid spending so much time on the toilet scrolling your phone. Researchers said the distraction from phones leads to longer toilet sessions, which leads to the increased risk of hemorrhoids. (Getty Images) Why? It can raise your risk of hemorrhoids, a new study found. Experts recommend sitting no longer than five or 10 minutes — find more tips to reduce your hemorrhoid risk here. More health advice: We all know chest pain is a common heart attack symptom, but what about a sore jaw or a sense of doom? We listed five surprising signs of a heart attack.