In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to officially recognize an independent Palestinian state in the coming months, prompting condemnations from Israeli leaders, who called the move a, quote, "black mark on French history and a direct boost to terrorism."

• Later in the show—Six months after wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, questions are swirling over where $100 million worth of donations collected through a benefit concert have gone. Now, a California congressman is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate, alleging the funds have been misallocated. We’ll have the details.

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