Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness - AP News
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness  AP NewsLindsey Graham dies after ‘sudden illness’; Trump says senator was like family  The Washington PostWhat is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?  CBS NewsMeet the Press - July 12, 2026  NBC NewsLindsey Graham, Influential GOP Senator, Dies at 71  WSJ

Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed - The New York Times
Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed  The New York TimesLive updates: U.S. conducts another round of strikes on Iran as Trump, supreme leader exchange threats  CBS NewsU.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says  CNBCU.S. strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states  PBSTrump: ‘Sick’ Iran agreed to a deal yesterday before targeting ship in Hormuz  The Times of Israel

Platner aide hit with brutal timeline check after campaign denied rape claim, then folded days later - Fox News
Platner aide hit with brutal timeline check after campaign denied rape claim, then folded days later  Fox NewsDemocrats apply 2024 lessons in Maine with Platner replacement process  The HillPlatner’s collapse doesn’t mean we should reject outsiders in politics | Bhaskar Sunkara  The GuardianPlatner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women  The New York TimesGraham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race  Politico

Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse - CNN
Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse  CNNLorenzo Salgado Araujo’s passengers dispute ICE’s account of his fatal shooting, their attorney says  Houston Public MediaWhat We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo  The New York TimesProtesters demonstrate outside Houston City Hall over deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo  ABC13 Houston‘A totally different story’ | Detained ICE shooting witnesses dispute federal account of deadly Houston incident  KHOU

Trump Whisperer Floats Wild Theory About McConnell Home Renovations - The Daily Beast
Trump Whisperer Floats Wild Theory About McConnell Home Renovations  The Daily BeastMcConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video  CNN'Tell us what's going on,' Kentucky governor urges McConnell on health  The Detroit NewsMitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered  The GuardianMcConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why  The New York Times