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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at Age 71

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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at age 71 on July 11, 2026, after a brief and sudden illness. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, with Republican candidate filing opening July 21 and a special primary set for August 11.

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New York Post Reports Unverified Claims of Maine Senate Candidate Withdrawal and Emergency Democratic Convention

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All claims originate from a single New York Post article and remain unverified. The reporting describes Graham Platner filing to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race after a public allegation of sexual assault, prompting an emergency July 25 convention and fundraising by DSCC chair Kristen Gillibrand. Potential replacements mentioned include recent gubernatorial primary participants Shah and Bellows.

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[Washington Post 👤] 9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot - The Washington Post[New York Post 👤] Maine event: Dems descend into chaos over Platner exit

U.S. Central Command Conducts Strikes on Iran After Reported Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

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On July 12, 2026, U.S. Central Command launched strikes on targets in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, Iran, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Revolutionary Guards' firing on the M/V GFS Galaxy. The vessel sustained engine damage with one crew member reported missing. All verified claims originate from left-center sources, with lower-quality reports on the prior ceasefire and February conflict start.

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[The Hindu 👤] West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz[Al-Monitor 🔓] US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz[NPR 🏛️] U.S. launches strikes after Iran fires on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz[Washington Post 👤] U.S. carries out strikes on Iran in response to attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post[CNBC 🏢] U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says

Trump States US-Iran Talks Continue While Declaring Ceasefire Over

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Verified reports confirm Trump announced ongoing negotiations with Iran and declared an existing ceasefire concluded. Lower-quality reports mention increased strikes and exchanges, while technical talks are described as continuing in parallel.

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[Washington Post 👤] Trump says U.S. and Iran will keep talking but declares ceasefire ‘OVER!’ - The Washington Post[The New York Times] Trump Says Negotiations With Iran Will Continue as U.S. Ramps Up Strikes

Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk; Court Plays Roommate Interview

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A man faces accusation of killing Charlie Kirk. Court records include a roommate interview describing the aftermath and an alleged statement of regret. Available reporting comes exclusively from two left-center outlets with no confirmed motive or additional verification.

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[Washington Post 👤] Roommate of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk recounts shooting aftermath - The Washington Post[CBS News 🏢] Charlie Kirk murder suspect allegedly told roommate he "wishes he hadn't done it," interview reveals

Federal Judge Ends January 6 Proud Boys Case with Reported Warning on Pardons

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U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly ended the January 6 case against four Proud Boys leaders. A Washington Post report confirms the dismissal and notes a judicial warning regarding presidential pardons; additional details on sentences and the basis for dismissal remain unverified.

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[Washington Post 👤] Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons - The Washington Post[Breitbart 🔓] January 6 Capitol Riot: Judge Agrees to Dismiss Convictions of Four Proud Boys

Federal Reserve Enlists Marc Andreessen for AI and Labor Market Task Forces

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The Federal Reserve has appointed venture capitalist Marc Andreessen to advise on AI's effects on work as part of five new task forces led by Kevin Warsh. Reports from Washington Post and Bloomberg confirm the appointments and Andreessen's role but differ in emphasis on political alignment versus technical input. Limited sourcing from left-center outlets constrains broader verification of influence and outcomes.

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[Washington Post 👤] Fed chief taps Trump ally Marc Andreessen to advise on how AI reshapes work - The Washington Post[Bloomberg 👤] Fed’s Warsh Names Leadership for Five New Task Forces - Bloomberg.com