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France reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals and will play Spain on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Argentina faces England on Wednesday in Atlanta, with the winners meeting in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain, Argentina, France, and England have occupied FIFA's top four rankings for nearly two years.

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before the House Appropriations Committee on July 14, 2026, to discuss the Supreme Court's budget request. The testimony marked the first such appearance by justices in seven years amid a period of budget growth and expanded security measures. All claims originate from NPR reporting.

An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, who was not the target of the warrant being executed. The Portland Press Herald and NPR reported the incident and noted that ICE issued a public statement. A local witness observed the victim bleeding from the head.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign last Wednesday and withdrew from the Maine Senate race on Saturday following a sexual assault allegation by a Maine woman, after pressure from Bernie Sanders. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson last week and is hosting a virtual rally with him on Monday night; Ro Khanna revoked his prior endorsement of Platner and backed Jackson last Thursday. Shenna Bellows is also seeking the nomination.

Lindsey Graham served three decades as a Republican senator from South Carolina. Darline Graham Nordone, identified as his sister, was appointed interim replacement for his Senate seat. John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, delivered a floor tribute on Monday.

CENTCOM stated a maritime blockade of Iranian ports would begin Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, following U.S. strikes on Iranian defense and maritime sites. Iran and the IRGC reported attacks on tankers and U.S. positions, while the UAE reported one death from strikes on its vessels. Trump proposed a 20 percent cargo fee, contrasting with an earlier Oman routing plan developed with Iranian officials.

U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian targets after Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with fighting extending into a third weekend. Iran reported one death at an agricultural water pumping station and stated it remains in contact with mediators. Oil prices rose more than 4 percent at market open Monday.

President Trump stated that the United States is reinstating an Iranian blockade and will impose a 20% toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The announcements follow renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges of fire and occur against the backdrop of a June ceasefire. Iranian officials have asserted control over the waterway while the U.S. previously opposed tolls there.

An ICE officer shot and killed a driver in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday while agents were conducting surveillance on a home for a removal order. The incident marks the second fatal use of force by ICE in one week and at least the ninth death linked to enforcement actions since the start of the current administration. Officers lacked body cameras, and accounts of the shooting rest on statements from DHS and Sen. Angus King.

Consumer prices increased 3.5% from June 2024 to June 2025 according to NPR and New York Times data. Month-over-month prices fell 0.4% in June after rising 0.5% in May, with the annual rate dropping from 4.2% in May. Gasoline prices declined 71 cents per gallon by the end of June following a temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire.