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Thursday, July 9, 2026

6 stories covered

9 sources · 12 articles

Maine Democrat Platner Suspends Senate Bid After Assault Allegation

Democrat Graham Platner ended his Senate bid following a sexual assault allegation, exposing party rifts and prompting a search for a replacement candidate ahead of the convention.

10 sources · 11 articles

US-Iran strikes resume over Hormuz shipping control

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets after Trump declared a short-lived ceasefire over, with Iran retaliating against regional US interests. Coverage spans multiple days of exchanges threatening broader war and energy markets.

5 sources · 5 articles

Supreme Court expands presidential power in key Trump cases

Recent SCOTUS decisions have helped convert earlier setbacks into policy victories for the administration on issues including presidential power and regulatory reach.

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Trump Switches to Older Air Force One for NATO Return Leg

Trump flew home from the Ankara NATO summit on a legacy plane amid security questions rather than the new Qatari jet, while pushing allies on spending and reacting to Iran developments.

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Meta Commits $9.1 Billion to Largest AI Data Center Outside US

Meta announced plans for its largest AI data center outside the US in Canada to expand cloud and model training capacity, drawing scrutiny over energy use and local impacts.

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Trump Orders Trade Halt With Spain Over NATO Dispute

Trump ordered a halt to US trade with Spain after the NATO summit, prompting Spain to agree to higher defense spending; critics called the move erratic.