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5 min readSenator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 from a brief and sudden illness, his Senate office confirmed last night. President Trump, speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, remembered the South Carolina Republican as "like a member of the family" who had "a unique ability" to work across the aisle. "If I had a problem with a Democrat, he could work it," Trump said. Graham's death marks the sudden loss of a veteran lawmaker known for his close ties to the president and his willingness to negotiate with the opposing party.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Attack
U.S. Central Command announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all vessels seeking lawful transit, following American strikes on more than 100 targets in Iran. The U.S. attacks were a direct response to an Iranian strike on a vessel in the strait, which caused the ship to catch fire and forced its crew to jump overboard. The military action represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations, with the critical oil shipping lane at the center of the confrontation.
Secret Service Warned Against Flying on Qatari-Gifted Plane
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- 1 (00:04) **Senator Lindsey Graham Dies** - The 71-year-old South Carolina Republican died from a brief and sudden illness, confirmed by his Senate office.
- 2 (00:43) **U.S. Strikes Over 100 Targets in Iran** - U.S. Central Command says the Strait of Hormuz is open after the U.S. struck more than 100 targets in Iran, following an Iranian strike on a vessel that caught fire.
- 3 (01:10) **Secret Service Warned Against Trump Flying on Gifted Air Force One** - The Secret Service recommended Trump not fly out of Turkey on the new Air Force One, an aircraft gifted to the president by Qatar.
- 4 (01:30) **Newspaper Condemns "Brazen Act" Against Press** - David McRaw, senior deputy general counsel at a newspaper, called an unspecified act a "brazen" attempt to intimidate journalists and prevent the public from knowing how their government operates.
- 5 (02:00) **Houston Activists Educate Community After ICE Killing** - Following the killing of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Rajo by ICE agents, activists are distributing flyers to business owners about their rights, including that ICE needs a judicial warrant to enter private areas.
- 6 (03:01) **Wall Street Braces for Busy Week** - Investors anticipate a slew of earnings reports from major banks (Bank of America, JP Morgan) and Netflix, plus a critical inflation report.
- 7 (03:51) **Paris Landmarks Close Early Amid Brutal Heat Wave** - The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and other sites close early due to France's third heat wave this year, with parks open all night and swimming docks attracting crowds.
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