July 9, 2026: New Strikes on Iran, Trump Says Ceasefire Is Over, What We Know About Mitch McConnell, Platner Drops U.S. Senate Bid, New 'Freedom Fuel' Gas Stations, and More.

July 9, 2026

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On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed after just a few weeks, with President Trump declaring it "over" and launching two rounds of new strikes. The escalation dominated the day's news, but the episode also covered the mysterious hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell, the dramatic collapse of a high-profile Senate campaign in Maine, and the emergence of a new "Freedom Fuel" gas station network backed by the White House.

The U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

The fragile interim agreement signed last month, which was supposed to create a 60-day window for negotiations, has fallen apart. The trigger was a new round of U.S. strikes on Tuesday, launched in response to attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States blamed Iran for the ship attacks, though Tehran has not claimed responsibility. Iran retaliated by targeting U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, with Kuwait reporting it intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones.

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1 (00:00) **Show Intro & Housekeeping** - Episode opens with ads and host Jordan encourages listeners to follow/subscribe to the show.
2 (01:47) **Iran Update: Trump Says Ceasefire Is Over After New Strikes** - Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran is over after U.S. strikes in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 (07:27) **Mitch McConnell Hospitalized for Weeks; Details Remain Scarce** - The 84-year-old Kentucky senator has been hospitalized since June 14th, with very few details released about his condition.
4 (16:21) **Ad Break** - Host reads advertisements for Cozy Earth and Quince.
5 (19:54) **Graham Platner Drops U.S. Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegations** - The Maine Democratic Senate nominee suspended his campaign after multiple accusations of sexual assault and toxicity from former girlfriends.
6 (30:04) **'Freedom Fuel' Gas Stations Open in Pennsylvania; White House Promotes Lower Prices** - The White House announced the first Freedom Fuel Network gas station selling gas at $3.47 per gallon, a nod to Trump being the 47th president.
7 (34:10) **Ad Break** - Host reads advertisements for Article furniture, DSW, and Incogni.

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Show Notes

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

U.S. Launches New Strikes in Iran After Alleged Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz (1:17)
Trump Opts to Take Older Air Force One Plane From Turkey (5:19)
What We Know About Sen. Mitch McConnell's Health (6:56)
Graham Platner Drops U.S. Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegations (~18:01)
Trump Administration Announces New 'Freedom Fuel' Gas Stations. Here's What We Know. (~28:09)
Quick Hitters (~34:24)
Rumor Has It: NY Bill Removing 'Mother' and 'Father' From Legal Language, New ATF Rule Might Financially Benefit Donald Trump Jr., Texas Hospital Promoting Birth Plans in Mexico (~37:23)
Critical Thinking Segment (~46:23)

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