Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes inside Iran, but both sides remain in indirect talks through mediators. Qatar is working to revive diplomacy as each side accuses the other of violating the June 17 memorandum of understanding.
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The Pentagon lifted the suspensions of eight South Carolina Army National Guard Apache pilots after a low Fourth of July flyby over beaches prompted a safety review and political backlash. The Guard had described the suspensions as routine and non-punitive.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating at least £500,000 in donations to Reform UK made before the 2024 general election. The inquiry comes as Nigel Farage campaigns to retake his Clacton seat in a by-election he triggered amid scrutiny of his finances.
President Trump removed the remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal agency without commissioners months before the midterms. Democrats, voting rights advocates and Arizona’s secretary of state condemned the move, while the White House cited presidential removal authority.
A federal planning commission preliminarily approved President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery while delaying a decision on whether Washington’s height limits apply. Critics say the project would disrupt a historic memorial vista and lacks sufficient public and congressional review.
Mexico says it will file criminal complaints with U.S. prosecutors over the deaths of citizens in ICE custody and immigration enforcement operations. The move follows the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston.
Utah prosecutors played recordings of Tyler Robinson’s former romantic partner describing Robinson’s actions after Charlie Kirk was killed. The hearing will determine whether Robinson, charged with aggravated murder, should stand trial.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply after attacks on commercial vessels near the US-recommended Omani route. The dispute centers on Iran’s demand that ships use Tehran-approved lanes and US-backed calls for free passage.