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.
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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.
Iran moved to bury slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as U.S. and Iranian strikes continued for a second day. Iran reported at least 14 deaths from U.S. airstrikes, while Jordan said it intercepted eight Iranian missiles.
Andy Burnham is the only declared candidate as Labour opens nominations to replace Keir Starmer. If no rival qualifies, he could become Labour leader next week and prime minister on July 20.
The U.S. struck about 90 targets in Iran as Tehran retaliated against Gulf states, further straining efforts to end the war. In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation he denies.