Witness says Biddeford shooting victim told police ‘I tried to stop’  —  One resident says he heard the shots and saw as agents pulled the man out of the vehicle.  —  Community:  —  3 min readFont size +  —  Daniel Boucher was getting ready for work Monday morning when he heard what sounded …

South Carolina governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term  —  The announcement from Gov. Henry McMaster came after President Donald Trump recommended Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, for the temporary position. … South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster …

Trump notifies Congress of new war against Iran  —  President Donald Trump formally notified lawmakers this weekend that the nation is once again at war with Iran, giving his administration another 60-day clock to use the military in the region without congressional approval.

FBI visits Graham's DC home  —  FBI personnel visited late Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) home in Washington, D.C., on Monday, less than 48 hours after he died of an aortic dissection.  —  At least six men and two women in FBI gear were at Graham's row house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C. …

The Backlash Is So Strong That People With “Pervert Glasses” Are Afraid to Use Them in Public  —  “A lot of men and their behaviors have ruined this product.” … Meta's camera-equipped “AI Glasses” are so divisive that some adopters are now leaving their expensive smart glasses at home, as Engadget reports.

Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court  —  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday vowed to “dismantle” the International Criminal Court and urged other countries to join the effort as the Trump administration significantly escalates its campaign against the global institution.

Judge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for ‘improper purpose,’ recommends attorney discipline  —  A federal judge said Monday that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred attorneys for disciplinary actions.

Luna signals she will end revolt, vote to allow the House to debate legislation  —  Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is signaling she will vote to reopen the House floor Tuesday after a weekslong power struggle with Speaker Mike Johnson over a partisan election security bill known as the SAVE America Act.

Trump plans “potpourri” prime-time speech Thursday … - Resumed hostilities with Iran. … - Election integrity.

Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis … They could signal the collapse of a four-year, unofficial truce between the parties.  — A renewed military conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis could exacerbate regional tensions and broaden the war between the U.S. and Iran.

Who Will Win the Midterms?  6 Pollsters and Pundits Make Educated Guesses.  —  By New York Times Opinion Contributors July 13, 2026  —  With the midterm elections about four months off, Times Opinion asked six polling and politics experts to look into their crystal balls and guess …

Oil Surges Most Since 2020, Reflecting Bet That Strait Won't Go Back to Normal  —  International crude price climbed nearly 10% as President Trump said he would reimpose U.S. blockade  —  Oil markets and Middle East producers appear to be aligning around a new reality …

Seeking Control of the House, Democrats Try Again in Rural Districts  —  Candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions.  But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.  —  Beth Macy built her career writing …

Mike Lawler Has a Plan to Survive in New York  —  The purple-district Republican incumbent is relying on a hyperlocal campaign and independent brand to fend off a tough political environment.  — Copy  —  WEST NYACK, N.Y. — Mike Lawler was in his element at the Rockland County America 250 celebration.

Iran Claims to Kill 3 U.S. Service Members in Kuwait  —  After Iran claimed to have killed three U.S. personnel in Kuwait over the weekend, the Pentagon's official toll of injuries and deaths in the war quietly climbed on Monday.  —  The increase followed the collapse last week of the ceasefire …

‘Stop threatening your friends’: Idaho fires back against Trump DOJ's threats over noncitizen voting  —  Idaho's Republican attorney general's office accused President Donald Trump's Department of Justice of potentially violating state ethics rules by threatening the state's top election official …

America's trust in institutions keeps tanking … - This year, an average of 27% of Americans expressed “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the 14 institutions Gallup has tracked since 1993.  — That's just one point higher than the all-time low set in 2023.