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 …

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war  —  The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Senate looks to honor Graham with Russia sanctions  —  Senators from both parties are rallying around a revised Russia sanctions package to honor the legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). … - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said passing the updated sanctions bill …

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.

Darline Graham Nordone has little political history beyond praising her brother  —  Darline Graham Nordone, the late senator Lindsey Graham's younger sister, has the backing of President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott to serve out the remainder of her brother's term.

Marco Rubio Threatens to “Teach” the ICC the “Full Meaning of American Resolve”  —  The secretary of state announced what he characterized as a “campaign to dismantle” the International Criminal Court. … US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced what he characterized as a …

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.

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 …

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

Trump again shrinks two national monuments in Utah  —  The president's orders trim Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments to a small fraction of their current size.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump on Monday signed orders to shrink two national monuments in Utah …

Mamdani invests in tech capacity to “solve real problems”  —  Yesterday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crew.  This new unit in NYC government will hire dozens of tech specialists charged with making the city services work better for the public.

Democrats lead by 26 points among “double haters” in the 2026 House midterms vote  —  One in five Americans rates both parties unfavorably.  These voters lean Democratic and say Trump has hurt the economy  —  ∙ Paid  —  Americans have never liked their political parties less.

Mitch McConnell's legacy of destruction  —  PN is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🧠 Subscribe to PN 🧠  —  As of this writing, Mitch McConnell is still among the living.  —  It's been a month since the 84-year-old senator from Kentucky …

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 …

The Race to Become the Democratic Left's Next Power Firm  —  Middle Seat, formed a decade ago by Bernie Sanders campaign veterans, is riding a wave of shocking wins from Democratic socialists to prominence.  — Copy  —  Behind a string of recent leftist victories in Democratic primaries across …

Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show  —  The cooperation of Todd Blanche in President Trump's retribution against enemies will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.  —  Todd Blanche, then the Justice Department's No. 2 official …

Senate Judiciary Dems call Epstein victim to testify against Todd Blanche for attorney general  —  Senate Judiciary Democrats have invited Danielle Bensky, a survivor of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to testify against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his quest to lead the Justice Department permanently.