Escalating U.S.-Iran clashes, Maine race scramble, and Emmy snubs dominate the Morning Rundown
TL;DR
The day’s headlines: U.S. strikes around 90 Iranian targets as Tehran retaliates against Gulf states, with Trump suggesting the ceasefire may be over; in Maine, Democrat Graham Platner exits the Senate race after a 2021 sexual-assault allegation, prompting a nominating convention as the party searches for a replacement (Patrick Dempsey has already said no); HBO leads the Emmy nominations with top totals for The Pitt and Hacks, while Apple TV shows gain traction; World Cup quarterfinals tip off with France vs. Morocco and Haaland drawing global buzz; and the Pentagon warns it’s running low on funds, seeking a $67 billion supplemental budget to sustain ongoing operations.
- U.S. attacks Iran for a second day and Maine Democrats race to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown NBC News
- Are We at War Again? The New York Times
- Live updates: U.S. and Iran escalate attacks; jockeying starts in Maine after Graham Platner drops Senate bid NBC News
- US in Brief: Best of enemies The Economist
- Wednesday briefing: Iran strikes; Graham Platner; Trump’s arch; tax deadline; flying do’s and don’ts The Washington Post
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