{"id":2463,"date":"2026-07-09T16:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2463"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:36:08","slug":"u-s-attacks-iran-for-a-second-day-and-maine-democrats-race-to-replace-graham-platner-morning-rundown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2463","title":{"rendered":"U.S. attacks Iran for a second day and Maine Democrats race to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p id=\"anchor-d041bb\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>In today\u2019s newsletter: <\/strong>The U.S. and Iran trade strikes in new round of attacks. Democrats race to pick a replacement candidate for Graham Platner. And the surprising snubs from this year\u2019s Emmy nominations.<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"styles_subscriptionCTA__LOUeY\" id=\"subscriptionCTA\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"NBC News Icon\" class=\"styles_icon__wRwWv\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_textWrapper__vxvko\">\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB styles_textLarge__qlzwu\">Subscribe to read this story ad-free<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB\">Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/rockcms\/2026-01\/arrow-f55fa5.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" class=\"styles_arrow__tnruW\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/button><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-251262\" class=\"body-graf\">Here\u2019s what to know today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-2d9d3e\" class=\"body-heading\">U.S. attacks Iran for a second day; Tehran fires back at Gulf states<\/h2>\n<section class=\"inline-video inline-video--in-body\" data-testid=\"inline-video\" id=\"anchor-d98a49\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__background\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc styles_videoContainer___xc7B video-container paused\" data-testid=\"gamma-video-player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc videoSlate styles_videoSlate__IvkAP\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-860x484,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783550967778_nn_gha_iran_strikes_260708_S3_1920x1080-4nfyy4.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-1000x563,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783550967778_nn_gha_iran_strikes_260708_S3_1920x1080-4nfyy4.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783550967778_nn_gha_iran_strikes_260708_S3_1920x1080-4nfyy4.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783550967778_nn_gha_iran_strikes_260708_S3_1920x1080-4nfyy4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-268d85\" class=\"body-graf\">The U.S. and Iran traded attacks overnight into today, intensifying an exchange that has threatened the collapse of their agreement to end the war.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-90ffd8\" class=\"body-graf\"><em><strong>This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up<\/strong><\/em><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/morning-rundown-signup\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>to get it in your inbox.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-0879ce\" class=\"body-graf\">The American military said it hit around 90 targets in airstrikes across Iran, hours after President Donald Trump said he considered the tenuous ceasefire between the two countries over, following Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.   <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-5c0310\" class=\"body-graf\">Tehran retaliated with attacks on at least three Gulf states \u2014 a wave of strikes that sparked alerts in U.S. allies Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait \u2014 as the two sides accused each other of violating the terms of their interim deal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4817ef\" class=\"body-graf\">The two days of renewed fighting cast doubt on whether Washington and Tehran remained committed to reaching a final deal to end the war, which was launched by the U.S. and Israel in February.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-c5cfc5\" class=\"body-graf\">Asked about the status of the ceasefire on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey\u2019s capital Ankara, Trump said, \u201cIt\u2019s a very interesting question to me. I think it\u2019s over. I don\u2019t want to deal with them anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-a1eae3\" class=\"body-graf\">Speaking with reporters later that day aboard Air Force One, Trump insisted that Iran was desperate to make a deal with the U.S., despite the recent escalation in hostilities. He said Tehran had called him over peace efforts. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-b889a1\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cI just don\u2019t know that they\u2019re worthy of making a deal,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t know that they\u2019re going to honor the deal. That\u2019s the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-7eb1b0\" class=\"body-graf\">There may be few options left for Trump, analysts say.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-149c96\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cHis pessimism in not getting a final agreement, I think, is well placed, but that doesn\u2019t mean that, you know, the no war, no agreement, no peace situation is also sustainable,\u201d said Ali Vaez, Iran project director for the International Crisis Group think tank.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-ac0a9a\" class=\"body-graf\">The two days of renewed<strong> <\/strong>fighting cast doubt on whether Washington and Tehran remained committed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/white-house\/us-iran-negotiations-chaotic-confusion-only-grown-mou-was-signed-rcna350926\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>reaching a final deal<\/strong><\/a> to end the war, which was launched by the U.S. and Israel in February.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4124f1\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-attacks-iran-2nd-day-tehran-fires-back-gulf-trump-says-ceasefire-rcna353615\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the full story here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-ce205d\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>More Iran news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"anchor-54d2d9\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Trump touted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/trump-meet-ukraines-zelenskyy-syrias-al-sharaa-final-day-nato-summit-rcna353352?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>\u201ctremendous unity\u201d<\/strong><\/a> with NATO allies after he upended the last day of the summit with threats against Iran and Spain.<\/li>\n<li>A security decision made out of an \u201cabundance of caution\u201d led Trump to depart the NATO leaders\u2019 summit in Ankara <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/security-decision-trump-older-air-force-one-leaving-turkey-rcna353622\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>on the old Air Force One<\/strong><\/a> instead of taking the new, Qatari-donated plane, according to a source familiar with the president\u2019s plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-8e629d\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Before the latest round of strikes, many in Tehran said they were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/tehran-renewed-us-hostilities-not-come-surprise-many-rcna353454?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\"><strong>not surprised by renewed hostilities<\/strong><\/a> from the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-aafba5\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>FDA report says levels of heavy metals found in tampons aren\u2019t harmful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii styles_noCaption__qtPhQ\" id=\"anchor-65f711\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"2400\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-tampons-toxic-jg-1930cc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-tampons-toxic-jg-1930cc.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-tampons-toxic-jg-1930cc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-tampons-toxic-jg-1930cc.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-tampons-toxic-jg-1930cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption styles_caption__TCewG\" data-testid=\"caption\"><span class=\"caption__source\" data-testid=\"caption__source\">Justine Goode \/ NBC News; Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-534f16\" class=\"body-graf\">The FDA found that various heavy metals found in tampons \u2014 including lead, arsenic and lithium \u2014 don\u2019t pose any health risks. Reproductive health experts, however, aren\u2019t ready to call it safe, saying more research is needed to put millions of consumers at ease. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-86cc49\" class=\"body-graf\">Previous research found that all tampons, regardless of their \u201cnontoxic\u201d or \u201corganic\u201d classifications, contained toxic metals, prompting the FDA\u2019s new report. The levels of metal released from the 11 brands of tampons tested were \u201ctoo small to cause harm,\u201d according to the report. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-c332aa\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/womens-health\/tampons-toxic-heavy-metals-fda-report-menstrual-health-rcna353210?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\"><strong>Read more about the FDA\u2019s findings.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-2b1bef\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"inline-video inline-video--in-body\" data-testid=\"inline-video\" id=\"anchor-fd688a\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__background\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc styles_videoContainer___xc7B video-container paused\" data-testid=\"gamma-video-player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc videoSlate styles_videoSlate__IvkAP\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-860x484,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783559067690_nn_rno_platnerdrops_260708_S3_1920x1080-9orwcn.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-1000x563,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783559067690_nn_rno_platnerdrops_260708_S3_1920x1080-9orwcn.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783559067690_nn_rno_platnerdrops_260708_S3_1920x1080-9orwcn.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783559067690_nn_rno_platnerdrops_260708_S3_1920x1080-9orwcn.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-36fc97\" class=\"body-graf\">Graham Platner announced he\u2019s ending his Senate campaign, capping a chaotic few days of Democratic infighting and leaving the party in search of a candidate to flip a key Maine seat this fall. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-34774c\" class=\"body-graf\">Platner\u2019s exit came after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in 2021. He denied the allegation as \u201cfalse\u201d and said he was suspending his campaign only because the party was pulling all resources, making it impossible to continue.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-8f59ca\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cWe\u2019re not doing it because of the allegations; we\u2019re doing it because of the structures that are being taken away from us by those in power,\u201d the populist progressive said in a video.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-1785f0\" class=\"body-graf\">The state party said it will hold a nominating convention to pick a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/replace-graham-platner-maine-democratic-senate-nominee-rcna353326?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>replacement candidate<\/strong><\/a>, promising transparency.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-fc044a\" class=\"body-graf\">As Democrats scramble to figure out who could replace Platner on the ballot, one famous name has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/patrick-dempsey-greys-anatomy-wont-run-senate-maine-graham-platner-rcna353581?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>withdrawn from consideration:<\/strong><\/a> Patrick Dempsey. Yes, \u201cMcDreamy\u201d running for Senate was a possibility being bandied about, since he\u2019s a Maine native. But in an op-ed, he definitively stated, \u201cThe answer is no.\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-458630\" class=\"body-graf\">And Maine isn\u2019t the only state where Democrats are taking aim at each other. <a href=\"https:\/\/nebula.nbcnewstools.net\/nbcnews\/content\/edit\/michigans-slugfest-democratic-senate-primary-stevens-el-sayed\/353316?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Michigan\u2019s Senate primary<\/strong><\/a> is turning ugly with a hostile fight between Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rep. Haley Stevens, Chuck Schumer\u2019s pick.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-fd539f\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/graham-platner-drops-senate-bid-maine-rcna353199?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Read the full story here. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-68db05\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Emmy nominations: The biggest snubs, HBO\u2019s domination and Apple TV\u2019s rise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii styles_noCaption__qtPhQ\" id=\"anchor-353a59\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"2400\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-emmy-noms-jg-5b3f62.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-emmy-noms-jg-5b3f62.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-emmy-noms-jg-5b3f62.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-emmy-noms-jg-5b3f62.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-emmy-noms-jg-5b3f62.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-0775be\" class=\"body-graf\">As HBO braces for a potential merger with Paramount+, the TV giant dominated this year\u2019s Emmy nominations, earning 122 nods. Its medical drama, \u201cThe Pitt,\u201d led the pack with 25 nominations, and comedy \u201cHacks\u201d set a record with 24. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-51d37f\" class=\"body-graf\">In the remaining nominations, Taylor Swift received a belated wedding gift from the academy, Apple TV\u2019s new shows performed highly and despite \u201cHeated Rivalry\u2019s\u201d ineligibility, one of its stars earned his first nod. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-c33090\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/pop-culture\/pop-culture-news\/emmy-nominees-2026-analysis-takeaways-rcna353384?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Read more key takeaways.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-071563\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Setting the stage for the World Cup quarterfinals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii\" id=\"anchor-d72488\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1667\" data-original-width=\"2500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-mbappe-rs-554467.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-mbappe-rs-554467.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-mbappe-rs-554467.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-mbappe-rs-554467.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260707-mbappe-rs-554467.jpg\" alt=\"Paraguay vs France, 2026 FIFA World Cup\" height=\"1667\" width=\"2500\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption styles_caption__TCewG\" data-testid=\"caption\"><span class=\"caption__container\" data-testid=\"caption__container\">Kylian Mbappe of France<\/span><span class=\"caption__source\" data-testid=\"caption__source\">Erick W. Rasco \/ Sports Illustrated via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-7ea27a\" class=\"body-graf\">The quarterfinals kick off today with a rematch of an exciting 2022 semifinal between France and Morocco at 4 p.m. ET in Boston. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 trails Messi by just one goal in the Golden Boot race, but his Les Bleus now face their toughest test of the tournament. The Atlas Lions are the lone African team left in the competition and are looking to stun the footballing world with a takedown blow of Didier Deschamps\u2019 2018 World Cup champions in this revenge match.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-9d66de\" class=\"body-graf\">On Saturday, Erling Haaland\u2019s Norway will be taking on England. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/asia\/soccer-fans-china-are-rooting-norway-erling-haaland-ha-bao-rcna353445\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Haaland has become a favorite of soccer fans in China<\/strong><\/a>, which didn\u2019t qualify for this year\u2019s tournament. The Manchester City striker is a sensation on Chinese social media, where fans affectionately refer to him as \u201cHa Bao,\u201d which translates to \u201cBaby Ha.\u201d One of the reasons for his popularity is the way he has embraced Chinese social media\u2019s unique style of close communication with fans.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-5fce3d\" class=\"body-graf\">Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/sports-desk-argentinas-great-escape-rcna353485?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>what to expect in the next round of matches.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-eab528\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>\ud83d\udca5 What you missed:<\/strong> <strong> <\/strong>The Egyptian Football Association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-2026-egypt-complaint-loss-argentina-rcna353470?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>criticized referee decisions<\/strong><\/a> during its 3-2 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it described as an improper use of the VAR system. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-9a55dc\" class=\"body-graf\">\ud83c\udfb6 <strong>Musical send-off:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/justin-bieber-joins-world-cup-halftime-show-shakira-madonna-bts-rcna353574?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Justin Bieber<\/strong><\/a> is joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS for a star-studded halftime show during the final on July 19. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-a7af51\" class=\"body-graf\">\ud83d\udce9 <strong>Join the excitement:<\/strong> Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/the-sports-desk-signup-web\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Sports Desk newsletter<\/strong><\/a> for more in-depth World Cup coverage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-623b09\" class=\"body-heading\">Staff Pick: <strong>The Pentagon is running out of money<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii\" id=\"anchor-bf8627\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1667\" data-original-width=\"2500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/260630-pentagon-vsb-1707-6011bb.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/260630-pentagon-vsb-1707-6011bb.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/260630-pentagon-vsb-1707-6011bb.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/260630-pentagon-vsb-1707-6011bb.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/260630-pentagon-vsb-1707-6011bb.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Pentagon building.\" height=\"1667\" width=\"2500\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption styles_caption__TCewG\" data-testid=\"caption\"><span class=\"caption__container\" data-testid=\"caption__container\">Aerial view of the Pentagon building in Arlington, Va., on October 22, 2025. <\/span><span class=\"caption__source\" data-testid=\"caption__source\">Bill Clark \/ CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-7bd86d\" class=\"body-graf\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/national-security\/pentagon-running-money-rcna352232?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pentagon did not adequately plan<\/strong><\/a> for the cost of the current war in Iran or the slew of other military operations in which the Pentagon is engaged. As a result, despite its nearly trillion-dollar budget, the Pentagon is running out of cash.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-7026de\" class=\"body-graf\">We wanted to know what impact that\u2019s having on operations and the troops and their families. We found that military aircraft are parked, some non-critical deployments and training exercises are being postponed, and repairs and maintenance at base facilities are only being addressed if they are considered \u201cemergencies.\u201d Maintenance workers might turn off a leaky pipe, but not replace it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-dfee8b\" class=\"body-graf\">The Pentagon has asked for what\u2019s known as a supplemental budget of $67 billion, but lawmakers who must approve the request are loath to do so for a number of reasons, including frustration with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for failing to provide them adequate information on the war in Iran. We\u2019ll be watching how the negotiations go over the supplemental, particularly as President Donald Trump weighs whether to restart combat operations in Iran.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-30c0fd\" class=\"body-graf\">\u2014 <strong>Gordon Lubold, <\/strong>senior national security reporter<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-76d43e\" class=\"body-heading\">Read All About It<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"anchor-043996\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Pop singer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/obituaries\/bonnie-tyler-singer-total-eclipse-heart-dies-rcna353636\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bonnie Tyler<\/strong><\/a>, known for hits including \u201cTotal Eclipse of the Heart,\u201d has died. She was 75.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-043996\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>A judge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/judge-orders-release-58-million-payment-trump-owed-e-jean-carroll-rcna353512?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>ordered the release of the $5.8 million payment <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 along with interest that has accrued since the verdict \u2014 that Trump owed E. Jean Carroll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-441099\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li><strong>For subscribers: <\/strong>Photos of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/photos-released-arizona-pool-toddler-was-found-alive-morgue-nearly-dro-rcna353511?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>pool where a baby in Arizona nearly drowned <\/strong><\/a>show a partial enclosure made with plastic fencing and zip ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-d2aaa9\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>A railway conductor on a Tennessee tourist attraction was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/tennessee-railway-conductor-fired-unacceptable-remarks-non-americans-rcna353552?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>fired after his comments telling non-Americans they \u201ccan leave\u201d<\/strong><\/a> during July 4 went viral on TikTok. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-73f18a\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li><strong>For subscribers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/three-charged-taking-trying-take-pieces-blue-sealant-reflecting-pool-rcna353620\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Three people were charged <\/strong><\/a>in connection with allegations that they took or tried to take pieces of blue sealant from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-887679\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Tom Holland, a historian who shares a name with the famous actor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/pop-culture\/movies\/tom-holland-the-odyssey-historian-elon-musk-discourse-rcna353582?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>waded into the \u201cOdyssey\u201d discourse<\/strong><\/a> on its historical accuracy. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-a9375c\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>The family of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/son-man-fatally-shot-ice-officer-traffic-stop-says-want-answers-rcna353490?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>man shot and killed by an ICE officer<\/strong><\/a> during an attempted traffic stop in Houston is calling for the release of video of the incident. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-b78d0d\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"anchor-6bb03d\" class=\"body-graf\">Summer is prime fly season \u2014 here\u2019s all the steps and products you can use to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/how-to-get-rid-of-fruit-flies-rcna212616?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>get rid of gnats, mosquitoes and house flies<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>according to experts. Plus, we rounded up all of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-mouthwashes-rcna190988?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07092026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> best mouthwashes<\/strong><\/a> to help fight cavities and prevent gingivitis.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-d3a61c\" class=\"endmark body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/nbc-news-select-signup-homepage\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Sign up for The Selection<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s newsletter: The U.S. and Iran trade strikes in new round of attacks. 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