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Democratic leaders first withdrew support from Graham Platner as assault allegations mounted, then pressed him to quit. His withdrawal forced Maine Democrats to choose a replacement by July 27 and reopened disputes over the party's strategy and candidate vetting.
Trump removed the remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, moving from dismissals to a body without commissioners or leadership. The vacancy gives his administration greater influence over federal election infrastructure ahead of the midterms.
Lindsey Graham's death removed a powerful Republican foreign-policy hawk and Trump ally from the Senate. Trump's consideration of his replacement turned a safe South Carolina seat into a test of presidential control over the party and could affect Senate vote margins.
Trump withheld his signature while demanding that Congress pair the housing package with voter ID legislation, but the bill became law without his approval. Congress thus enacted the measure without accepting his attempt to link housing policy to election rules.
The preliminary Iran-Israel cease-fire moved toward collapse as the United States launched new strikes and Trump said the truce was likely over. The breakdown raised the prospect of renewed U.S. involvement and wider regional consequences.
Mitch McConnell's weeks-long hospitalization raised questions about Republican leadership and Senate operations. He later said he was regaining strength, but the episode also exposed how little health information Congress is required to disclose.
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