A woman who previously dated Graham Platner has accused him of sexual assault. Senior congressional correspondent Joe Khalil breaks down the allegations and what they could mean for Platner's Senate campaign. MORE: https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/platner-taking-the-time-to-reflect-on-the-best-path-forward-in-maine-senate-race-after-assault-allegation/
Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The reported attack took place after a one-week agreement between the U.S. and Iran on halting attacks in the strait expired. The resumption of Iranian attacks put the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that was signed less than three weeks ago at risk of unraveling. - The U.S. is likely to retaliate with strikes against Iranian targets. Driving the news: The U.K. maritime trade operation said on Monday it has received a report from a tanker that was traveling south near the Omani coast in the strait of Hormuz and was hit by an unknown projectile causing a fire. - The U.S.…
The killing of a Pennsylvania state trooper by a migrant truck driver has reignited concerns over commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) being awarded to illegal immigrants, mostly by Democrat-controlled states.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr., 44, was killed on July 1, 2026, during a highway inspection when a truck driven by an illegal alien veered off Interstate 81 and caused a fatal collision. The driver, identified as Michael Bon, struck Pahira’s patrol car and another truck, resulting in a fiery crash that claimed the trooper’s life. WHEN & WHERE: The killing occurred on July 1, 2026, on Interstate 81 in Cass Township, Pennsylvania, during a routine truck inspection. DETAIL: The driver, Michael Bon, who was later confirmed to be an illegal alien from Haiti, held a commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued under a policy allowing non-citizens to obtain CDLs. This has introduced unqualified…Open
