Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.
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.…