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NYTIMES (Farnaz Fassihi) - Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S. Wed Jul 8 23:32:23 2026

Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats' anti-Jeffries caucus isn't done growing Wed Jul 8 23:14:08 2026

Democratic primaries this summer could elevate another crop of incoming House members who have refused to commit to voting for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. Why it matters: This growing bloc of Jeffries skeptics could create real headaches for the Democratic leader as he attempts to form a united front to take on the Trump administration. - Jeffries' colleagues — left and center — widely expect him to become speaker if Democrats win the majority, noting that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced similar rancor in 2018 and still secured the gavel . - There is also no clear alternative to Jeffries, with House Democrats and candidates telling Axios there have been no indications anyone is preparing to…

Democratic primaries this summer could elevate another crop of incoming House members who have refused to commit to voting for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. Why it matters: This growing bloc of Jeffries skeptics could create real headaches for the Democratic leader as he attempts to form a united front to take on the Trump administration. - Jeffries' colleagues — left and center — widely expect him to become speaker if Democrats win the majority, noting that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced similar rancor in 2018 and still secured the gavel . - There is also no clear alternative to Jeffries, with House Democrats and candidates telling Axios there have been no indications anyone is preparing to…Open

AXIOS (Alex Isenstadt) - Scoop: GOP megadonor Ken Griffin says he'd back Rubio over Vance in 2028 Wed Jul 8 22:53:46 2026

Republican megadonor Ken Griffin said at a private conference Wednesday that he'd support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 GOP presidential primary, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Griffin is one of the most prolific donors in the Republican Party — he gave more than $100 million in 2024 — and would be a huge asset to Rubio if the secretary of state were to run for president. - Griffin's comments reflected the emerging split in the GOP between establishment-minded figures like Griffin, who want Rubio to run, and anti-establishment types who prefer Vance — in part because of the VP's reluctance to involve the U.S. in foreign conflicts. Behind the scenes: Griffin was interviewed at the…

Republican megadonor Ken Griffin said at a private conference Wednesday that he'd support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 GOP presidential primary, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Griffin is one of the most prolific donors in the Republican Party — he gave more than $100 million in 2024 — and would be a huge asset to Rubio if the secretary of state were to run for president. - Griffin's comments reflected the emerging split in the GOP between establishment-minded figures like Griffin, who want Rubio to run, and anti-establishment types who prefer Vance — in part because of the VP's reluctance to involve the U.S. in foreign conflicts. Behind the scenes: Griffin was interviewed at the…Open

NYTIMES (Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez) - As More Remains Are Found in Rubble From Venezuela Earthquakes, Horror Becomes Routine Wed Jul 8 22:51:34 2026

Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.

NYTIMES (Matthew Cullen) - The U.S. Attacks Iran Again Wed Jul 8 22:51:34 2026

Also, tech I.P.O.s are causing a housing frenzy in the Bay Area. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.