Trump revives 2020 China election claims in White House address
What's new: He released heavily redacted intelligence files, even as prior US assessments found China did not interfere.
The New York Times, Bloomberg
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#Chuck Schumer
Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate primary
Why it matters: The Aug. 4 race is central to Democrats' push to retake the Senate, and party leaders are coalescing behind Stevens.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
Trump moves Iran war deal toward Congress as lawmakers seek text
What's next: A signing ceremony is expected Friday, and Congress could review the pact before any sanctions relief takes effect.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Trump draws backlash after praising inflation as US CPI hits 4.2%
Why it matters: Republicans face fresh election pressure as energy costs tied to the Iran war push prices to a three-year high.
CNBC, The Straits Times +1
Schumer, Gillibrand back Platner after Maine primary win
What's next: Platner now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats see as central to winning a Senate majority.
Senate passes $70 billion bill for ICE and Border Patrol
What's next: The measure goes to the House after Democrats failed to curb a disputed $1.8 billion fund tied to Trump allies.
Schumer backs Platner in Maine race despite explicit-text furor
Why it matters: Democrats are defending a vulnerable Senate bid in Maine as control of the chamber is at stake in November.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3