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Maine ICE shooting, Cyclospora Outbreak, Haaland's Taxidermy Raccoon and more

An ICE agent killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine. The US strikes Iran for the third night, and is set to reimposed its blockade.  Lindsey Graham’s sister will temporarily fill his Senate seat. Michigan officials believe the Cyclospora outbreak is linked to greens. Plus,  Norwegian Soccer star  Haaland brings home a taxidermy raccoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Trump’s IRS Lawsuit, New Paramount Roadblock, Yellowstone Tourist Recovery and More

We start with a judge’s scathing opinion in a controversial lawsuit related to President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. We have new details about ICE shootings in Maine and Houston. A media mega-merger is facing a new legal challenge. Journalists from CNN and other outlets were attacked on the one-year anniversary of a deadly West Bank beating. Plus, we’ll tell you how an annual trip for a man and his grandson ended up in a hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Strait of Hormuz ‘Guardian’, Another ICE Killing, Remembering Sam Neill and More

President Donald Trump says the US will restart the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US strikes increase and expand beyond coastal areas. For the second time in less than a week, ICE is involved in a deadly shooting. French authorities are taking water from the River Seine to fight a raging wildfire south of Paris. British counter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of a former UK lawmaker. And we look back on the life of one of the stars of “Jurassic Park.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Next Steps After Sen. Graham’s death, New Iran strikes, Sen. McConnell’s Hospital photo and more

President Trump orders flags at half-staff in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.  The US Military says it hit Iran with strikes after a weekend of attacks.  Senator Mitch McConnell posted a hospital photo and explained why he’s been under care for the last month.  At least 27 people have been killed in a Bangkok pub fire.  Plus, a summer camp teaches skilled trades to teens.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: Are Lawmakers Taking Medical Privacy Too Far?

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been hospitalized for nearly a month, but it remains unclear why or what his condition is. His prolonged absence comes just after Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) disappeared for over 100 days, for what he later revealed was treatment for depression. These incidents are reigniting a prickly debate over what information lawmakers owe voters, the limits of medical privacy, and if Congress is just too old.  Note: This episode was recorded before McConnell's statement revealing that his hospitalization was due to a fall. Read more here [https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/politics/mitch-mcconnell-hospital-announcement]. It was also recorded before the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. ---  Guest: Casey Burgat, The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Tom Brenner/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]