Democrats demand FBI director, Kash Patel, take alcohol abuse test  The Guardian The FBI Director Is MIA  The Atlantic Judge dismisses Patel defamation lawsuit over ‘nightclubs’ comment… [more]

78-year-old woman dies from snake bites in Northern California: Sheriff  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Woman bitten three times by snake is… [more]

Republican lawmakers to release national data privacy framework  Politico Lawmakers seek to override state data privacy laws with new bill  CNBC House Republicans release pair of bills… [more]

Gas prices are still high. The midterm clock is ticking.  Politico Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats  WTVB

Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year  The New York Times Where U.S. science has been hit hardest after Trump’s first year  The Washington… [more]

Iran fires on 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire  Fox News Iran War Live Updates: Iran Claims to Seize 2 Ships Near… [more]

Iran War Live News Updates: Three Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Escorting Two to Its Coast  WSJ Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claims to… [more]

RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmaker’s competing loyalties will be on display  AP News RFK Jr. to face his chief GOP antagonist in final… [more]

At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces indefinite extension of Iran ceasefire  CBS News Iran War Live News Updates: Three Ships… [more]

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking E.U. loan for Kyiv  NBC News Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking £105B EU… [more]