Oklahoma Rep. Hern launches bid to succeed Mullin in Senate  Politico Republican Rep. Kevin Hern to run for Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat in Oklahoma  NBC News Hern… [more]

A ‘weirdly rushed’ appointment – and other key takeaways from Mandelson files  BBC Mandelson Files Live Updates: Starmer Was Warned of Risks in Naming Epstein’s Friend… [more]

Flood: Conference may be only way forward for housing bill  Politico Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead  The New York Times Bipartisan… [more]

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family’s home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack  Fox News Gracie Mansion plot: Pa. teens considered other targets before trying… [more]

Trump takes fight to Rep. Thomas Massie’s backyard  NBC News Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms  The New York Times Traffic: President Trump’s… [more]

PM warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s Epstein links  BBC Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links with Epstein, files show  BBC Mandelson documents raise… [more]

Pentagon bars press photographers over ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos  The Washington Post Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth’s briefings on the Iran war  AP News Pentagon Pete Throws Wild… [more]

3 brothers of Iraqi origin arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway  CBS News Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo  BBC… [more]

Hawaii Storm Bringing Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow  The New York Times HOUR BY HOUR: What to expect as a powerful storm approaches Hawaii  Hawaii News… [more]

Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war  CNBC The grim choice facing the Trump administration: Economic or naval collapse?  CNN Opinion… [more]