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Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, aiming to consolidate support ahead of the elections. Collins, a lesser-known candidate, is running against state agricultural commissioner Gary Black, who has more established political backing.

Coverage analyzed: CNN: “Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeaways” | The New York Times: “Georgia Republicans Go With Trump’s Pick for Senate, but Not Governor”
CNN’s headline emphasizes Trump’s relationship with former adversaries while focusing on election implications. In contrast, The New York Times frames the endorsement within the broader context of Republican voter choices, highlighting a divergence in preferences for Senate versus gubernatorial nominations. This comparison reflects differing editorial perspectives—one centered on Trump’s influence and the other on voter behavior.

Polls have closed in Georgia, where voters participated in a runoff for the GOP Senate primary. Rep. Mike Collins is projected to defeat Derek Dooley, aiming to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The runoff follows a primary where no candidate secured a majority.

Oil dips to $80 per barrel, the lowest since March, on news of the Strait of Hormuz reopening as part of the Middle East live deal.

B-52 BOMBER CRASH
Eight presumed dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California this morning.
Investigations underway to determine the cause of the incident.

President Trump announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran during his visit to France for the G7 summit. He stated that significant progress is being made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. assistance in mine clearance expected to begin immediately.

TRUMP’S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday amid significant public attention and messages from notable figures.
The event raises questions about his future in politics and influence.

The Trump administration informed a judge that it anticipates removing the president’s name from the Kennedy Center’s facade by early Saturday, following delays due to thunderstorms. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper previously ruled the name’s addition was illegal and ordered its removal by Friday.

Democrat Aaron Ford and Republican Joe Lombardo emerged victorious in their respective primaries for Nevada governor, setting the stage for a competitive November election. Ford, the incumbent attorney general, faces scrutiny over his previous lawsuits against the Trump administration, while Lombardo’s tenure as governor impacts his campaign. The race is rated as a toss-up by the Cook Political Report.

The US has conducted self-defence strikes against Iran, following President Trump’s promise of retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US is investigating a possible Iranian missile strike on an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump confirms the crew is safe.