Politics & World Affairs — July 6, 2026

Millions mourn Khamenei in Tehran. Crowds filled Tehran's streets for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chanting for vengeance against President Trump as the country's new leadership consolidates power.

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McMorrow exits Michigan Senate race. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign Sunday, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary ahead of the Aug. 4 vote.

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Anti-incumbent mood worries Republicans. Political analysts say voter frustration with incumbents heading into the 2026 midterms poses a particular risk to Republican majorities in the House and Senate, The Hill reports.

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Vance cements front-runner status. Vice President JD Vance's summer—a bestselling book, Iran peace deal brokering, and a media blitz—has cemented his standing as the leading contender to succeed President Trump, Axios reports.

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China test-fires missile from submarine. China's navy launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine into the South Pacific hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defense pact. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan all criticized the launch.

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