The Daily Herold: 7/7/26 - Soccer Sighs, McConnell Rumors, and Trump's Defense Push
Jon Herold kicks off a quieter Tuesday by admitting the news cycle feels stuck in neutral, with Iran, Ukraine, and the economy all in a holding pattern. He gets it out of his system on Team USA's early soccer exit before turning to the swirl of speculation around Mitch McConnell's health and whether Scott Jennings' account of their phone call adds up. There's a quick check-in on the Tyler Robinson case as new courtroom video surfaces, plus a rundown of Trump's push for a massive defense funding bill and a fresh headline on Marine Le Pen's ongoing legal saga in France. Expect some good-natured…
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