US, Iran both claim Hormuz control; Graham cause of death revealed as race to replace begins

Both the U.S. and Iran now say they control the Strait of Hormuz. And a new round of strikes is pushing the ceasefire closer to the brink. Plus, one of the GOP’s most influential Senate seats is suddenly up for grabs. The race to replace Lindsey Graham is already taking shape in South Carolina. And some of America’s coldest cities are about to feel more like the Deep South. Why forecasters say parts of the country could experience dangerously rare heat this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, July 13, 2026.