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NYT's Peter Baker: "The developments left the president without a clear path forward, given that neither bombs and missiles nor diplomatic negotiations have yielded a palatable outcome. Oil prices surged and stocks fell on news of the naval blockade and shipping tolls, increasing pressure again even as many Republican lawmakers have expressed worry about the economic toll and sought to put the focus back on domestic issues in advance of this fall’s midterm elections." nytimes.com/2026/07/13/us/…

Americans standing up and saying ‘enough’ Protesters gather at Susan Collins’ office after ICE shooting in Biddeford bangordailynews.com/2026/07/13/pol… via @bangordailynews

To our loyal MS NOW viewers: You'll notice a different version of our logo at the bottom right of your screen this week. Wednesday will mark 30 years of MSNBC, now MS NOW, on the air. We officially signed on to cable on our historic launch date -- July 15, 1996. Here's a look at our first few hours: youtube.com/watch?v=loNKTE… And a look at our move to our old Secaucus, NJ studios on April 7, 1997: youtube.com/watch?v=SWCrq9…

So agonizing for the family rollingstone.com/culture/cultur…

More from MS NOW: President Trump plans to deliver a Thursday evening speech addressing newly declassified intelligence reports that the White House asserts reveal plans by foreign nations to interfere in the 2020 election, according to two White House officials granted anonymity to discuss internal plans. @jake__traylor

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH): New data today shows Iran war has driven up gas costs in all 50 states. Since the war began on February 28, Americans have paid a total of $56.4 billion more, or $477 more per household.

Thank you to our loyal viewers. In June, MS NOW ranked #2 among total viewers across all of cable in total day and weekday primetime.

Senator Graham dies at age 71, his office confirms to MS NOW.

UPDATE via BBC: Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not be staying at the palace for part of his visit to London this week despite his team announcing this morning that he had accepted an invitation to do so.

Prince Harry has formally accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of his visit to London this week, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has confirmed.

Ah, so they *can* suspend a red card and reinstate a player

@NatashaBertrand Congratulations!

Some personal news 🥰 See you all in November 🩷🩷

Two interviews. Same time. This is @VersantMedia

Wash Post Editorial Board: America deserved better than polarized 250th celebrations Musical acts canceled, blue-state governments boycotted and many locals stayed away after deciding Trump was turning the extravaganza into a celebration of himself as much as the country. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Stephanie Ruhle on stock market and affordability: “People cannot afford the basic things they need — a place to live, a decent job — to get their lives started. When the president is boasting about 401(k)s, people who can’t get a job don’t have a 401(k) to feel good about.”

Inflation is making an appearance at holiday cookouts this year, survey finds -- The average cost of a 10-person Fourth of July cookout increased nearly $3 from 2024. pressreader.com/usa/times-hera…

Today at 4pmET on @DeadlineWH The first TV interview with Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith

Scoop: FBI directing hundreds of analysts to dig into subjects of GA election probe, sources say ms.now/news/fbi-direc…

EXCLUSIVE today on @DeadlineWH @NicolleDWallace sits down with Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith Today at 4pmET on @MSNOWNews