News Wrap: States sue USPS, challenging Trump's order on mail-in voting
Key Points:
- Sen. Darline Graham, a political newcomer appointed to fill her late brother's Senate seat in South Carolina, expressed gratitude to supporters and is now seeking a full term in the upcoming November election.
- In Oklahoma, President Trump's favored candidate, Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei, narrowly secured the Republican nomination for governor.
- Iran announced plans to block all military vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary agreement with Oman, disputing President Trump's claim that the strait has been cleared of mines and is safe for passage.
- The FDA approved a new pancreatic cancer drug, Rasonque, which significantly extends patient survival and offers fewer severe side effects, though its high monthly cost is expected to be largely covered by insurance.
- British actor Tim Curry, famed for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and other iconic performances, passed away at age 80 after complications from a stroke left him wheelchair-bound.