**Salutations**

Dear esteemed listeners and valued subscribers of Operation Freedom,

We are pleased to present this comprehensive briefing, summarizing the latest developments from around the world. Please find the following highlights:

**Global Developments**

* United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of “self-defense strikes” conducted by American forces against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter.

**Political Updates**

* In South Carolina, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson have advanced to a runoff election in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
* Graham Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, has secured the Democrat nomination for Maine’s election for the United States Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.

**Domestic Affairs**

* The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has begun removing President Donald Trump’s name from its digital platforms, including its official website and YouTube channel, following a federal court order.
* Trump-backed incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham has defeated four challengers to win the Republican nomination for his fifth term in the United States Senate.

**National Security**

* The Department of Justice has announced federal charges against Mohamed Sagha, a 22-year-old resident of New Jersey, for allegedly plotting domestic terror attacks against a synagogue and a National Guard station in support of ISIS.

**Briefing Provided by:**
The Operation Freedom Press Corps