News Summary at 12:28 a.m. EDT

A news roundup timed 12:28 a.m. EDT reported several developments spanning Middle East tensions and U.S. domestic politics. The AP said President Donald Trump threatened Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral drew open calls for his killing, warning that “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded” and that more would follow if Iran acted on its threat. The item also referenced multiple days of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran and Iranian retaliatory fire affecting nations across the Middle East. In Maine, AP reported that Graham Platner formally withdrew from the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats set to hold a nominating convention on July 25. Separate AP coverage noted Trump chose not to sign a sweeping housing bill, allowing it to potentially become law without his signature, and said he ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission.