Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in nearly two months following a recent escalation in the Iran war, which threatens significant disruptions to global energy supplies, according to reporting by Steve Kopack.

In the U.S. Capitol, multiple Senate Republicans have expressed that the conflict should not continue beyond 60 days without explicit congressional authorization, citing compliance with federal law. Senator Tillis clarified that the 60-day countdown began in July, not in February when initial strikes were launched by former President Trump and Israel. “July 10, to my knowledge, is the first time I heard anyone in the administration refer to it as a war,” Tillis said, emphasizing the importance of Congress authorizing the conflict once the 60 days expire.

The Senate also saw a change in representation with Darline Graham replacing her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who passed away at age 71 last week.

Additional political developments include reported tensions between Department of Homeland Security head Markwayne Mullin and the White House, a surprising condition announced by Trump requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel as part of a nuclear deal, and a request by House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan for a Justice Department investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith.

This coverage is part of NBC News’ "From the Politics Desk," which offers daily insights from the White House, Capitol Hill, and campaign trail.

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