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 | |  | | By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell | Good morning. It’s Wednesday, July 8, and the revival of Pizza Hut’s 1990s sit-down vibe is transporting us back to our childhoods. But can it save the chain? Let’s get to the news. | |  | President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran has ended. | -
This morning: Trump said the ceasefire deal is “over” as far as he is concerned. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey, he called Iranian leaders “liars,” “scum” and “sick people.” -
What caused the blowup? It comes after days of escalating attacks. Overnight, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes following reports of Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.  |  | An ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner said he removed condoms without consent during sex. | | Graham Platner at a town hall event last year. (Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald/Getty) |  | An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican man yesterday during a traffic stop. | -
In Houston: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died at a hospital after he was shot during an attempted arrest, according to federal authorities. Witnesses described what they saw and heard. -
Zooming out: This appears to be the first fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents since U.S. citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti were killed in Minneapolis in January.  | Republican leaders said they spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell. | -
What’s happening? The Kentucky Republican has not been seen publicly since being hospitalized last month. His office has offered few details about his condition. -
Yesterday: Several of his Republican colleagues and allies said they spoke with him by phone this week. But, online, rumors and theories are continuing to swirl.  | Trump is using a century-old plan to justify his triumphal arch. | | The National Capital Planning Commission is set to review Trump’s arch plans at a hearing tomorrow. (The Post) | -
The details: Trump says his towering arch would carry out a vision authorized by Congress in 1925. But that original plan looked vastly different. See how they compare here. -
In other Trump news: A squabble among Cabinet officials over who could ride in fighter jets flying over D.C. on July Fourth reached the president, who weighed in on the drama.  | Missing a deadline this Friday could cost you an IRS tax refund. | -
Why are we talking about taxes in summer? Because July 10 is a little-known deadline to get money back if you paid penalties or interest to the IRS during the pandemic. -
Tens of millions of people could be eligible: To see if you qualify for a windfall and what to do next, follow this guide from financial columnist Michelle Singletary.
 | Follow our do’s and don’ts to avoid a summer flying nightmare. | | It’s important to know your rights if your flight is delayed. (Tilde Oyster/The Post) | -
Summer is still young: But schedule disruptions and stressful flights are already ruining vacations. If history repeats itself, July could bring even more flight delays. -
How to avoid drama: Follow our 14 rules for breezy summer flying. For example, you should try to get the first flight of the day and avoid checking a bag if possible. Before you go... do your hormones help build muscle? The answer may surprise you. Plus: This exercise “sweet spot” is linked to greater longevity. One more good read: A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she’s more than a symbol.  | News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. |  | Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? |  | Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game. | You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow. |  | | (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) | |
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