Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over Trump’s Renewed Hostilities with Iran
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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The International Maritime Organization calls for restraint and dialogue following overnight strikes that killed at least two seafarers and disrupted a vital global shipping route.
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President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared on Capitol Hill to discuss the court’s budget and rising security threats, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified in the House following new inflation data.
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President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
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Air defence systems in Gulf states were activated following Iranian attacks targeting US military installations, raising questions about regional security and the durability of a recent ceasefire agreement.
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Over a decade, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham evolved from a fierce critic of Donald Trump to one of the Republican Party's most influential figures on national security and foreign affairs.
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Mark Esper endorses President Trump’s decision to resume the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, calling it the right move during an appearance on CNN.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 5:21 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
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The United States escalated military actions against Iran with fresh strikes and a blockade, while President Donald Trump indicated a potential for a deal with Tehran.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 1:16 AM
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President Donald Trump declared the resumption of a US naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and entities conducting business with Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 13, 2026, 6:01 PM
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President Trump announced the U.S. will reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports and charge a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway amid rising tensions with Iran.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 5:09 PM
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Following escalating military strikes, President Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions with Iran.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 4:53 PM
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President Donald Trump declares the U.S. will act as 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,' reinstating a blockade on Iranian vessels and charging a 20% fee on cargo for security costs.
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