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During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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U.S. Military Launches Daytime Strikes on Iran Amid New Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

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Iran Threatens to Block More Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes

Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:44 PM

Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure, Scraps Hormuz Toll Amid Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

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Iran Threatens to Block Oil Exports Amid U.S. Maritime Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions escalate as Iran responds to U.S. blockade by threatening to halt all regional oil export routes.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:05 AM

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IMF Warns Depleted Oil Reserves Heighten Vulnerability Amid US-Iran Conflict

The International Monetary Fund cautions that dwindling global oil reserves have left economies exposed to rising fuel prices as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:49 AM

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US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Ongoing Gulf Attacks

Less than a month after a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace, the US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM

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More Than 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Strikes on Iran, Tehran Says

US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AM

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US Launches New Strikes on Iran as IRGC Reports Attacks on US Military Sites in Gulf

The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM

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Darline Graham Sworn In to Senate Seat Following Lindsey Graham’s Unexpected Death

Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 AM

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Iran Launches Strikes on Neighbors Amid US Blockade Reinstatement and Trump Threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AM

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Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed US-Iran Hostilities and Strikes on Energy Targets

Oil prices climbed to one-month highs as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, with a US naval blockade reinstated and retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 AM

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Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Deadly Tomahawk Missile Strike on Iranian School

As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AM

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Trump Reverses Course on U.S. Role as Guardian of the Hormuz Strait

Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM

world

ASX Set to Rise Following Wall Street Gains Amid US Naval Blockade on Iran

Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PM

world

US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Interim Peace Deal Collapses, Raising Tensions in Gulf

The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Khuzestan province, while Iran targeted US allies and shipping in the Gulf, escalating conflict and undermining a recent peace agreement.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PM

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Iran Launches Missile Strikes on US Bases After Trump’s Sea Blockade Threat

Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PM

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UN Agencies Urge Diplomacy as US and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz

Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PM

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Kagan and Barrett Testify on Supreme Court Budget Amid Security Concerns; Fed Chair Warsh Testifies on Inflation Policy

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.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 3:03 PM

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Challenges Persist for U.S. in Regaining Full Control of Strait of Hormuz

Experts say restoring prewar oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz demands a significant U.S. military presence amid ongoing Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 2:19 PM

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US to Withdraw Troops from Iraq by September 30 Amid Economic Shift

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump announce full US troop withdrawal linked to militia disarmament and new economic partnerships.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 12:47 PM

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Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Complete His Senate Term Following His Passing

Darline Graham Nordone is set to take the oath of office to serve the remainder of her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, which ends in January 2027.

NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:49 AM

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Gulf Countries Face Renewed Iranian Attacks Amid Fragile Ceasefire

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.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 11:38 AM