Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Supports Trump’s Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports
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.
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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.
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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
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
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The US government has reimbursed tens of billions of dollars in tariffs collected under former President Donald Trump’s policies after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 3:30 AM
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US President Donald Trump asserts that wealthy Gulf oil producers should compensate the US for protecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 2:56 AM
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 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
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
us
The US government has reimbursed companies for tariffs collected under former President Donald Trump’s policies after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 2:11 AM
world
President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 1:25 AM
politics
New investment accounts for children launched under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act add complexity without clear benefits.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 12:48 AM
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After the 2026 FIFA World Cup set new attendance and TV viewership records, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to discuss expanding the tournament from 48 to 64 teams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 11:13 PM
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On Monday, July 13th, 2026, President Donald Trump reinstated a US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and announced plans to impose substantial fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a mocking response from Tehran.
France 24 English | Jul 13, 2026, 10:51 PM
politics
Editors reflect on Senator Lindsey Graham’s hawkish foreign policy influence, rising gas prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, and bipartisan housing legislation amid political shifts.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 10:27 PM
politics
Following a monthslong ceasefire, President Trump informed lawmakers that U.S. military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, citing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 10:11 PM
politics
Several New York Times journalists have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury following reports on security concerns about former President Donald Trump’s new plane, raising press freedom concerns.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 8:59 PM
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US State Department announces intensified campaign to disable the ICC, threatening sanctions on allies supporting investigations.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 7:18 PM
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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 Claudia Sheinbaum’s refusal to arrest indicted Mexican officials has escalated tensions with the U.S. Justice Department amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
ProPublica | Jul 13, 2026, 5:42 PM
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President Donald Trump has urged South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as interim senator until January.
NBC Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 5:25 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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On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will assume control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's violation of an existing agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
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President Donald Trump honors Senator Lindsey Graham's passionate defense of Brett Kavanaugh, calling it a pivotal moment in Congressional history.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 2:29 PM
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Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a new senator to complete Lindsey Graham’s term, ahead of a special primary election in August.
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