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Trump Says U.S. Will Control Hormuz Strait and Charge 20 Percent Toll; UN and Rubio Say Tolls Are Illegal

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Trump Says U.S. Will Control Hormuz Strait and Charge 20 Percent Toll; UN and Rubio Say Tolls Are Illegal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 13 that the United States will charge a 20 percent toll on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a military blockade on Iran. The United Nations condemned any tolls on the waterway.

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Trump Says U.S. Will Strike Pickaxe Mountain Site in Iran

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Trump Says U.S. Will Strike Pickaxe Mountain Site in Iran

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States would target Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified site near Iran's Natanz facility. He also announced reinstatement of a Gulf shipping blockade and conditions for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

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Democratic Senators Urge Release of Findings on Iran School Strike as Pentagon Says Probe Ongoing

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Democratic Senators Urge Release of Findings on Iran School Strike as Pentagon Says Probe Ongoing

More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on July 13 for the Trump administration to disclose within one week the results of a U.S. military investigation into a Feb. 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The letter also requests a plan to pr…

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Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness

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President Trump to Deliver Declassified Reports on 2020 Election in Thursday Speech

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President Trump to Deliver Declassified Reports on 2020 Election in Thursday Speech

President Trump will deliver a national address Thursday at 9 PM on newly declassified intelligence about foreign interference in the 2020 election. The speech had been expected to cover other subjects before the focus shifted.

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Paris Meeting of Ukraine Backers Draws 35 Countries and Zelensky

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Paris Meeting of Ukraine Backers Draws 35 Countries and Zelensky

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris on July 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the gathering of 35 countries. Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov after drone strikes on vessels.

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Satirical Participation Trophy Statue Placed on National Mall

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Satirical Participation Trophy Statue Placed on National Mall

The Independent reported that a large statue appeared Monday on the National Mall with a plaque awarding President Trump a participation trophy for involvement in the Iran war. The installation by anonymous artists drew a response from the White House spokeswoman.

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Conservative Groups Request Senate Probe of Justice Kagan's Recusal in Climate Liability Case

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Conservative Groups Request Senate Probe of Justice Kagan's Recusal in Climate Liability Case

Nearly two dozen conservative organizations sent a letter Monday to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders requesting an inquiry into Justice Elena Kagan's failure to recuse from Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. The letter cited her foreword to a scientific evidence manual whose clim…

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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Announce Coalition to Develop New Missile-Defence System

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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Announce Coalition to Develop New Missile-Defence System

The new group will pursue a lower-cost missile defense architecture to complement existing systems. The announcement came amid intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets.

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Macron Says Europe Ready to Defend Freedom With Blood if Needed

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Macron Says Europe Ready to Defend Freedom With Blood if Needed

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Europe stands ready to defend itself and freedom at the cost of blood if necessary. The remarks came one day before a Paris summit of at least 25 leaders from the coalition of the willing.

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Hungary Parliament Votes 139-6 to Remove President Tamas Sulyok

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Hungary Parliament Votes 139-6 to Remove President Tamas Sulyok

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment removing President Tamas Sulyok from office. The measure also adds judicial reforms and term limits for lawmakers.

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President Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Effective July 14

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President Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Effective July 14

President Trump said Monday he will address the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT after ordering a naval blockade on Iranian ships. The blockade takes effect July 14 at 4 p.m. EDT, with the U.S. claiming guardian status and a 20 percent reimbursement on cargo.

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Outgoing Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic primary

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Outgoing Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic primary

Sen. Gary Peters ended his neutrality and backed Rep. Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The endorsement comes days after a far-left candidate's campaign collapsed in Maine.

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House to Vote on Year-Round Daylight Saving Time While Bill for Permanent Standard Time Is Introduced

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House to Vote on Year-Round Daylight Saving Time While Bill for Permanent Standard Time Is Introduced

The House will consider Rep. Vern Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act to end biannual clock changes. The measure is one of six bills addressing daylight saving time in the current Congress.

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U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Iran Asserts Control of Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Iran Asserts Control of Strait of Hormuz

The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets on July 11, 2026, following an attack on a container ship. The Trump administration said a nuclear deal is increasingly unlikely while demanding Iran declare the strait open.

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U.S. Justice Department Opens Grand Jury Probe Into UAW President Over Alleged Misuse of Authority

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U.S. Justice Department Opens Grand Jury Probe Into UAW President Over Alleged Misuse of Authority

The probe examines allegations that Fain misused his position to secure benefits for his fiancée and sister. A court-appointed monitor's report detailed related claims involving UAW vice president Rich Boyer.

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US Strikes Hit Dozens of Iranian Targets in Second Day of Attacks

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US Strikes Hit Dozens of Iranian Targets in Second Day of Attacks

US forces struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight into Monday using aircraft, naval vessels and drones. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman while threatening to abandon a June framework agreement. Oil prices rose as much as 4.5 percent.

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British Troops to March in Paris Bastille Day Parade Alongside Forces from Nearly 30 Countries

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British Troops to March in Paris Bastille Day Parade Alongside Forces from Nearly 30 Countries

Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards and Royal Navy cadets will join the July 14 parade alongside an RAF F-35 and A400M. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend while meeting leaders on Ukraine support.

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Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit White House; Cabinet Approves U.S. Energy Deals, Replaces Russian Operator

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Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit White House; Cabinet Approves U.S. Energy Deals, Replaces Russian Operator

Ali al-Zaidi will meet President Donald Trump during a July 13-18 trip focused on oil, gas and power investments. The agenda follows cabinet approvals for U.S. firms and a policy shift after the Iran war.

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Estonian minister says Russian leader faces internal threats over fuel shortages

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Estonian minister says Russian leader faces internal threats over fuel shortages

An Estonian official stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his family could face personal danger as fuel shortages spread across Russia. The comments followed Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure that triggered rationing in more than half the country.

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EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision

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EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision

European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…

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President Trump Shares Photos of White House Column Bases on Truth Social

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President Trump Shares Photos of White House Column Bases on Truth Social

President Trump posted close-up images Friday of the north entrance column bases, calling their condition deplorable and promising restoration. The post follows a tarp covering the area last week and occurs amid separate legal challenges to a proposed ballroom project.

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Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 13, Burns 7,000 Hectares in Southern Spain

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Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 13, Burns 7,000 Hectares in Southern Spain

Pedro Sánchez called for improved prevention measures following the deadly blaze in southern Spain. The fire burned nearly 7,000 hectares and was stabilized after four days of work.

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Prime Minister Visits Southeastern Spain Wildfire That Killed 13

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Prime Minister Visits Southeastern Spain Wildfire That Killed 13

A wildfire in Almeria province has killed 13 people and injured several others, France 24 reported. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site while some families said they received no evacuation orders.

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Incoming UK Prime Minister Faces Varied International Reactions

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Incoming UK Prime Minister Faces Varied International Reactions

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister. Foreign governments are assessing how his leadership will affect relations on trade, security and defence spending.

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U.S. Blocks New York City Meeting with Iran’s UN Ambassador

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U.S. Blocks New York City Meeting with Iran’s UN Ambassador

The Trump administration directed a senior New York City official to cancel a scheduled meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The intervention occurred amid U.S.-Iran military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed the meeting d…

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Israel Shared Intelligence on Alleged Iranian Threat to Trump

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Israel Shared Intelligence on Alleged Iranian Threat to Trump

The intelligence reached U.S. officials earlier this week and had not been tracked previously. U.S. agencies have not yet completed vetting of the information.

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Oman Hosts Strait of Hormuz Lane Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Iranian Strikes on Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

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Oman Hosts Strait of Hormuz Lane Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Iranian Strikes on Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

President Trump called on Iran to take responsibility for recent strikes on ships. Oman is mediating discussions with Iran to reopen a central shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Says U.S. Military Has Orders to Destroy Iran Areas for One Year if Targeted

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Trump Says U.S. Military Has Orders to Destroy Iran Areas for One Year if Targeted

President Trump stated that the U.S. military has orders to decimate all areas of Iran for a one-year period if the government attempts to assassinate him. He added that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded with thousands more to follow.

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Iran Celebrates Killing of US President; Trump Warns of Retaliation if Attacked

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Iran Celebrates Killing of US President; Trump Warns of Retaliation if Attacked

President Donald Trump stated he has directed the U.S. military to strike Iran at unprecedented levels should Tehran assassinate him. The remarks follow recent funeral protests in Iran and a U.S. decision to end a ceasefire.

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Housing Bill Becomes Law Automatically After Congress Overrides Potential Veto

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Housing Bill Becomes Law Automatically After Congress Overrides Potential Veto

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act took effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. President Trump had said Friday he would not sign it, linking the decision to Senate inaction on the SAVE America Act.

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UK and Turkey Reach Intelligence-Sharing Agreement at Ankara NATO Summit

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UK and Turkey Reach Intelligence-Sharing Agreement at Ankara NATO Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each attending leader a personalized revolver with six live rounds at the NATO summit. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer left his gift in Turkey for decommissioning due to import restrictions. Starmer also signed a defense agreement during…

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Iran Holds Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei After Delays

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Iran Holds Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei After Delays

U.S. President Donald Trump issued threats against Iran following the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where mourners openly called for Trump's killing. The funeral procession in Mashhad was delayed by crowds and disrupted by U.S. strikes on railway bridges…

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Zelensky Proposes Replacing Prime Minister and Security Chiefs in Ukrainian Government Reshuffle

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Zelensky Proposes Replacing Prime Minister and Security Chiefs in Ukrainian Government Reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major government reshuffle on July 12, 2025. The changes include the proposed replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and heads of some law enforcement agencies.

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Rosie O'Donnell Says Trump Will Not Survive Until January 2029

Washington Examiner

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Rosie O'Donnell Says Trump Will Not Survive Until January 2029

Rosie O'Donnell stated on CNN Friday that President Trump's health decline is evident and that he will not live until the end of his term. She cited verbal slips during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, as signs of dementia.

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Trump Orders U.S. Military to Strike Iran if Assassination Attempted; Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating June Agreement

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Trump Orders U.S. Military to Strike Iran if Assassination Attempted; Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating June Agreement

President Donald Trump said on July 10 he ordered the military to prepare strikes against Iran in response to any assassination attempt by Tehran. The statement followed U.S. strikes on more than 170 Iranian targets earlier that week.

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Canada, U.S. open bridge July 27 after toll deal

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Canada, U.S. open bridge July 27 after toll deal

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after Canada and the United States agreed on toll distribution. The 6.4 billion Canadian-dollar span carries roughly $300 million in daily trade between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

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New York City Cancels Meeting With Iranian U.N. Official After State Department Intervention

New York Post

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New York City Cancels Meeting With Iranian U.N. Official After State Department Intervention

A scheduled meeting between New York City's international affairs office and Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations was canceled after the State Department intervened. The mayor said the request originated from Iranian officials and was recognized as an error by ci…

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President Trump Removes Remaining Election Assistance Commission Members, Leaving All Seats Vacant

Los Angeles Times

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President Trump Removes Remaining Election Assistance Commission Members, Leaving All Seats Vacant

President Trump dismissed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission this week, leaving all four commissioner seats vacant four months before the November midterm elections. The agency distributes federal election security grants and maintains the national v…

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