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Franco Ordonez
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Within three weeks, Trump went from calling Iranians 'brave, rational, smart people' to calling their leaders 'scum' at the NATO summit in Turkey.
The US plans to impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to recoup security costs.
Iran's leaders announced they would close the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US to reinstate a blockade on Iran.
Three weeks after calling Iranians 'rational, smart, brave people,' Trump stood at the NATO summit in Turkey and called their leaders 'scum.' NPR's Franco Ordonez frames this as a deliberate pattern — swinging between praise and condemnation to try to will the war to an end.
Iran's Supreme Leader was killed in the opening strikes of the war with the US and was laid to rest in Northeast Iran before massive crowds. The funeral came as US-Iran exchanges of fire entered their second consecutive day.
The EPA is proposing to relax pollution rules for heavy-duty vehicles, potentially saving companies thousands per truck — but at the cost of an 11% per year increase in smog-creating emissions by mid-century. Environmental groups are calling it damaging to human health.
Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has yet to enter a plea. His defense fought to suppress a recorded interview with Robinson's former cellmate and partner, who said Robinson told him he wished he hadn't done it.
Netanyahu's coalition is racing to pass bills that would weaken Israel's top prosecutor, shield ultra-orthodox men from draft enforcement, and reduce media regulator power. Civil rights advocates say the bills would severely undermine Israel's democracy ahead of October elections.
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England — the first time all four semifinalists have been former champions since 1990. Kylian Mbappé and teenage Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal headline the first match in Arlington, Texas.
Twelve states filed a lawsuit to block Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would harm competition and raise prices for consumers. Paramount says it will vigorously defend the deal.
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, repainted 'American flag blue' this spring, is being drained for the second time after algae turned the water green and the blue lining started peeling. The Trump administration is rehiring the same contractor — despite the failed first attempt.
Senator Lindsey Graham's death at 71 leaves the Senate without its budget committee chair at a pivotal moment. Without him, Republican plans for a partisan spending bill face an uncertain path forward.
The US is imposing a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump arguing America deserves reimbursement for its security role in the waterway. This comes as the US also reinstated its blockade on Iran after Tehran threatened to close the strait entirely.
The US military completed a third straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, with attacks lasting five hours. The UAE simultaneously reported Iran attacked two tankers, leaving one person dead and eight wounded.
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