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What Is the Status of the Strait of Hormuz?

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Iran said that it was once again closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 11, but United States authorities report that it remains open. Which is correct?

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Military disables tanker trying to get through Strait of Hormuz after repeated warnings

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Military disables tanker trying to get through Strait of Hormuz after repeated warnings

U.S. military forces disabled a tanker trying to get through the Strait of Hormuz on July 24, stopping what officials said was a deliberate attempt to run a regional blockade after the crew repeatedly ignored warnings.

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Ships transiting Strait of Hormuz go dark, hug Iran’s Coast to evade Tehran’s wrath

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Ships transiting Strait of Hormuz go dark, hug Iran’s Coast to evade Tehran’s wrath

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed dramatically since the US resumed strikes on Iran two weeks ago, with traffic falling to levels not seen since the height of the conflict as insurance costs soar and security risks mount — but some vessels secretly continue to brave the waterway anyway.

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How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup

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How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup

Getting LeBron James to Philadelphia was a team effort for the 76ers.

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Scoop: U.S. and U.K. planning international conference on Strait of Hormuz

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Scoop: U.S. and U.K. planning international conference on Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and U.K. are planning to convene a high-level meeting in London next week that will focus on a potential international coalition to protect maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, two European diplomats and two other sources with knowledge told Axios. Why it matters: The reopening of the strait for commercial shipping is a key element of any U.S. exit strategy from the war with Iran and of efforts to stabilize global energy markets.The itinerary and date are still under discussion and haven't been finalized. It will potentially bring together defense ministers and top military commanders from Western countries and countries from the region, the European diplomats said.Defense Secretary Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine would potentially attend. The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The British embassy in Washington declined to comment. Driving the news: Since Iran started attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz two weeks ago, the U.S. has been conducting daily strikes against Iranian military targets along the country's southern coast.Over the last four days, there have been no Iranian attacks against commercial ships. Some U.S. defense officials say the reason is that Iran's military capability around the strait has been all but eliminated due to the U.S. strikes. Other officials say Iran is still capable of attacking ships in the area.On Wednesday, President Trump threatened to bomb bridges and power plants, including in Tehran, if Iran attacks more ships in the strait. Iran responded by threatening infrastructure in Gulf countries allied with the U.S. The big picture: The escalation over the Strait of Hormuz started after negotiations between Oman, Iran and Qatar on a new arrangement there ended without results.Shortly after, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi went back to Tehran for consultations and the IRGC began firing at ships in the strait. On Friday, an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran to resume talks on the mechanism for reopening the strait. Behind the scenes: The U.S. wants to build on discussions that the U.K. and France had with multiple countries in recent months about a potential international coalition for the Strait of Hormuz, the sources said. One of the key conditions many countries have set is that fighting in the strait ends so that conditions on the ground are safe enough for an international maritime mission. The sources said the U.S. wants its allies to send assets to the region like de-mining vessels, naval vessels and drones to help secure shipping lanes. "The Americans are looking for a way, out and they want our help," the European diplomat said.

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New poll complicates Vance’s status as Trump’s likely 2028 heir apparent

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New poll complicates Vance’s status as Trump’s likely 2028 heir apparent

Marco Rubio surged from 7% to 26% in New Hampshire's latest GOP primary poll, dramatically closing the gap with JD Vance in the hypothetical 2028 presidential nomination race.

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Blanche 'warning sign' blares for GOP as senator leverages 'swing-vote status': analysis

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Blanche 'warning sign' blares for GOP as senator leverages 'swing-vote status': analysis

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's path to removing "acting" from his title is facing a new hurdle as a Senate Judiciary Committee vote looms, according to a new report.While much of the focus has been on the votes of outgoing Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), Politico reported Thursday that Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) may be the one who derails President Donald Trump's nominee to replace fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi.Murkowski has emerged as an unexpected wildcard in Blanche's confirmation process, Politico reported. The Alaska senator has held multiple meetings with the nominee but has strategically refused to reveal her voting intentions—a calculated silence that Politico labeled a "warning sign" for GOP leadership.Trump formally nominated Blanche on June 8, and the acting attorney general has spent months meeting with senators individually. Two separate sessions with Murkowski—one in June and another this week—suggest she's taking the nomination seriously rather than rubber-stamping it."Right before Blanche’s confirmation hearing last week, Murkowski said she was hopeful for 'specific follow-ups' from the nominee," Politico reported. "She noted that she had some concerns about Blanche serving previously as Trump’s personal attorney and that she was interested to hear how Blanche’s visit to Alaska went."Murkowski, speaking with reporters, made it clear her evaluation would be substantive, not perfunctory, according to Politico. "So I've got some follow-ons that I want to visit with him about," she said. "He was able to get out to one of our smaller, isolated villages where there's very limited public safety. [I] want to gain his impressions."Politico argues the math is unforgiving. In the Judiciary Committee, a single Republican defection could sink Blanche if all Democrats vote no. Already, Cornyn and Tillis have refused to publicly commit to supporting him. Add Murkowski's ambiguity, and Trump's nominee is in genuine peril, the report stated.Murkowski has a history of "leveraging her swing-vote status" to extract concessions from presidents across party lines. Her spokesperson released a carefully neutral statement Wednesday: the senator will evaluate Blanche "by reviewing his hearing and determining whether he has the appropriate qualifications, experience, temperament, and independence necessary for this important role."

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Trump’s hands are tied in Hormuz. Here’s ‘Plan B’

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Trump’s hands are tied in Hormuz. Here’s ‘Plan B’

By attacking Iran, President Donald Trump triggered a crisis over the Strait of Hormuz that he’s struggled to resolve as commander-in-chief. His only way out now may be as a statesman — but the window to avoid uncontrolled escalation could be closing. Multiple U.S. troops were recently killed in Iranian missile strikes. The memorandum of […]

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Democrats threaten Yale’s tax-exempt status if school strikes deal with DOJ

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Democrats threaten Yale’s tax-exempt status if school strikes deal with DOJ

Connecticut Democrats warned Yale University against reaching a deal with the Department of Justice, claiming that doing so would jeopardize the Ivy League school’s tax-exempt status. Eight state representatives, comprising Yale alumni, wrote a letter to Yale President Maurie McInnis demanding that she, “in the strongest possible terms, make no deal with the DOJ.” The […]

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