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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

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Published July 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM EDT

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear for confirmation hearing, U.S. restarts blockade against Iran amid standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, ICE suspends traffic stops after deadly shootings.

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