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Monday, July 13 387 stories · 98 outlets · top Δ 1.00

A Colombian man reportedly died at the hands of ICE agents in Maine, sparking immediate condemnation from advocacy groups.  Lindsey Graham’s sister expressed devastation after Trump recommended his niece for a Senate appointment, complicating the political calculus surrounding potential replacements.  Separately, Foreign Policy reports that Donald Trump is employing tactics previously used by Iran in diplomatic engagements.

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Colombian Man in Maine Reportedly Killed by ICE Agents

Mother Jones · Tier B6 outlets10h ago

Government overreach leading to tragic and unjust death.

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DWκ .55Δ .35Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine The New Republicκ .49Δ .35Another Person Dies in Fatal ICE Shooting—a Week After the Last One South China Morning Postκ .36Δ .351 killed in ICE-involved shooting in US CBS Newsκ .22Δ .35Latest details on fatal ICE shooting in Maine

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Graham’s sister on Trump’s Senate recommendation: ‘Devastated right now’

The Hill · Tier B4 outlets11h ago

Personal grief overshadows political considerations and Trump’s suggestion

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Axiosκ .41Δ .80Trump wants Graham's sister as Senate replacement — not Mace The Hillκ .39Δ .80Trump says he suggested Lindsey Graham’s sister as interim South Carolina senator CNBCκ .13Δ .80Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina

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Trump Is Taking a Page Out of Iran’s Playbook

Foreign Policy · Tier A3 outlets8h ago

Aggressive escalation mirroring hostile foreign policy tactics.

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CNBCκ .57Δ .32φ .82Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade France24κ .24Δ .32Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade, threatens Hormuz fees

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04One dead after Iran attacks two tankers in Strait of Hormuz, UAE saysWashington Examiner·5 outlets·κ .54 05UK police reverse course, launch terror probe into killing of ex-MP Ann WiddecombeLe Monde EN·6 outlets·κ .81 06In major escalation, Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi Arabia’s Abha airportTimes of Israel·6 outlets·κ .75 07Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of ScientistsWired·3 outlets·κ .63

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