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Tuesday, July 14 405 stories · 94 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Donald Trump reversed course on a plan to toll ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by *Le Monde*.  The Biden administration reportedly directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt traffic stops following a shooting in Maine.  And, according to *The Guardian*, Donald Trump suggested there was no foul play involved in the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, dismissing circulating conspiracy theories.

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Trump backtracks on plan to toll ships in Strait of Hormuz

Le Monde EN · Tier A4 outlets11h ago

Trump’s shift reveals uncertainty in strategic ambitions

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Axiosκ .51Δ .39Trump backtracks on Hormuz 20% toll demand South China Morning Postκ .39Δ .39Trump scraps Hormuz toll plan but presses ahead with Iran blockade Foreign Policyκ .24Δ .39Trump Pivots His Strait of Hormuz Strategy—Again

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Trump administration orders ICE to halt traffic stops after Maine shooting, US media reports

France24 · Tier B3 outlets9h ago

Administration responds to scrutiny with restrictive immigration policy

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The Interceptκ .43Δ .83ICE Orders Halt Vehicle Stops After Deadly Shootings by Federal Agents PBS NewsHourκ .24Δ .83Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings

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Donald Trump suggests there was no foul play in Lindsey Graham’s death amid conspiracies – live

The Guardian · Tier A6 outlets11h ago

Trump dismisses conspiracy theories surrounding Graham’s death

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The Hillκ .51Δ .38Trump downplays FBI role after Graham death: ‘I wish he took better care of himself’CBS Newsκ .48Δ .38Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death Washington Examinerκ .45Δ .38Trump says FBI ‘wasting their time’ investigating Lindsey Graham’s death PBS NewsHourκ .32Δ .38WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death

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