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NPR News: 07-14-2026 2PM EDT

Jul 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers ICE pausing non-urgent vehicle stops after deadly shootings and President Trump reversing a Strait of Hormuz toll in favor of regional investments. Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett testify before Congress regarding security threats, while New York halts large data center permits to protect its energy grid. The broadcast also reports on slowing U.S. inflation and a Senegalese study using fish to combat disease in rice farms.

Topics discussed

ICE pauses vehicle stops after deadly shootings Trump reverses Strait of Hormuz blockade and toll plans Supreme Court justices testify on security and budget NY moratorium on large data center projects Inflation slows to 3.5% amid Iran tensions Fish added to Senegal rice farms to fight disease Promo for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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