NPR News: 07-14-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News update covers President Trump reinstating a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz while reversing a proposed toll in favor of foreign investment deals. The episode also reports on policy changes following fatal ICE shootings, New York’s moratorium on large data centers, and a measles outbreak in Bangladesh linked to vaccine procurement delays. Finally, it notes that writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5 million in a civil judgment against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.
Topics discussed
US reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade and reverses toll plan
Trump administration changes ICE use of force policy after shootings
NY Governor Hochul places moratorium on large data center projects
US futures contracts trading higher
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh linked to vaccine procurement delays
E. Jean Carroll receives $5 million judgment against Trump
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