NPR News: 07-16-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
President Trump notifies Congress of war with Iran, raising political stakes ahead of midterms. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein survivors oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, citing privacy violations and his past ties to Ghislaine Maxwell. An ACLU study reveals widespread use of force by ICE agents, even as Trump directs them to continue vehicle stops despite recent fatalities. In sports, Argentina defeats England to reach the World Cup final against Spain.
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Trump notifies Congress of war with Iran
Epstein survivors oppose Todd Blanche nomination
ACLU study on ICE use of force
Trump supports ICE vehicle stops despite suspension
Argentina advances to World Cup final
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