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Trump says US will reinstate Strait of Hormuz blockade and impose 20% charge on cargo
President Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. is reinstating the naval blockade on Iran and will prevent any ships from leaving or entering Iranian ports. He also claimed the U.S. would be "reimbursed" at a rate of 20% for securing safe passage for cargo ships, though the details and seriousness of the initiative were not immediately clear.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
Police closed part of busy Pool Street in Biddeford on Monday morning and there was a significant police presence.
California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal
The Democratic attorneys general allege that the deal, which would create a news and entertainment behemoth, violates antitrust law and would harm competition in their states.
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has tapped Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill her brother’s Senate seat through the rest of the year.
Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court: Report
The Trump administration is launching an effort to dismantle what it calls the threat to U.S. sovereignty by the International Criminal Court, a State Department official said on Monday.
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