ABCNEWS - ICE to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops, sources say
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump backtracks on Hormuz 20% toll demand
President Trump on Tuesday walked back his demand for collecting a 20% toll from ships that transit through the strait of Hormuz — and instead said Gulf states would make major investments in the U.S. Why it matters: Trump's Hormuz fee announcement on Monday was deemed illegal by the UN maritime agency and shocked many U.S. allies in the Gulf. It also validated the Iranian demand to collect service fees in the strait — something Trump himself rejected until several days ago. What he is saying: "Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," Trump…
President Trump on Tuesday walked back his demand for collecting a 20% toll from ships that transit through the strait of Hormuz — and instead said Gulf states would make major investments in the U.S. Why it matters: Trump's Hormuz fee announcement on Monday was deemed illegal by the UN maritime agency and shocked many U.S. allies in the Gulf. It also validated the Iranian demand to collect service fees in the strait — something Trump himself rejected until several days ago. What he is saying: "Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," Trump…Open
NYTIMES (K. R. Callaway) - New Winged Robot Can Fly and Swim Like a Puffin
Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air.
NYTIMES (Ben Sisario and Ryan Lowry) - A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help
Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years.
NYTIMES (Ed Shanahan) - E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
NPR (Juliana Kim) - Family of a man shot by agents responding to a 911 call seeks answers
A troubling pattern of federal agents fatally shooting civilians is developing, with deaths in Maine, Texas and Tennessee. The family of a man shot by agents told NPR they want answers.
A troubling pattern of federal agents fatally shooting civilians is developing, with deaths in Maine, Texas and Tennessee. The family of a man shot by agents told NPR they want answers.Open
ABCNEWS - What to know about Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, to be sworn in as senator
The Senate will swear in Darline Graham on Tuesday to finish the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term, according to a person familiar with the matter.
NPR (Tonya Mosley) - Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility
The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.
The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.Open
ABCNEWS - 'Trump does like a winner': Ukraine victories could mean US backing, adviser says
The outcome of the recent NATO summit was a positive one for Ukraine, Chrystia Freeland -- an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- told ABC News.
ABCNEWS - E. Jean Carroll receives $5 million payment from Trump for civil suit
Writer E. Jean Carroll, who sued President Trump over claims of sexual abuse and defamation, has received more than $5 million as part of a civil judgment paid by Trump.