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Trump speech gives TV networks a tough choice  Axios‘Scared s–tless’: Republicans brace for Trump’s primetime speech  PoliticoTrump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of national address tonight  10TVTrump’s address is likely to cast new cloud over midterm elections  CNNIs Trump giving a speech tonight? What time does Trump speak tonight  Asbury Park Press

Why Trump’s Hormuz toll wasn’t only unpopular, it was likely to be unenforceable  NBC NewsControlling Hormuz Would Take More U.S. Troops—and Even More Risk  WSJIran’s Allies Could Target Bab al-Mandeb If U.S. Strikes Iranian Power Infrastructure, Report Says  ForbesIran-US Skirmishes Worsen as Hormuz Shipping Traffic Dwindles  Bloomberg.comInside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz  CNN

Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister  Al JazeeraMass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister  The New York TimesRussia was losing, so why has Zelensky fired the man making that happen?  The TelegraphUkrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up  CNBCProtests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister Fedorov  BBC

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to NYC, Tri-State: Air quality alerts and live updates  ABC7 New YorkWildfire smoke moves into Metro Detroit after engulfing north Michigan, UP  The Detroit NewsHeavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations  Phys.orgTechnical Discussion: Another First Alert Weather Day for poor air quality from wildfire smoke  WFSBOver a dozen wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, hazardous air quality alerts issued  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Trump reverses ICE traffic stop suspension after Maine, Houston shootings  AxiosA witness recounts Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero’s words to federal agents before he died  The Boston GlobeVigil held in Portland for people killed in ICE incidents across U.S.  KATUICE lifts pause on vehicle stops after Trump criticism  The Washington PostHe was a young dad, working to give his daughter a stable life, before ICE killed him  NBC News

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split  AP NewsAlmost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel  The New York TimesOver 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party  CNNHouse Democratic leaders face rare divide over vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel  AxiosKatherine Clark, No. 2 House Democrat, backs cutting Israel aid  Politico

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'  BBCUS resumes blockade on Iran, launches strikes after attacks in Strait of Hormuz  Fox NewsUS launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites  Al JazeeraLive updates: US pounds Iranian targets for fifth day, strikes tanker bound for key oil port  CNNUS attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran  The Guardian

Todd Blanche’s chances of becoming attorney general could hinge on John Cornyn  PoliticoTodd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing  The New York TimesAt a fiery hearing, President Trump’s pick for Attorney General faces tough questions  NPRBlanche’s slip-up on his Trump relationship: 'I'm his lawyer'  PoliticoBlanche insists he’s not Trump’s ‘yes-man’ as attorney general vote looms  The Washington Post

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage  AP NewsExclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe  CNNNew York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists  The New York TimesThe New York Times Files Motion to Quash Trump Administration Subpoenas  WSJDemocrats press Jay Clayton on NYT subpoenas  Politico

House vote exposes Democrats’ widening divide over Israel  The Washington PostOver 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party  CNNAlmost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel  The New York TimesHouse Democratic leaders face rare divide over vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel  AxiosKatherine Clark, No. 2 House Democrat, backs cutting Israel aid  Politico