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Live updates: Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll in favor of investment; Kagan, Barrett spell out justices' security issues
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Live updates: Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll in favor of investment; Kagan, Barrett spell out justices' security issues

President Donald Trump announced during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi that he would abandon a proposed 20 percent toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for increased investment from regional countries. This decision comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have led to near-daily attacks from both sides. During the same event, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett addressed concerns related to their personal security, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by judicial figures in the current political climate.

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Live updates: Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll in favor of investment; Kagan, Barrett spell out justices' security issues

President Donald Trump announced during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi that he would abandon a proposed 20 percent toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for increased investment from regional countries. This decision comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have led to near-daily attacks from both sides. During the same event, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett addressed concerns related to their personal security, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by judicial figures in the current political climate.

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