NPR News: 07-14-2026 5PM EDT

Live from NPR News in Washington, the 5 PM EDT newscast on July 14, 2026, led with a significant operational shift at ICE, followed by a historic Senate swearing-in, new data on pedestrian traffic deaths, and an update from the men’s World Cup.

ICE Suspends Most Vehicle Stops for Retraining

The Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide, a temporary but consequential policy shift confirmed to NPR by Senator Angus King’s office. The change will remain in effect until ICE officers receive additional training on how to safely conduct traffic stops. The move comes amid a broader reexamination of enforcement tactics. Jillian Snyder, a former immigration official, framed the issue by noting, “If you’re looking at all these incidents that have been happening, they’re all related to car stops.” Snyder explained that immigration enforcement historically relied on targeted operations aimed at specific individuals. Stopping people on the street, she said, “is an entirely different scenario.” The practical details of the suspension remain unclear, but the pause signals a recognition that routine traffic stops by ICE carry distinct risks that require new protocols.

Darlene Graham Sworn In as South Carolina’s First Female Senator