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5 min readNPR News Now for July 15, 2026, covers a volatile mix of developments: a policy change inside U.S. immigration enforcement after two deadly shootings, a sharp escalation in U.S.-Iran military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, and a new nominee to lead the CDC. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is also drifting into the eastern U.S. during a dangerous heat wave.
ICE pauses most vehicle stops after shootings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pausing most vehicle stops during enforcement operations, a shift that follows two deadly shootings in just over a week. The change comes as the agency faces renewed scrutiny over officer safety and use of force.
NPR’s Sergio Martinez-Beltran reports that the Department of Homeland Security had pledged to quickly deploy body cameras to agents nationwide after earlier incidents. That has not happened. Only about half of field officers currently have body cameras, according to DHS. The agency is blaming Democrats in Congress and the partial government shutdowns for the delay, but is once again vowing to equip all agents with body cameras.
U.S. and Iran trade strikes near strategic waterways
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- 1 (00:21) **ICE Pauses Most Vehicle Stops After Shootings** - Immigration and Customs Enforcement halts most vehicle stops during enforcement operations following two deadly shootings in just over a week.
- 2 (01:18) **U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz** - The U.S. launches a fourth round of strikes targeting Iranian military sites; Iran responds with attacks on U.S. bases.
- 3 (02:27) **Dr. Erica Schwartz Faces Senate Questions for CDC Director** - The nominee for CDC director will face questions about her qualifications and vision for the role.
- 4 (03:16) **Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Elections** - President Trump says elections will be a major focus of a Thursday night primetime address as he pushes for stricter federal voting rules.
- 5 (03:46) **Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Hit Eastern U.S.** - Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires sweep into the U.S., coinciding with dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
- 6 (04:44) **Asian Markets Mixed; Dow Futures Higher** - Stocks across Asia trade mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining more than a thousand points; Wall Street Dow Futures are trading higher.
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