Memorandum Of Misunderstanding, Fatal ICE Shooting, Paramount Merger Suit
7/14/202613 min
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, despite last month's memorandum of understanding. President Trump says the military will once again blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
For the second time in a week, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed an immigrant. A 26-year-old Columbian man was killed yesterday in Maine. Some Maine elected officials say the victim wasn't the target of an ICE warrant.
And a dozen states, led by California, are suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery after the Justice Department cleared the deal.
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It was produced by Paige Waterhouse and Nia Dumas.
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(0:00) Introduction
(1:50) Strait of Hormuz
(5:26) Fatal ICE shooting
(9:13) Media merger suit
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[gentle music] The U.S. and Iran are attacking each other to prove who has control over the Strait of Hormuz.
A Martinez· Host0:07
The waterway was supposed to be open after they signed a memorandum of understanding. Is vague language causing a misunderstanding?
Michel Martin· Host0:14
I'm Michelle Martin, that's A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. [gentle music] An ICE officer shot and killed a person in Maine yesterday. It's the second fatal shooting by an ICE agent in the past week where an agent shot someone in a moving vehicle. Local officials have questions they want answered.
A Martinez· Host0:32
And a dozen states file a lawsuit to prevent Paramount from merging with Warner Brothers Discovery. The Justice Department previously cleared the deal. How much influence did President Trump have in that decision? Stay with us, we've got news you need to start your day.
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