NPR News: 07-13-2026 7PM EDT

Libby Casey· Host0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Libby Casey. President Trump says he will give a speech to the nation Thursday evening. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports the speech comes as the US has relaunched heavy military strikes against Iran.

Franco Ordoñez0:14

President Trump did not give any details on what the speech would be about, but that it would be given at 9:00 PM. The announcement comes amid new escalation in the fight against Iran. In addition to launching a series of strikes, the president says the US is reinstating its blockade on Iran after leaders in Tehran announced that they would be closing the Strait of Hormuz. Now, Trump insists the critical waterway that's vital for global energy transportation remains open. He also announced that the US plans to impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the strait. He says the US should be reimbursed for the security costs for maintaining the waterway. Franco Ordoñez, NPR News, the White House.

Libby Casey· Host0:59

The district attorney in Harris County, Texas, says his office is still trying to obtain evidence from federal investigators in the fatal ICE shooting of a Houston man last week. As Houston Public Media's Kyle McClenaghan reports, the DA says he has not ruled out legal action.

Kyle McClenaghan1:14

Last week, Harris County DA Sean Teare announced his office would be conducting its own investigation into the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed by federal agents after they tried to pull him over. This week, Teare says his office is still asking for cooperation.