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Drones strike oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz—Abu Dhabi blames Iran, which denies it—while Trump insists the strait is under U.S. control and Defense Secretary vows indefinite blockades. Fuel prices soar as traffic plummets. At the Kennedy Center, Trump-appointed board members vote to close the complex for two years, rename it “President Donald J. Trump Plaza” under Kennedy’s name, and keep REACH open—pending judicial review. In Texas, the U.S. Attorney clarifies bags found in a slain man’s van didn’t contain meth, while DHS investigates left-wing groups in Minnesota for allegedly obstructing immigration. A federal judge warns government lawyers of contempt risks in the Epstein file case. The White House greenlights private firms to hunt hackers with approval. Trump’s campaign pushes GOP to attack health insurers, and Trump and Musk are reportedly reconciling, aided by Vance and Trump Jr. Meanwhile, bookstores report odd bulk orders, likely from AI firms scanning texts. The likely next D.C. mayor shares personal quirks, bartenders unveil summer drink twists, and we break down the classic Italian sub’s secrets. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0eb5fdcb039ab11f