NPR is reporting that the U.S. military launched an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after shooting down incoming drones and missiles and sinking six Iranian small boats. It said the incident threatens a month-old ceasefire between the two nations. NPR reported that Iran also targeted the United Arab Emirates, striking its largest oil storage facility. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, said the military has established a multi-layered "defensive umbrella" to escort commercial vessels through the waterway.
NPR said it is primary day in Ohio and Indiana, where Republican redistricting efforts are a key issue. It reported that President Donald J. Trump is seeking to oust incumbent Republican state senators in Indiana who voted against a redistricting plan. In Ohio, the current maps feature adjustments that do not all favor the Republican party following several court rejections of previous versions.
NPR is reporting that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has imposed a one-week pause on a lower court ruling that would have restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone. It said the move temporarily restores nationwide telehealth access to the medication. An appeals court had previously ruled that the FDA must revert to older regulations requiring the pill to be prescribed in-person.
NPR said that with six weeks remaining until the World Cup, hotel bookings in most host cities are currently falling short of initial projections. It also reported that the 2026 Met Gala took place last night with the theme "Fashion is Art," serving as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
NPR reported that the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes were announced, honoring Daniel Kraus and staff at The Washington Post, Reuters, and the Associated Press. It also noted that actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a long-standing legal dispute.