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Louise Schiavone (0:16)
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. U.S. central Command says that no ships have gotten through the Strait of Hormu since a US Naval blockade was put in place Monday, although one that did go through turned back. NPR's Jackie Northam has the latest.
Jackie Northam (0:32)
London based Lloyds List says the Rich Starry, a combined chemical and oil tanker, transited the Strait of Hormuz early morning local time, hours after the US Naval blockade was implemented, and that the vessel made a U turn in the Gulf of Oman. Lloyds List says the Rich Starry had been transmitting false data known as spoofing since early April, which could mean it was loaded with Iranian cargo. Ships can often mask their movements by spoofing or turning off their transponders. Central Command says six merchant vessels heading towards the strait complied with direction from US Forces to turn around and that no others have gotten through. Jackie Northam, NPR News.
Louise Schiavone (1:14)
Two members of Congress formally submitted their resignations today. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports.
Eric McDaniel (1:21)
California Democrat Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez are both resigning under threat of expulsion from Congress. House Reading Clerk Tylesa Lee read from Swalwell's resignation on the chamber floor.
Janet Wujiangli (1:32)
I will fight the serious false allegations made against me.
Jackie Northam (1:35)
However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.
Eric McDaniel (1:40)
Swalwell faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct brought by multiple women. He's denied those allegations and dropped out of his state's governor's race. Gonzalez had previously announced he would not seek reelection after allegations surfaced of a past affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. Gonzalez eventually admitted to the affair. Eric McDaniel, NPR News, the Capitol.
Louise Schiavone (2:00)
Swalwell's attorney released a statement this afternoon calling the accusations, quote, false, fabricated and deeply offensive. A man died this week in US Immigration custody at a detention facility in Louisiana. He was one of almost 30 people to have died in ICE custody over the past six and a half months. NPR's Jasmine Garsd has more.
