Hormuz Closes, DOJ Memo Alarms Advocates — Sun June 21, 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed as Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner arrive in Switzerland for high-stakes talks. A DOJ memo has disability advocates fearing a rollback of decades-old protections, and a story about aging Catholic sisters asks a piercing question about how we honor those who poured out their lives for others.
Stories Covered
• Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks begin in Switzerland
• DOJ memo stokes fears of a return to institutionalization for disabled Americans
• Aging Catholic sisters in Uganda and the question…
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