U.S. asks for help with opening Strait of Hormuz while Trump attacks allies

After President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. needed no assistance in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, the administration has launched a new effort to get allies to help to move ships through the critical passageway blocked by Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. According to … Read more

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York

NEW YORK — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly … Read more

Watch: Protesters interrupt OMB Director Russ Vought’s opening statement at House hearing

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Why a CD is worth opening after inflation just surged

With inflation rising again, savers should strongly reconsider their CD account options. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images News on Friday morning showing inflation surging in March may not have been totally unexpected, but it was still an unwelcome development for millions of Americans. For borrowers, in particular, already contending with elevated interest rates on a variety of … Read more

Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with female staffers and other women, as several rivals take swipes at him ahead of the state’s June gubernatorial primary election. “I’m very disappointed in Eric Swalwell,” former Los Angeles Mayor … Read more

Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday ordering a major shift in base security policy, allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms for self-defense amid growing concerns about threats on U.S. installations. In an announcement on social media, Hegseth said all American … Read more

Video: Trump Says Opening the Strait of Hormuz ‘Should Be Easy.’ Will It?

President Trump is asking U.S. allies to “go to” the Strait of Hormuz “and just take it.” Eric Schmitt, our national security correspondent, explains how difficult it would be to clear the strait by force. By Eric Schmitt, Gilad Thaler, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry, Rafaela Balster, Whitney Shefte, Adina Renner and Samuel Granados April 2, … Read more