Here’s what happened in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump’s plan to guide ships took effect

President Trump announced on Sunday the beginning of Project Freedom, an operation under which the U.S. military will “guide” ships stranded for weeks in the Persian Gulf out via the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more. Source link

Trump’s Indiana revenge tour sparks an ad avalanche: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Jane C. Timm takes stock of … Read more

Schumer, Dems launch ‘free and fair’ elections task force as Trump’s SAVE America Act stumbles

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats are launching a “free and fair” elections task force as Republicans struggle to move forward on voter ID and citizenship verification legislation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus are set to join forces with the likes of former Attorney General Eric Holder, … Read more

Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready ‘restraint’ on Trump’s war in Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congress left Washington, D.C., without flexing its legal muscle against President Donald Trump’s Iran war, despite growing concern among Republicans about what comes next in the Middle East. The 60-day deadline, enshrined into law by the War Powers Act Resolution, requires that Congress authorize or halt the … Read more

European leaders see Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone

YEREVAN, Armenia — European leaders on Monday said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s snap decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is a fresh sign that Europe must take care of its own security. The Pentagon announced last week that it would pull some 5,000 troops out … Read more

Trump’s poll numbers tank as Iran war continues to jack up gas prices

Trump’s poll numbers tank as Iran war continues to jack up gas prices – CBS News Watch CBS News Prolonged uncertainty about the war in Iran coupled with rising energy and grocery prices are pummeling pocketbooks and President Trump’s polling numbers. Olivia Gazis reports. Source link

Man arrested at Trump’s Miami golf club for disorderly conduct, Secret Service says

A man was arrested Saturday at President Trump’s Doral National Golf Club just outside of Miami after an alleged disturbance, the U.S. Secret Service said. Mr. Trump was not at the club at the time, Secret Service said. According to Secret Service Miami acting special agent in charge Michael Townsend, a man approached a security … Read more