Trump orders U.S. ships and aircraft to blockade Iranian ports after cease-fire collapses
A renewed maritime choke point changes risk for shipping, insurers, energy trades, and boards that manage geopolitical exposure.

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A renewed maritime choke point changes risk for shipping, insurers, energy trades, and boards that manage geopolitical exposure.
Even though the measure failed, the vote count showed Democrats moving away from backing Israel.
Capitol Hill grilling centers on grand jury demands and the First Amendment line in a leak probe tied to Air Force One.
France 24 reports no evidence the photo is fake or AI-generated, even as rumors keep spreading.
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A $1 coin tied to America’s 250th birthday will feature Trump’s face, using a 2020 law Treasury says allows exceptions.
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