News Alerts of the hour – President Donald Trump

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• Muted response as President Donald Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait – Al Jazeera Al Jazeera President Donald President Donald Trump's suggestion that countries send their warships alongside US naval forces to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe” has .
• Starmer speaks to President Donald Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz – BBC BBC The prime minister has spoken to Donald President Donald Trump about the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz “to end the disruption to global shipping”, .
• Donald President Donald Trump's Iran war could hand Congress to the Democrats – The Economist The Economist Mr Cavanaugh argues the administration owes the public a clearer sense of purpose.
• Here's What President Donald Trump's Iran War Money Could Fund Instead – Zeteo Zeteo Donald President Donald Trump is burning through US taxpayer dollars to fund his illegal war abroad after he slashed funding for American public services in every .
• FCC chief threatens broadcasters as President Donald Trump criticizes coverage of Iran war The Washington Post Brendan Carr warned media outlets to correct course or lose their licenses, as President Donald Trump escalated attacks on the media over Iran war coverage.