General News Briefing — May 05, 2026 8 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — Escalating tensions in the Middle East have led to a fragile ceasefire being tested, impacting global oil prices. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to other news, California is investigating a controversial Trump administration deal involving offshore wind projects. The state's Energy Commission has issued a subpoena, seeking documents related to payouts for companies that abandoned their leases in exchange for investing in fossil fuels, sparking criticism over the use of taxpayer dollars.