General News Briefing — May 08, 2026 8 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — The United States military has confirmed intercepting Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to domestic news, a significant development in a high-profile case has emerged, with a note from Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate reportedly unsealed and seen by the Justice Department for the first time. Meanwhile, efforts to de-escalate the conflict between the U.