Strait Tensions and Trump’s Legal Moves | Washington DC News

A cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate: Iran denies U.S. claims of peace talks, insisting it’s only negotiating with Oman—reportedly close to a deal granting Tehran control over the strait with a shared fee for shipping. Meanwhile, nuclear diplomacy hangs by a thread as officials question whether Iran is trying to force concessions through escalating costs. Domestically, Jeanine Pirro has patched things up with Trump after dropping vandalism charges against Olympic athlete David Hearn and meeting at the White House; her office also dropped three other related cases. Todd Blanche’s AG nomination inches forward, despite Senate skepticism over his ties to Trump’s slush fund and IRS protections for the president’s family. And the National Park Service warns that Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch near Arlington Cemetery would ruin views of key monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5bf02aa512b4d79