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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Trump Pressures Allies on Strait of Hormuz, SCOTUS Takes Up Migrant Case

from The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker · host iHeartPodcasts

In today’s White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the latest developments from Washington and around the world as President Trump ramps up pressure on U.S. allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint driving rising energy prices. Despite calls for support, key allies including Germany, Japan, and Australia are declining involvement, while the UK and France weigh potential action. Meanwhile, Iran escalates tensions with threats against international shipping, and U.S. forces continue targeted strikes amid ongoing conflict. Also in this episode: The Supreme Court agrees to hear a major case on ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from countries like Haiti and Syria A federal judge blocks new childhood vaccine guidelines from the Trump administration White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but plans to remain in her role Updates on U.S. troop casualties and the broader impact of the Iran conflict President Trump’s St. Patrick’s Day schedule, including meetings with Irish leaders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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