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Trump’s changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation​

By COLLIN BINKLEY
Updated 2:56 PM CDT, March 22, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He is jumping from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct threat against civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic.

Trump and his allies insist they were always prepared for Iran to block the strait, yet the Republican president’s erratic strategy has fueled criticism that he is grasping for answers after going to war without a clear exit plan. On Saturday came his latest attempt, via an ultimatum to Iran: Open the strait within 48 hours or the United States will “obliterate” the country’s power plants.

Trump’s aides defended the threat as a hard-edged tactic to press Iran into submission. Opponents framed it as the failings of a president who miscalculated what it would take to get out of a geopolitical mire.

“Trump has no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, so he is threatening to attack Iran’s civil power plants,” said Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass, adding: “This would be a war crime.” ...

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Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers and screeners.
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Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: 'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate'

Scott Bessent said "all options" were on the table to secure Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iran's oil production.
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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation’s premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has died
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Trump says he's 'glad' about Robert Mueller's death as foes pile on

Amid sober tributes to the former FBI director, President Trump wrote: "I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!"
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GOP Sen. Tillis says objectives of Iran war unclear: 'It's a real problem'

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said the Trump administration must make its objectives of the operation clearer before Congress approves additional funding.
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Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum

The United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk.
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Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS Secretary in procedural vote

In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
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California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election

A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he’s investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
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Trump Thinks Cuba is Another Venezuela. Here’s Why He’s Wrong.

As protests grip Cuba, some in D.C. see a replay of Caracas — but the reality is far more complicated.
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Jeffries tells Trump to ‘keep his reckless mouth shut’

The House minority leader warned the president could get "somebody killed."
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'Disgusting.' Democratic senator slams Trump's reaction to Mueller's death

Sen. Chris Murphy called President Donald Trump's response to the death of Robert Mueller "disgusting."
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Senate Republican says there’s ‘no end in sight’ for partial shutdown

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday said there was “no end in sight” for the partial government shutdown that has shuttered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 36 days. “Let’s not play games...
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Record numbers of TSA officers called out Saturday as DHS shutdown continues

Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.
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AI-generated ads are trickling into political campaigns, sparking big worries

AI use in political ads is largely regulated at the state level, but there are still concerns about how they can mislead voters.
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Democrats sharpen criticism of Vance as they look past Trump to the 2028 presidential campaign

Democrats are starting to treat Vice President JD Vance, not Donald Trump, as their number one focus among Republican leaders.
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Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"

The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
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French navy boards a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

Authorities say the French navy has intercepted a tanker suspected of helping Russia dodge oil sanctions over its war on Ukraine.
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Trump delays Xi meeting as Iran conflict lets US strong-arm China’s oil supply

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President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the Iran conflict unfolds is raising a new question in Washington: whether pressure on global oil flows could factor into U.S. leverage with Beijing.

The summit originally had been planned for March 31 to April 2, but Trump said March 16 that he had asked China to delay it by "a month or so," explaining, "We got a war going on. I think it’s important that I be here."

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Mask-free ICE agents begin patrolling US airports; Trump floats National Guard

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to U.S. airports to help with TSA security lines beginning Monday.

President Donald Trump advised Monday that the agents should not wear masks while on that assignment, adding he could bring in the National Guard to assist with airport chaos if needed.

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US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on

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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House

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Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties

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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks

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Washington — President Trump said early Monday that he is postponing airstrikes on Iran's power plants after "very good and productive conversations" over the last two days about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's foreign ministry denied any such talks.

"I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions," Mr. Trump posted on social media.

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Trump orders War Dept to postpone strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing 'productive' talks to end war

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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

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