In today’s newsletter: Trump says the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The grassroots movement that rallied behind Bernie Sanders evaluates who to support in 2028. And everything you need to know about tonight’s Met Gala.
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Iran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz after Trump launches mission to guide ships
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz today, as he offers little optimism that he will accept a recent proposal from Tehran to end the war.
It’s the latest bid to break Iran’s stranglehold over the strait, which has left global shipping at an effective standstill and sent energy prices spiraling.
Tehran quickly pushed back, with its military command warning that “any foreign armed force, especially the aggressive military of America should they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be subjected to attack.”
Hours later, Tehran claimed it had stopped a U.S. destroyer from entering the strait.
Trump said the new mission was a response to other countries asking the U.S. to help free up ships locked in the passage. He did not name the nations but said they were not involved in the conflict.
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“The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong,” the president wrote on Truth Social, adding that interference with U.S. efforts will be “dealt with forcefully.”
On Saturday, Trump posted that he was reviewing a new offer from Iran but doubted it would be “acceptable.” Iran said Monday it was reviewing a U.S. counterproposal.
Have questions about the Iran war? Ask chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, who has reported from the Middle East and conflict zones for two decades. He’ll answer in a live session on Thursday, exclusively for subscribers.
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- A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz reported being attacked by multiple small craft.
- Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern about the Pentagon withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany.
The ecosystem that made this Trump assassination attempt unbelievable
In the minutes, hours and days following the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting, Americans were inundated by conspiracy theories. There were the usual suspects: Russian propagandists, forums on Reddit and political opportunists. But something else was happening, too — skepticism blazed across even mainstream spaces.
There are so many falsehoods coming at U.S. audiences from every direction that it’s no wonder the default is assuming everything is a lie, experts say. Senior tech correspondent Jane Lytvynenko analyzes the crumbling information environment, and how it made this Trump assassination attempt unbelievable.
Who will own the Bernie Sanders lane in 2028?
The massive grassroots movement that twice rallied behind a Bernie Sanders presidential bid is facing its most consequential question yet: Who will emerge as its next leader?
Interviews with more than a dozen major liberal groups, progressive activists, operatives and elected officials reveal that many are not yet sold on one person in 2028; they’re open to a number of candidates, including those who are not perfectly aligned with key principles of the past.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seen as a frontrunner if she launches a presidential bid. Others say Rep. Ro Khanna of California has an advantage, given his wins with the Epstein files release. And hovering over all of it is the question of who Sanders will endorse.
Here’s who else could be on the list.
More politics news:
- Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
- Take a look at all the places and items where the administration has added Trump’s name during his second term.
Your guide to the 2026 Met Gala
The biggest — and most exclusive — night in fashion is here. Celebrities will descend upon New York for the annual Met Gala, donning elaborate outfits with the theme “Costume Art.”
Beyoncé will attend for the first time in a decade. She serves as a co-host, alongside actor Nicole Kidman, tennis star Venus Williams and magazine executive Anna Wintour, who has long spearheaded the event. It’s the first gala since Wintour stepped down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief.
Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos are the evening’s honorary co-chairs, a decision that has prompted some New Yorkers to call for a boycott of the event.
We outlined everything you need to know ahead of the star-studded affair — including how much seats cost.
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- Suspected hantavirus infections left three passengers dead and several ill on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, health officials said. Here’s what to know about the virus.
- A United Airlines plane hit a light pole during its final approach to Newark Airport, injuring a driver on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- Defense lawyers for the man charged in the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting said he is no longer on suicide status in the jail he’s being held in.
- A “Devil Wears Prada 2” meme that viewers thought was AI slop was actually made by a human.
Staff Pick: Photo essay – Overfishing crisis drains seas and exploits workers across Southeast Asia
Across countries like Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, fish stocks have been severely depleted. By some estimates, about 80% of the world’s fisheries are now fully exploited or overexploited. The decline is largely driven by illegal and unregulated fishing — a global problem that threatens marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
The images in this photo essay reveal more than environmental damage. They also capture the people behind the industry: fishermen, many of whom endure dangerous working conditions, low pay and exploitation. The seafood supply chain, stretching from small coastal villages to global markets, is often opaque, making it difficult to trace where fish comes from or to ensure fair labor practices.
If the fishermen go missing, “there’s usually no legal recourse for them,” said photographer Nicole Tung, who documented the crisis. “That affects their families and their livelihoods.”
— Jay Ganglani, Asia Desk Fellow
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