March 18, 2026 - Page 2

Rebuffed by allies, Trump now says U.S. doesn’t need help defending the Strait of Hormuz

By Peter Nicholas, Andrea Mitchell, Dan De Luce and Abigail Williams WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dropped his push Tuesday for U.S. allies to join in protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats — an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations to “get involved” so oil tankers can safely navigate the crucial shipping lane.

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Tulsi Gabbard in spotlight after top official resigns in protest over Iran war

By Dan De Luce and Katherine Doyle WASHINGTON — A top counterterrorism official’s resignation over the Iran war has put the spotlight on his boss and political ally, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who built her political career as an outspoken critic of “regime change” wars. Gabbard will be in the hot seat Wednesday when she testifies before

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