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The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

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Iran and the U.S. are targeting ships in the Strait as both sides enforce their blockades. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses why peace will be so difficult to achieve.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended a marathon of congressional hearings, and one Republican vented frustration about his leadership. The Associated Press’s Ali Swenson explains.

The U.N.’s process of selecting a new leader is under way, and there are far fewer candidates this time around. Alexandra Sharp of Foreign Policy tells us about it.

Plus, Pete Hegseth abruptly fired his Navy Secretary. And pioneering Black lawmaker and Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott died at 80. He had recently filed to run for his 13th term in Congress. Finally, waiting for a flight is rarely fun — but efforts to make it more enjoyable at Honolulu’s airport are facing backlash because of AI.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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