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5 min readThe U.S. military attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, a move President Trump announced on social media Sunday that sent oil prices up five percent and cast doubt on upcoming ceasefire talks with Pakistan. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis protested demanding an investigation into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a mass shooting in Louisiana left eight children dead, and the federal government launched a system for tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariff scheme.
U.S. Seizes Iranian Ship, Oil Prices Jump
President Trump confirmed Sunday that U.S. warships attacked and took control of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The president also announced that U.S. negotiators are heading to Pakistan again for ceasefire talks, but the seizure could put those talks in doubt. Oil prices rose five percent in trading as a result. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, an official named Wright said that while the prospect of seeing gasoline prices drop under three dollars a gallon is “pretty tremendous in inflation-adjusted terms,” those lower prices may not materialize until sometime next year.
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- 1 (00:03) **US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship; Oil Prices Rise** - President Trump announces US warships seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, potentially complicating upcoming ceasefire talks with Pakistan.
- 2 (00:36) **White House Official on Gas Prices** - A White House official discusses the prospect of gasoline prices dropping under three dollars a gallon, but says those lower prices may not be seen until sometime next year.
- 3 (00:57) **Israelis Demand October 7 Investigation** - Thousands of Israelis gathered over the weekend to demand an investigation into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with many saying the country is no safer two and a half years later.
- 4 (01:59) **Mass Shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana** - Police say a mass shooting early Sunday in Shreveport was a case of domestic violence, with the gunman killing eight children, including seven of his own, and injuring two others.
- 5 (03:00) **Asian Markets Advance Despite Oil Price Rise** - Stocks in Asian markets advanced Monday despite the rise in crude oil prices.
- 6 (03:18) **Michigan Flooding; State of Emergency Continues** - Nearly half of Michigan remains under an emergency declaration as cleanup continues after extreme weather, with widespread flooding destroying homes in several rural communities.
- 7 (04:15) **Federal Tariff Refund System Launches** - The federal government is launching an online system this morning allowing businesses that paid tariffs to apply for refunds, following the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's tariff scheme in February.
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