CNN 5 Things Trump’s Strait Strategy, Illinois Primary Results, Spacewalk Mission and more
Mar 18, 2026
Ryan Young, CNN reporter who covered Hartsfield-Jackson airport operations on site. He describes surging TSA wait times and staffing shortfalls that left travelers stranded. The segment also touches on shifting security roles in the Strait of Hormuz, Illinois primary milestones, USPS cash concerns, and a NASA spacewalk mission.
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Trump Says Allies Should Police The Strait Of Hormuz
- Donald Trump urged U.S. allies to police the Strait of Hormuz if a military operation in Iran causes regime collapse.
- He framed it as a way to push "non-responsive allies" to send warships after criticizing Europe for not escorting tankers.
Bombs And Energy Targets Raise Regional Stakes
- U.S. forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait with 5,000-pound guided bombs while Israel targets energy infrastructure in coordination with the U.S.
- An IRGC-linked affiliate warned these strikes open a new phase of the war and could provoke attacks on Gulf energy assets.
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary
- Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic primary for the open Senate seat despite being outspent by Raja Krishnamoorthi.
- Her win, backed by Governor J.B. Pritzker, could make her the second Black woman to represent Illinois and sixth in U.S. history if she wins in November.