The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Trump Insists Allies Should Help Reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Mar 17, 2026 
McKay Coppins, Atlantic staff writer who covers Senate strategy; Susan Glasser, New Yorker political analyst on Europe and China; Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent. They discuss Trump urging allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. They debate allied reluctance after poor consultation. Conversation also covers oil price spikes, economic fallout, and the looming Senate fight over the Save Act.
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U.S. Effort To Oust Cuba Leader Lacks Democratic Plan
- The White House reportedly seeks to push Cuba's leader from power potentially without a democratic transition.
- Peter Baker said the aim seems to be replacing leaders with more U.S.-friendly ones, using economic pressure and intimidation rather than clear democratic plans.
Market Mood Swings Mask Ongoing Strait Risk
- Oil market moves were modest despite headlines; short-term dips followed signals Iran allowed some of its ships through the strait.
- Max Chafkin warned that Iran still blocks U.S. access and volatility will persist even if a few ships transit.
Rockets And Feathers Make Gas Relief Slow
- Oil price shocks raise economy-wide costs and inflation beyond gasoline, with slow reversion to lower prices.
- Bharat Ramamurti described 'rockets and feathers': pump prices spike fast while declines come slowly, affecting shipping, airline fares, and food costs.