The Source with Kaitlan Collins Trump Mulls “Taking” Cuba
Mar 17, 2026
Greg Casar, a progressive U.S. congressman focused on homeland security and worker impacts. Rick Scott, a Republican U.S. senator from Florida concerned with national security and energy. They debate Trump’s threats toward Cuba, U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, international cooperation, energy fallout, and humanitarian consequences in Cuba. Short, sharp conversations on security and policy.
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Trump Pressures Allies To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
- Donald Trump publicly pressed major allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz while also alternately saying the U.S. doesn't need them.
- Kaitlan Collins notes countries like Japan and China depend heavily on the strait, explaining why Trump urged their naval involvement despite mixed diplomatic reception.
C-RAM Defended Baghdad Embassy Tonight
- Baghdad's U.S. embassy compound used a C-RAM close-in air defense system to shoot down incoming rockets and drones.
- Beth Sanner described C-RAM as purposely deployed to defend against Iranian-backed militia rockets, likely preventing casualties seen elsewhere.
Prepare For Prolonged Oil Price Inflation
- Expect oil price shocks to filter into consumer prices gradually; headline Brent/WTI hitting $100 understates regional physical prices above $150.
- Manny Newman warns that nine million barrels per day offline compounds daily, risking years to rebalance supply and raising inflationary pressure.