CNN 5 Things Trump’s Strait Strategy, Illinois Primary Results, Spacewalk Mission and more
Mar 18, 2026
Discussion of calls for allies to secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. Coverage of targeted strikes and shifting military focus in the region. Surprise results and historic wins in the Illinois primary. Reports on soaring airport TSA wait times and staffing impacts. Update on the postal service’s looming cash shortfall and a NASA spacewalk to prep new solar arrays.
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Trump Urges Allies To Police Strait Of Hormuz
- President Donald Trump urged U.S. allies to police the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's regime collapses, framing allied responsibility as leverage for action.
- CNN reports US strikes hit deep underground Iranian missile sites near the strait, highlighting escalating military pressure.
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary
- Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic primary for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat despite being outspent by Raja Krishnamoorthy.
- Stratton had strong backing from Governor J.B. Pritzker and could become only the second Black woman senator from Illinois if she wins in November.
Airport Lines Surge As TSA Workers Call Out
- TSA checkpoint wait times spiked this morning, with averages ranging from 12 to 120 minutes at different airports as many TSA workers called out amid an immigration funding stalemate.
- Atlanta saw roughly 34% callouts and some passengers waited two hours, causing missed flights and operational strain.