CNN 5 Things Trump Touts Economic Policies, Tornado Threat Continues, Latest Epstein Deposition and more
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Mar 11, 2026 Discussion of reported U.S. strike that may have hit a school in southern Iran. Coverage of escalating attacks affecting a strategic oil route. Reports on tornado damage and ongoing severe storm risks across the U.S. Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s finances and recent testimony developments. Update on restoration of Global Entry for international travelers.
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Trump Links Oil Releases To Price Control
- President Donald Trump framed releasing stockpiled oil reserves as a tool to keep energy prices down amid the Iran conflict.
- He claimed Iran hasn't successfully mined the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. removed “just about all” of their mining ships, despite intelligence saying otherwise.
Preliminary Probe Finds U.S. Strike Hit Iranian School
- A preliminary U.S. military probe found an accidental strike hit an elementary school in southern Iran, likely due to outdated information near a naval base.
- Iranian state media reported at least 168 children and 14 teachers killed, a claim CNN could not independently verify.
Widespread Tornado Threat From Pennsylvania To Louisiana
- Severe storms and tornado risk extended from Pennsylvania to Louisiana after a deadly tornado struck rural Indiana, killing two.
- Weather threats included damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and possible quarter-sized hail into the evening.