Morning Wire Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Underway & SCOTUS Rules On Abortion Access | 5.5.26
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May 5, 2026 
Jim Jordan, U.S. congressman leading House Judiciary oversight. Erin Holley, attorney who argued on mail-order abortion drug challenges. Victoria Coates, national security expert on Middle East energy and naval operations. They discuss U.S. escorts through the Strait of Hormuz and regional oil impacts. They cover Supreme Court fast-track action on mifepristone and legal next steps. They examine ActBlue fundraising scrutiny.
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Project Freedom Demonstrates Limited Iranian Reach
- Project Freedom shows the U.S. can escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz without provoking full-scale war.
- Victoria Coates noted two ships passed unmolested by routing closer to Oman, exposing Iran's limited reach and increasing its regional isolation.
Iran's Strikes Fuel Regional Backlash
- Iran's attacks on UAE infrastructure deepen its regional isolation and unify neighboring states against Tehran.
- Coates highlighted condemnation from Qatar and others and praised UAE-Israeli military cooperation during 'Epic Fury'.
Oil Prices Drive Urgency To Break Blockade
- Rising oil prices near $110 per barrel are pressing global economies and motivating urgent U.S. action to reopen the strait.
- Coates argued breaking Iran's blockade was vital to reassure markets and demonstrate Iran can't enforce threats.