Sean Lorne

Trump Warns Iran Over Oil Chokehold

Reports of tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a new round of warnings from Washington, as officials argue over whether the waterway is open or only open in the way government statements are often “open.”

Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure

A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.

Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes

Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.

Tankers Rush In for U.S. Oil

A reported wave of empty tankers heading toward the United States is being framed as a sign of strong demand and shifting oil routes, but the real story is still in the shipping data.