Politics

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.

Talarico’s Faith Gambit Raises Questions

Texas Democrats are trying to sell James Talarico as a faith-minded bridge to church voters. In a state that has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, the pitch is bold, and a little too polished for comfort.