Trump on war in Iran, Houthi advance in Yemen: ‘It’ll all work out’ - live

Key Points:

• President Trump expressed cautious optimism about resolving the conflict with Iran, stating he is waiting to see if a deal can be made, emphasizing that Iran is currently losing and wants a deal, while also engaging in talks with the Houthi faction in Yemen.
• Trump’s administration has responded to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz with a counter-blockade and new secondary sanctions aimed at cutting Iran off from international business partners.
• The Trump administration’s efforts to centralize control over mail-in voting via the USPS have been halted following a Supreme Court ruling, with USPS work on the system stopping amid legal and political challenges.
• Republican groups are heavily investing in Ohio’s Senate race to support incumbent Jon Husted, who trails Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown, with significant spending from Trump-aligned Super PACs and donors like Elon Musk.
• Early voting has begun in several states amid concerns over the economy and the ongoing war in Iran, with key issues including high gas prices, rising mortgage rates, and the impact of the conflict on global energy supplies influencing voter sentiment ahead of the midterms.