Department of Just-Indict-Someone

Morning ShotsDepartment of Just-Indict-SomeoneEven Trump can barely defend the charges against James Comey with a straight face.Andrew Egger, Catherine Rampell, and Jim SwiftApr 30, 20263217ShareWe know we keep saying it, but this business about the Strait of Hormuz is getting really, really alarming. Oil prices hit their highest point since the war began overnight, with Brent crude prices surging above $120 a barrel before settling back around $114 at time of publication. And in comments to Axios yesterday, Trump seemed to see no end in sight: “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing,” he said. “They are choking like a stuffed pig.” Setting that metaphor aside, it’s hard to ignore that the rest of the world is choking, too. Happy Thursday.Acting U.S.

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