Morning Brief: Hormuz Blockade, Marijuana Rules, Georgia Wildfires
Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.
U.S. operations blocking the Strait of Hormuz remain in effect, leaving thousands of seafarers stranded as maritime traffic is disrupted. The Trump administration has eased federal restrictions on medical marijuana for certain patients, loosening rules that had limited access. Drought-fueled wildfires continue to spread across parts of Georgia, with dry conditions sustaining blaze activity.