US Broadens Iran Blockade to Allow Boarding, Seizure of Ships Worldwide

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, on March 18, 2026. U.S. Navy The United States has significantly expanded the scope of its naval blockade on Iran, signaling that vessels linked to Tehran can now be boarded, searched, and seized on the high

DeSantis delays Florida’s redistricting special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is delaying his special session on redistricting, issuing a proclamation on Wednesday that the state legislature would convene between April 28 and May 1 instead of next week.  The rescheduled special session will also focus on issues related to artificial intelligence and medical freedom.   DeSantis initially called for a special session next week to take…