Trump is amassing a large fleet near Iran. Here’s what’s at stake.
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<p>Tensions with Iran are escalating as U.S. forces continue to build up in the region. The <a href="https://apple.news/ABKBNAybsT5ikD3mo1NEwRw">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Alex Ward breaks down a new option that President Trump is weighing against Tehran.</p> <p>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office. Fiona Hamilton of <a href="https://apple.news/AGo2O9l4pQpWONGyIEO6D4A">The Times of London</a> joins to discuss why.</p> <p>A proposed rent-control law in Massachusetts has local Democrats. <a href="https://apple.news/AvikeuI2IStqskGykjtD2qg">The Wall Street Journal</a>’s Jared Mitovich explains why lawmakers in the state are at odds.</p> <p>Plus, Trump’s new “Board of Peace” <a href="https://apple.news/AFjSdW9dCTu6SdN_niMDNHg">met</a> for the first time, a federal advisory commission <a href="https://apple.news/AYxTa6ej7Q7myfn95Sx3sEw">approved</a> plans for the new White House ballroom, and a big night for <a href="https://apple.news/AdIF9HlfaTRa4ikWC4O3GMQ">Team USA</a> on the <a href="https://apple.news/Ab7fHTsvTRzWZy-3n-kWvvQ">ice</a>.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>
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