Trump halts Hormuz plan as Reform UK gains and Harris weighs 2028 bid

President Trump abruptly paused his plan to force an escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia blocked U.S. aircraft and airspace, signaling a retreat under allied pressure. Around the same time, Kamala Harris is quietly weighing another presidential run in 2028 and pushing for the Democratic National Committee to release the party’s postmortem of her 2024 campaign. NBC News also highlights veterans’ and military families’ frustrations with TRICARE’s switch to TriWest, and Reform UK is projected to make significant gains in England, Wales, and Scotland, signaling a shift in Britain’s political landscape.