The Latest: Republicans prepare to face voters as the bombing continues

The U.S. and Iran are escalating airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz, undermining an interim ceasefire and harming Republican re-election prospects. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified a Red Sea blockade, disrupting global oil supplies. The Trump administration faces criticism for weakening HIV relief programs like PEPFAR, and plans to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya amid security threats.