TRACK HUNGARY REFORMS

“The US military is blocking ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports absent a peace agreement. The blockade was due to take effect two hours ago. US central command says the action will not, quote, impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait Of Hormuz to and from non Iranian ports.”

“The Hungarian government under Orban has not been using the veto to protect Hungarian interest. It was using the veto to protect Russian interest. So that very clearly will need to stop.”

“Within hours of those reports, nearly all of his major endorsers abandoned him. On x, Swalwell apologized for mistakes in judgment but denies the allegations. He's now facing calls from fellow Democrats in California to resign his house seat.”

“So far, the average refund is about 11% higher than this time last year, about $350 more according to data from the IRS. Michael Pierce with Oxford Economics expects that average will go up. That's because higher income filers typically procrastinate on filing and seem to be benefiting more from the new tax changes.”

“World Cup tickets are getting even pricier. FIFA, the international governing body for professional soccer, is adding a more expensive tier. A ticket for a front category one seat at the US opener against Argentina in Los Angeles will cost as much as $5,470 according to the Associated Press.”

“In addition to the naval blockade, president Trump on Sunday said that The US would begin destroying mines laid by Iranians in the Strait Of Hormuz and added that Iranians would be, quote, blown to hell if they fired at The US. Over the past two weeks, president Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, bomb the country, quote, back to the stone age, and to wipe out its entire civilization in one night.”

“And it is asymmetric. It affects different countries differently. If you are in the vicinities of the conflict, it's a big hit on you. If you are an oil importer, it is a big hit on you. If you have no reserves to protect yourself, you're in a very tough, situation.”

“Democratic representative Eric Swalwell announced this evening that he's suspending his campaign for California governor. He made the announcement in a post on social media. Swawa was recently accused of sexual assault against several former staff members.”

“Virginians are voting on a measure that could result in a four seat gain in Virginia's congressional delegation for Democrats. That could make house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker of the house. Virginia could be one of the last states to act in the national redistricting frenzy kicked off by Trump.”

“Voters in Hungary turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism Sunday and resoundingly rejected a reelection bid by long serving prime minister Viktor Orban. During his sixteen years in office, Orban often challenged the governance of the European Union. Incoming pre prime minister, Peter Magyar, says he will repair Hungary's relations with the EU.”

“In addition to the naval blockade, president Trump on Sunday said that The US would begin destroying mines laid by Iranians in the Strait Of Hormuz and added that Iranians would be, quote, blown to hell if they fired at The US. Over the past two weeks, president Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, bomb the country, quote, back to the stone age, and to wipe out its entire civilization in one night.”

“And it is asymmetric. It affects different countries differently. If you are in the vicinities of the conflict, it's a big hit on you. If you are an oil importer, it is a big hit on you. If you have no reserves to protect yourself, you're in a very tough, situation.”

“Democratic representative Eric Swalwell announced this evening that he's suspending his campaign for California governor. He made the announcement in a post on social media. Swawa was recently accused of sexual assault against several former staff members.”

“Virginians are voting on a measure that could result in a four seat gain in Virginia's congressional delegation for Democrats. That could make house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker of the house. Virginia could be one of the last states to act in the national redistricting frenzy kicked off by Trump.”

“Voters in Hungary turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism Sunday and resoundingly rejected a reelection bid by long serving prime minister Viktor Orban. During his sixteen years in office, Orban often challenged the governance of the European Union. Incoming pre prime minister, Peter Magyar, says he will repair Hungary's relations with the EU.”