# Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Underway & SCOTUS Rules On Abortion Access | 5.5.26

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Podcast: [Morning Wire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-wire-4095034)
Published: 2026-05-05T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The U.S. military intensifies its presence in the Strait of Hormuz to protect oil shipping amid rising Iranian aggression. Meanwhile, legal battles over abortion drug regulations reach the Supreme Court and investigations into Democratic fundraising practices escalate.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The U.S. is actively escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian maritime harassment
- Legal tension: The Supreme Court has issued an administrative stay on a Fifth Circuit ruling regarding FDA oversight of mail-order abortion drugs
- Failure mode: Lack of in-person medical oversight for mifepristone increases risks of undetected ectopic pregnancies and coercion
- Investigation: The House Judiciary Committee is probing potential foreign contributions and lowered fraud standards within ActBlue
- Practical takeaway: High-level officials at major fundraising platforms are resigning amidst congressional inquiries into election integrity

## Topics

National Security, Strait of Hormuz, Supreme Court, FDA Regulations, Abortion Access, House Judiciary Committee, ActBlue, Election Integrity, Foreign Contributions

## Chapters
- 2:00 — Naval Escorts in the Strait of Hormuz: Victoria Coates discusses the U.S. strategy for protecting oil tankers and the implications of Iranian missile attacks on regional stability.
- 8:00 — SCOTUS and Abortion Drug Access: Erin Hawley explains the Supreme Court's administrative stay on the Fifth Circuit's ruling regarding FDA regulations for mifepristone.
- 9:00 — Risks of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs: A deep dive into the medical dangers of bypassing in-person physician visits for high-risk abortion medications.
- 12:20 — ActBlue Fundraising Investigation: Jim Jordan details the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into massive fundraising surges and potential fraud within Democratic platforms.
- 13:30 — Congressional Depositions and the Fifth Amendment: The committee discusses recent depositions where key figures invoked the Fifth Amendment regarding election contribution protocols.

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