U.S. Striking Mine-Laying Vessels; FBI Joins Terrorism Investigation | NTD Good Morning (March 10)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said on Tuesday that the U.S. was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels. This, as the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off, leaving tankers unable to sail for more than a week. President Trump is warning Iran not to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says if Tehran interferes with the key shipping route, the United States will respond with much stronger force.

An attack outside the New York City mayor’s residence is being treated as an act of terrorism. The FBI has joined the investigation into what the NYPD is calling 'an ISIS-inspired act.' The incident happened on Saturday during a protest, when two suspects tossed a homemade explosive into the crowd. The device did not detonate. Officials say the suspects are being charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS using a weapon of mass destruction and several other charges related to explosives.

As America looks ahead to its 250th birthday, officials in Washington, D.C. unveil a special race course for the first-ever IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix racing event. The event will be on August 23rd and will feature 1.7 miles of track and seven turns around iconic landmarks in D.C. The event will be free to the public and officials expect more than a million people to attend the event. The IndyCar race is taking place after President Trump signed an executive order in January. The president also plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship match at the White House in July.