Today’s Morning Briefing covers a federal court order preserving White House access for three news organizations, widening Iranian attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, a split in major-bank earnings and Cornell’s suspension of fraternity-house social events.
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Judge Preserves White House Access for Three News Organizations
A federal judge preserved White House access for 78 journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their lawsuit proceeds, finding they are likely to prevail on free-speech and due-process claims.
Iran Broadens Shipping Attacks Around the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has widened and accelerated attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the danger to crews and threatening global oil and LNG flows even as some vessels continue to transit.
Wall Street Earnings Expose a Split Banking Economy
Third-quarter results from Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo reveal banks benefiting from trading and loan growth while facing slower deals, costly deposits and uneven margins.
Cornell Suspends Fraternity Parties and Adds Outside Police Role
Cornell halted fraternity-house social events through the 2026–27 academic year and plans an outside police role in sexual-assault investigations, testing whether structural changes can improve safety and trust.
