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Oil prices briefly surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks.

The U.S. has continued its blockade of Iranian ports while the Strait of Hormuz is closed, pushing oil prices higher.

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President Trump floats a new plan aimed at creating a maritime alliance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Mills suspending her campaign was a surprise move Thursday, which leaves the field open to Democrat Platner to face Sen. Susan Collins for the seat.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine suspended her Senate campaign, paving the way for Graham Platner to become the Democratic nominee.

Maine Dem who sparred with Trump over trans athletes ends campaign

Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race weeks ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate bid, setting up Democrat Graham Platner as the likely challenger to GOP Sen. Susan Collins

Gov. Janet Mills drops her U.S. Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against first-time candidate Graham Platner.

Maine Gov Janet Mills drops out of Dem race for Senate

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate primary race, clearing the way for oyster farmer Graham Platner to face Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Gov. Janet Mills announces she's suspending her campaign for Senate.