Korva Coleman

NPR's Greg Myhre reporting.

Oil markets have not been calmed by the president's address.

Benchmark crude oil prices have risen to more than $108 a barrel.

In his remarks, President Trump said the U.S.

does not need oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

He said that it will open up naturally after the conflict is over.

But earlier yesterday, Trump threatened Iran if the Strait was not reopened.

NPR's Camilla Dominovsky reports markets are volatile.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is hosting a meeting today virtually with almost three dozen countries about the Strait of Hormuz.

British leaders say they will talk about viable diplomatic and political ways to reopen the strait.

The United States is not participating.

A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical about the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship.

That includes some justices nominated by President Trump.

But NPR's Kerry Johnson reports the outcome of the case remains far from certain.

You're listening to NPR News from Washington.

The U.S.

has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting leader, Delce Rodriguez.

The Trump administration recognized her as the country's lawful leader,

after U.S.

troops captured former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.