Hey, from CNN, I'm a Falma DK with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, March 11th.

After so many years of politicians who sold out the working men and women of our country,

we finally have a president who puts American workers.

President Donald Trump touted his economic policies during a speech in Kentucky today.

That's as Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump as the war with Iran continues.

Trump touted an international agreement to release stockpiled oil reserves, arguing it would keep energy prices in check.

Iran has effectively shut down a key oil route

responsible for transporting one-fifth of the world's oil supply,

known as the Strait of Hermuz.

And tensions have sent oil prices soaring.

Three ships were attacked near the Strait earlier in the day,

according to the UK's maritime agency,

with Iran claiming responsibility for at least two attacks.

Trump said he didn't believe Iran successfully laid any mines in the straight and that the U.S.

had taken out, quote, just about all of their mining ships.

Despite Trump's claims, two people familiar with U.S. intelligence reporting on the issue,

says that Iran has begun laying mines.

He also told Axias the war will end, quote, soon, claiming there's little left to target.

Still ahead, more severe weather for parts of the U.S.

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