Project Freedom Strait Of Hormuz, Louisiana Redistricting, Senate Midterm Landscape Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump announced that the U.S. will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting today. The president called the operation "Project Freedom" and described it as an effort to free hundreds of ships and crews trapped in the crucial waterway since the start of the war with Iran. Trump says he is also evaluating a new offer from Iran, but has not ruled out the option of war. President Trump disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival from Miami on May 3, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Florida. Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images 🎧 The U.S.…