Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) in Trinity, Texas, on Feb. 19, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) for the role of U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Sept. 14, in a bid to fill a post that has been vacant since the start of his second term.
Separately, the Houthis captured Perim Island, also known as Mayyun Island, on Sept. 11. The island sits in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden; its capture gives the terror group greater control over the shipping corridor.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
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