A powerful earthquake has killed more than 160 people in Colombia, with rescuers still searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Plus, President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran’s refusal to back down from its demands. Gabriel Aponte/Getty ImagesAlexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty ImagesStr/Xinhua via Getty ImagesAlexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty ImagesJonh Bonilla / AFP via Getty ImagesAP Photo/Sebastian BarrosThe quake was centered near San José del Palmar in Chocó, but the shaking was felt throughout Colombia and into neighboring Ecuador and Panama. Colombia has declared a national emergency as troops, specialized rescue teams and equipment are now moving into the disaster zone. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jbYvb8ibIZ — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 10, 2026Blanche has already overseen investigations into several Trump opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey.