The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• Over 10,000 troops are involved in the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as the head of the world’s atomic watchdog says any deal with Iran must include strict checks on its nuclear activities 
• Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission is recommending that the city council adopt a policy that requires all publicly funded housing developments to implement new “pet-friendly” housing policies 
• California Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress amid several sexual assault allegations

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