The White House on Tuesday sought to downplay the significance of a journalist being added to a group chat of administration officials discussing plans for attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Dubbed the “Ketchikan Navy,” the boat corps gave way to an official water shuttle operated by several local businesses to get residents between the north and south sides of the blockage.

"Would you guys consider, instead of walking, like, taking the shuttle if it picks you up?" asked Local 12. "Absolutely, especially if it's raining or snowing or something like that," said Sherrie ...