Trump: America Doesn't Need Oil, Gas From Middle East

President Donald Trump promised to help allies following attacks on major Saudi Arabian oil facilities, even though he said the U.S. no longer needs energy from the Middle East and has few tankers there.

"We are a net Energy Exporter," Trump tweeted Monday morning. "We don't need Middle Eastern Oil & Gas, & in fact have very few tankers there, but will help our Allies!"

Brent oil posted its biggest ever intraday jump Monday to more than $71 a barrel. It pared some gains, though both Brent and West Texas...