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AXIOS (Alex Fitzpatrick) - Welcome to the spring of travel hell

Skyrocketing prices . Hours-long security lines . Safety worries after another fatal incident . Driving the news: A partial government shutdown plus an oil price spike from President Trump's Iran war are fueling a spring of hell for air travelers. Airline executives are warning of higher fares as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz , a vital shipping lane for oil and other global commodities. - "The reality is, jet fuel prices have more than doubled in the last three weeks," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said in a Friday statement . - "Our plans assume oil goes to $175/barrel and doesn't get back down to $100/barrel until the end of 2027." Yes, but: Oil prices dipped but remained high Monday morning after Trump announced a…

NYTIMES (Nick Corasaniti) - In California, a Republican Sheriff Seizes Ballots, Prompting Concerns

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for governor, recently took possession of more than 650,000 ballots as part of a fraud probe. Election officials say his investigation is baseless.

NPR (Rachel Treisman) - A LaGuardia crash kills 2, hurts dozens and closes the airport. Here's what to know

An Air Canada regional jet hit a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia on Sunday night, killing both pilots. At least nine people are hospitalized, and the airport is closed Monday morning.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - ICE Agents Deployed To Airports Amid TSA Agent Shortage, Long Lines & Security Chaos | TRENDING

ICE agents are being deployed to assist TSA officers at select airport security checkpoints across the United States. This move is part of a broader effort to address staffing shortages and maintain security efficiency during peak travel periods. #ICE #TSA #TomHoman