NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Nieves) - Privatizing TSA on the table as shutdown impacts airport security
The idea is being discussed as travelers report longer lines and staffing concerns at airports nationwide.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jeff Arnold) - Social media users critical of immigration crackdown targeted by DHS subpoenas
Civil liberties groups insist speech used in social posts about government activity does not cross lines of criminality.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (The Associated Press) - The Latest: Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
Iran rowed back on its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway on Saturday. It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to [...]
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - First Lady Melania Trump pushes for updates to foster care system | Morning in America
First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to expand access to services for children and young adults in the foster care system. About 300,000 children are currently in foster care across the United States, according to federal data. NewsNation’s Hena Doba reports on "Morning in America" with a closer look at the challenges facing the foster care system and the proposed changes being discussed in Washington. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz | Morning in America
Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after saying Friday it would reopen the critical waterway to commercial shipping. The move comes after President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade of the strait would remain in place until a deal with Iran is reached. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Privatizing TSA on the table as shutdown impacts airport security | Morning in America
The Trump administration is considering whether to privatize the Transportation Security Administration as a partial federal government shutdown continues to affect TSA employee pay and airport screening wait times. The idea is being discussed as travelers report longer lines and staffing concerns at airports nationwide. NewsNation’s Alicia Nieves reports on "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jessica Kartalija) - Iran closes Strait of Hormuz a second time hours after opening
This comes after President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade "will remain in full force" until a deal is made.
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NYTIMES (Andrew Jacobs) - Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
An upcoming executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating PTSD, depression and other mental health problems, officials said.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Iran mediators meet in Turkey to discuss peace push
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia met Friday on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey to discuss the efforts to reach a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran . Why it matters: This was the third such "quad" meeting since the beginning of the war. While Pakistan has been the main mediator and hosted last weekend's peace talks, Egypt and Turkey have helped push the negotiations forward behind the scenes. - A source with knowledge said the "quad" meetings are aimed at maintaining coordination between the three mediators and Saudi Arabia — the most powerful country in the Gulf, with significant influence on the Trump administration, and a key stakeholder in any future peace deal. -…
AXIOS (Nathan Bomey) - Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard
The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence as energy price spikes wreak havoc on the industry. Why it matters: Rising fuel and labor costs are squeezing airlines — and pushing higher fares and fees onto travelers already facing economic uncertainty. The big picture: Airlines are entering a shakeout — with consolidation talk rising, the financial divide widening between the haves and have nots, and profit decisions impacting fees and service. State of play: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched a controversial mega-merger with American Airlines. - Spirit Airlines may be on the verge of liquidation, according to multiple reports , after filing for its second bankruptcy in less than…