The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on Kharg Island. President Trump has railed against Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane through which one-fifth of the world’s crude oil passes. #Trump #Iranwar #Khargisland
John Pistole, former administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, tells "Morning in America" it’s “hypocrisy” that the partial government shutdown is continuing as Congress heads out on recess with taxpayer-funded travel. He called it a “cruel irony” that TSA workers are still showing up and doing their jobs without pay — and without a long-term solution in place. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Some airport security agents received partial paychecks Monday, as Congress heads into recess amid the fallout from a standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports the latest from Newark Liberty International Airport. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.