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AXIOS (Donica Phifer) - Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers

Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is again closed to traffic following threats of such action if the U.S. continued its blockade of the shipping channel. Why it matters: The closure could be a setback to efforts toward a new round of negotiations on a deal to end the war and will add pressure to an already tense situation between Iran and the U.S. The latest: Fars, Iran's semi-official state news agency, first reported the closure, citing the ongoing blockade and quoting an Iranian official as saying that the U.S. "continue to engage in banditry and maritime piracy." - "As long as the United States does not agree to the complete freedom of navigation for vessels .... the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain…

YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - ‘Just ridiculous’ to defund DHS at a time of heightened risk: Tom Homan | Wake Up America Weekend

White House Border Czar Tom Homan joined “Wake Up America Weekend” to discuss the major leadership transition at ICE and how the Department of Homeland Security shutdown is making the country less safe.

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.

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.