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NTSB Discusses NYC Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board held a news conference at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport, the site of the Air Canada crash that left the pilot and co-pilot dead after the passenger jet struck a fire truck on the runway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the investigation, and what they have learned so far as to how the deadly collision happened.

No Deal Yet For TSA Pay

As the partial government shutdown that’s left TSA agents unpaid continues, the lines appear to be getting longer at some airport security checkpoints, this despite the presence of ICE agents at some of those airports. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Trump’s Mail-In Ballot

In President Trump’s Palm Beach district, Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election to take a Florida State House seat in a district that a Republican won by 19 points in 2024. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the president admits he voted by mail in this election, even as he rips the practice as 'cheating.'

Refinery Fire Under Control

There’s some good news in the Lone Star State after residents of a Texas city were urged to shelter in place following an explosion and fire at Valero oil refinery. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.

Patel Investigation Wider Than Known

New information unveiled on Capitol Hill Tuesday shows a more extensive Federal investigation into current FBI Director Kash Patel before he was tapped for the job. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump & Iran

The Trump administration claims it has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, sent through intermediaries from Pakistan, which comes as Iranian leadership is denying any negotiations are taking place. While President Trump says the war in Iran is over, the Pentagon says thousands more American troops are being sent to the region. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Historic Hot March

A huge heat dome spreading across the United States from Minnesota and Missouri over to California is baking the western half of the nation, and setting temperature records along the way including east of the Mississippi River. Seth Borenstein reports.

New DHS Secretary

Less than 24 hours after the US Senate voted its approval, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took the oath of office Tuesday.

Minnesota Sues DOJ & DHS

The state of Minnesota has filed an unprecedented lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security alleging a lack of cooperation over shootings in Minneapolis. Jennifer King reports.

Debate Canceled Over Color

Diversity, or a lack of it, is the reason the University of Southern California canceled its Tuesday gubernatorial debate.

Finally

Two major companies are placing new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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