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Trump Orders TSA Get Paid

After 41 days without pay, it appears the Trump administration has found a way to pay TSA agents who have not received a paycheck during the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Trump Postpones Iran Action Again

President Trump announced Thursday he’s once again postponing the deadline for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face devastating airstrikes on the Islamic nation’s power grid. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this comes as there’s an apparent impasse between the U.S. and Iran over talks to end the war, while at home, GOP senators are weighing forcing Congress to vote on authorizing war powers.

GOP Concerns On Iran Strategy

There's growing pushback in Congress against the Trump administration's strategy in Iran, and it’s coming from a very unlikely source – members of the GOP. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

IOC’s Order On Transgender Athletes

The International Olympic Committee made a surprise announcement regarding who can and who can’t participate in future Olympic Games. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Ending Cesar Chavez Day

California lawmakers are planning to rename Cesar Chavez Day following allegations of sexual abuse. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Trump On Money

In a breaking of tradition that goes back to the mid-1800’s, the U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency.

Trump Cabinet Meeting

President Trump gathered his cabinet for a televised briefing that lasted over 90 minutes on Thursday, discussing issues from the war with Iran, to the funding situation regarding the TSA and Homeland Security along with high gas prices, but also touched on topics including cognitive tests and the use of his favorite marker. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

World Oil Concerns

Also in the cabinet meeting, the president discussed high gas prices, and the fact that Iran allowed some oil tankers to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, but even that oil won’t be enough to stop prices from climbing. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports Asian nations are scrambling for other sources of crude oil as shipments through the strait has become limited because of the war – and a lot of that oil is coming from Russia, a move that both the leaders of Ukraine and the UK are speaking out against.

Maduro In Court

In a New York courtroom, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores faced a judge, months after they were arrested for drug trafficking charges. Correspondent Mike Sisak reports their principle ask in the hearing was for money to pay for their legal defense.

South Dakota Voting Law

One Midwest state has approved a measure requires that a resident provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Arrests In MacDill Bomb Threat

A brother and sister are facing decades in jail after planting a bomb and calling in a threat to a Florida air force base. Katie Clark reports while the sister is in custody, her brother fled to China.

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