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Learn more@Capital1.com commercial member FDIC. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. Iran shot down two US Aircraft in separate attacks Friday, making this the first time US aircraft have been taken down in the five week old war. One plane was an A10 known as the War. The US says the pilot was rescued. The second plane is an Air Force F15E fighter that has two pilots. One pilot has been rescued, the other is still missing. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman says the attacks show Iran's military is still capable of fighting back.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US has control of the skies over Iran and now able to fly into lumbering B52 aircraft for bombing runs. And last month, an F35 aircraft was struck by Iranian fire, possibly a missile. The aircraft was very damaged, but the pilot was able to land back at base. The pilot was wounded by shell fragments and required stitches. So again, this latest two aircraft down shows the skies above Iran are still dangerous for US Pilots.
Dan Ronan (1:21)
Amazon has announced a fuel surcharge in response to higher prices brought on by the war in Iran. NPR is a financial supporter of NPR. As NPR's Andre Shoe reports, the fee will be imposed on third party sellers starting April 17.
Andrea Hsu (1:37)
Amazon Third party sellers will see a 3.5% increase to their fulfillment fees. In a message to sellers, the company said that equates to an average of $0.17 per unit, a cost sellers could pass on to customers. Amazon said it had been absorbing increased fuel prices, but like other major carriers, it was hiking fees to recover a portion of its added costs. UPS and FedEx imposed new fuel surcharges last month, and the U.S. postal Service says starting April 26th it's adding an 8% surcharge to package and shipping services, including Priority Mail and Parcel Select. First class stamps will not be affected. Andrea Hsu, NPR News.
Dan Ronan (2:18)
The Trump administration wants to begin privatizing airport security operations currently handled by the TSA. NPR's Joel Rose reports. It's part of the White House budget.
Joel Rose (2:28)
President Trump's budget proposes cutting for the TSA, the Transportation Security Administration, by more than $50 million. And it would require small airports to enroll in a program in which TSA pays for private contractors to staff security checkpoints. That program has existed for years, but only 20 airports are enrolled. The Trump administration argues that privatized screening would save taxpayers money. But critics, including the union that represents TSA officers say it would undermine security. The budget request reflects the White House's priorities, but it's Congress that ultimately sets and approves spending levels. And lawmakers are still deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security in this year's budget. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.