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and Israel attacked Iran.

Vicki Barker reports the crisis means pain at the pump in the United Kingdom as well.

DSA agents could see their first paychecks in more than a month as soon as tomorrow, but it remains unclear whether that will start to ease long wait times at airport security.

President Trump signed an executive action on Friday to pay agents as Congress remains deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Border Czar Tom Homan tells CNN that it's ultimately up to lawmakers to reach an agreement.

The partial government shutdown has caused hundreds of TSA agents to quit, leaving security operations short-staffed and long waits at airport security checkpoints.

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At the Vatican...

Thousands filled St.

Peter's Square this morning for Palm Sunday celebrations marking the start of Holy Week.

In his homily, Pope Leo urged the faithful to reject division and embrace compassion.

The Pope also condemned leaders who wage war, calling the violence atrocious and warning that faith cannot be used to justify it.

The traditional Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem has been cancelled because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Instead, a small service has been held outside the city.

During the celebrations, worshipers carried palms to commemorate Jesus' entry to Jerusalem before his crucifixion.

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Jerusalem.

That's the BBC's Sebastian Usher reporting from Jerusalem.

I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.