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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. President Trump is sending federal immigration agents to U.S. airports starting tomorrow as the Transportation Security Administration faces staffing issues from the partial government shutdown now in its fifth week. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
What immigration measures is President Trump implementing at U.S. airports?
Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, is in charge of the ICE deployments to U.S. airports. On Sunday morning, Homan told CNN he doesn't have a finalized plan yet.
It's a work in progress, but we will be at airports tomorrow helping TSA move those lines along.
Homan said he expects ICE agents to guard entries and exits at the nation's busiest airports.
I don't see an ICE agent looking at an x-ray machine because you're not trained in that.
While their goal is to help TSA move passengers through security lines, Homan said ICE will still enforce immigration laws at U.S. airports. TSA security wait times have increased as more agents call out sick or quit. Most TSA officers have worked without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
President Trump is warning that the United States would, quote, obliterate Iran's power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The conflict in the Middle East is entering its fourth week. NPR's Emily Fang reports Tehran continues to launch missiles in the region as U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran.
A spokesperson affiliated with Iran's security branches said if the U.S. targeted Iran's energy infrastructure, it would target water desalination energy and information infrastructure owned by the U.S. In the Gulf, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted one of three Iranian missiles fired at it overnight. The United Arab Emirates said it was responding to Iranian drones and missiles. Speaking from Saudi Arabia, where leaders from Arab and Muslim countries are meeting, Turkey's foreign minister warned the Gulf may be forced to retaliate against Iran. So far, Gulf countries have expelled Iranian diplomats, but they have not intervened militarily in the conflict. Two Iranian missiles also hit southern Israel overnight, injuring more than 120 people.
Emily Fang, NPR News, Van, Turkey.
Utility crews are working to restore power in Cuba after the third major blackout this month. The power grid collapsed last night, plunging the entire island into the dark. Cellular and Internet service was almost entirely unavailable in most areas. Power outages have become relatively common in recent years. because of breakdowns in infrastructure. Damage across Hawaii could top $1 billion after weeks of heavy rain triggered some of the worst flooding in 20 years. Much of the state remains under a flood watch. Hawaii Public Radio's Bill Dorman reports.
Evacuation orders were lifted late Saturday for the north shore of Oahu, but were extended to parts of Maui County. Flooding alerts have also been posted for parts of Hawaii Island. Search and rescue teams have moved in where the weather has stabilized. About 200 National Guard members have been activated to help with operations.
This is NPR News. A British version of Saturday Night Live debuted on Sky TV last night. Vicki Barker reports.
Oh, golly. What if Donald shouts at me?
British viewers would have instantly recognized their charisma-challenged Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, in the opening skit. Also watching, British TV reviewers pens poised. The Times of London's verdict, quote, Britain is funny, but Saturday Night Live UK is not. Yet, its reviewer wants to see more understated British humor in future installments. But the Sunday Telegraph calls the show, quote, a shockingly competent spinoff, untroubled by either annoying Americanisms or annoying Americans. And to the observer, it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse. For NPR News, I'm Vicki Barker in London.
French voters are casting ballots today in the second and final round of municipal elections. There are more than 1,500 positions at stake in cities and towns across the country. The results will be closely watched.
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