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Chapter 1: What recent developments have occurred with TSA security officers' pay?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. TSA security officers have started to receive some payments today. NPR's Joel Rose reports it's the first time they've been paid since the DHS shutdown began more than 40 days ago.
The union that represents TSA security officers says they've started to receive some of the back pay they're owed. Aaron Barker is a president of the local union that represents TSA officers in Georgia, speaking with NPR's Here and Now.
It does give some sort of relief, but officers were expecting to have their full back pay, and that did not happen.
DHS says most TSA workers have received the two full paychecks they missed, but are still owed a partial paycheck.
Chapter 2: What threats did President Trump make regarding Iran's infrastructure?
The Trump administration says it's using funds from within the DHS budget to pay TSA workers after Congress failed to reach a deal to fund the department, while makers have disagreed over calls for tighter restrictions on immigration enforcement. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.
While President Trump says talks for ending the war with Iran are progressing, he's also threatening to go after critical civilian infrastructure. Iranian targets like power plants, oil facilities and perhaps desalination sites could be hit, Trump says, if Iran does not agree to a deal soon.
Chapter 3: What happened during the school shooting in Central Texas?
NPR's Greg Myrie says an expanded U.S. military presence in the Middle East gives Trump additional options.
More than 2,000 Marines arrived in the region over the weekend. Another 2,000 or so Marines are on the way by ship. A similar number of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne are expected soon. So overall, the U.S. is going to have roughly 50,000 troops in the Middle East.
NPR's Greg Myhre.
Chapter 4: What are the public opinions on birthright citizenship in the U.S.?
There was a school shooting in Central Texas today. The Kamal County Sheriff's Office says a 15-year-old student shot a teacher, then himself, and died at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. The teacher's been taken to a San Antonio hospital. The Sheriff's Office did not elaborate on her condition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship on Wednesday.
NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports that public opinion is split on whether people think the practice should continue.
A majority of Americans say they're in favor of automatic citizenship for children born in the United States when asked about it generally. But when asked more specifically about those who are born to people in the country without legal status or who cross the border illegally, that support plummets.
A Pew Research Center poll, for example, found that 9 in 10 say they support automatic citizenship for those born to U.S.
Chapter 5: What military upgrades are happening at the White House?
citizens, but they're split nearly half and half on it continuing to be granted to those whose parents are in the country illegally. A YouGov survey found even less support. When there's that kind of variance, political messaging becomes even more of a factor in shaping public opinion. Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington.
The Dow ends the day up nearly 50 points. You're listening to NPR News. While many U.S. troops head to the Middle East, some service members may be on White House ballroom-related duty. Today, Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said the military is making some upgrades on the White House grounds.
On Air Force One yesterday, President Trump told reporters the military is building a massive complex under the White House ballroom. The $400 million structure replaces the demolished East Wing.
Chapter 6: What notable thefts occurred at a private museum in Italy?
Thieves in Italy have stolen paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth about $9 million. The theft occurred at a private museum near the city of Parma. Here's NPR's Anastasios Yulkas.
Police said that the crime took place overnight on March 22nd to 23rd. They said robbers forced open the entry door, were in and out of the museum within three minutes, and then hopped a fence with the loot. The Carabinieri also said they believed the theft was the work of an organized gang. The three stolen paintings were taken from the Magnani Roca Foundation.
They are Auguste Renoir's Fish, Still Life with Cherries by Paul CĆ©zanne, and Odalisque on the Terrace by Henri Matisse. This latest European museum robbery occurred months after the major theft at the Louvre in Paris last October, in which thieves stole some $100 million of jewelry. Anastasia Tsoulkas, NPR News, New York.
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