War with Iran
As the war with Iran enters its 17th day, fresh strikes are rattling parts of the Middle East while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing oil prices to their highest levels in years. The critical waterway — the main route for shipping oil from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world — has been effectively closed since the war began. Donald Trump has urged U.S. allies to help address disruptions in the strait and warned NATO faces a “very bad” future if it does not assist. Trump has also invoked executive authority to restart a controversial oil pipeline off California’s coast amid opposition from state officials. The Energy Department said the order is intended to “address supply disruption risks” and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil.
Bolton points to Trump’s poor planning before launching the war on Iran
John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Trump national security advisor during his first term in an interview on CNN expresses astonishment that Donald Trump did not plan in advance for Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Bolton said that when he was in the White House and the subject of possible regime change in Iran came up he was a strong advocate for taking out Iran’s military capability to attack ships transiting the strait. Bolton also called out Trump for failing to work with U.S. allies prior to beginning military action and lining up allied support to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Deceased U.S. airmen identified
The Pentagon has identified the six U.S. Air Force airmen killed when a refueling aircraft being used in the war against Iran crashed in Iraq on Thursday. The victims are Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky; Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, Ohio; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio. Their deaths bring the number of U.S. military personnel killed in connection with the war with Iran to 13 with about 140 injured. The Pentagon has not said what caused the tanker to crash.
Travel chaos continues at U.S. airports
One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have quit, while others have taken unscheduled time off, prompting even more travel disruptions at airports nationwide. TSA workers missed their first full paycheck over the weekend after funding for the Department of Homeland Security — which oversees the agency — lapsed in February amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration reform. In a letter Sunday, the CEOs of major airlines urged Congress to restore funding and ensure federal aviation workers are paid during shutdowns. Some airports were refusing to play a video the Trump administration wants shown to waiting passengers that blames the delays passengers are experiencing on the Democrats.
March blizzard warnings for Midwest
A powerful storm is sweeping across the eastern U.S. as millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes remain under blizzard warnings. Damaging winds topping 75 mph and tornadoes are possible across much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic today, with a Level 4 out of 5 severe risk covering parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. A Level 3 risk stretches from Georgia to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system intensified Sunday as multiple storms raced from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes with winds up to 80 mph, triggering numerous severe weather warnings overnight as it pushed toward the Appalachians.
Academy Awards ceremony held
The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday celebrated the year’s biggest films and top talents. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won best picture along with five other awards, including best director and best adapted screenplay. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which entered the night with a record 16 nominations, took home best original screenplay, best original score and best cinematography. Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his dual role as twin brothers in the film. Jessie Buckley also completed her award season sweep, winning best actress for her performance in “Hamnet.”
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