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The Iranian government rejected President Trump's proposal to end the war. In the 15-point proposal, the U.S. offered sanctions relief in exchange for Iran ending its nuclear program. Iran vowed to continue fighting until a list of its own conditions are met. Iran's demands include war reparation payments and recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
A woman looks out from her destroyed apartment in the remains of a residential and commercial building in the Shahrak-e Gharb neighborhood of Tehran, Iran, on March 21. The building was hit on March 16 amid U.S. and Israeli attacks and resulted in several deaths. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images hide caption
A California jury yesterday found Meta and Google negligent in a social media case. The jury determined that the tech giants were responsible for a woman's depression and anxiety, stemming from her early compulsive social media use. The jurors concluded that the woman, known only as Kaley, should be awarded with $6 million, making for a rare verdict holding Silicon Valley accountable for its role in fueling a youth mental health crisis. The verdict included $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of the total.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is again searching for a new leader, as yesterday marked 210 days since the last CDC director, Susan Monarez, was ousted. That time period is the limit for how long someone can serve as acting director under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998. The rule is intended to prevent a president from bypassing the Senate confirmation process for positions that require it. The Trump administration plans to have Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who became acting director in February, continue managing the CDC without the official title.
by Milton Guevara, Morning Edition producer
Travelers move through the South TSA checkpoint at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption
I have never traveled with the goal of standing in airport security lines.
But with TSA officers working without pay for over a month, I packed my bags and recorder to visit seven major airports across the country to see for myself how the DHS shutdown was impacting travel.
Most of the standard security lines I entered had reasonable wait times.
Note: My flights took place before ICE deployed to airports and before the fatal LaGuardia collision.
In my first round of airport hopping, I flew from Washington, DC (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY). Despite reports of hourslong lines at Hartsfield-Jackson and Lewis Armstrong, I somehow never stood in a standard security line longer than 30 minutes.
For round two, a week later, I increased the number of cities and airports to visit. I made stops at Washington, DC (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (both HOU and IAH), Orlando (MCO) and New York (JFK). Still, most of the security lines I joined were manageable. My longest wait time was at Bush Intercontinental, which took over 50 minutes to get through standard security. When I boarded my plane, I checked the airport's website — and the wait time had climbed to 200 minutes.
Along the way, I interviewed travelers and workers alike. Folks flying into Houston were wearing cowboy hats for the rodeo. Families flying out of Orlando had Mickey Mouse ears. All the while, TSA officers kept lines moving, despite working without pay.
Winding lines at airports are a reality of the partial DHS shutdown. But in my experience, lines were mostly fine. Hourslong lines exist, yet reasonable ones still do too. So if you've got a flight to catch soon, may your lines be quick and your travels safe.
Billy Idol walks the runway during the Ann Demeulemeester Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, 2026 in Paris, France. Francois Durand/Getty Images hide caption
Billy Idol has seen many lives in the entertainment industry. In the 1970s, he was punk, and in the 80s, he became a pop icon when he embraced music videos just as MTV launched. Now, his legendary rock 'n' roll excess takes center stage in the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead. The film can be streamed on Hulu starting today. But ahead of its release, the 70-year-old star sat down with Morning Edition host A Martínez. The two talked about some of Billy's close calls with death, his journey with music, his family and his identity. Listen to the interview, which includes snippets of his music, or read the transcript.
Sarah Mullally waves as she leaves after the Enthronement Ceremony installing her as archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury, England, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the first woman ever to lead the Church of England. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption
This newsletter was edited by Treye Green.
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