Trump delays strikes on Iran's power plants for 5 days. And, ICE deploys to airports

Special Series Up First Newsletter All Up First Stories Up First Podcast Morning Edition LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Sign up for the [TITLE] Newsletter Get perks with [Podcast Title]+ Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump says he's postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants, after he threatened on Saturday to "obliterate" them if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. On social media this morning, Trump said the U.S. had "very good and productive conversations" over the past two days, and that he would postpone strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, "subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions." Cargo vessel, Ali 25, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images hide caption Congress returns to session this week, as Democrats and Republicans struggle to negotiate a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security to help alleviate chaos at U.S. airports. The Senate faces the first big hurdle, as Senate Republicans need Democratic support to secure DHS funding before the upcoming recess. Trump announced that he will deploy hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports across the U.S. starting today. The move comes as air travelers are experiencing longer security lines and a growing number of TSA agents are quitting or calling in sick. According to the president, the initiative aims to support TSA officers who are grappling with staffing shortages. The Trump administration's massive expansion of migrant detention facilities to support its goal of detaining and deporting record numbers of immigrants has ignited strong opposition across the political and geographic spectrum. With $85 billion in new funding — and around $45 billion specifically earmarked for immigration detention — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is swiftly leasing warehouses and retrofitting them for detention. ICE, now the highest-funded law enforcement agency in the U.S., is actively expanding its contracts with local jails and private prison facilities as it increases its extensive detention footprint. From Georgia to Arizona, residents are voicing concerns about costs, infrastructure, zoning and ethical issues. NPR maps break down the grassroots resistance movements against ICE's plans. Enlarge this image Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Don't let a full calendar leave you feeling drained. Experts share with Life Kit natural ways to boost your mind and body's energy levels and conquer constant tiredness. For more tips on natural ways to get the energy you crave, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more. Mr. Flower Fantastic wears a gas mask and gloves because he's allergic to flowers. New York Botanical Garden hide caption Graffiti artist-turned-floral designer Mr. Flower Fantastic keeps his identity a secret and is ironically allergic to flowers. He has worked with big names and brands such as Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Spike Lee, Nike, Louis Vuitton and Netflix. The floral artist is currently collaborating with the New York Botanical Garden for their annual orchid show. He developed the immersive, life-sized exhibit "The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle" to invite the public to see the city as he does by finding beauty in the ordinary. Take a look at the exhibit, which took about 85 people to produce. For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. Rebecca Rosman for NPR hide caption This newsletter was edited by Suzanne Nuyen. Sponsor Message Become an NPR sponsor