Trump & Iran Trade Threats, ICE To The Airports, Chicago Student Killed By Illegal Migrant, Plane Crash At LaGuardia Airport

Today on America in the MorningTrump & Iran Trade Threats

President Trump took to social media over the weekend to threaten Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to pass through the heavily-used waterway and ease the growing energy crisis. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

ICE To The Airports

Customs enforcement agents will be deployed to the nation’s airports starting today in an effort to reduce TSA lines that have turned into hours-long waits to get through security, as TSA agents have not been paid since funding for DHS has stopped. Correspondent Julie Walker reports as Border Czar Tom Homan, speaking on CNN with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, says this is a temporary way to help the American people, while Jeffries claims ICE agents in airports is a recipe for disaster.

DHS Investigating Chicago Student Murder

We're learning more about the suspect in the deadly shooting of a student at Loyola University in Chicago. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Department of Homeland Security is now involved.

LaGuardia Plane Crash

An Air Canada Express regional plane landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport hit a vehicle as it was slowing down, closing the airport overnight.

Georgia Abortion Arrest

A woman in Georgia is facing murder charges for taking a pill that induced an abortion. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a case that could have national implications.

Desperate Days For TSA Agents

ICE agents will be sent to a number of the nation’s airports starting today to assist with TSA operations and provide security as it is now taking hours for some passengers to get through checkpoints. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the Trump administration’s move is part of an effort to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking on ABC This Week with George Stephanopoulos, says the TSA workers are at their breaking point, and if they miss another paycheck, the situation at airports will get far worse.

Latest In The Middle East

The global tension is rising as war rages in the Middle East. President Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure if it does not allow safe ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz by tonight, and Iran countered with threats of their own. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Hawaii’s Flooding Damage

Hawaii Governor Josh Green is sounding the alarm as historic rains have inundated parts of the 50th State, and the damage so far has been extreme, and more rain is expected that could impact infrastructure. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports there is hope the weather will improve by tomorrow.

Mullin Advances In Senate

The Senate advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday after the president announced that the Oklahoma Republican would replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Sheriff Takes Ballots For Investigation

A California sheriff and top Republican candidate for governor seized over 650,000 votes from the state's November elections this weekend. Sue Aller reports the ballot seizure is linked to suspicions of voter fraud over Proposition 50 – audio courtesy KABC-TV Los Angeles.

Finally

She has been missing now for about 7 weeks. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has new details on the disappearance of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices