Trump's New Iran Ultimatum, Airport Normalcy, Airport To Be Named After Trump, Kid Rock Fly-By

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s New Iran Ultimatum

President Trump is putting the current Iranian leadership on notice, threatening to target and in his words obliterate Iran’s civilian infrastructure including electric and water desalination plants, unless an agreement is reached soon to end the war, an agreement that Iran’s government called unrealistic. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president’s threats come as more troops are heading to the region for a possible ground invasion, and news that Iran destroyed an AWACS radar jet and an air tanker at a Saudi Arabia air base.

Some Airport Normalcy

There were only 10 minute or less waits to get through TSA checkpoints at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday, down from more than 4 hours just days before, and other airports also said their lines were diminished. Correspondent Julie Walker reports airport waits are easing as the TSA says its officers got paid, however the blame game continues between Democrats and Republicans over funding, and it appears those TSA agents didn’t receive all their back pay.

Texas Teacher Shot

Police in Texas are investigating a motive after a 15-year-old student shot a teacher before killing himself on Monday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Michigan Attack Terror Ties

The FBI says the man who crashed his pickup truck into a Michigan synagogue on March 12 was inspired by a U.S. designated terrorist group, and appeared to have waited two hours in the parking lot before he attacked. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Spain Closes Airspace To US Military

There is a lot of pessimism in Europe over the US-led war with Iran. Drivers in nations including Ireland, Germany, Greece and Italy are all paying on average over $8 US dollars per gallon for gas. The UK said no British troops will be a part of any ground invasion. Others, like Spain, announced that its airspace cannot be used by U.S. planes involved in the Iran war. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.

Teenage Governor Dreams

He’s running for governor in Vermont, but campaigning on school nights might be an issue. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on high school freshman Dean Roy, hoping to make history and who clearly brings youth to the race.

Iran Attacks Kuwaiti Tanker With the United States and Israel carrying out attacks on Iran targets for a 30th day, Iran appears to continue to respond by attacking US allied neighbors. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Washington’s Millionaire’s Tax

The state of Washington may soon have an income tax for high-earners - or maybe not. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports from Seattle, where the new millionaire’s tax law faces at least two legal challenges.

SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Preview

Later this week the U-S Supreme Court is expected to take up an Executive Order by President Trump surrounding Birthright Citizenship. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Airport Name Change

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to rebrand the Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump.

Kid Rock Fly-By

The Army has opened up an investigation after the release of a video that appears to show a military Apache attack helicopter flying very low outside singer Kid Rock’s Nashville home.

Finally

As the search for Nancy Guthrie goes on, some people are not happy with a comment made by NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s brother. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices