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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 16 MIN

Trump gives Iran an ultimatum — and gets threats in return

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President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of crucial energy infrastructure. Reuters reports on how Iran issued a threat of its own in response. ICE officers are being deployed to airports to assist TSA agents with long lines. Politico reports that the moves comes as funding to reopen DHS remains stalled. Congress may have accidentally turned off tax-filing and payment deadlines for more than three years. Richard Rubin of the Wall Street Journal explains why some people are now seeking refunds for interest and penalties paid. Plus, historic flooding in Hawai‘i prompted mass evacuations, and CBS is shutting down down its news-radio service. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei and Gideon Resnick.

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