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By Elizabeth Both March 22, 2026

Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. Today, a look at U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has died at age 81 and Hawaii faces its worst flooding in 20 years.  But first, the U.S. and Iran trade threats of expanding the war in the Middle East. UP FIRST Israeli security forces survey the site that was struck by an Iranian missile in Dimona, southern Israel on Sunday. (AP Photo/ Ariel Schalit)  US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks on the country’s north and south after the United States and Iran threatened to widen their targets in the war in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump warned the United States will destroy Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to fully open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Iran’s parliament speaker said if the U.S. follows through on its threat, Tehran would retaliate against American and Israeli energy and wider infrastructure in the region. Read more.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Spiking gas prices tied to Iran war are set to eat up tax refunds touted by Trump Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island’s key US military base As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote TOP STORIES President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says U.S. President Donald Trump said he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a series of social media posts, Trump said he was making plans to put officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in airports if the congressional standoff continues. After the Senate failed to find a resolution at a rare weekend session, Trump appeared resolute in his plan: “ICE is ready to go on Monday,” he said. Read more.  RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms Hawaii officials urged people in hard-hit areas to evacuate due to the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago with still more expected. Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail. On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity. Read more.  RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink

ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, July 24, 2019. Mueller, a former FBI director, died on Friday, March 20, 2026. He was 81. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) READ Former FBI Director: Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies Energy system: Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month Confronting new claims: Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations Voting: Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity Be Well: Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself Identity debate returns: The media may have unmasked Banksy — again. That’s angered some art fans but not ruffled dealers Science: Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong after the Gemini 8 emergency 'SNL': ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in Basketball: 76ers’ Andre Drummond gets $25,000 fine from NBA for objectionable gesture Today in History: In 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, 'Please Please Me,' was released in the United Kingdom WATCH Hawaii flooding: Worst flooding in 20 years prompts evacuations Security lines: For flyers, the shutdown answer is clear: Pay TSA workers Russia-Ukraine war: How Ukraine’s front line became a laboratory for drone innovation Protests: Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš Anniversary: America’s official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country’s 250th birthday

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