The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

About 1,000 paratroopers are preparing for deployment despite President Trump declaring, "This war has been won." Meanwhile, pressure is mounting for Congress to finally end the partial government shutdown that's causing over 60,000 TSA agents to work without pay. Experts warn the situation could pose a serious security risk. 
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New drone footage into the Situation Room shows the aftermath of Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv, following Israel attacking more than 50 targets inside Iran overnight. Massive lines continue at TSA checkpoints, and at least one major airport is nearing its breaking point. Plus, what led to a massive inferno at one of the nation's largest oil refineries?  

 
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Today's show begins as President Trump finishes answering questions on the tarmac in West Palm Beach before flying to Memphis. He gave a pretty optimistic assessment of where things stand with Iran right now. Earlier in the day, he said that the US has had "very good and productive conversations with Iran regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East." Our coverage begins with White House correspondent Kevin Liptak. 

 
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The average price of a gallon of gas soars to $3.91. We explain how the war with Iran could take a chunk out of your tax return ... Five-year-old Liam Ramos, who captured the country's attention after being detained in Minneapolis, could be deported with his family to Ecuador ... How Pete Hegseth says biblical messaging is getting stronger as the war with Iran continues ... Hours-long wait times are still plaguing major airports across the US just as spring break kicks into high gear. 

 
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Promising "the war is not a forever war," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Trump has "a clear set of objectives" and that the US military efforts are "on plan" ... Gas prices continue to soar, but Vice President Vance calls that a "temporary blip" ... Staggering delays at TSA lines continue as the agency warns airports could be shut down if the stalemate over homeland security funding doesn't end soon ... Senator Markwayne Mullin passes his first hurdle to become the next leader of the DHS. 

 
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