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Up First from NPR

Iran War, TSA Funding, No Kings Marches

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🗓️ 28 March 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

The Iran War enters its second month with no clear ceasefire talks. Gas prices and airport chaos weigh down President Trump's approval numbers. Protesters against the president gather around the country for a third No Kings march.  

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0:00.0

At least a dozen U.S. service members injured by Iranian strikes overnight.

0:07.4

A month into the war, it's unclear if the U.S. is in ceasefire talks or preparing to widen the conflict.

0:13.1

I'm Scott Simon.

0:14.1

I'm Don Gagne, and this is up first from NPR News.

0:20.4

The war in Iran has shocked energy prices. Both are dragging down President Trump's approval rating.

0:27.6

Meanwhile, little relief from long lines at airports as the government fights over the funding

0:32.6

of the Department of Homeland Security. And people opposed to the Trump administration

0:37.2

gather at no

0:38.4

King's protests around the country. What are they planning in Minnesota where protesters

0:43.8

against ICE were killed earlier this year? So please stay with us. We've got the news you need

0:49.2

to start your weekend. There's no let up in the war on Iran as more U.S. military assets are moved into the region.

1:05.3

Overnight in a serious breach, Iran struck a military base in Saudi Arabia injuring U.S. troops stationed there.

1:13.2

Israel says it has hit major industrial targets inside Iran, and a new military force in the Gulf

1:21.3

has now joined the war on the side of Iran.

1:25.3

And appears Kerry Kahn is in Tel Aviv.

1:27.2

Carrie, thanks for being with us.

1:28.7

Good morning.

1:29.6

It appears that fighting in the last 24 hours has been significant.

1:33.6

Please bring us up to date.

1:35.1

Israel says it hit major Iranian infrastructure this morning and it strikes Friday.

1:40.1

Iran says it has retaliated.

1:42.1

A military spokesman this morning gave some very strong statements about

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