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The Trump administration slapped new sanctions on Iran ahead of talks tomorrow in Geneva.

The Treasury Department says the latest round of sanctions hit ships operating as part of Iran's shadow fleet

and target the country's ballistic missile production.

It comes as Iran accused President Donald Trump of repeating, quote,

big lies about its nuclear and ballistic program during the State of the Union address last night.

They've already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas,

and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America.

In an exclusive interview with India today, Iran's foreign minister insisted that its missile program is strictly defensive.

He says Iran is fully prepared for war and peace, but remains committed to diplomacy and a fair nuclear agreement.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Nome is threatening to suspend TSA pre-check

lines amid the partial government shutdown.

The service allows travelers to get through airport security more quickly.

Noam denied that her department reversed its decision to pause TSA pre-check over the weekend,

saying agency officials talked it over.

As we go forward and without funding for DHS, if we end up in a situation where these TSA officers

can't have to go get other jobs and provide for their families,

we'll have to prioritize where the most travelers

go through their security checkpoints.

Congress didn't act to fund DHS by its deadline

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