Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports

President Trump is ordering the US military to hold off on striking Iran's power plants for five days. He's citing, quote, productive talks between both sides, but Iran says there's no such dialogue. I'm Michelle Martin. That's a Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. Congress returns this week with a familiar mess on its hands. It's day 38 of a partial government shutdown that's left TSA agents unpaid and with long security lines at some airports. Now president Trump is telling Senate Republicans no DHS deal unless Democrats agree to his voting reforms. And Trump's fix for the airport chaos? Send in ICE. Starting today, immigration and customs enforcement agents will be at airports across the country. What can they actually do to speed up those security lines? Stay with us. We'll give you all the news you need to start your day. Support for this podcast and the following message come from Rivian, makers of the all electric three row r one s SUV and the always capable r one t pickup. With impressive range, storage for any expedition, and technology that feels like second nature, Rivian vehicles are designed for those who seek to explore the planet and preserve it for generations to come. Learn more or schedule a demo drive at rivian.com. This message is from AT and T with your summer essential, the iPhone 17 Pro. Its center stage front camera auto adjusts the frame to fit everyone into group selfies. Right now at AT and T, ask how you can get iPhone 17 Pro on them with eligible trade in. Requires eligible plan. Terms and restrictions apply subject to change. Visit att.com/iphone for details. This message comes from Harvard Business School Executive Education, developing leaders who make a difference in the world. They bring together executives with varied backgrounds from influential organizations around the globe. The viewpoints of a diverse peer group inspire deep learning and challenge your thinking. In their programs, you'll experience the power of these fresh perspectives and connect with a world of new ideas. Learn more at hbs.me/go. That's hbs.me/go. President Trump made a surprise announcement today about talks to end the war with Iran. We have had very, very strong talks. We'll see where they lead. We have points major points of agreement. I would say almost all points of agreement. He also said he was ordering the US military to hold off on attacking Iranian power plants. NPR's Daniel Estrin is covering the war from Tel Aviv. Daniel, so what do we know about these conversations president Trump says are going on between Iran and The US? Well, we should talk about the context first. President Trump had been warning that The US would strike Iranian power plants if Iran didn't fully open the Strait Of Hormuz to oil tankers, and he gave a forty eight hour deadline on that. It was supposed to end tonight. And the Iranians were threatening to retaliate by attacking energy …