The Headlines A Breakthrough for T.S.A. Funding, and How the War in Iran Will Hit Grocery Prices
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Mar 27, 2026 Discussion of how a conflict in Iran could quickly push up prices for perishables like raspberries. Market turmoil from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and sharp stock drops. Coverage of unpaid TSA workers and a funding vote aimed at ending a partial shutdown. Reports on tech firms building off-grid power, shifting sports TV deals, and a quirky look at Candyland’s origins.
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Raspberries Signal Early Food Price Shock
- The Iran war is driving up grocery prices first in fuel-sensitive items like raspberries.
- USDA warns overall food bills could rise up to 6% as wholesale raspberry prices doubled since January and transport, packaging, and fertilizer costs climb.
Strait Of Hormuz Deadline Raises Stakes For Markets
- The Iran conflict is disrupting global oil flows and rattling markets, forcing presidential deadlines on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump extended the deadline to April 6 after talks and warned of striking Iran's power plants if the strait stays closed.
Prepare For Airport Delays Amid TSA Funding Fight
- Travelers should expect chaos at U.S. airports as 50,000 TSA workers go unpaid during DHS funding fights.
- The Senate passed funding for TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard but excluded ICE and Border Patrol, and the House vote is imminent.