The World and Everything In It 3.24.26 The next move in the Iran war, ICE at the airports, a military contract dispute, and a terminal illness scam
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Mar 24, 2026 Albert Moeller, World Opinions editor, weighs in on presidential rhetoric and public responsibility. Harrison Waters, World reporter, unpacks the Anthropic–Pentagon AI contract fight and its legal stakes. Alex Vatanca, Middle East security expert, outlines Iran’s military posture, energy leverage, and mediation options. They discuss ICE at airports, an AI voice glitch, and a fabricated terminal illness scandal.
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Partial Ceasefires Risk Missing The Bigger Deal
- A short-term opening like re‑opening the Strait of Hormuz would be insufficient without a comprehensive political deal.
- Vatanca urges a multi-country comprehensive solution including U.S.-Iran détente and addressing Israel-Iran tensions.
ICE Officers Sent To Plug Airport Security Gaps
- Long TSA lines amid a partial DHS shutdown led President Trump to deploy ICE to airports to help with non-screening duties.
- Mary Muncy reports ICE agents handle door security so TSA can staff checkpoints during mass call‑outs and quits.
Airport Delays Driven By Deeper Funding Fight
- The shutdown's politics center on ICE funding, not just TSA pay, complicating a quick fix for airport delays.
- Democrats insist on immigration enforcement changes before restoring full DHS funding, prolonging staffing shortages.