CNN 5 Things Trump on Resignation, AG Subpoenaed, Rare Sighting and more
Mar 17, 2026
Coverage of Trump's sharp criticism of European allies and his demands around the Strait of Hormuz. A senior intel official resigns over disagreements about the Iran threat. Travelers face chaos as TSA shortages disrupt spring break flights. Lawmakers subpoena a top state attorney amid a high-profile probe. A daytime fireball streaks across Midwestern skies, startling residents.
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Trump Threatens NATO Amid Strait Of Hormuz Standoff
- President Trump publicly criticized European allies for refusing to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
- He suggested rethinking NATO membership while Joel Kent resigned saying Iran posed no imminent threat and accused Israel of pushing for war.
Fund TSA Now To Reduce Airport Lines
- Travelers criticized Republicans for the DHS funding lapse that left TSA agents unpaid and caused long lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport.
- Senators John Fetterman and Elizabeth Warren urged funding TSA while withholding ICE funding until immigration changes occur.
Bondi Subpoenaed In Epstein Files Probe
- House Oversight Chair James Comer subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi for a deposition tied to the Jeffrey Epstein probe.
- The committee is probing potential mismanagement of the federal investigation and DOJ called the subpoena "completely unnecessary."