U.S.-Iran negotiation talks; ICE; Markwayne Mullin : NPR

Key Points:

• President Trump announced ongoing in-depth talks with Iran amid nearly a month of U.S. and Israeli bombings, delaying a threatened attack on Iran's energy infrastructure until the end of the week, though Iran denies any dialogue with Washington.
• The U.S. is reportedly planning talks with Iran in Pakistan soon, with Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan involved in de-escalation efforts; however, trust issues and Iran’s internal leadership uncertainties pose challenges to negotiations.
• ICE agents were deployed to about a dozen U.S. airports to assist amid TSA staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, but their presence mainly involved patrolling rather than helping with security lines, drawing criticism from the TSA union and travelers.
• Sen. Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as the new Secretary of Homeland Security in a 54-45 Senate vote, taking charge of immigration enforcement during a government shutdown that has left many employees unpaid.
• Major food companies are marketing "GLP-1 Friendly" products targeting users of obesity and diabetes drugs, but nutritionists warn these labels lack regulation and advise focusing on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and protein to support health while on GLP-1 medications.