<p>Jenna highlights the breaking news from Pres. Trump about new talks with Iran - a shift in the roughly three-week conflict from a prior 48-hour timeline to open up the Strait of Hormuz to a five-day window for diplomacy.<br><br>In worldwide threats hearings, CIA Director John Ratcliffe disputes a resigning counterterrorism chief’s claim that Iran is not an imminent threat, and Senator Angus King presses whether objectives like eliminating highly enriched uranium can be achieved without ground forces.&nbsp;<br><br>Cybersecurity testimony warns AI-driven scam networks, with FBI Director Patel citing major losses and scam compounds in Southeast Asia backed by the Chinese Communist Party.&nbsp;<br><br>The DHS partial shutdown continues while the expected new leader of the agency faces a contentious confirmation hearing. Sen. Markwayne Mullin on ICE reform and personal disputes.&nbsp;<br><br>More than 600,000 people go missing every year in America. This episode highlights three - including an update on Nancy Guthrie to missing rocket scientists.<br><br>Plus ~ National Mall cherry blossoms near peak bloom.<br><br>Happy Spring ;) Here are your show notes!<br><br>00:00 Your top headlines from POTUS to DHS to Mysterious Disappearances.<br>02:16 Surprise announcement by President Trump.<br>04:07 Why "talks" matter<br>05:20 What to consider: Boots On Ground Debate<br>08:47 Intel Hearing Highlights<br>10:17 Imminent Threat Question<br>15:14 Winning And Timeline<br>16:07 AI Scam Compounds<br>19:31 DHS Shutdown Impacts<br>21:23 Funding Fight And Nominee<br>24:29 ICE Reform Clash<br>28:33 A Venezuelan man shoots and kills an American student in Chicago.<br>31:27 Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Mullin clash over an apology<br>35:49 Sen. Peters Questions Sen. Mullin's Service<br>43:22 Nancy Guthrie Update<br>46:58 Missing Scientists Mystery<br>51:24 Cherry Blossoms: Peak Bloom<br><br>Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?&nbsp; Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Shop our gear! https://smarthernews.com/shop/<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/&nbsp;<br>Website: https://smarthernews.com/</p>