The Latest: 03/18/2026 11:59am ET

0:00This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human You know what I can really go for right now? Literally anything that comes in a McDonald's carton, wrapper, or bag, or a McDonald's cup. Yes, any of those items you do it. We've got your cravings covered. Now, stop in for the flaky filet of fish. The crispy snack wrap or a large fries for just $2.99. Limited time only, price and participation may vary. Cannot be combined with any other offer. This is your 24-7 News Update, the latest views this hour in just four minutes. Top US intelligence and security officials are appearing before the Senate today to discuss threats facing the US, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard spoke about threats to everyday Americans. These transnational criminal organizations continue to pose a daily and direct threat to the health and safety of millions of US citizens,

1:01primarily indirectly by producing and trafficking in illegal drugs. The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is also hearing from FBI Director Cash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and others. The hearing comes with the US at war with Iran and several recent attacks in the US being investigated as possible acts of terrorism. They include the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University and the attempted bombing outside the New York City mayor's residence. US Central Command reports multiple 5,000-pound, deep penetrator bombs were dropping at the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, according to Centcom, Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles at the site's posed a risk to international shipping in the strait, which is where about 20% of the world's oil supply flows. The Iranian military is attacked ships in the strait, and its new Supreme Leader has previously said it would remain closed due to the US and Israel's joint operation. President Trump's choice to replace Christy Nome as the Department of Homeland Security Chief is appearing before the Senate for his confirmation hearing today. Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullen is slated to take over during a tumultuous time at the DHS.

2:03Airline passengers will likely face even more travel disruptions tied to TSA staffing shortages as the partial government shutdown continues NBC's Maggie Vesba reports. TSA officers now on their 30-second day without pay, more than 10% have called out nationwide, and when you narrow that to the nation's busiest airports, it's even more dramatic, more than a third of officers not showing up for ships at JFK, Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta. And starting today, three terminal security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport are being temporarily closed because of the staffing shortages. I'm Chris Caragio. NASA is sharing new information about the meteor that exploded over northeast Ohio, early yesterday, Rory O'Neill reports. Traveling at 45,000 miles an hour, the six-foot, seven-ton meteor generated a large fireball and a boom so loud, it rattled homes along Lake Erie into New York and Pennsylvania. It scattered fragments across southern Medina County, Ohio,

3:04and nearby residents are now scouring the area for meteorites that survived the fiery entry through Earth's atmosphere. There have been no reports of any damage. I'm Rory O'Neill. The state of Florida carried out another execution yesterday, Michael King, was put to death by lethal injection for the 2008 kidnapping and murder of a young mother named Denise Amber Lee. Her death exposed major failures in 911 communications and led to the creation of the Denise Amber Lee Act, which strengthened training and certification standards for emergency dispatchers. A doctor is highlighting the health benefits of taking a walk after you eat, gastroenterologist Jessica Phil Pot with the Cleveland Clinic says walking right after a meal can shorten the amount of time that food sits in your stomach. Even just making a change in position can impact stomach emptying, so a person that can't walk around the block if they at least get up to stand from sitting, they walk around their house that may still impact positively their stomach emptying.

4:05She also says a walk can improve symptoms of reflux, abdominal pain, and other issues. Going for a walk after a meal can also help with gastrointestinal issues and glucose control. Phil Pot says it can be helpful to walk 15 to 30 minutes after eating. Will Ferrell has been named as a community ambassador to the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. The comedy star will be joining a fellow locals Snoop Dogg, Magic Johnson, and Evilongoria on the committee. Ferrell is a Southern California native who's also part owner of the Los Angeles Football Club. I'm Chris Courageo.