Lebanese Warfront, US Troops Deployed To Middle East, TSA and Travel

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Israel expands its invasion into Lebanon, resulting in a devastating toll with over a million people displaced and numerous casualties, including journalists and paramedics. Israel aims to create a buffer zone against Hezbollah, mirroring the Gaza model, while Iran strikes a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, injuring troops and damaging a valuable plane, potentially aided by Russian intelligence. Despite this, Pakistan is attempting to mediate, with Iran agreeing to allow some Pakistani oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically, the shutdown is causing long lines at airport security checkpoints due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to increased wait times and agents calling out from work, even as the Trump administration seeks solutions to pay them.