Trump gives a national address on the Iran war. Here are the takeaways.

President Trump delivers a national address on the war with Iran. Reuters has the takeaways.

The confirmation of Trump’s nominee for the next U.S. surgeon general is stalled in the Senate. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains why the nomination of the MAHA-aligned doctor has run into some roadblocks.

Inadequate snow and rain in the West is raising fears of drought and wildfires. USA Today’s Trevor Hughes joins to discuss the potential effects of the continuing dry weather.

Plus, an American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq, why airports are warning travelers not to arrive too early, and NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off toward the moon.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.