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5 min readThe New Air Force One is missing its missile defenses, a tropical storm is bearing down on New Orleans, and the Houthis are threatening to blockade a critical oil chokepoint. In a packed Monday news cycle, the Trump administration also announced sweeping new tariffs on Canada using a law that has not been invoked in nearly a century, while Oregon battles 25 large wildfires sparked by nearly 10,000 lightning strikes.
A Jet Without its Armor
President Trump flew back to Washington on the newest Air Force One Sunday evening, a Boeing luxury jet donated by Qatar last year. The plane, however, lacks anti-missile defense systems. When asked about it, Trump told reporters, "In about a month or so they're going to send it to have it be maxed out." The White House later issued a statement insisting the jet is "perfectly safe" for the president's travel. NPR’s Joel Rose reported that the aircraft was retrofitted so quickly that some experts worry it may not be as secure as the older Air Force One jets it is meant to replace.
Houthi Blockade Threat and Red Sea Attacks
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- 1 (00:20) **New Orleans Prepares for Tropical Storm Bertha** - Bertha strengthens into a tropical storm 100 miles south of Florida; local utilities coordinate response.
- 2 (00:57) **White House to Upgrade Donated Air Force One Jet** - The Boeing luxury jet donated by Qatar lacks anti-missile defenses; will be sent for upgrades in about a month.
- 3 (02:06) **Houthis Announce Blockade of Saudi Shipping in Red Sea** - Houthi spokesperson says blockade is retaliation, citing “an eye for an eye”; targets Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- 4 (02:47) **Iranian Attacks on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz** - Crew forced to abandon ship after attack; British military confirms at least one other ship hit.
- 5 (03:18) **New U.S. Tariffs on Canada Set to Take Effect in 30 Days** - Trump administration announces 50% tariffs on Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
- 6 (03:46) **Multiple Wildfires Burning in Oregon After Lightning Strikes** - Nearly 10,000 lightning strikes sparked 25 large fires burning 375,000 acres.
- 7 (04:31) **Spain’s World Cup Champions Return to Hero’s Welcome** - Two million people lined Madrid streets; team meets with royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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