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| Good morning. It’s Wednesday, April 1, and some airports are now begging travelers not to show up four hours early. But will dads listen? Probably not. Now let’s get to the news. | |
 | President Donald Trump said he’ll end U.S. involvement in Iran in a few weeks. | - The latest: The U.S. will leave Iran “very soon,” Trump said yesterday. He is scheduled to address the nation tonight in what has been billed as an “important update” on the war.
- As the war rolls on: Americans’ opposition to it is hardening, according to recent polls. And gas prices are spiking — to see your extra annual cost, look up your car model here.
- Before you panic-buy a more fuel-efficient car: Consider this expert advice.
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 | Trump suffered two major legal setbacks yesterday. | | | Cranes are seen last month over the area where the East Wing once stood and where Trump has been seeking to construct a ballroom. (Peter W. Stevenson/The Washington Post) | - In D.C.: A judge ordered a halt to construction of the White House ballroom, saying it needs approval from Congress. Trump lashed out at the judge, calling his ruling “so wrong.”
- In a separate case: A judge struck down part of a Trump order that cut off funding for NPR and PBS, ruling that it was unconstitutional retaliation against the broadcasters.
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 | The Supreme Court will hear arguments today on limiting birthright citizenship. | | |
 | Pete Hegseth exonerated the helicopter crews that buzzed Kid Rock’s house. | - On Saturday: Crews flew two Apache helicopters close to the Tennessee estate of the musician and loyal Trump supporter. They also flew over nearby anti-Trump protests.
- The Army opened a review of the incidents: But, yesterday, the defense secretary intervened to say crews won’t be punished. “Carry on, Patriots,” he wrote on social media.
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 | Retirees receive six times more in federal dollars than young people. | | | Retirees receive the most federal funding of any age group. Source: Penn Wharton Budget Model. (The Washington Post) | - How much? Americans age 65 and older received an estimated $2.7 trillion in federal funds last year, a new analysis found. Americans under 26 received $449 billion.
- Where’s it all going? Social Security and Medicare, mostly. The gap in spending on retirees compared with young people is only expected to grow as the population ages.
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 | You might be experiencing allergy symptoms earlier than ever this year. | - Why? Trees release pollen when temperatures rise, so global warming could lead to longer allergy seasons. Millions will suffer from irritating and sometimes dangerous symptoms.
- But you can make allergy season less miserable: Follow these six tips, including taking control of the air in your home and starting medication before you notice symptoms.
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Jamie Ross and 
