On top of the extra costs, travelers without a Real ID could also face delays getting through security, the agency said.

Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.

BEHIND THE LINES: Despite setbacks, Iraq’s Iranian-backed militias continue to thrive politically, posing a lasting threat to Israel’s security. This week, the government of Iraq announced a decision to freeze assets held by the Lebanese Hezbollah organization and the Yemeni Ansar Allah (Houthis) group.