The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• President Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Recent strikes have hit an oil refinery in Israel and a US air base in Saudi Arabia, injuring service members 
• After a 44-day wait during a partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, TSA officers have finally begun receiving retroactive paychecks 
• The Austin ISD has sent a letter to families this week informing them that Blackshear Elementary school will be closing for good