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Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz Under Fire Despite a bipartisan push from the Senate to see what’s in it, a GOP-led House committee said they will not release a report into allegations against former Congressman and now Attorney General-designate Matt Gaetz, who is working to shore up GOP support on Capitol Hill. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Laken Riley Killer Sentenced A judge has found an illegal immigrant guilty of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, handing down a maximum sentence after hearing victim impact statements, including from Riley’s mother who called her a “child of God.” Pamela Furr reports.   No Parole For Susan Smith Thirty years after drowning her two sons, Susan Smith faced a South Carolina parole board for the first time, and was told she will remain behind bars. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Judge Says No To Ten Commandments Law The fate of a law in Louisiana surrounding the 10 Commandments is unclear following a Federal court ruling. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Michigan Condo Explosion Some people outside of Detroit are lucky to be alive after an explosion and fire rocked a condominium building. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Threat Against Stock Exchange Stopped A nine month FBI investigation has led to the arrest of a Florida man who was allegedly planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.     Trump Adds To His Cabinet President-Elect Donald Trump continues to build his cabinet with untraditional picks, as speculation over potential trouble during the confirmation process continues in Washington. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      US Vetoes UN Gaza Vote A lone veto vote from the United States stopped a United Nations resolution to implement an immediate Gaza war cease-fire. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, missing from the UN plan was any mention of the more than 100 hostages held by Hamas terrorists, or any language to release them.    Latest In Ukraine The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine's capital was closed, amid fears of a Russia air attack. As correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, this comes as the United States not only agreed to supply Kyiv with anti-personnel mines for the battlefield, but also more ammunition aid.    Kohberger Facing Death Penalty An Idaho judge has ruled that Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, can face the death penalty. Kohberger's defense team had sought to remove the death penalty as a possible punishment should he be convicted.    New Problems For Rudy Giuliani There’s new trouble for Rudy Giuliani. Sue Aller reports that the two former Georgia election workers who won a massive defamation judgement against Donald Trump’s former attorney are claiming the false accusations are continuing.    Bomb Cyclone Hits Pacific Northwest There are power outages from Central California through Greater Seattle, with roads under flood waters and some covered in snow. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the 'bomb cyclone' in the Pacific Northwest.     Tech News T-Mobile has had a rough go with cyber breaches in the past, but now it looks like their I-T department may have thwarted an attack in progress.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   It’s been a free-for-all between the hosts of ABC’s The View, all over Donald Trump and his cabinet choices. Kevin Carr reports.   It’s called conceptual art and this particular piece consists of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall. The winning bid – maybe enough to buy a banana farm – a whopping $6 point 2 million dollars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Cabinet Growing As President-elect Donald Trump continues to name people to potentially be a part of his Cabinet next year, the House Ethics Committee will meet later today to determine whether they will release their investigation into charges of sexual trafficking of underage women and drug use by Trump's pick to be the next attorney general, former Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    A Capital Bathroom Bill Republicans in the U-S House of Representatives are proposing a ban on transgender women from using women's restrooms in the Capitol building. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Hush Money Legal Limbo New York City’s top prosecutor says his office will oppose dismissing Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, which could leave the outcome of the case in the hands of the judge.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Wyoming Abortion Laws Denied A pair of Wyoming abortion laws have been struck down, including one that banned emergency contraception pills. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.   Democrat Leadership Stays The Same There will be no change in the Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives.  House Democrats voted unanimously to reelect Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.  Rape Trial Underway A trial is getting underway in New Hampshire for a youth center worker accused of violence against someone in his care. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Good & Bad For SpaceX A Space-X Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after the company aborted its second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad.         Gaetz Pick Still Being Scrutinized Donald Trump continues to bring together his cabinet. The president-elect has named WWE wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for Education Secretary, physician and TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wall Street’s Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to become Commerce Secretary. Trouble continues to follow his choice for Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an allegation that AG-designate Matt Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old – audio courtesy of CBS News.    Trump Legal Issues President-Elect Donald Trump's transition into his second term in the White House is wading into unchartered legal territory. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    House Grills FEMA Chief The head of FEMA was on the hot seat, grilled by a House committee over concerns of political bias. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Bomb Cyclone For The West Heading into Northern California and the Pacific Northwest is an historic weather event expected to bring feet of rain and snow, and the likelihood of storm damage. Bob Brown has the latest on the bomb cyclone.    New York City Drought For the first time in more than 20 years, New York City is issuing a drought warning to its more than 8 million residents. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Iran’s Nuclear Plans There’s a concerning report from a United Nations watchdog agency regarding Iran and its nuclear plans. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.     Tech News Alphabet, owned by parent company Google, may be forced by the DOJ to sell off the world's most popular internet browser, Google Chrome. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   NBC says the West Coast-version of Suits, called Suits L-A will soon hit prime time. Kevin Carr reports.     While there has been talk of some people leaving the United States after Donald Trump’s election victory, one European country seems to be seeing the Trump election as an opportunity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Immigration Plans President-elect Donald Trump is responding to reports that he will declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Gaetz Accuser’s Lawyer Speak Out As the House decides whether to vote to release Matt Gaetz’s ethics investigation, the attorney for two women who testified about the former congressman’s behavior to the House Ethics Committee is speaking out. Jim Roope has the details.     Russian Reaction To US-Ukraine Weapons Plan Russia is reacting with threats to the U.S. lifting restrictions on how Ukraine can use American-provided long-range weapons. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Update On Laken Riley Murder Case In Georgia, testimony has resumed in the trial of the illegal migrant accused of killing university nursing student Laken Riley. Correspondent Norman Hall reports - audio courtesy WXIA-TV Atlanta.    Pennsylvania Court Rules On Ballots The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that all of the state’s county election officials must cease counting mail-in ballots that arrived on time but in envelopes without the correct dates handwritten by voters.    Thanksgiving Costs Even though prices may have come down slightly at the supermarkets, correspondent Ed Donahue reports on ways to save money on the Thanksgiving feast.     Brushback Over Some Cabinet Picks Two of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are facing opposition from within their own party. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is reopening an old debate over whether women should serve in combat roles, and Donald Trump Junior is defending his father's Cabinet picks, including for Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.    Texas Voting On School Curriculum State education leaders in Texas will vote on a controversial curriculum this week that includes heavy use of biblical teachings. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Spirit Files For Chapter 11 There’s more turbulence in the skies as low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the expected Chapter 11 move comes following failed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier Airlines.    NY Knifing Spree There was mayhem on the streets of New York City after what police called a stabbing spree left two people dead and a suspect with a long rap sheet in custody. Pamela Furr reports.    New Orleans Shooting Spree A neighborhood celebration in New Orleans turned tragic, as two shootings left a pair of people dead and 10 others wounded. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Ford Under Investigation Car maker Ford is now facing two new government investigations, just days they paid a $165 million dollar fine over failing to comply with federal recall requirements. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Tech News The newly announced chair of the FCC is likely to kill the on-again, off-again net neutrality bill that is pending a vote in the House.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs accusing prosecutors of seizing privileged information in an effort to keep him behind bars until his trial starts next May. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.   A new honor is coming soon for legendary actress Betty White, who will be forever remembered on a postage stamp. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Pick Talk On The Sunday Shows Reaction among lawmakers in the Nation's Capital to President-Elect Donald Trump's selections for important Cabinet positions was front and center on the Sunday shows this weekend. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.    US OK’s Ukraine Using Long-Range Weapons In a major shift of US policy, and following an onslaught of drone and missile attacks by the Kremlin against power facilities and infrastructure in Ukraine, President Biden will now allow Kyiv to use of US-supplied long-range missiles against Vladimir Putin’s military targets, which could include North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces. Correspondent Julie Walker reports - audio courtesy of Sky News-UK.   What Pushed Trump To Victory More details are being learned as to what helped propel Donald Trump to his election victory, including a larger-than-expected Republican voter turnout. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Ohio Nazi March Causes Outrage Leaders in Columbus, Ohio, including an outraged Governor Mike DeWine, are condemning a weekend Nazi march through the streets of the state capital. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Giuliani Gives Up Property Following a court hearing and an admonishment from the judge, former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has turned over some of his luxury items stemming from a defamation case. Lisa Dwyer reports.    New England Rodent Issue There is an unusually big supply of a very small but maybe not very popular pet in New England. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Brushback On Some Cabinet Picks President-elect Donald Trump spent all of last week lining up his choices to join his Cabinet when he takes office in January, however, two of his picks are facing pushback from members of his own party. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports while the Speaker of the House is supporting Donald Trump's pick for attorney general and defense secretary, the House Minority leader has reservations.    Recess Appointments In Focus Republican leaders in Congress say they would potentially support recess appointments to get President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet appointees confirmed without Senate confirmation hearings. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Hostage Families Want Trump Help Now In Israel, there’s a renewed plea for the release of hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza now for over 13 months, and relatives are asking President-elect Donald Trump to intervene. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports (pronounced nay-un).    Biden To The Amazon During his official first trip to South America, one of President Joe Biden's stops included an historic visit to the Amazon rainforest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Smoke & Drought Trouble Smoke continues to pour into New York City from wind-driven wildfires. As Bob Brown reports from New York, the combination of the numerous fires, along with growing drought conditions has many in the Northeast concerned.    Pollster Retiring A veteran pollster says she’s done with election polling after her pre-election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President-elect Donald Trump in the state he had easily won in 2016 and 2020.    Tech News Another major cybersecurity threat has been uncovered, with ties to the Chinese government, and has been lurking in major telecom provider networks for at least the last 8 months. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Following their E.coli concern, McDonald’s is working hard to get their customers back. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    A famous timepiece and the most expensive article of Titanic memorabilia was sold at auction. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   RFK, Jr. Named To A Cabinet Post President-Elect Donald Trump continues to make waves with some of his cabinet picks, this time announcing he plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Agents Stop Potential “9-11” Style Attack Federal investigators have arrested a Houston man who allegedly planned to commit a "9-11" style attack in the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from Texas.    InfoWars Sold At Auction At a bankruptcy sale, the news satire site The Onion is the winning bidder for the InfoWars network, and Alex Jones is not happy about it. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Atlanta Jail’s Severe Conditions A disturbing report on inmate conditions has led the Justice Department to come down hard on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   Congestion Pricing For NYC In New York City, a controversial plan creating congestion toll pricing to enter parts of Manhattan has been given the approval from Governor Kathy Hochul, despite numerous lawsuits brought against it.     Floyd Street Lawsuit Some of the businesses located on the street in Minneapolis where George Floyd lost his life in 2020 are suing the city.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.     Brushback On Some Cabinet Picks President-elect Donald Trump has tabbed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. He also seems to be getting some bipartisan pushback from members of the Senate who want to see information about a House Ethics Panel Committee probe of alleged wrongdoing about his choice of Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.      Florida Sues FEMA The Florida Attorney General is suing FEMA for discrimination during its hurricane relief efforts, alleging it denied aid to Trump supporters. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Pennsylvania Recount Only one of the US Senate election races has yet to be finalized. The Pennsylvania contest between Democrat incumbent Senator Bob Casey and his Republican challenger David McCormick is officially heading to a recount. Pamela Furr has the story.    Overdose Deaths Down The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the nation has decreased. A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows overdose deaths declined by roughly 14% between 2023 and this year.     Drug Ads To Change We see them all the time – TV ads for prescription drugs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the FDA is adopting new rules for how they’re shown, including less distractions.    Giuliani Lawyers Want To Leave Case New trouble for Rudy Giuliani. Two lawyers say they can no longer represent the former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney in a legal fight over property he’s been ordered to give up to satisfy part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him.      Ford Fined Carmaker Ford has been ordered to pay a hefty penalty to the federal government. Correspondent Haya Panjwani tells us what led to that decision.   Finally   An honor for a musical legend as the papers of songwriter Burt Bacharach have been donated to the Library of Congress. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    There’s an old phrase – Some days you get the bear, other days the bear gets you. As correspondent Shelley Adler reports, on certain days the police get you when you try to impersonate a bear, as a couple of California fraudsters found out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz For AG Tops Trump’s Latest Cabinet Picks President-Elect Donald Trump continues to announce members of his cabinet, which included a surprise pick for Attorney General. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Trump To White House President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House, sitting down with President Biden for a cordial meeting to begin the peaceful transition of power. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Senate’s New Leadership Team For the first time in 17 years, Mitch McConnell will not lead Republicans in the United States Senate when the new session of Congress begins in January. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.    Judge Details Musk Ruling A judge has given his reason for the decision regarding the Elon Musk swing state prize giveaway.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Contraceptives In Demand Following Donald Trump’s victory on November fifth, there has been a surge in demand for both birth control and abortion pill requests. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Sexiest Man Alive It’s that time of the year again, and People magazine has named actor-director John Krasinski its “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2024.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Trump Continues To Fill Cabinet Donald Trump continues to announce choices for his Cabinet at breakneck speed. Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after the president-elect named him to be the next Attorney General, but despite a Republican-led Congress he could face some GOP opposition. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on other loyalists tapped for top Cabinet posts.     GOP Officially Secures House It’s now official - President-Elect Donald Trump will have Republican control in both chambers of Congress. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Louisville Explosion Under Investigation Federal authorities are being called in to investigate after at least 2 employees are dead following an explosion that could be heard for miles and fire that gutted a food coloring plant in Kentucky. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the blast was so powerful it damaged homes and businesses in the Louisville area.    No Ten Commandments A Federal judge hit the brakes on a Louisiana Law, temporarily blocking a requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom by January first. Pamela Furr has the story.    Wildfire Arrests Two arrests were made in New Jersey as crews deal with multiple wildfires in an area outside of New York City, one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old volunteer. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, a massive California wildfire has already destroyed or damaged 250 homes and businesses.    New Documents Leak A federal worker was taken into custody overseas, charged in a new classified documents leak. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     NFL Star Break-Ins Two Super Bowl teammates who play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL have both been recent victims of home invasions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News Social media platform X is dealing with an exodus of users leaving the service after the election, while Bluesky sees gains of over 1 million new accounts. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Finally, newly uncovered tapes are suggesting that Charles Manson may have also committed murders in Mexico in the 1960’s, prior to his famous Los Angeles-area crime spree. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Makes More Cabinet Appointments As a Republican House, Senate, and Presidency is aligning in D-C, President-Elect Donald Trump continues to make his appointments as he forms his new administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump To White House President-elect Donald Trump will be in Washington, DC today where he will meet with President Biden at the White House. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson say they're ready to deliver on the Election Day's resounding mandate.    Former Guardsman To Prison A former member of the National Guard who prosecutors said was behind one of the biggest violations of the Espionage Act in American history faced a judge and learned his fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Latest On The Trump Hush Money Case A week after winning the presidency, Donald Trump has won a reprieve in his New York hush money criminal case.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Abu Ghraib Judgment A Virginia-based military contractor has been held responsible for the treatment of three Abu Ghraib prison detainees. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Haiti Ban Extended The FAA has increased the ban on American carriers flying into Haiti, after investigations found that an American Airlines and JetBlue plane was also hit by gunfire prior to a Spirit Airlines passenger jet being damaged by bullets. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Trump’s Surprise Secretary of Defense Appointment President-Elect Donald Trump and his team are quickly filling important posts in his next administration, including a surprising nomination for Secretary of Defense. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Senate Majority Finalized Democrat Ruben Gallego wins the Arizona Senate race, wrapping up the 2024 Senate election results and finalizing the GOP majority. Correspondent Jennifer King reports - audio courtesy of ABC-15-Arizona.    Plans For The Border He won the White House on a promise to fix the Southern Border, and President-Elect Trump's Border Czar is telling leaders of sanctuary cities to "get out of the way" as the incoming administration plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Biden-Israel White House Visit President Joe Biden hosted the president of Israel at the White House, as the outgoing administration is working toward a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon before President-elect Trump takes office. Sue Aller reports.    A Possible TikTok Reprieve Although Republicans in Congress have led the charge to ban the popular social media app TikTok next year, Lisa Dwyer reports that the Chinese-owned company could receive a lifeline from President-elect Trump.     Tech News Verizon's Fios network is one of the largest Internet providers in the world, and on Tuesday, over 1 million customers were without service for a time, and cellular operator T-Mobile also experienced an outage in Salt Lake City. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Nowhere To Play A major league baseball team has some important goals in 2025, but the most paramount the Tampa Bay Rays have is – what city will they play their home games after a hurricane ripped the roof off their stadium. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Finally   A trio of famous toys are being honored, marking their entry into the National Toy Hall of Fame.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     There have been some interesting answers over the years on the Wheel of Fortune, but a Connecticut contestant may have had one of the best flubs yet. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Grows His Cabinet The leadership staff of the incoming Donald Trump administration is starting to take shape. Reports indicate that Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is expected to serve as Secretary of State, and Florida Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. After naming the first woman to ever serve as White House Chief of Staff, correspondent Clayton Neville reports there were more names added to the cabinet.    House Close To GOP Control Although not yet official, Republicans are now seen likely to retain the majority in the House of Representatives, giving the GOP a clean sweep of Congress and the White House.     Bullets Hit Spirit Airlines Flight There was danger in the skies when a Spirit Airlines passenger jet was diverted away from Haiti’s capital city after it was struck by gunfire from the ground, suspending all American carriers into the island nation. Katie Clark has details.     Biden Leads Veterans Remembrance President Joe Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery for the last time as Commander-in-Chief to honor Veterans Day. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Tuskegee Shooting Arrest Tuskegee University has closed its campus to outsiders and fired its security director after the Homecoming shooting over the weekend. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an arrest has been made- audio courtesy WAKA-TV Selma, Alabama.   Wildfires Burning A major wildfire continues to burn in California, but a number of fires are impacting parts of New Jersey and New York. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Wisconsin Abortion Case The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in an attempt to reactivate the state’s total abortion ban. Sheboygan County’s Republican district attorney asked the court to reinstitute a law passed in 1849.     Rubio To Join Trump Cabinet The next cabinet for President-elect Donald Trump is starting to take shape, with several appoints made, including a Border Czar, and former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Senator Marco Rubio is expected to named Secretary of State, and Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Senate Leadership Vote Coming Senate Republicans look to elect a new leader this week while President-Elect Trump is yet to endorse any of the candidates. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     COP-29 Begins The new president of U.N climate talks has opened the COP-29 summit in Azerbaijan with a stern warning, and an urgent need for money. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports this may also be the last time, for the time being, that an American delegation will take part.    Delphi Murder Verdict There was a guilty verdict in the double murder trial of an Indiana man accused of killing two teenagers nearly 8 years ago. Pamela Furr has the story.    Football Coach Fired A former NFL player-turned-college coach is out of a job after his arrest over the weekend for drinking and driving. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sarandon Claims Blacklisting If you haven’t seen Susan Sarandon in a starring role lately, there may be a reason. The Oscar-winning actress is claiming she has been blacklisted by Hollywood over her remarks about Jewish people at anti-Israel rallies last year.      Auto Issues A large number of Honda and Acura vehicles are being investigated for engine issues. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Tech News The price of bitcoin does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon, but some investors are not all that happy about it. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   New York City held its 105th Veterans Day Parade, considered the largest in the nation with over 20,000 participants marching up the city’s iconic Fifth Avenue. Correspondent Julie Walker has the highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Prepares His Cabinet As Democrat in-fighting and self-analysis is gripping the party in the wake of Tuesday's landslide victory for Donald Trump, the former and future president is beginning to piece together who will be a part of his next administration. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    House Not Yet Decided Nearly one week after last Tuesday’s election, and there’s more than a dozen Congressional races that have yet to be called. The potential for complete Republican control in D-C remains on the table as the majority in the House is still sorted out. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     CA-NJ-NY Wildfires Dozens of homes have been destroyed in California after the Mountain Fire north of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of over 14 thousand people and burned more than 21 thousand acres. On the East Coast, a series of wildfires have been burning in New Jersey and New York due to a worsening drought, and one of the fires has led to the death of an 18-year-old who was helping to fight an out-of-control blaze outside New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Biden To Meet With Trump All eyes will be on Washington, DC come Wednesday when President Elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   SNL Cozies With Trump Saturday Night Live has been known to take shots at President-elect Donald Trump, but as correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports, S-N-L may be softening their stance against the man who has a home just blocks from Rockefeller Center.    Remembering Veterans Today is the day we remember those who fought for our nation. Fighting during World War 1 ended on November 11, 1918, and that is why this day was chosen to remember and honor our veterans for their patriotism and love of country, and for the sacrifices they made.      What’s Next For Democrats Republicans and Democrats highlighted some of the missteps by Democrats in the Presidential race ultimately won by GOP Presidential-Elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump’s Day One Speculation is growing as to exactly what President-elect Donald Trump will do when he returns to the White House in January. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, Trump has a list of priorities for his first day in office, and as Senators John Barrasso and Bernie Sanders debated on NBC’s Meet the Press, there are concerns about worker wages, and also the belief that extending tax cuts will be a priority.     Netherlands Anti-Israel Attacks There’s outrage in Europe and Israel after anti-Israel violence against Israeli soccer fans at a tournament in Amsterdam, so severe the King of the Netherlands likened it to his country’s failure to protect Jews during the Holocaust. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Alabama Mass Shooting One person is dead and 16 others were shot during a mass shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Pamela Furr has the details.    FEMA Worker Fired For Hurricane Response A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee was fired after advising a survivor assistance team not to visit homes with yard signs that support President-elect Donald Trump during Hurricane Milton relief efforts in Florida last month.      NASA Recaps Space-X Mission NASA astronauts are being tight-lipped about which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space. Correspondent Jennifer King has a recap of the latest Space-X mission.    Tech News The largest online ticket booking company has had a rash of complaints from customers about tickets being transferred out of their accounts to unknown users. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   You may not know the name Elwood Edwards, but if you received an email in the 1990’s, you certainly know the voice. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   New Chief-Of-Staff As the Nation's Capital prepares for a second Donald Trump administration in the White House, the President-elect has broken a glass ceiling with his choice to be his Chief of Staff. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden Addresses Trump Victory President Biden has addressed the nation, extending an olive branch to Donald Trump and praising his Vice President’s campaign, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, some Democrats blame him for Kamala Harris' election night loss.    KSM’s Deal Nixed The plea bargains for an alleged 9/11 mastermind remain valid, according to a judge at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    A Smooth Transition The head of the Pentagon is sending our orders to the military, preparing for a smooth transition of power for the incoming Donald Trump administration. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Judge KO’s “Keeping Families Together” A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would allow unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens to get legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. citizenship.     Vaccine Time Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as hospitals are reporting the more people under the weather.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.      Historic Choice For Chief-Of-Staff Saying that she has helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, President-elect Donald Trump announced his first Cabinet appointee. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the person who is also a historic pick for that West Wing post.   Fed Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate again, with the Fed Chairman saying he is feeling good about the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the move comes with a new administration entering the White House in January, and questions as to his own future with the president-elect.     GOP’s Senate Control Grows In the United States Senate, what is known is that the GOP will take control in January, having already flipped three seats, and potentially another. The Associated Press called the Pennsylvania race for David McCormick over incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, but Casey has not conceded    California Wildfire Evacuations Thousands of people have been evacuated in parts of Southern California as a massive wildfire rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the blaze is being fueled by dry heat and winds and the cause is still under investigation.    Giuliani Threatened With Contempt Charge A judge admonished former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, ordering him to turn over his assets or face a contempt charge in a multi-million dollar defamation judgment. Pamela Furr has the story.     Europe’s Reaction To Trump Victory European leaders are reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations following Donald Trump's win for the White House. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Monkey Break Dozens of monkeys have staged a break out from a facility in South Carolina. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Tech News Canada becomes the latest nation to ban the use of TikTok for its citizens, but not entirely. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   We’re three weeks away from Thanksgiving, and already Christmas movies are hitting theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Election Recap A day after Election Day, former President Donald Trump became president-elect Trump for a second time, with Republicans winning back the Senate and on the verge of keeping the House under GOP control. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Harris Concession Speech Standing at the university she attended in Washington, DC, Kamala Harris spoke to her supporters, but not as president-elect. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Harris is urging backers to accept the election's results, but not abandon their fight.    Trump Election & The Supreme Court The next four years of a Donald Trump administration is expected to bring about change in Washington government, and on Capitol Hill. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this also includes the future of the Supreme Court under Trump's second term in office.    Giuliani Court Date Former New York City Mayor and former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has a court date this morning after failing to surrender his belongings in an election misinformation lawsuit. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   What Jack Smith Will Do Justice Department officials are evaluating how to wind down the two Federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office.      Uber & Lyft To Unionize Big changes are coming to Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ride share drivers will soon be bearing the union label.      Trump’s Mandate As President-elect Donald Trump begins planning to re-enter the White House, he will do so with partisan strength in Congress, and a mandate from voters rarely seen. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Harris To Certify Trump When both chambers of Congress meet in January to officially certify the election results, the person who will be announcing the vote for the winner of the 2024 presidential election will be the same person who was defeated by president-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Worldwide Election Reaction President-Elect Donald Trump's victory this week is bringing reaction from Europe and the Middle East where two wars are raging. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Hurricane Rafael It took less than 24 hours for Rafael to ramp up from a tropical storm to a Category 3 hurricane, slamming into the western part of Cuba and now entering the Gulf of Mexico. Rafael’s 115 mile per hour winds took down a large portion of the Communist island’s power grid.    Arizona Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene in Arizona, after five people were killed when a small plane crashed landed by the Mesa Airport. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   California Wildfire In California, thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a powerful wind-fueled wildfire is burning out of control. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Gas Prices Dropping Gas prices continue to fall. Correspondent Rita Foley has more.      Election Firsts When it comes to the 2024 election, there were a number of firsts. At 78 years old, Donald Trump will now become the oldest person elected as president. Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, is the first millennial and youngest-ever Vice President to serve in the White House.     Tech News Cryptocurrencies are hitting new record highs today on the news of a 2nd Donald Trump presidency. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   Hours after president-elect Trump spoke to the nation overnight when he declared victory, celebrities on both sides of the political aisle sounded off about the 2024 election. Kevin Carr reports.     Looting and store theft in the San Francisco Bay Area has been an all-to-familiar headline, and during the election, California voters approved a ballot measure that is expected to help crack down on those offenders. Katie Clark has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Wins The White House The race for 270 Electoral Votes was achieved by Donald Trump, now the president-elect.     Trump Addresses The Nation President-elect Donald Trump is celebrating his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in his quest to return to the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    How Pennsylvania Was Won It was said that whomever won Pennsylvania would win the White House, and it was the Keystone State that helped propel Donald Trump to victory. Across the nation and in Pennsylvania, voters went to the polls on Election Day, for some their choice was made in the final hours. Steve Futterman reports on what voters were saying in Pennsylvania as they went to cast their ballot, and what led them to make their decision.     GOP Takes Over The Senate There will be new leadership in the United States Senate in January. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.    Voter Preferences Voters made their voices heard at the ballot box. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that for many, the economy was important but concern over democracy was what drove many to the polls.    Abortion On The Ballot There were 10 states that had abortion measures on the ballot. Jeff McKay has the results from the election desk.    Voting With Puppies In Arizona, for some waiting in long lines to cast their vote, they did so with puppies at the polls. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Trump Wins White House Donald Trump took to the stage at his watch party in Florida after 2 in the morning, declaring victory to his supporters and the nation, after Fox News was the first network to call the race for the 45th president.      Republicans Win US Senate Republicans are poised to take control of the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.     Understanding The Electoral College Even though voters are the ones casting ballots, it’s the Electoral College that in the end determines who will win the presidency. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer helps explain how the Electoral College affects the Presidential election.     Hurricane Rafael Rafael has become the eleventh hurricane of the 2024 season, intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to move through western Cuba before setting its sights on the United States later this weekend. Correspondent Sue Aller reports.     Election Delays A number of key battleground states have yet to finalize their vote totals, and for some it could take days. Jeff McKay has the details from the election desk.    Delaware’s Historic Vote History was made in one race for the House of Representatives. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Missouri Weather Kills Four Severe weather in Missouri has killed at least four people, including two poll workers who lost their lives when their car was swept off a highway by rising water.      Latest In The Middle East A leadership shakeup in Israel has led to protests after the Israeli Prime Minister dismissed the country’s Defense Minister during a time of war. Correspondent Norman Hall reports – audio courtesy of Israel’s I-24 News.     Tech News Electronic voting machines always seem to get a bad rep, but overall, polls reported fewer problems, and the process seemed to go pretty well. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   There was concern in Georgia after several bomb threats disrupted voting at 12 sites in the Peach State. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.     In some places across the nation, people waited in lines as long as 4 to 7 hours to cast their vote, and for some in Pennsylvania, they found out that you never know who you’ll run into at your polling place. Kevin Carr explains.     Finally today, a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Last Campaigning On his final day on the campaign trail, Donald Trump traveled through three battleground states, and vowed tariffs against Mexico if they don’t stop people from crossing the Southern Border. John Stolnis has the details.    Harris’ Day In Pennsylvania Kamala Harris continues her sprint to the 2024 election finish line, holding several events in Pennsylvania, including knocking on doors in Reading, and rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Steve Futterman has the story.    More Than Just The Candidates It's not the just the candidates that Americans are paying attention to on this Election Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on important ballot questions across the nation.    Judge OK’s Musk Payouts A Pennsylvania judge ruled that Elon Musk's million dollar election sweepstakes can proceed through election night. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Boeing Strike Ends Union machinists voted to approve a new contract with plane maker Boeing, ending a walkout that paralyzed the company’s jet production and cost them an estimated $1 billion dollars each month.     SCOTUS To Rule After Election Day The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on the formation of a new mostly minority Louisiana congressional district, but as correspondent Norman Hall reports, it won’t be in time for today’s election.      Trump & Harris Final Campaigning Election Eve brought a whirlwind of campaigning for the Presidential candidates and their running mates in the battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    No Fraud In Pennsylvania In battleground Pennsylvania, a state with 19 Electoral votes that could likely determine the next president, a federal command center to quickly respond to any reports of voting security issues is in place. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that Al Schmidt, the Republican Secretary of the Commonwealth, told CNN that his state’s election process is secure, and claims of voter fraud are unfounded.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel has officially put the United Nations on notice that the agency responsible for delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza will no longer be allowed to operate inside Israel. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the announcement is being challenged by the United Nations Relief Workers Agency, despite Israeli claims that a number of its paid workers cooperated and took part in attacks on Israel.     Ex-Officer Learns His Fate The verdict is in for an ex-police officer in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed man in Columbus, Ohio.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Jury Sees Chokehold Video The jury in the New York City subway chokehold case sees video that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter charge.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Preparing For The Vote In Washington, authorities are erecting new security fencing around the White House and the Naval Observatory, where Vice President Kamala Harris resides.     Foreign Misinformation The government is warning about election misinformation coming from both Iran and Russia. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Tech News For the first time in 60 years, a News Guild strike is happening at the New York Times, during a presidential election. Unlike 6 decades ago, during this strike, comes an offer from an A.I. company to step in and support the paper. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   He was a giant of the music business, one of its most powerful forces for more than half a century. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the passing of Quincy Jones.    The talk of today will of course be Election Day, but Kevin Carr takes a look at some political movies and TV that will also be worth watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Blue Wall Campaign On the last Sunday of campaigning for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump leading up to Election Day, each spent the day in a battleground state, with the Vice President at a church and a rally in Michigan, and the former president holding rallies in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Southern Battleground States While both candidates for president focused Sunday on what’s known as the “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and the Vice President choices also spent the weekend in what’s called the Sunbelt, with Georgia and North Carolina still too close to call. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a final Southern push for the presidential campaigns.   Senators Discuss Iowa Polling Republicans and Democrats are looking at Iowa polls, and to the excitement on the ground, ahead of Election Day tomorrow. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Battleground Polls Too Close To Call Polling from the last weekend before Election Day still show a battle too close to call. The average of polls from battleground states Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina, has the margin between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris barely above one percent, and in Nevada, and Pennsylvania, less than one half of one percent separate the candidates.     Kamala’s SNL Appearance Questioned Following Kamala Harris appearing on Saturday Night Live, there are questions as to whether that appearance on NBC violated an FCC rule. Bob Brown reports.    Diddy’s Jail Raided Federal agents raided the New York City jail currently housing disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, targeting illegal drugs and weapons. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Trump & Harris Weekend Campaigning Last minute campaigning is underway for the Presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of tomorrow's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Western Battleground States One day before the election, Nevada Democrats are cautiously optimistic their ground game will lead to a victory in a state, where by all accounts, early voting shows more Republicans than expected have already cast ballots. Pamela Furr takes a look at the Western battleground states.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, the United States has deployed B-52 bombers and sent new warships to the region, as threats from Iran to strike Israel again have the world on edge. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports an Israeli-Arab town was hit by Hezbollah missiles as Iran’s supreme leader vows a punishing response to recent Israeli strikes.     Oklahoma Tornadoes A number of tornadoes, including one rated as an E-F-3, carved a path of destruction through Central Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    The Next Hurricane America could be hit by a November surprise. Weather experts are keeping watch on a tropical system in the Caribbean that could power into a hurricane. It’s being called Tropical Cyclone Number 18 and it’s already prompting hurricane watches for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.     Latest Breonna Taylor Case Verdict A former Kentucky police officer has been convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Latest Restaurant Bankruptcy Another famous restaurant chain has submitted for bankruptcy. Texas-based TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing failing sales and continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.     Sports – Robert Workman   Football & more.        Finally   There’s fallout from Saturday Night Live, a rapper is being released from jail, and we have the word of the year. Margie Szaroleta has entertainment news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Battleground Campaign Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hit some of the western battleground states, Arizona and Nevada, with a Trump stop in New Mexico to start the day. John Stolnis has the latest on the campaign trail.    Senate Races Up For Grabs While the majority of focus ahead of Tuesday's election is on the Presidential race, politicians are reminding Americans about the significance of Senate races as control of the chamber essentially hangs in the balance. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Boeing & Union May Have A Deal The end to the union worker’s seven-week strike against plane maker Boeing may be in sight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the machinists and management have agreed to an offer, and will vote on a new contract next week.    Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Thousands of ballots are at stake in Pennsylvania where Republicans have asked the state's highest court to put on hold a decision on mail ballot envelope rules. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Actor Facing Serious Charges There are new criminal charges against a Native-American actor who appeared in an Oscar winning movie. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Setting The Clocks Back It’s that time again this weekend. Bob Brown reports on what happens when we switch back to Daylight Savings Time.      Trump & Harris Campaigning Today Heading into the last weekend before Election Day and it will be busy for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.     Election Anxiety Nationwide, all of the battleground states have polls showing a virtual dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and nationwide, polling for president and many local and state elections are also very close. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, a new poll suggests that most Americans are feeling anxiety and frustration heading into Election Day.    Russia, Ukraine & North Korea Concerns about the war in Ukraine growing into a wider conflict seem to be increasing. The United States is raising alarms over thousands of North Korean troops imported by the Kremlin to join Russian forces on the front lines. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that in an interview with a South Korean news station, Volodymyr Zelensky said regardless of who wins the US election, Ukraine will not cede any territory, nor will it surrender.     Latest In The Middle East The war in the Middle East is becoming increasingly violent, and U-S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is laying out what it would take to reach a potential cease fire between Israel and Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Niagara Falls Deaths A woman and her two young sons are presumed dead after they crossed over a safety rail and leaped into Niagara Falls. Pamela Furr has more details into what police are calling an intentional act.    Inflation Report A key inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve dropped last month, news that could have an impact on the 2024 election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Pentagon Overcharges We’ve all heard the stories before – the government paying $20,000 dollars for a hammer, and ten thousand bucks for a toilet seat. Overspending has been known to happen at the Pentagon, and correspondent Norman Hall reports a recent audit found Boeing has been overcharging on Air Force parts for cargo planes.    Tech News Google has been fined by a Russian court an astronomical amount, for failing to allow Russian channels to post information about the Ukraine war. And the fine doubles every week until it's resolved. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   They will be behind bars for Thanksgiving, but after that, nobody knows for certain. A judge has set December 11 as the date for a resentencing hearing for Eric and Lyle Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   “Garbage” Becomes A Campaign Theme Vice President Harris and former President Trump are sprinting to the finish line with less than a week to go before Election Day, and the word “Garbage” has become a central theme. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the details from Washington.    RFK, Jr. Claims Trump Promise Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies" should the former president win back the White House in next week’s election. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.     More Learned About Ballot Box Fires While they don’t have a suspect, police do have the description of a car along with the person they believe is setting fires in ballot drop boxes in two Pacific Northwest States. Sue Aller has the latest.    Arrest At Florida Polling Station Florida police arrested a machete-wielding teenager who was charged with threatening people at an early voting location. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Connecticut Campus Gunfire Gunfire erupted on a college campus in Connecticut. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    New Evidence In The Diddy Case There are reports out of New York City that a federal grand jury will hear new evidence in the criminal case against Sean Diddy Combs.      Election Court Rulings There were two important court rulings made regarding the 2024 election In Pennsylvania and Virginia. A court is expected to rule today on an injunction being sought to stop early voting in Saint Charles County, Missouri, due to long lines.    Election Delays There is a growing belief that we will not have a decision in the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday night. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an Arizona swing county could be why we may not know the next president for several days.    Rare Endorsements Some rare endorsements from a former governor and famous astronaut have been offered in the presidential race. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.     Latest On North Korea Overnight, North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. This test comes as US officials are scrutinizing reports that as many as 10 thousand North Korean military troops sent to Russia are moving closer to the Ukraine border. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Man Shoots At Chicago Police A 22-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after opening fire on a Jewish man, and then at Chicago police officers who responded to the gunfire. Pamela Furr reports the FBI is also looking into the case.    What We Think Of The Middle East A new poll suggests that many Americans are concerned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a regional war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Economic Growth The government is out with the latest estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Abortion On The Ballot Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states, including in Nebraska which has two abortion-related questions for voters to choose, and also in battleground states Nevada and Arizona.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that abortion rights groups are outpacing their opponents by a wide margin in fundraising.     Sports – Robert Workman   World Series & more.        Finally   We are one day away from November, and a new report finds how the change of seasons can be depressing. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Today is Halloween, and Kevin Carr takes a look at the spooky shows and movies to watch today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Talks Closing Arguments Vice President Kamala Harris delivers what has been billed as her “closing argument” to voters in a speech on the Ellipse in Washington, D-C in front of the White House. Correspondent Jim Roope has the story.    Trump Rallies In Pennsylvania Former President Trump was in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania, providing counter-programming to Vice President Harris' DC address with remarks of his own in Allentown. John Stolnis has the details.   Bannon Released After four months in prison, longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released, and immediately resumed his full-time duties in support of the former president. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Ballot Box Fires Investigators looking into the string of ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington State have found devices at each site marked “Free Gaza.”    SCOTUS Says No To RFK, Jr. The U-S Supreme Court is weighing-in on a request of independent Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior who paused his campaign and backed former President Trump in the race for the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Preparing For Halloween It’s said to be haunted and has a gruesome past. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a historic Halloween attraction.   Trump & Harris Campaigns Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Tuesday making the case as to why they should be president. Harris was in Washington, holding a rally outside the White House where tens of thousands of people attended, giving what she called her closing arguments. Donald Trump traveled to battleground Pennsylvania, where he promoted fracking and protecting the border to rally goers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Election Lawsuits Being Ruled On We're less than a week away from the Presidential election and the voting process is front and center in a number of states, and also in the courts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Gunfire At Atlanta Hotel It is a five-star hotel known for its luxury, but it became a battle zone after a man opened fire and began tossing furniture from the balcony of one of its rooms. Atlanta Police and SWAT teams apprehended a barricaded suspect, leaving hotel guests trapped sheltering in place. Sue Aller reports.     Latest On McDonalds E.coli Outbreak McDonalds may have a long road ahead of it after an E-coli outbreak involving one of its popular sandwiches has led to some potentially severe complications.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     NYC Mayor OK With Trump New York City's Democrat mayor, facing calls for his resignation while under federal indictment, is avoiding criticizing Donald Trump following his Madison Square Garden rally. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    NTSB’s Frontier Airlines Report The National Transportation Safety Board is releasing details about a Frontier Airlines plane that made a fiery but safe emergency landing earlier this month. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Employment Report There’s concerning news regarding employment. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest on the job market.    Tupperware’s Comeback The party is not over for Tupperware. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a sale of iconic food storage brand.      Sports – Robert Workman   World Series & more.        Finally   She starred on the Silver Screen in movies like Tootsie, and on TV shows including Friends. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of actress Teri Garr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   One Week Until Election Day There's a week left on the campaign trail ahead of next Tuesday's Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it's the final push in the battleground states for both campaigns.    More North Korean Troops To Russia The Biden administration says more North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for the Ukraine war, and both the United States and the United Nations have serious concerns. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    No Endorsement Has Its Price The Washington Post has reportedly lost more than 200 thousand subscribers after its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate this year. Pamela Furr reports there were key resignations as well.     Ballot Box Fires Authorities are investigating after multiple instances of ballot boxes being set on fire in Oregon and Washington State. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Fitness App’s Security Breach An investigation by a news organization found the fitness app Strava has given away the location of President Biden and other leaders, an app used some members of the Secret Service. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Remembering The Crash It was 95 years ago today that the Roaring 20’s came to a grinding halt. After what was at the time an historic rise on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 12 percent on October 29, the day recognized as when the stock market crashed.     Puerto Rico Backlash Puerto Rican pride and the island's slow recovery have become a flashpoint in the presidential campaign. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, there is backlash to the comments about Puerto Rico in Florida, a state with a large Puerto Rican population, and drew the ire of Florida Senator Rick Scott.     Trump Responds To “Nazi” Comments Meanwhile, both campaigns continue to attack the other, with Kamala Harris blasting the rally Donald Trump held in New York alleging racial overtones, and the former president taking offense to being compared to Nazis. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel passed new laws restricting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, with the Israeli government claiming that thousands of the U-N-R-W-A staff members actively participated in the Hamas attack last year that sparked the war in Gaza. Now, following Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran, the United States has a warning for the Islamic Republic. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     “We Failed The Victim” In Minneapolis In a follow-up to a story we reported yesterday, Minneapolis Police, bowing to mounting pressure, have arrested a man who shot his neighbor but was not taken into custody despite three outstanding warrants for his arrest.      Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Republicans in a battleground state are asking the US Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Norman Hall tells us why.    Virginia Voter Lawsuit Another election lawsuit, this on in Virginia, where correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Old Dominion state leaders are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them to purge hundreds of people from voter rolls - again.     Even More Trouble For Diddy In a new lawsuit, Sean Diddy Combs is being accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy, and another lawsuit alleges Combs abused a 17-year-old who was auditioning for a reality show.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Tech News Boeing has had nothing but troubles getting into space, with failed capsules and scrubbed test flights, and now, it looks like they might be selling off their space division. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   It’s a birthday for a film about a cyborg with a famous catch line that made a major star out of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s NYC Rally Thousands of supporters joined Donald Trump for a huge rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, with close Trump allies, comedians, Republican lawmakers, and Trump himself lambasting Democrats and Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has more.    Harris Campaigns In Pennsylvania As Donald Trump was in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday in Philadelphia as she continues to swing through battleground states. Clayton Neville reports.    Vance Spars With CNN Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance is blasting CNN’s Jake Tapper over Russian collusion and other topics as he made the rounds on the Sunday shows. Pamela Furr reports.    China Hackers Breach Campaigns A government panel plans to investigate how Chinese hackers breached several U.S. telecommunications networks, seeking to spy on a number of Americans, including associates of Vice President Harris’s and Donald Trump’s campaigns.    Russia’s Trump Ballot Deep Fake The FBI confirms Russian actors made a fake election disinformation video widely seen on social media to sew doubts in the 2024 election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Gas Prices Continue To Fall Nationwide we’re definitely paying less at the gas pumps. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Harris & Trump Weekend Campaigning Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each spent the second-to-last weekend before Election Day campaigning, with Harris in battleground Pennsylvania on Sunday while Trump held a massive rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, each spent time addressing both what they will do if elected, and the other’s vision for America.    Trump’s Rogen Recap Donald Trump’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast raked up 26 million views in its first 24 hours online. Clayton Neville has a recap.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Iran is playing down Israel’s military strikes, saying they caused limited damage, but he Associated Press is reporting two bases in an area southeast of Tehran were heavily damaged. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, a ceasefire proposal has been offered by Egypt for Israel and Hamas, while anger erupts in Israel over the hostages still being held.     Newspapers Making News Two of the biggest American newspapers say they’ll pass on endorsing a candidate for president with just a week left until the election, and both are being questions about the move. Bob Brown has the story.    Courting The Religious Vote With polls showing the nation evenly divided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, both candidates are making strong pushes to bring in religious voters to their sides. Correspondent Walter Ratliff has the story.    No Charges Yet For Man Who Shoots Neighbor A Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of police to arrest the suspect has left many angry and demanding accountability.     Finally   The Spiderman character Venom remain glued to the top spot at the box office. Kevin Carr reports.     Is that store credit card really worth signing up for? Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on whether that type of credit card is a good thing for you.     Apparently the winner was not Timothée Chalamet. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the actor made a surprise appearance at a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York, much to the surprise of those look-alikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Battleground Campaigns While former President Donald Trump was talking about border issues in Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris is relying on star power to help her get out the vote. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Freedom Possible For The Menendez Brothers New hope for Eric and Lyle Menendez. The D-A is recommending to the court that the brothers be resentenced in their conviction for murdering their parents. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.     Trump To Jack Smith – You’re Fired The future for Special Counsel Jack Smith is becoming clearer under a second Trump Presidency, if the former President is elected in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Arsenal Found With Arizona Shooting Suspect More is being learned about the Arizona man suspected of shooting up a Democratic campaign office. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports police found a small arsenal in his home.    Settlement In Baltimore Bridge Disaster The government and the operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a bridge in Baltimore that led to six people being killed have reached a massive financial settlement. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Florida’s DOJ Lawsuit Florida officials are suing the Justice Department over its control of the investigation into the September assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      Early Voting Hiccups Early voting across America has election officials hard at work ahead of Election Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that with record turnout comes a number of issues at some American polling places.    VP Candidates On The Campaign Trail With all the talk about the two who want to be president, JD Vance and Tim Walz have been crisscrossing battleground states making their case for their running mates, and against their challengers for the White House. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest.    Boeing Workers Respond To No-Vote The picket signs will be staying up, after Boeing factory workers have rejected the company's latest contract offer by a wide majority. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details.     Hurricane Misinformation From Russia There have been reports of election disinformation coming from nations including Russia, Iran, and China. Now comes word that some stories on social media about U.S. hurricane response may be coming from the Kremlin. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.    Biden’s Apology Later today, President Biden will be in Arizona where he will issue a landmark apology for the federal government’s role in forcing Native American children into boarding schools. Ed Donahue reports.    New Trial Requested For Arbury Killers The Georgia men found guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have asked for a new trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Food Supply Concerns With the E.coli situation surrounding McDonalds and listeria causing people to get sick eating Boar’s Head deli meat, correspondent Shelley Adler reports on the safety of the country’s food supply.    Finally   It’s not a typical venue for music superstar Beyonce to perform. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports Queen B will appear at a campaign rally today for Vice President Kamala Harris.    Heading into the weekend before Halloween, it’s been awhile since gas prices have been this low. Triple A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now $3-15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Campaigning Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to focus on swing states, with wildly different strategies to energize the coalitions they need to win. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, the Vice President appeared on three networks for interviews and a Town Hall, while the former president held rallies through Georgia.    Early Voting Shattering Records There are long lines for voters and long days for election administrators as record numbers of Americans vote early in the November 5th Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Political Attacker Busted In Arizona An arrest has been made in a string of political attacks in Arizona, including firing shots multiple times at a Democrat Party office in Tempe. Sue Aller reports.    Foreign Election Interference There are efforts now on multiple fronts by foreign countries including China and Russia to sway U.S. voters. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Business News  Boeing workers reject the latest contract proposal, and CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Thursday business.     Weinstein Trial Pushed To 2025 The retrial for disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein on sexual assault charges in New York has been pushed to at least next year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    From Sitcom To Racing Car A former sitcom star is making an unusual career change, going from in front of the camera to behind the wheel racing for NASCAR. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has more.     Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns With less than two weeks to go, and record number of early voting, the final push on the campaign trail is bringing a slew of rallies and interviews for the candidates and their running mates in battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    North Korean Soldiers In Russia Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says there's evidence North Korean troops are now inside Russia, in an effort to fight for the Kremlin against Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    More Learned About McDonald’s E.coli Outbreak A popular McDonald's sandwich item is off the menu, linked to an outbreak that has sickened dozens and left one person dead.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that the FDA has zeroed in on what may have caused the E.coli contamination.     Teen Facing Charges Today In Washington Murders The 15-year-old who allegedly killed his parents and three siblings in their home outside Seattle waived his right to appear in court. Sue Aller reports on the grief in Fall City, Washington, and charges against the teen are expected to be announced later today.    LA Times Turmoil There’s turmoil at one of the largest newspapers in the nation after the editorial chief submitted her resignation when the paper’s owner refused to allow the editorial board to endorse Kamala Harris for president.     Troubles At The EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is at risk of misallocating nearly $1 billion dollars in lead pipe replacement funding to the wrong states. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Cyberattack Targets Georgia Voter Website Authorities are reporting a cyberattack targeting a Georgia voter website was uncovered before it could do damage. Fox News reports the office of Georgia's secretary of state said the attack intended to paralyze the battleground state's absentee voter website.    Flying Taxis It’s a bird – it’s a plane – it’s flying air taxis, and correspondent Norman Hall reports the space-age idea is one key step closer to taking off.    Tech News A huge breakthrough in 3D printing will soon allow you to create print stainless steel parts and tools, using x-rays and lasers.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Finding a place to sleep when Taylor Swift comes to town can be a challenge, including the brother of Swift’s boyfriend. Kevin Carr has details.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Kelly’s Claims About Trump & Hitler Generals An explosive new interview by Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff General John Kelly details disparaging comments he says Trump made to him repeatedly while in office, while also complimenting Adolf Hitler. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Want Fries With That The grease in the fryers may have cooled down but the fallout from Trump serving French fries at McDonalds continues to be part of salty discussions in the media, and at kitchen tables across the nation.     Latest In The Middle East The U-S says American leaders are having "productive conversations" in Israel as the world reacts to more killings of top terrorist leaders in the Middle East, and as the Pentagon address leaked documents tied to the conflict. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Concern for the Golden Arches after an E.coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s product has led to people getting sick and one death. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Judge Rules On Giuliani Assets A federal judge orders Rudy Giuliani to turn over all his luxury assets to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 20-20 presidential election. Jim Roope has the latest.    Cuba’s Dire Situation Tempers are flaring on the streets in Cuba, as people deal with a five-day power outage that was a problem even before this week’s hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.       Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns We are now less than two weeks before Election Day, and polls still too close to call including in the battleground states between the candidates, the Harris and Trump campaigns are making a push for Latino voters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    The Roberson Case The life of a Texas Death Row inmate is spared for now, but the committee who delayed his execution with a subpoena is yet to hear from him. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Families Speak Out After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse Families of the seven victims and survivors of a deadly collapse of a ferry dock walkway in Georgia are speaking out. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a 93-year-old great-great-grandmother was among those who lost their lives.     Walz Victim Of Russia Deep Fake A video purporting to show a former Minnesota High School student saying he was groped and kissed my Democrat Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz has been found to be a Russian deep fake.     IV Shortages A severe side effect from Hurricane Helene’s aftermath in North Carolina. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an I-V fluid shortage that could impact weeks of surgery schedules across the nation.    EV Troubles There are new warnings about possible problems with electric vehicles in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Susan Smith To Get parole Hearing Susan Smith is scheduled to be up for parole next month, nearly 30 years after she was convicted of rolling her car into a South Carolina lake and drowning her two sons who were strapped in their car seats.      Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall from automaker Honda, and it’s the second major callback for their cars this month. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Tech News The SEC is charging the VICTIMS of a cyberattack, because the companies involved failed to disclose the seriousness of the threat to their customers. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   A cult classic gang film from 1979 is getting a musical reboot. Kevin Carr has details about “The Warriors.”     There’s saying your goodbyes, and then there’s hugging someone goodbye with a strict time limit.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports that authorities are imposing what they’re calling a 'hug cap' at a New Zealand airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Battleground Campaigns With just two weeks before Election Day, both candidates are focusing on the battleground states, with Kamala Harris trying to win over swing state Republicans while Donald Trump visited storm-bruised North Carolina. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Historic Early Voting More Americans are casting their ballot in the Presidential election in record numbers as the early voting period opens in more states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Washington State Shooting A shooting in a Seattle, Washington area home has left five people dead. Pamela Furr reports the alleged gunman – a teenager - is in custody.    Central Park Five Sue Trump Donald Trump faces a new lawsuit, this one from New York’s Central Park Five, over defamatory remarks made by the Republican nominee for president. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Roberson Won’t Testify A Texas man on death row whose execution was halted in the final minutes last week won't testify to lawmakers as planned. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    SCOTUS Says No To Michael Cohen The Supreme Court is saying no to a bid by former Donald Trump ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen to hold the former president responsible for his being jailed. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns The Presidential candidates are hitting the swing states with just weeks to go until the November 5th election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from the campaign trail.    Investigating the Israel Potential Attack Plans Leak The Biden administration is deeply concerned after a reported leak of US classified documents about Israel’s potential military planning for a retaliatory strike against Iran.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    The Florida Abortion TV Ad Case Court documents reveal that top attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis penned the cease-and-desist letters sent by the Sunshine State’s Health Department to TV stations threatening criminal prosecution for airing abortion rights ads. The details from correspondent Sue Aller.     New Details On The Houston Helicopter Crash As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates a deadly night-time helicopter crash in Houston, a local TV station is reporting that the aviation obstruction lights at the top of the radio tower toppled by the chopper have a history of not working. Correspondent Jennifer King reports - Audio courtesy KTRK.    Cuba Remains Powerless Many Cubans are heading into a fifth day without electricity, following a complete failure of the Communist island’s aging power grid. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Latest In The Middle East The U.S. military has confirmed its advanced anti-missile system sent to Israel is now operational. THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, is able to intercept ballistic missiles.     Penny Trial Starting The trial for former Marine Daniel Penny, charged with choking a man to death in the New York City subway is getting underway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Tech News Harvard researchers have trained their new A-I program dubbed CHIEF to read images and detect cancer cells, with amazing results. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   The bad news keeps piling on for disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, with seven new lawsuits being filed against the musician. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Country music now has three new names in their Hall of Fame. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Prays & Trump Makes Fries With two weeks to go before Election Day, Donald Trump spent the day in Pennsylvania commenting on a golfing legend's anatomy and donning an apron at McDonald's. John Stolnis has more.    Musk’s Controversial Giveaway A giveaway announced over the weekend by Billionaire Elon Musk is drawing some controversy ahead of the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Georgia Dock Accident Kills Seven The investigation continues in Georgia after what’s been described as a catastrophic collapse of a ferry dock during a cultural festival that killed seven people. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports - Audio courtesy of WJCL.   Boeing Talks Intensify There’s a big development in the labor dispute between union workers and plane maker Boeing. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.   Darkness & A Hurricane The entire island nation of Cuba remains in the dark, now for more than three days after their power grid collapsed. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this could not come at a worst time, as Hurricane Oscar made landfall.    Fire Pit Recall There’s an important recall of certain fire pits that have already injured 19 people. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Latest In The Middle East Blasts were heard in Southern Beirut overnight as Israeli forces continue to target Hezbollah terrorists, including in Lebanon’s capital city. The retaliatory strikes came after nearly 200 rockets and artillery shells were fired from Lebanese territory into Israel, the majority stopped by the Israeli Iron Dome system. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Biden administration hopes with the elimination of Hamas' leader, there could be renewed efforts for a cease-fire and hostage release deal in Gaza.    Israel Potential Attack Plans Leaked The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran.    Latest In Ukraine There's mixed reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plan for victory against Russia in the ongoing war. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Extremist Investigation An Associated Press investigation has found that extremists who have U.S. military backgrounds are radicalizing at a faster rate than the general population, and experts say they also tend to be more violent. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Voter Fraud Alleged Casting ballots in the presidential election is barely underway, but as Bob Brown reports, we’re already hearing about voter fraud in one important swing state, an allegation that political leaders are refuting.    Two Mass Shootings There were a pair of mass shootings targeting America’s youth. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, one person is dead and 10 were injured after gunfire erupted at a high school party. In Georgia, a 19-year-old student was killed and several others were injured after a shooting on the campus of Albany State University.     Whooping Cough Comeback More kids are being treated for whooping cough. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Code Talker Passed Away John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died.     Tech News Chat GPT can perform all kinds of useful services for users that know how to ask it the right questions, but now users are asking it things they would normally only ask their therapists. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   The new horror sequel was the big winner at the box office this weekend. Kevin Carr has details.     They’re always great for breakfast – but not if they’re on an urgent recall list. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on serious troubles with frozen waffles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Texas Execution Stopped He was waiting in a holding cell for 4 hours next to the death chamber, as both the US Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected last-minute appeals for his case. But less than two hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection, the Texas Supreme Court ordered a halt and spared Robert Roberson’s life, at least for now. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Texas on the case and what happens next.    Hamas Leader Killed In Gaza He was Israel’s Number One target since the October 7 massacre by Hamas in Southern Israel killed over 12 hundred people and led to more than 200 being taken hostage. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the US reaction to the Israeli military’s announcement that they killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.     Georgia School Shooter & Father Face Judge A 14-year-old who opened fire inside his Georgia high school, along with his father who allowed his son access to an assault rifle, were both indicted on murder charges. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Texas AG Sues Doctor Over Gender Care Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor, accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.      Latest On The Liam Payne Investigation There is shock in the music world, and now an investigation by Argentinian police, into the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Early Voting In A Disaster Zone Early voting is underway in North Carolina, but in a state still dealing with Hurricane Helene’s destruction, it’s not easy. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Sinwar Found & Killed Israeli Defense Forces killed Hamas' top leader, Yahya Sinwar, following a firefight in the Gaza Strip. John Stolnis reports the Biden administration hopes this is an opening for an end to the war in Gaza and a return of just over 100 hostages back to Israel.    Pennsylvania Early Voting Early voting is underway in a few American states, including battleground Pennsylvania where candidates and their allies are spending much of their time. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Secret Service Report Saying there are “deep flaws,” an independent advisory panel released a scathing report on the United States Secret Service, recommending big changes are needed following the Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Charges Dropped In Arizona, authorities have dropped all charges against a deaf man with cerebral palsy who was beaten by Phoenix Police after he didn’t respond to their orders.     Massive Sex Abuse Settlement There was a surprise settlement involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy. Bob Brown has details.    Alabama Execution Alabama executed a man Thursday evening who admitted to killing five people with an axe and gun during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016. Saying he was guilty and in his final statement asked for forgiveness, 36-year-old Derrick Dearman’s lethal injection was carried out.    Tech News An Alabama man has been arrested by the FBI for hacking the SEC's official X account, to manipulate the price of bitcoin. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   One reason the stock market has been going higher - correspondent Shelley Adler reports on retail sales increasing for the third straight month.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Interviews Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump continue their media blitzes, which included each treading into interviews on Fox News. The recap from correspondent Jim Roope.    A Legal & Election Battleground In Georgia The legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump continues on a number of fronts in Georgia ahead of November's Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Texas Execution Takes Odd Turn A man who was scheduled to be executed later today will first testify before a House committee in Texas, his life still hanging in the balance. Pamela Furr has the background of the controversial Robert Roberson case.    Voter Roll Change In Alabama A court ruling in Alabama could add a lot of names back onto the voting rolls. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Latest On The Menendez Legal Drama Relatives of Eric and Lyle Menendez are urging officials to resentence the convicted brothers, but not all of their family want them out of prison. Ed Donahue reports.    Musk Suing California Elon Musk is suing the California Coastal Commission in Los Angeles federal court, alleging they rejected his company’s plan to increase rocket launches from an Air Force base in Santa Barbara County because of political bias.       Texas Debate Fallout The political world is reacting to this week's Texas Senate debate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports polling is still very close between Collin Allred and Senator Ted Cruz.    US Attacks Houthis The United States launched an airstrike against five locations in Yemen that were believed to be Houthi weapon storage facilities.    Latest In The Middle East In Israel, more aid was allowed into the Gaza Strip following US concerns that not enough relief was getting to the Palestinians in the coastal enclave. To Israel’s north, where correspondent Karen Chammas reports Hezbollah shot dozens more missiles at an Israeli city, and the IDF responded with an airstrike in Southern Beirut.     Hurricane-Related Animal Cruelty Arrest A man was arrested and charged with a felony after abandoning his dog chained up in floodwaters during Florida's last hurricane. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Hurricane-Related Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Tennessee, the family of a factory worker who died after his company ordered people into work despite the oncoming hurricane and the man died in rising flood waters has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Katie Clark has the story.    Hurricanes & Schools For kids, the flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene has left many schools in North Carolina and Tennessee closed weeks after the storm - and teachers are worried. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Ex-Las Vegas Politician To Prison A former Las Vegas-area Democrat official who was found guilty of killing a local journalist has now learned his fate. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     Unusual Nebraska Election Year The 2024 election in Nebraska this year may be one like no other. The Cornhusker state is one of 10 that have abortion-related initiatives on the ballot, but Nebraska has two competing measures, and now, convicted felons can vote.    Liam Payne Passes In the music world, former One Direction band member Liam Payne has died, his death under investigation in Argentina.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Tech News It's no surprise that Big-tech is hungry for big power, now it looks like 3 of the biggest tech companies are going nuclear. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is taking back some of his comments he made about politics and comedy that some thought were not funny. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Interviews With three weeks to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both sat down for Q&As with prominent news outlets and personalities. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Early Voting & Voting Rulings In Georgia The first day of early voting in Georgia brought two key rulings by an election judge in the Peach State, as well as a state record for ballots cast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Fighting The Misinformation Campaign The governor of North Carolina says misinformation is sowing chaos and the head of FEMA admits the threats made to its workers is slowing down the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Status Changes Hundreds of military personnel kicked out of the armed services under the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy are now getting honorable discharges. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.    Forced Labor Question There’ll be a number of questions on ballots across the nation for the November election, and voters in California and Nevada will decide next month whether forced prison labor should be banned. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Questions Over New Gas Law And also in California, correspondent Rita Foley reports the state with the highest gas prices in the nation says it's trying to do something about it, but not everybody's happy.     US Letter To Israel The United States has laid its cards on the table where it comes to the ongoing battle in Gaza. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a letter has been sent to Israel that comes with a stark warning about continued weapons support unless it gets more humanitarian aid into the war zone.     NC & TN Cleanup Concerns Cleanup continues in the Southeast from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports authorities in Tennessee and North Carolina are cracking down on lawbreakers and misinformation in the aftermath of the death and destruction.    Latest On The Florida Hurricanes Cleanup Gas and power still remains in very short supply in Florida where powerful Hurricanes Helene and Milton both made landfall. Insurers are warning that the destructive impact of Milton could be a double-digit billion dollar loss. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Florida residents hard hit by hurricane Milton are slowly getting back on their feet.    Robinson Sues CNN North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN over a published report that alleged Robinson made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website. Sue Aller has details.    SCOTUS Divided On CBD Case The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired after a failed drug test he said was caused by a “CBD-rich elixer.”     Low On Loans The hurricanes that plowed through the Southeast has taken its toll on many businesses. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the Small business disaster loan program reports it is now out of money.    Fixing Idaho Executions The state of Idaho’s prison system is revamping procedures for its execution chamber, following a failed lethal injection earlier this year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Finally   This is the time of the year companies hope people think about opening their wallets and buy for the holidays. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on predictions for holiday spending.    The Joker sequel has faced poor reviews, and even worse ticket sales. Kevin Carr reports the movie will also cost the studio that made it a lot of money in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Rally Pennsylvania Pennsylvania remains a hotbed of political activity, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the Keystone state trying to win over any remaining undecideds while rallying their base. John Stolnis has more.    Latest On Milton & Helene Damage Progress continues in the Southeast where lights are coming back on in Florida after two deadly and destructive hurricanes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the overall recovery will take much more time, and misinformation is causing trouble for North Carolina’s cleanup efforts.     Canada & India At Odds There’s a diplomatic row north-of-the-border involving two US allies after Canada and India expel each other's diplomats in an escalating dispute. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    Israel Tells US Of Iran Attack Plans Oil prices fell overnight after reports surfaced that Israel told the United States that it will not target oil or nuclear sites when it decides to attack Iran.     More Lawsuits Against Diddy Another day and more legal trouble for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this time for the music mogul its more allegations of sexual assaults in six new civil lawsuits.    Huge Pumpkins It weighs as much as a car. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a Minnesota Horticulture teacher remains a champion of giant pumpkins.     Florida Getting Power Back Power in Florida is expected to be restored to all areas affected by Hurricane Milton by sometime today, and the state is offering free gasoline to those in need as the cleanup continues. Correspondent Julie Walker reports it may take upwards of a year to fix the damage and clear the debris left behind by a storm that cut right through the heart of Central Florida last week.     Death Toll Rises In North Carolina In North Carolina, the death toll has risen to 95 from Hurricane Helene. The largest number of deaths – 42 – comes from Buncombe County, one of the hardest hit counties in Western North Carolina.     FEMA Workers Threatened In NC In some cases, people in North Carolina who are desperately needing help are not getting it, because they are telling those who want to help them to leave. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that FEMA workers had to change how they were operating in North Carolina after receiving death threats at a time of heightened disinformation about relief efforts.    Legal Action Threatened Over Coachella Arrest The man arrested with guns outside a California Trump rally is telling his side of the story, while authorities are standing behind his arrest. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Wall Street Protests It was busy on Wall Street on Monday, but it had nothing to do with what was happening on the trading floor. About 200 demonstrators protesting Israel’s war in Gaza were arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange.    Another Arrest In Michigan Home Invasion Murder Authorities in Michigan have made a second arrest in the case of a 72-year-old man found dead in the basement of his house after a home invasion robbery. Pamela Furr has more on the story.    California Takes Action On High Gas Prices Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at reining in California’s soaring gas prices that remain the highest in the nation. Newsom said the bill will require oil refineries to keep a minimum inventory level of fuel in an effort to avoid scarce supply, which leads to higher prices.     Remembering Lilly Ledbetter An icon of the equal pay movement has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on the passing of Lilly Ledbetter.    NJ Train Accident A train operator died after a New Jersey Transit River Line train struck a tree that had fallen onto the tracks. It happened during the start of the morning commute.      Finally   Elon Musk is catching heat from a Hollywood director, claiming the Tesla CEO copied his robotic designs. The details from Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Tours Milton Impacts of two deadly hurricanes are still playing out across the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that President Biden toured the damage caused by Milton in Florida, and promised more money and resources will be heading South.    Weekend Campaign Less than one month until Election Day and the latest polls of Kalama Harris and Donald Trump show a statistical dead-heat, not just nationally but also in the battleground states as Trump’s popularity is gaining and Harris is falling. As Jim Roope reports, the former President and the current Vice President spent the weekend on the road, and in the case of Trump, his trip included a scare in California.    Harris Doctor Report Vice President Kamala Harris released a report with details about her health and medical history, as the Harris team tries to place former President Donald Trump’s health and age under new scrutiny. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the Vice President’s doctor gave her a glowing report.    What TikTok Knew Newly released documents in a Kentucky case indicates that the social media app TIKTOK clearly knew the dangers their platform presents to young people. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Home Invasion Suspect Caught A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a Michigan home invasion robbery. Michigan’s Oakland County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 37-year-old Carlos Jose Hernandez, who was apprehended while on the run in Louisiana and faces felony murder charges.    Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall affecting parts of a Fisher Price product for infants that may have led to five babies dying. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Biden Inspects Florida Damage Many people enter today with no power following Hurricane Milton cutting a path of destruction through Central Florida, and making matters worse rising rivers days after the storm are flooding roads and submerging entire neighborhoods. President Biden was in Florida to inspect the damage, where he met with local leaders and FEMA workers. Shelley Adler reports on Biden’s Florida trip.       Misinformation Dominates Sunday Shows The back and forth surrounding Federal storm recovery efforts dominated the Sunday talk shows, weeks out from the Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Latest In The Middle East As Jews around the world and in Israel observed their most holy day of Yom Kippur, a Hezbollah drone and missile attack from Lebanon killed four soldiers on a military base and injured more than 60 others in Central Israel. . Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that now, on its way to Israel, an American-made anti-missile defense system that will be manned by 100 American troops.    Tennessee Mass Shooting There was another deadly shooting near a college campus, this time at a school in Tennessee hosting their homecoming weekend. Bob Brown has the details.    Boeing Cuts Coming Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of their workforce in the coming months as it deals with a strike and ongoing production challenges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    SpaceX Success Space X received positive news after a successful fifth test flight of their Starship rocket. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Cargo Container Concerns Some environmentalists say shipping containers that travel over water and never make it to their destination are polluting the ocean floor.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Tech News After a major weather event, you may be in the dark for quite some time. Chuck Palm tells us about how to be better prepared with your tech after the storm in today's tech report.    Finally   The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon is the latest to speak out about attending the infamous parties hosted by disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Proves Deadly Hurricane Milton is proving deadly as the storm's impact is becoming more evident in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports significant damage in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, and further destruction inland.    Trump, Harris, Walz, Vance & Obama Campaign Twenty-five days before Election Day, and both campaigns continue stumping in swing states. Jim Roope reports that includes a former president campaigning for a current Vice President, and a former Commander-in-Chief who wants his job back.   Gold Mine Accident One person was confirmed killed and over a dozen others were trapped underground but rescued after an equipment failure inside a Colorado gold mine. Pamela Furr has details on the rescue effort.     DACA Case Heard A six-year legal battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, faced appellate court judges inside a New Orleans court, while protesters demanded justice outside. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Urgent Recall There’s an important recall involving 5 tons of meat and chicken over concerns of listeria contamination. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Twins For Sale If you have the money, a Major League Baseball team will soon be up for sale. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Federal Response To Hurricanes As the Federal and local governments are grappling with a double-dose of hurricane recovery in the aftermath of Helene and Milton, Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the political back-and-forth continues ahead of the November Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Parks & Airports Reopening It may be some time before some neighborhoods and towns will be back to normal following the destruction brought by Hurricane Milton, but the same cannot be said for the Sunshine State’s famous theme parks.  Florida attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen today.    Biden Slams Trump On Misinformation President Biden is angrily calling out Donald Trump and others, claiming they are spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and Milton. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Kennedy Matriarch Passes Away Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, has passed away at the age of 96. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Arizona Debate Aftermath Immigration and abortion were front and center for the candidates running for the open Senate seat in Arizona’s only scheduled debate. Bob Brown has details.    Texas Chemical Leak Kills Two Two people are dead and at least 35 others were affected after a chemical leak involving hydrogen sulfide occurred at a facility in Deer Park, Texas.     Less COLA For 2025 If you collect Social Security you will be getting an increase in 2025 - but it may not be as much as you expect. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Judge Rules On Trump Election Interference Case A judge has agreed to unseal additional filings from special counsel Jack Smith laying out his election interference case against former President Trump, something Trump’s attorneys signaled they plan to challenge.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the world awaits how and when Israel will respond to the recent missile attack launched by Iran, the Israeli military continues to target Hezbollah with strikes in Lebanon and Syria by air, and a ground incursion into Lebanon’s south. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Finally   Arrested music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was all smiles in court, where a judge set a May trial date in his sex trafficking case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the prosecutors are now hinting at new charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Makes Florida Landfall Hurricane Milton made landfall late last night on Florida’s West Coast after a day of deadly and severe weather in the Sunshine State. Correspondent Clayton Neville is tracking Milton’s impacts.    FEMA Discusses Florida Planning As Hurricane Milton ravages Central Florida, the Biden administration says federal officials are ready to help with recovery efforts in the aftermath. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Hurricane Price Gouging It's bad enough that Florida is being hit by another massive storm, but it's also getting clobbered by price gougers. Pamela Furr has more on this part of Hurricane Milton.    The Waffle House Barometer Sometimes it’s not the meteorologists who can tell you just how bad weather can be.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how Waffle House   The Biden & Bibi Call For the first time in almost seven weeks, President Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Trump Ends Debate Rumors Their last debate will be their only debate. Former President Donald Trump made clear that he will not engage again with Vice President Kamala Harris. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said in capital letters – there will be no rematch.      Milton Brings Destruction To Florida Hurricane Milton brought damaging winds and historic rain after making landfall late last night in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     WH Disaster Response Televised In the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall, President Biden convened the administration’s disaster response team, which included Vice President Harris and the FEMA director. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, their goal was to make sure recovery teams are in place the moment the storm leaves Florida, and one thing they’ll also deal with, keeping shelters safe and aiding those people who decided to ride out the storm.     GOP Response To Hurricane Misinformation Dealing with misinformation on a wide scale, including from within their own party saying the Biden administration can control the weather, some members of the Republican Party are lashing out at their colleagues who are spreading myths about the federal government and hurricane relief. Jim Roope has details.    U. Of Michigan & Brown University End Divest Talk There were losses on two fronts for pro-Palestinian protesters on a pair of college campuses.     Goodbye Tropicana It was an iconic part of the Las Vegas Strip, and now it will make way for a major league baseball team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Las Vegas blows a kiss goodbye literally to the Tropicana Hotel with a flashy casino implosion.    Pilot Dies Mid-Flight A Turkish Airlines jetliner on a long haul flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York.  Police report that the plane’s captain died on board.     Nobel Prize Winners An American is one of three people to share the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.    Tech News You spend a lot of time on your tech, and when bad weather comes, including hurricanes like Milton, you should be prepared in case you have to leave, or you lose power. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Gas prices continue to fall across America. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now 3 dollars and 20 cents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Will Make Landfall Later Tonight Hurricane Milton is tracking toward Florida's West Coast after re-intensifying to a Category 5 storm. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us that final preparations are underway and authorities are warning of things like price-gouging as coastal residents flock to hotels on higher ground.    SCOTUS Hears Gun Case This week, the US Supreme Court began their new session or oral arguments, hearing an important second amendment case regarding the regulation of so-called ghost guns. John Stolnis has more on that case and the High Court's upcoming term, in Washington.   FBI Stops Election Day Plot The FBI is releasing details of the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City. Correspondent Norman Hall reports the man with ties to ISIS is being charged with attempting to carry out a terror attack here in the US on Election Day.    TikTok Lawsuit There’s new trouble for TikTok. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some states are suing the Chinese-made social media app, alleging its platform has detrimental effects on the mental health of children.    X Returns To Brazil Thanks to an apology, and Elon Musk paying a $5 million dollar fine, the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is back up-and-running in Brazil. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    More Gold For The Miracle On Ice At a time when America need a lift, the United States Men’s Hockey team shocked the world by beating the heralded Soviet Union and win gold in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a bill to honor the 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic hockey team.   Preparing For Milton One of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded is continuing on a path toward Tampa, Florida. Milton remains a powerful Category 5 storm as it moves across the very warm Gulf of Mexico, expected to make landfall later today south of Tampa Bay, and will cut a path of destruction right through the heart of Central Florida. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, area residents on Florida's west coast are getting ready for Milton with a mix of resignation and fear.     Harris Interview Day Vice President, and Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris is making the rounds on television and radio interviews, including having a beer during an appearance with Stephen Colbert on the “Late Show,” as her campaign faces criticism for not doing enough interviews ahead of the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Interview Causes Issues At CBS There’s trouble at the Tiffany Network following an interview on the CBS Morning Show between the show’s Jewish co-anchor and an author known for his pro-Palestinian views. Sue Aller has the details from New York.    NYC Mayor Troubles Intensify Troubles are growing by the day for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as a former aide is the latest to face charges in connection with a federal investigation. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Milton Causing Theme Park Closures With Hurricane Milton heading straight toward Central Florida, Orlando’s theme parks, including all of Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens will be closing today and tomorrow.     Making Taxes Easier Certainly nobody enjoys paying their taxes, but as correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the IRS is announcing plans to expand a popular free-to-use program next year.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel confirms an airstrike in the Beirut suburbs killed the successor to the late-head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, and more Israeli troops have rolled into Southern Lebanon.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel announced another leading Hezbollah commander has been killed in an airstrike.     Finally   The Joker sequel flopping over the weekend has left Hollywood shaking its head and pointing fingers. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Hits Category 5 It’s one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded. Milton is tracking toward Florida with devastating winds and the potential for catastrophe in a region still reeling from the impacts of Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Remembering October 7 Attack On Israel Leaders in the U.S., Israel and around the world came together to remember the horrors of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel on the one year anniversary of October 7th. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Ruling On Georgia Abortion Law A ruling by Georgia’s top court will have an impact on the state’s abortion law. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Water Company Cyberattack American Water Works, a company that supplies water to 14 states from Hawaii to New Jersey and 18 military bases, and is the largest water utility in the nation, has become the victim of a cyberattack. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.     Grandfather To Prison A Michigan gun owner has been sent to prison for the accidental death of his grandson. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Lottery Tickets Costing More You’ll need more than just a dollar and a dream. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports the price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is going up.     Preparing For Milton Milton in just 4 hours went from a Category 2 to a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, and it’s expected to head straight to the Tampa area as the strongest to ever hit the city. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are those in Central and Southern Florida are preparing to ride out the storm, but others are evacuating what will be the second hurricane to slam into Florida’s west coast in the past two weeks.     FEMA Addresses Misinformation FEMA officials are addressing what they call "misinformation" surrounding the Federal government's response to Hurricane Helene, which killed hundreds of people and led to catastrophic flooding in parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Insurance Prices Rising As Floridians prepare for the worst, those trying to leave are complaining of price-gouging. There were reports of people looking for an airline were paying over $1,000 dollars for a flight out of Tampa before that airport closes this morning, but paying far less in Orlando and in Miami. In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, correspondent Norman Hall reports home insurers are now calling for a 42% average premium hike in the Tar Heel State.    Canadian Serial Killer Across the border in Canada, police believe they have apprehended a serial killer. Authorities in Ontario arrested 30-year-old Sabrina Kauldhar (pronounced kull-darr) after two men were killed in Niagara Falls and Hamilton, and a woman was the victim in Toronto.    Chicago School Board Quits The entire school board of one of the nation’s largest cities abruptly resigned, and the mayor has handpicked six people to replace them, and is facing heat for his decision. Sue Aller has details.     Trump Comments On Migrants Challenged Donald Trump is being challenged by the Harris campaign regarding comments he made during an interview involving migrants and violent crime. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     “Armageddon” In Real Life A rocket launched into space, its destination is a large asteroid. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the mission is to conduct a save-the-Earth test.     Finally   The mother of Whitney Houston has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of gospel musician Cissy Houston.     We likely all know someone who lost their life to the coronavirus, and we know many who survived. Kevin Carr reports that actor Al Pacino came close to death in 2020 when he had a bout with COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Heading To Florida For the second time in barely two weeks, the Sunshine State is bracing for another massive hurricane as Milton is rapidly forming and could reach Category 4 status later today or tomorrow on a direct path toward Central Florida. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that some areas that received storm surge from Helene could face a direct hit by mid-week.    Trump & Harris Campaigning There are only 28 days to Election Day and this past weekend for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump focused much on federal hurricane response. Jim Roope has the details.   Remembering October 7 Rallies are expected around the world today by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel crowds marking the one-year anniversary of the surprise Hamas attack on Southern Israel that left over 12 hundred Israelis dead and the kidnapping by terrorists of over 200 people, 100 of which are still being held captive in Gaza. In New York City, a large protest against Israel is expected to take place today.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Judge Rules On Migrants/Pets Case An Ohio court has declined a request to immediately act on a complaint against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for alleging Haitian migrants were eating people's pets. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.   Cotton Blasts Smith On Trump Case The latest filing from special counsel Jack Smith is bringing backlash from one Republican Senator on the Sunday talk shows. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Less Concussions The NFL is seeing positive returns from its revamped kickoff and other new safety measures in their attempt to combat concussions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Preparing For Milton While parts of the Southeast are still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Florida's west coast is bracing for impact as another potentially major hurricane tracks in its direction. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     North Carolina’s Helene Recovery Efforts In North Carolina, the search for victims and the cleanup continues after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through the western part of the state.  Correspondent Jennifer King has more on the recovery efforts.    Tennessee Governor Blasts Misinformation On FEMA After Hurricane Helene took lives, homes, and livelihoods from people in a half-dozen states, the agencies tasked to help people in the darkest hours are also dealing with a deluge of misinformation and lies. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, both FEMA and others, including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, are speaking out about those clouding the recovery effort.    Anti-Semitism Reports Skyrocket A new report from the Anti-Defamation League found that anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. rose well over 200% percent following the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel as compared to the same period the year before.     Issues With Affordable Housing Some states are scrambling to find affordable housing as nearly a quarter of a million homes will become unavailable. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.   Former Governor Attacked In NYC New York City Police arrested a 12 and 13-year-old for the assault of former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, who is the son of Guardian Angels founder and former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa.     Finding Flexible Work As many more companies continue bringing workers back into the workplace, a new trend is starting to move through the office – workers leaving jobs to find jobs with more flexible schedules. Stephan Kaufman reports.     Finally   It may have been tops at the box office, but the newest movie about The Joker was not a hit with theatergoers. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    With all the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, country superstar Dolly Parton is giving her support to help the victims.  Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Dockworker’s Strike Ends With concerns mounting of supply chain issues and higher costs, the Dockworkers Union has suspended strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports, coming to a deal with port operators until after the start of next year. Pamela Furr has details.    Biden Tours Helene Destruction In Florida The Hurricane Helene death toll is at least 215 as the impacts of the storm are still unfolding. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Mixed Nichols Case Verdict A Federal jury handed down a mixed verdict involving three former Memphis police officers in connection with the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols. Bob Brown has the story.    Jail For Clerk’s Election Scheme In one part of Colorado, it appears there was tampering when it came to the 2020 election results. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a former Centennial State county clerk has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for a voting data scheme.    Business News  Spirit Airlines Considering Bankruptcy Protection & CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business.     Reviving The Menendez Murder Case Could the Menendez brothers be freed from prison? Lisa Dwyer tells us the Los Angeles District Attorney says he will be taking a new look into the 1989 murders of the parents of Lyle and Eric Menendez.    Latest Tesla Recall If you own a Tesla, this is fast becoming all too familiar for you. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the electric truck is being recalled, now for the fifth time since it debuted 11 months ago.     Trump & Harris Campaign Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue campaigning in battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin as the November election fast approaches. Jim Roope has the story.     Biden Tours Florida Helene Damage After seeing first-hand the devastation in North Carolina, President Biden was in the Florida Panhandle where Hurricane Helene came on shore as a monster Category 4 storm, decimating everything in its path. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, communities in Florida's Big Bend are grappling with what comes next, after the third major hurricane in just 13 months.     Latest In The Middle East The escalating tension in the Middle East has the world in an apparent period of waiting – how will Israel respond to Iran’s missile attacks, when will the fighting end in Lebanon, and will Hamas ever come to the bargaining table to end the war in Gaza and free Israeli hostages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Melania’s Abortion Views Less than five weeks before the November election, and a new book written by former First Lady Melania Trump has laid out a massive contrast with her husband on the topic of abortion. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Legal Student Loan Whiplash Less than a day after a federal judge in Georgia said he would let a restraining order against the relief measure expire, a Missouri judge has again blocked Biden’s loan cutting plan.    Latest On Hurricane Kirk While it appears a strong Hurricane Kirk will not be heading anywhere near the East Coast, correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the storm will still cause tidal troubles this weekend.    Unemployment Applications Up We learned earlier this week that there were millions of job openings, but a new report shows applications for unemployment benefits rose last week. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Finally   If you have an aversion to arachnids this may not be for you. But for those who love the daddy long legs, correspondent Donna Warder reports its tarantula mating season on the Colorado plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Tour Hurricane Damage President Biden and Vice President Harris are pledging Federal help to storm-ravaged parts of the Southeast after visiting some of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    FEMA’s Cash Crunch The size and scope of the damage in six states has the government worried that it may not have enough funding to last through the hurricane season. That comes amid a warning from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Jack Smith Releases New Election Details Special counsel Jack Smith has outlined new details of former President Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, unsealing new evidence in what’s been described as a blockbuster court filing aimed at defending Smith's prosecution of Trump following the Supreme Court's July immunity ruling. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.    VP’s Campaign Post-Debate After Tuesday night's debate, Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance and Democrat candidate Tim Walz were back on the campaign trail revisiting their performances and criticizing their opponents. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Doctor Pleads Guilty In Perry Death In California, a doctor has pleaded guilty to charges related to actor Matthew Perry's death.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has the details.    Security For The Jewish Holidays New York is ramping up security as Jewish people in the nation’s largest city celebrate the start of the High Holy Days, which coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel reported the first combat deaths of eight soldiers they sent into Lebanon to fight against Hezbollah. Israeli jets struck a target in Damascus, Syria, killing the son-in-law of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed last week in an airstrike in Beirut. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President Biden is urging Israel to be careful in how it responds to Monday’s Iranian missile barrage.     Latest On Hurricane Helene The death toll continues to rise in the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. There are concerns in Tennessee where some workers at a plastics factory are blaming the company for the deaths of at least two employees and the disappearance of four others during last week's hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Hearing Into Judge’s Murder A hearing was held in Kentucky surrounding the murder of a District Court Judge in his chambers, allegedly shot and killed by that county’s sheriff. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    ATF’s Hawaii Wildfire Report A new report is shedding light on what led to the deadly wildfires in Hawaii in 2023.     Dockworker’s Strike It is now Day 3 of the dockworkers strike at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas, and so far, neither side is heading back to the bargaining table. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest.     Jury Handed Nichols Death Case A Tennessee jury will begin deliberations later this morning in the trial of three Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyree Nichols. Pamela Furr has the latest on the proceedings.    State Sues Over YouTube The state of Arkansas is suing a popular social media platform. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Finally   It’s amazing what you can see with a telescope. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that scientists using one of the world’s most sophisticated devices made new discoveries about the frozen surface of Pluto’s largest moon.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   VP Debate Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sparred over immigration, the Middle East, abortion, child care, and gun violence, among the many topics in their 90-minute and only Vice Presidential debate. Steve Futterman covered the face-off from New York.    Israel Attacked By Iran U.S. officials are backing Israel after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at the Jewish state, the majority intercepted by Israeli defense systems and American interceptors. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     Latest On The Dockworker’s Strike Dockworkers in the U.S. from Maine to Texas are on strike. Correspondent Donna Warder reports with no talks scheduled, the nation could soon face new supply chain issues.    Lawsuit Heard Over Georgia Election Changes Democrats are behind a lawsuit in Georgia surrounding the state's election laws, with November Fifth just 5 weeks away. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Jobs-A-Plenty Some good news on the jobs front, as a report shows there’s a lot of openings if you’re thinking of making a change. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Trump Says No To 60 Minutes They do it every 4 years, but this time they’ll be one candidate short. Correspondent Norman Hall reports Donald Trump has declined an interview for a '60 Minutes' election special.     VP Debate & Spin Room Highlights They were civil as they gave their positions on a number of issues, including foreign policy, fentanyl, climate change, and even who won the 2020 election, without moderators fact-checking. Steve Futterman reports from the Vice Presidential debate in New York on the highlights, and what was said after in the spin room.             Washington Reaction To Iran Attacking Israel Washington D-C is reacting to the missile attacks on Israel by Iran. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the American response.     Rescues Continue In North Carolina Rescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for survivors cut off by Hurricane Helene, as the death toll mounts and people are desperate for food, clean drinking water, and for many, communications with the outside world. It is estimated that Helene dumped 40 trillion gallons of water on the Southeast United States, and it is now the second deadliest storm in America in the past 20 years. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    California Sues Hospital Over Abortion The state of California has filed a lawsuit against a hospital for denying a pregnant woman having medical issues an emergency abortion. The details from correspondent Sue Aller.    Too Close To Call The election so far is shaping up to be a nail biter. The New York Post released the latest poll, showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by four points nationally.     DEA’s Torture Troubles An internal review shows the Drug Enforcement Administration failed to timely report torture by its Latin American partners. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.    Urgent Recall Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 of its plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.    Tech News Apple is being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board for violating their employee rights to organize. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   Baseball Playoffs & more.        Finally   An already bad week for Sean Diddy Combs just got much worse. Kevin Carr reports on more than 100 new sex assault accusations against the music mogul, including involving two dozen minors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   More Help Needed For Helene State and Federal leaders are promising help to communities impacted by the destruction of Helene, which has claimed the lives of more than 100 people, and the death toll is expected to climb. Clayton Neville reports Helene is predicted to become one of the costliest storms to ever hit the US.     VP Debate Preview Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will face off tonight in what has become a high-stakes Vice Presidential contest as the race for the White House between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is a virtual dead heat. Correspondent Steve Futterman has a preview.     Latest On The Dockworker’s Strike Supply chain issues have caused a lot of angst in America when there were problems at West Coast ports, and now a dockworker's strike that began at midnight is expected to cause even worse problems affecting shipping centers from Maine to Texas, shutting down East and Gulf ports that handle half of the nation's ship cargo. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Georgia Abortion Ban Struck Down In Georgia, a Fulton County Superior Court judge has struck down the state’s 6-week abortion ban, now making it legal to terminate a pregnancy up to 22 weeks. Pamela Furr has the details.    More Trouble For Eric Adams Another top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resigned as the mayor’s attorneys are demanding a dismissal of a bribery charge against him. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    “Rust” Conviction Upheld A New Mexico judge has upheld the conviction for the weapons supervisor on the set of the movie "Rust." The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.      Helene Death Toll Rising The North Carolina Department of Transportation says that all roads in the western part of the state should be considered closed. It’s so bad in Mitchell County, North Carolina that officials are telling residents if they need help don’t call 9-1-1, walk to the nearest fire department. In many parts of the state, no cellphone or internet service has left people cut off from making contact. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Trump & Harris Talk Helene Former President Trump and Vice President Harris put their usual talking points aside to focus on the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. John Stolnis has more on how the hurricane is affecting the candidates and the campaign trail.     Latest In The Middle East A limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah soldiers and tunnels is underway as the United States is sending more troops to the region to bolster the current force. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Remembering Pete Rose He was baseball’s all-time hit king and one of its greats who was banned from the Hall of Fame due to betting on the game. Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of Pete Rose.    Too Close For Comfort When you’re a pilot and you can see what the pilot of another plane is wearing, it means you’re dangerously too close. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the US is demanding answers from Russia after one of their fighter jets came within just feet of an American F-16 bomber after it strayed inside the Alaska Air Defense Zone.    Casino Evacuated Twice A casino in Tampa, Florida was evacuated twice after two explosive devices were found hidden on the grounds.     Dish Deal DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create a massive Pay-TV company. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the unusual amount DirecTV paid, and the hurdles it may face getting government approval.   Tech News Your cellular service might be returning to normal today if you're a Verizon customer, after a major outage left many customers without any bars. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is speaking through his lawyer about what it’s like to be incarcerated. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Helene’s Deadly Aftermath Catastrophic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene has killed several dozen Americans, including at least 30 in one North Carolina county, and wiped a coastal Florida town off the map. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Trump On The Attack In a series of speeches in battleground states this weekend, former President Donald Trump launched a series of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and said police should be able to have a short-term wave of violence to put an end to crime. John Stolnis has more.    Stakes High For The VP Debate Considering how close the polls are, there could be a lot at stake in tomorrow night’s Vice Presidential debate. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Gasoline Prices Falling Gasoline was a big factor in the climbing rate of inflation, but if you filled up the tank over the weekend, you probably noticed you’re paying a lot less. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Free COVID Tests The number of new coronavirus cases has increased over the past month in Russia and Europe, but remains low and trending lower in the US. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Americans you can again get free COVID-19 tests kits shipped to their homes.    SpaceX Rescue Mission It’s definitely not your typical rescue mission. Correspondent Julie Walker reports SpaceX launched a manned rocket for the two NASA astronauts who are stranded on the International Space Station.      Helene Death Toll Rising Towns cut off and some underwater, hundreds of bridges damaged or destroyed, rivers still overflowing, and more than 2 million customers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida without power. The aftermath of Helene will be felt in these states for months and even years to come, and a large number of people are still unaccounted for. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest.     Latest In The Middle East Following Israel’s bombing in Southern Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah along with other top members of the terror group and a senior Iranian General, the Israeli military continued to target other Hezbollah leaders, along with an attack on Yemen after Iranian-backed terrorists there launched a missile that Israel intercepted heading toward Tel Aviv. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports .    US Attacks Inside Syria It’s not just Israel targeting terrorists in the Middle East. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the U.S. military says it’s killed several dozen Islamic extremists including ISIS fighters in a targeted strike in Syria.    Hogan Says No To Trump He may have received his endorsement, but he’s not going to give one back. Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan said he will not be voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, despite the former president giving Hogan his endorsement as he runs for the US Senate in Maryland.    Arrests Over Luna Threats The Department of Justice is charging the political rival of a Congresswoman from Florida over alleged threats he made to kill her. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Chemical Plant Accident A fire at a chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia forced the evacuation of nearby residents and thousands were told to shelter-in-place and not go outside after a massive plume of smoke blanketed the area.    Tunnel To Towers Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of thousands of people who took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers run in memory of a fallen New York City firefighter on 9-11. Bob Brown reports from New York.    Tech News California Governor Gavin Newsome shot down a landmark A-I safety bill that was designed to rein in some of the reach of large model A-I systems, but he said it went too far.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.     Finally   He started out as a singer and songwriter, but his career morphed into TV and Hollywood films as an actor. Kris Kristofferson passed away at his Hawaii home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Helene Hits Florida Hurricane Helene is being described as a generational and "unsurvivable storm" as it wreaks havoc on Florida and parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Zelensky’s White House Visit Following remarks at the United Nations in New York this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the Nation's Capital meeting with US lawmakers as well as President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     NYC Mayor Indicted A defiant New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’s not stepping down and is a political target, this as he was indicted on public corruption charges. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.     Alabama Execution Alan Eugene Miller was executed in Alabama, making him the second inmate known to die by nitrogen hypoxia. Miller was sentenced to death for murdering three men in 1999.    Giuliani Disbarred Former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giulani has been disbarred in Washington, D.C. for lies he told about the 2020 election. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Wisconsin’s Drop-Box-Gate A criminal investigation has opened after a Wisconsin mayor removed an empty absentee voter drop box while wearing a construction worker’s hard hat. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.      Helene Makes Landfall One day ago, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 storm with winds at 75 miles per hour. It picked up tremendous speed and size in the last 24 hours, growing into a catastrophic Category 4 monster expected to bring up to a 20 foot storm surge to parts of the Western Florida coast.      Assassination Hearings Underway Lawmakers and local police painted a picture of ineffective communication during the first hearing on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the United States and France try to broker a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the people of Lebanon are fearing a return to the 2006-style war with Israel, and many are fleeing to Northern Lebanon and even Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Israel is continuing to target terrorist infrastructure, and preparing for a possible ground war with the area’s obstacle to peace.    The Fox News Melania Interview Former First Lady Melania Trump, who rarely gives interviews, spoke with Fox News about a number of issues, including the assassination attempts against her husband as he campaigns to return to the White House. Pamela Furr has more.    Newsmax-Smartmatic Settlement As a jury was being seated in a Delaware court, Newsmax has settled with election technology company Smartmatic over their defamation case. Bob Brown reports.    Appellate Court Hears Trump Case In New York, an appellate court is reviewing the $489 million dollar civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Southwest Changes Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026, but one item that separates them from other airlines will stay in place.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Finally   It will soon be an end of an era at NBC, as Hoda Kotb says she’s leaving the "Today" show at the beginning of the year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Helene To Hit Florida Tonight Up to 20 foot storm surge and a likely Category 4 monster. Parts of the Southeast are bracing for impact as Hurricane Helene is moving toward Florida with increasing winds. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Zelensky Meets Biden & Harris As Trump Slams Ukraine The president of Ukraine will be in the White House today meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris, and the topics will include even more American military aid. Meantime, Donald Trump is raising more questions about how much he'd be willing to concede in a negotiations over Ukraine's future with Election Day in weeks.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     NYC Mayor Indicted Former police officer and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the mayor of America’s largest city plans to fight the indictment that comes after numerous investigations of people in his inner circle.     Trump Appeals NY Trial Verdict Also in New York, correspondent Julie Walker reports that Donald Trump's legal team will be heading back to court in their latest attempt to get one of his cases thrown out.   Walz & Vance Popularity With their only debate scheduled for next week, a new Associated Press poll finds out which vice presidential nominee is the most popular. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Cookie Preference A Pennsylvania bakery believes a cookie tell you who will win the 2024 election.  Ed Donahue explains.      Florida Prepares For Helene Mandatory evacuations are continuing as Hurricane Helene is rapidly strengthening into what’s expected to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm with massive storm surge, flooding, and severe rains. Correspondent Julie Walker reports residents are heeding warnings and preparing for the worst.    Budget Deal Done With a deadline to avoid a government shutdown coming at midnight on Monday, Congress passed a three-month spending bill that will keep the doors open through the election. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Latest In The Middle East The United States and France are working to try and cobble together a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns that escalation is imminent after the terrorist group fired a missile toward Tel Aviv, leading to growing speculation around a ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Courthouse Attacked Chaos inside a central California courthouse after a man detonated an explosive device, leaving five people hurt. Pamela Furr reports rapid action by police led to a quick arrest.    Sheriff Faces Court For Shooting Judge A Kentucky sheriff displayed no emotion as he appeared in court, arrested in the fatal shooting of a judge inside the Letcher County Courthouse.     Latest Threat To Trump With concerns over the security of Donald Trump, the former President has announced he was briefed about a possible threat coming for a Middle East adversary. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Secret Service Agent In Trouble A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President Kamala Harris’ security detail has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a groping incident involving a Harris staffer.     Finally   She was one of the most controversial contestants on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars, and she also left the show in a very controversial way. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden’s UN General Assembly Farewell In what was his final speech before the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden bid farewell to the international body and pressed once again for a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Helene Turns To Florida Much of Florida, and other parts of the Southeast, are bracing for another potential hurricane as Helene churns through the Caribbean Sea. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports mandatory evacuations are now underway in parts of seven Florida counties.    Missouri Execution After the US Supreme Court gave the go-ahead, the state of Missouri executed Marcellus Williams. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. More Aid For Ukraine The U.S. will send another military aid package to Ukraine, totaling $375 million dollars, as the Ukrainian president will be heading to Washington to meet with President Biden. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Haitians Want Trump Arrested A Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio is now seeking criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Not A Blue Light Special The first K-Mart store opened 62 years ago in Michigan. Now, as correspondent Julie Walker reports one of the last will be fading its famous blue light to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store.      Assassination Attempt Charges Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the man arrested for plotting to assassinate former President Trump at a Florida golf course. Ben Thomas reports the judge assigned to the proceedings also presided over Trump’s classified documents case.     UNGA Focusing On Israel As Israel and Hezbollah battled in the Middle East, a number of nations including Turkey and Jordan focused their speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Israel, despite its being attacked on two fronts by terrorist groups. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Harris Wants To End The Filibuster Vice President Kamala Harris isn't likely to gain the endorsement of outgoing Senator Joe Manchin after comments she made in support of changing Senate rules to pass abortion protection laws. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Traffic Stop Concerns When news broke about the recent traffic stop and detainment of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, questions have been raised as to a drivers' constitutional rights if they are pulled over by police. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Latest FTX Trial Sentencing Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to two years in prison over her role in the FTX fraud. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Maryland Sues Over Bridge Collapse The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.     Congressman Under Fire Over Hires A New York congressman is pushing back on a New York Times story that he violated House rules by employing both his fiancee’s daughter and a woman he was allegedly having an affair with. Sue Aller reports.     Selling Infowars Assets A bankruptcy judge is set to rule that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ' Infowars media platform and its assets will be sold off piece by piece in auctions this fall to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.  Tech News Android users get apps and updates from the Google Play Store, but in some cases, malware may have piggy-backed its way on to your device. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Sean “Diddy” Combs, already in jail facing sex trafficking charges, is now being sued for sexual assault. Kevin Carr has the story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Israel-Lebanon Escalation It was a deadly day in the Middle East after Hezbollah rained down missiles on Northern and Central Israel, and Israel's military responded with targeted attacks against terrorist positions in South and Central Lebanon, the largest it has carried out against Hezbollah since the 2006 Lebanon War. The escalating fighting is prompting a move by the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Robinson Threatens CNN Lawsuit North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson told reporters he’s going after CNN after the news organization published a report that left his campaign for governor struggling to survive. Pamela Furr reports.     Alleged Shooter’s Assassination Letter More stark details are emerging about the suspect in last week's apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that more scrutiny is being focused on the United States Secret Service, as well as the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, who left a note indicating he wanted to kill the former president.     Latest On Alabama Mass Shooting The search continues in Birmingham, Alabama following a mass shooting that killed four people and wounded 17 others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a reward has been offered, but so far the police have little to go on.    Business News  CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Tuesday business.     Missouri OK’s Execution The Missouri Supreme Court and Governor Mike Parson have declined to halt today’s execution of a death row inmate prosecutors say may be innocent, leaving his fate in the hands of the US Supreme Court with less than 18 hours to go before he is scheduled to die by lethal injection.     Nebraska Electoral Change Not Likely A key Nebraska GOP state lawmaker has dealt former President Trump a serious blow, saying he won’t support a change to his state’s electoral vote process.  Sue Aller reports.      Latest In The Middle East There have been calls for restraint by Israel after Hezbollah launched a massive wave of rocket and missile attacks attempting to hit as far south as Tel Aviv and the West Bank, while Israel’s military launched its largest aerial attack targeting terrorists in parts of Lebanon since the 2006 Lebanon War. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Prepping The VP Debate We're now one week out from the Vice-Presidential debate and candidates are hitting key battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    California’s Recycle Lawsuit In a historic lawsuit, the state of California is suing a giant fuel and chemical company alleging it’s lied about recycling plastic products. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Hurricane Expected Toward Florida Alerts are going out from Tampa to Mobile as a brewing storm to be named Helene is continuing to gain strength in the warmer-than-normal Gulf of Mexico.     Supermarket Killer Guilty A gunman who killed 10 people in a Colorado supermarket in 2021 has been found guilty of murder. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Trump Train Verdict A Texas jury has cleared all but one of six Donald Trump supporters who were accused of breaking federal law when they surrounded a Joe Biden campaign bus driving down a Lone Star State highway days before the 2020 election. Correspondent Ed Donahue has the details.     Inflation Easing The Federal Reserve sees its inflation fight as a success, but can the public eventually agree? Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Tech News The Disney Corporation is dropping the instant messaging platform "Slack" due to a massive data breach, affecting almost every business unit. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   For one Michigan State University student athlete, life isn’t just about football.  Correspondent Mike Householder reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   House Budget Deal With the deadline to avoid a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Congressional leaders over the weekend agreed to a stopgap funding bill that would keep the doors open. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.     Trump’s Future As we approach November, former President Trump is answering critical questions about his political future. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Alabama Mass Shooting More than 100 shots were fired outside of a cigar and hookah lounge in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving 4 people dead and more than a dozen hurt. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the search is on for those responsible, and Mayor Randall Woodfin, speaking on WBMA-TV Birmingham, says gun violence is not a partisan issue, and has to be addressed.     FBI Boards Baltimore Ship The FBI went on board a container ship in the Port of Baltimore that is managed by the same company as the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year.  The vessel, called the Saltoro, is managed by the same company that operated the Dali, which on March 26 crashed into the bridge.   College Race Crime A small Pennsylvania college has been rocked by a racist act, sending shockwaves through the campus. Bob Brown has details – audio courtesy WGAL-TV Lancaster.    Likely Hurricane On The Horizon People from Florida to Louisiana are being told to get ready as an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is starting to gain strength.       Latest In The Middle East Lebanon remains on edge as hospitals have been pushed to the brink following Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie detonations that have injured thousands of members of the terror group Hezbollah. The White House has serious concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Assassination Committee Preps For Hearings The bipartisan task force investigating the Pennsylvania assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump is set to hold its first hearing this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Fixing California’s Homeless Issues People living on the streets in some of California’s largest cities has become a topic including in the presidential election. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, more shelter beds and a crackdown on tents on city sidewalks mean fewer homeless encampments in San Francisco.    Harris Says No To Dinner Vice President Kamala Harris has decided to skip the historic Al Smith Dinner in New York. Pamela Furr has more on the history of this event and what she’s doing instead.    Arizona Ballot Ruling A judge’s ruling in Arizona will impact nearly 100 thousand people who were hoping to cast a vote in the November election. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    No Plastic Bags The phrase “paper or plastic” will become a thing of the past at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.    Tech News Apple has officially released the iPhone 16, but not with one of its key upgrades, Apple Intelligence. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   Actress and entrepreneur Selena Gomez is speaking out against critics who call her a victim for sharing her personal struggles. Kevin Carr has the story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   North Carolina Governor Candidate Under Fire Over Comments Blockbuster allegations out of North Carolina as the Republican nominee for Governor is promising to stay in the race following a damning report that he denies. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Senate Planning Spending Bill The race is on between House Republicans and Senate Democrats to come up with a workable stopgap funding bill and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Kentucky Judge Killed A shocking scene inside of a rural Kentucky courthouse where a district judge was shot and killed inside his office. Sue Aller reports the man arrested for the shooting was a member of law enforcement.     Hunter Biden Sentencing Delayed Hunter Biden's sentencing on federal firearms charges has been delayed until well past a month after the November election. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Business News  CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business.     Body Found At Houston Pipeline Rupture Police were finally able to get close to the SUV that caused the pipeline fire in suburban Houston that has been burning for days. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what they found inside the melted car.     Changing Nebraska Election Law Efforts are underway in Nebraska to change the law ahead of the November election.      Zelensky To The White House The White House announced that Ukraine's leader will travel to Washington for an Oval Office meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris next week. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Latest In The Middle East Israel launched a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets after missiles rained down in Israel’s north, following two days of deadly explosions triggered in wireless devices, including pagers. ABC News is reporting that Israel had a hand in manufacturing the pagers that were purchased by Hezbollah, an operation that was planned for at least 15 years. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.      Trump & Harris Campaign Both candidates for president made appearances on Thursday, with Donald Trump at an event in Washington and Kamala Harris in a town hall hosted by Oprah Winfrey, and continue their busy battleground schedules today. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.     Titan Troubles There are new developments related to the implosion of the Titan submersible as it traveled to the wreck of the Titanic. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on testimony showing the sub had a malfunction days before the fatal dive.    Couple Find Alleged Kentucky Sniper Police have yet to announce if the remains found near a highway in Kentucky is that of Joseph Couch, but the couple that found the body believes that is the suspect in a Kentucky highway shootings.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Biden Discusses The Economy President Biden is celebrating the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. Pamela Furr reports.    Officers Attacked Investigators are looking into an attack on correctional officers at a prison in Massachusetts. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Finally   What happened on a Michigan highway was straight out of a movie script and was nothing short of a miracle. Bob Brown reports on a hero police officer who climbed from her police cruiser into a moving car to help save the life of the driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   House Budget Bill Fails With the deadline to avoid a government shutdown just two weeks away, the House of Representatives failed to pass a six month continuing resolution that included an election integrity bill disliked by Democrats. John Stolnis has more.     Teamsters Withhold Endorsement Kamala Harris spent Wednesday addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s leadership conference in Washington, while Donald Trump held a rally in Uniondale, New York. While they campaigned, the Teamsters Union, for the first time in over 30 years, says it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Diddy Stays In Jail Instead of a Florida mansion, he’ll be locked away in a 6 by 8 prison cell. America in the Morning’s Kevin Carr reports on the attempt by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to stay out of jail.     DOJ Targets Ship Owner In Bridge Collapse Saying they used Band-Aid fixes for urgently-needed repairs, the Department of Justice is filing a lawsuit over the Baltimore bridge collapse, targeting the owner of the ship for damages.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Body Found In Kentucky Shooter Search Kentucky State Police say a body has been found in the area near where several people were shot off Interstate 75 almost two weeks ago.      Preparing For The Inauguration With the election less than 7 weeks away, preparations are already underway for the presidential inaugural. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Fed Cuts Interest Rate In an aggressive move, the Federal Reserve as expected cut interest rates for the first time in nearly four years, but the half-point cut was more than expected, a move that will help to lower everything from credit card bills to mortgages.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Lebanon On Edge The Biden administration is claiming they had no advanced knowledge of a planned attack against Hezbollah that targeted pagers exploding across Lebanon, which killed 9 and injured more than 2,000. 24 hours after that, handheld walkie-talkies also blew up throughout Lebanon, killing 20 and leaving the Lebanese people on edge for what could happen next.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    National News A Texas pipeline rupture is contained, an Hawaiian volcano erupts, and New Jersey fills a vacant seat in the House of Representatives.    Vermont Triple Murder A sleepy mountain town of just over 1,000 people in Vermont woke up in shock, after police found 3 people shot to death in their home. Correspondent Rita Foley has the story.    NJ Mayor Arrested The Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and his wife were indicted on charges related to the alleged abuse of their teenage daughter.     Iran Hack Under Investigation Iranian hackers tried to interest President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ campaign in documents stolen from rival Donald Trump’s campaign, but instead, the FBI and other government investigators are now involved. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Former CIA Staffer To Prison He spent more than 20 years working for the CIA in positions around the world, but now he’ll spend the next 30 years in prison, found guilty of committing sexual assaults against more than two dozen women from five countries. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Finally   Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex charge in New York. The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.   It’s that time of the year again and the Toy Hall of Fame is out with its annual list of finalists for the top plaything.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Combs Jailed Without Bail Rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held without bail, facing numerous charges including sex trafficking by force after his arrest in New York City. America in the Morning’s Kevin Carr has the story.     Mass-Pager Attack In Lebanon U.S. officials are reacting to hundreds of explosions of handheld pagers across Lebanon and Syria used by members of the terrorist group Hezbollah, leaving at least 9 dead. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Harris Talks To The NABJ Kamala Harris spent Tuesday speaking to the National Association of Black Journalists, and says Donald Trump's rhetoric about migrants in Ohio and other topics is making people everywhere feel unsafe. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Johnson Preps House Budget Vote Despite pulling legislation earlier this month, House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on October 1st. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump Back On The Campaign Trail Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance since his second assassination attempt, this one in battleground Michigan. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Concerning Titan Testimony There was more damning testimony into the implosion of the Titan submersible that was destroyed on the way to view the Titanic. Ed Donohue has details.     Sean Combs Arrested For Sex Trafficking Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most famous rappers and music producers, is behind bars, ordered there by a judge after being arrested in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Latest On The Campaign Trail The Presidential candidates were back on the campaign trail addressing the second assassination attempt against former President Trump and continued fallout over rumors in Springfield, Ohio. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Senate IVF Vote Fails The Senate has failed to advance a Democrat-sponsored bill protecting IVF, or in vitro fertilization. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    Florida Wants To Prosecute Routh Saying he wants to bring an attempted murder charge against the suspect arrested for a failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis says his state will open its own investigation into Ryan Wesley Routh, claiming Florida may have a stronger case to bring than the Federal government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Suspicious Letters The FBI and the US Postal Service are investigating after suspicious letters, some containing an unknown substance, were sent to election officials in a number of states. Pamela Furr has the details.    Latest On Boeing Strike Emotions have been flaring in Seattle where striking Boeing workers are on the picket lines, including one altercation where a security guard flashed a gun. Julie Walker reports the airplane maker is now laying off workers in an effort to cut costs during the walkout.    Finally   Facebook parent company Meta announced strong sanctioning of Russia media organizations to curb potential election interference.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    She was a governor, a member of the Donald Trump cabinet as ambassador to the United Nations, and a former presidential candidate, and now, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Nikki Haley is launching a radio talk show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Our 40th Anniversary Show   How The Secret Service Stopped Another Assassination Attempt The suspect arrested in an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump made his first appearance in a Florida court, seen smiling as he was charged with two initial crimes. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on how the US Secret Service initially responded to the threat, and how a quick-thinking civilian helped police as they tracked down Ryan Wesley Routh.     Reaction To The Latest Attempt On Trump Some lawmakers and the US Secret Service say discussions are needed to provide the agency with more money in the wake of a second failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump in as many months. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Surprise Storm Hits The Carolinas Flooding is impacting the Carolinas in the midst of what some are calling a "1-thousand year storm." Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on Tropical Cyclone Number 8.     Texas Pipeline Explodes A pipeline explosion which may have started following a traffic accident caused a pillar of fire in a Texas town, forcing evacuations that will take 24 hours to stop burning. The details from correspondent Jennifer King.   NYC Subway Shooting A man jumped a turnstile at a New York City subway stop, which led to a confrontation with police leaving four people shot. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Beaches Closed TFN Three states were forced to shut down their beaches, and it had nothing to do with the weather or sharks. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on what led authorities to force people to stay out of the water.      More Questions For The Secret Service More is being learned about the suspect arrested in an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Biden is decrying the apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life, and the Secret Service is also speaking out about their actions to protect the former president.     Threats Worsen In Springfield, Ohio There’s continued fallout over debunked rumors surrounding Haitian migrants eating pets which is now leading to local government and school threats in Springfield, Ohio. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     NYC Corruption Probe Widens There’s chaos in New York after a corruption scandal continues to net high-profile people close to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that two ex-fire chiefs in New York City are under arrest as the federal probe widens.    Details Released In Titanic Sub Investigation Their last message said they were “all good here,” but six seconds later tragedy struck. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the investigation into the implosion of a submersible that was heading to the remains of the Titanic.    11-Year-Old Busted Over School Shooting Threats Florida authorities got wind of a student who said he had a kill list and was making threats against two schools. Sue Aller reports that police took into custody an 11-year-old boy who now faces felony charges.    Kennedy, Jr. Must Remain On Wisconsin Ballot A judge has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy, Junior’s name will remain on the Wisconsin ballot. The judge said in his decision that according to state law, presidential candidates who have submitted nomination papers cannot be removed from the ballot unless they die.     Meadows Loses Venue Change Case Also in election news, former Trump administration Chief-of-Staff Mark Meadows lost his bid to move his Arizona election case to federal court. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Tech News Former President Donald Trump has announced the debut of the new World Liberty Financial Cryptocurrency Exchange, run by his so   Finally   There’s new trouble for rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. The music mogul was arrested in a New York City hotel after a grand jury voted to indict him in a Federal case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Subject Of Another Assassination Attempt A man from Hawaii is in custody after fleeing the area of Florida’s Trump International Golf Club where the former president was playing, leaving behind an assault rifle that the Secret Service spotted before opening fire on the suspected gunman. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Vance Doubles Down On Springfield, Ohio Pet Claim Donald Trump’s running mate Senator JD Vance spent much of Sunday amplifying claims that some Haitian immigrants in his home state of Ohio are eating pets, despite claims by local officials it's not happening. John Stolnis has the latest.   Weather Helping Against Wildfires Weather has played a factor as firefighters start making progress on three wildfires outside of Los Angeles. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Kohberger Moved Ahead Of Trial The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 will have his day in court, but not where the murders happened. Pamela Furr explains.    Wagering On The Election Place your bets – on the upcoming election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports not only can Americans vote in U.S. congressional elections, but they can wager on them, too.    A Long Distance Rescue You can call this help from long distance. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some international assistance from Delaware helped rescue people on a sinking boat off the British coast.     Wildfires Worsen In California Serious questions are being raised as to how this could happen again. One person is in custody after the Secret Service fired on a suspected shooter positioned by the fence outside of the Trump International Golf Club in Florida while Donald Trump was golfing.  Correspondent Julie Walker has an update.     Vice Presidents On The Campaign Trail Much of the focus on the campaign trail is on the Presidential candidates, but those running for Vice-President made some noise over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Ukraine’s Weapon Request The war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, as Russia claims it shot down more than two dozen Ukrainian drones, and Kremlin airstrikes targeted Kharkiv and Odessa. President Biden brushed off Russian threats as he and the Britain prime minister discussed Ukraine's request to use longer-range weapons, a plan that NATO’s military committee approves. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Food Plant Permanently Closing In Virginia, a food plant linked to contaminated deli meat is to be permanently shut down.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the listeria outbreak has been connected to nine people dying.    Venezuela Arrests Three Americans Three United States citizens were detained on suspicion of plotting to destabilize Venezuela. The Venezuelan government claims they arrested six foreigners, alleging they were there to kill President Nicholas Maduro    Another NY City Hall Defection More cracks continue to surface inside of New York’s City Hall, where the mayor’s legal counsel abruptly resigned in the midst of an FBI probe into key personnel of Eric Adams. Bob Brown reports from New York.     8 Days Now 8 Months Their trip was only supposed to last about 8 days, but for two travelers who went into space aboard the Boeing Starliner, that journey orbiting the Earth will now take about 8 months. Ed Donahue explains.     Tech News 23 and Me will be paying out on a big settlement for a breach of data, after hackers posted users' private information for sale on the dark web. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   The Emmy’s were held Sunday night, and there were some big winners from streaming shows. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Post-Debate Rallies Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump held their first rallies since Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia and, based on what was said by Trump, it doesn't sound like there's going to be another one. John Stolnis has the story from Washington.     Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2, with some winds locked at over 100 miles per hour, flooding rain, and causing widespread power outages as it moved out of the Pelican State and into Mississippi.   Springfield, Ohio Bomb Threat There’s more fallout from the presidential debate. Bob Brown reports that a bomb threat forced the closure of the city hall in Springfield, Ohio, related to rumors of pets going missing and the area’s Haitian population.     Democrats Pushing Emergency Abortion Bill In Washington, Congressional Democrats have pushed through a resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions, but will it have enough votes to pass?  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Russia Threat As US & UK Meet Russia sent a warning as Britain and the US will meet in a White House summit today, with the discussion being Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned late Thursday night that any agreement to supply Kyiv with longer-range missiles that could strike inside of Russia would be tantamount to NATO directly entering the war.    Leave My Son Alone The father of the victim in an auto accident in Ohio is asking politicians to stop using his son's death to demonize immigrants. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Wildfires Worsen In California Wildfires continue to rage in California with no letup. The arson suspect arrested in connection with the Line Fire which has grown to over 37 thousand acres is now believed to have set off two other fires on the same day.    No Weaponization For The DOJ Merrick Garland is denouncing increasing threats against the Justice Department. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Attorney General says he won’t let the D-O-J be used as a political weapon, now or in the future.    Judge Halts North Dakota Abortion Ban A judge has ruled on a decision that will impact North Dakota's relatively strict abortion ban.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update There’s new information surfacing about what may have led to the Baltimore bridge collapse that caused the deaths of construction workers and paralyzed the Port of Baltimore for weeks. Lisa Dwyer reports.    NYC’s Top Cop Resigns The top cop in the nation’s largest city has abruptly resigned his position, after the FBI confiscated his cellphone as part of a sweeping investigation into some of the members of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. The details from Sue Aller in New York.    California Quake Across the nation in California, a state that has been dealing with wildfires now has the earth moving under their feet. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on an earthquake with dozens of aftershocks rattling the Los Angeles area.     DOJ Targets Iran For Trump Hack The Department of Justice is preparing to go after a Middle East nation for a cyberattack hacking the campaign of former President Donald Trump. The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.      Judge Dismisses Part Of Trump Georgia Case A judge dismissed two criminal counts in the Georgia 2020 interference case against former President Donald Trump and one other count against allies of the former president.      Smartmatic Lawsuit To Trial A judge ruled that an election machine maker’s lawsuit against a Conservative news channel can proceed to trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Post-Debate Donald Trump is trying to get back on track after a rough debate performance, with fewer than two months before the election, but Kamala Harris didn’t change everyone’s mind with her time at the podium. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports some voters have their preferences, but others still find themselves undecided.     Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana Parts of the Southeast are bracing for heavy rain after Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Hurricane. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on Francine and where the storm’s heading next.     Searching For The Kentucky Sniper The hunt for a sniper who targeted drivers on a Kentucky highway has now escalated, with schools closed, sporting events canceled, and people urged to shelter in place as authorities search for their prime suspect. Correspondent Sue Aller has details.     Budget Vote On Hold There is a delay bringing to the floor a government spending bill after the House Speaker pulled it from a vote destined not to pass within his slim majority. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Crypto Scams Grow Federal authorities are keeping a watchful eye on American cryptocurrency, as cases of fraud is climbing rapidly.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Kansas State Fair Injuries Police investigators now know what caused six people to suffer injuries at the Kansas State Fair.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.     What’s Next For Trump & Harris The day after the first and what may be the only presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are each claiming they prevailed against the other. Steve Futterman reports that both candidates are heading to battleground states with each holding rallies today, with 55 days until Election Day.     Remembering September 11, 2001 Bells tolled, and moments of silence held in Manhattan, at the Pentagon in Washington, and at a field in Western Pennsylvania as America commemorated the 9/11 attacks now 23 years ago.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports the U.S. remembers the lives taken by the worst terrorist attack on American soil, marking the anniversary with both family and politics.    More Help For Ukraine The top U.S. and British diplomats have made a rare visit to Ukraine and announced a billion and half dollars in additional aid for Kyiv. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Arrest In California Wildfire More destruction in California as several wildfires burn out of control, including three in the Los Angeles area that have scorched over 100 thousand acres this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest, including a man arrested who police say may have intentionally started the Line Fire which has burned over 34 thousand acres.    Latest On Georgia School Shooting There’s news regarding the parents of the alleged Georgia high school shooter.  Attorneys for Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, filed a motion in court requesting that he be held separate from the general population in the Barrow County, Georgia Detention Center.    Abortion Laws Increase Medical Procedure A medical procedure called tubal ligation, or tube-tying, is rising in states that have strict or near-total abortion bans.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Tech News Officials at the United States Postal Service have expressed concern that they may not have the tech, or the training, to facilitate the millions of ballots expected to be sent in for this year's election. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   In New York, a deal has been reached between singer Justin Timberlake and prosecutors in his drunken driving case.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Debate It was a fiery debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with the candidates taking questions on topics including the economy, abortion, the border, and the Afghanistan withdrawal, and also taking shots at each other. Steve Futterman reports from the debate site in Philadelphia.     Hurricane Francine Strengthens Francine is now a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana today and also impact the Texas coast. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Cuomo Grilled On Capitol Hill There was a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill involving former Governor Andrew Cuomo by a House committee reviewing New York's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Abortion Now On The Missouri Ballot Joining states including Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, and New York, Missouri’s highest court ruled that a question on an abortion measure will be on that state’s 2024 election ballot. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Two Planes Hit In Atlanta A scare at one of the nation’s largest airports when two planes were damaged in a taxiway accident in Atlanta.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Remembering 9-11 23 years ago, America was attacked by terrorists that led to the deaths of over 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports now more than two decades later, activists including comedian Jon Stewart are still pushing for the first troops who deployed after 9/11 to get the care they need.     Trump & Harris Debate Spin Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time in a debate, with both candidates pressing the other on a number of issues including the border, foreign policy and the economy, which was followed by a surprise appearance by Trump in the “Spin Room.” Steve Futterman reports from Philadelphia on what was said during and after the debate.     Western Wildfires As Louisiana and other states prepare for Hurricane Francine, parts of the west are being engulfed with Wildfires. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Latest On The Tyreek Hill Traffic Stop More is being learned about an altercation involving police and Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that police have released bodycam footage of the incident, and the police leadership reaction.    Francine To Make Louisiana Landfall Francine is officially a hurricane that is expected to make landfall west of New Orleans later today, bringing to the Louisiana coastline significant flooding, dangerous storm surge, and damaging winds.     US & Allies Sanction Iran The US, UK and European countries announce new sanctions against Iran in response to short-range missile shipments delivered to Russia for their war with Ukraine. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Shooting In Omaha School Omaha police arrested a suspect about half an hour after a shooting that critically injured a teenage boy at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city. The details from correspondent Katie Clark.     Gas Prices Falling As the United States continues to produce more oil per day than Saudi Arabia, the price at the pump continues to fall. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Tech News A musician from North Carolina has uploaded thousands of A-I songs, and used fake accounts to download them, scamming money from music streaming services, to the tune of more than $10 million dollars. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   After 41 years, there’s a new host of the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Kevin Carr takes a look at Pat Sajak’s replacement and some changes to the “Wheel.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Debate Night Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump meet tonight for their widely anticipated debate on ABC. As correspondent Steve Futterman reports from the debate site in Philadelphia, it’s expected to be a make-or-break night for each candidate as polls show a dead-heat in many key battleground states.     Remembering James Earl Jones One of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood has passed away. America in the Morning’s Kevin Carr reports on the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones.     Sniper Manhunt In Kentucky Grows The manhunt and a motive for Joseph Couch, the 32-year-old suspected sniper accused of shooting 5 people on a Kentucky interstate highway remains ongoing. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports what police do know is that he vowed to 'kill a lot of people.' Audio courtesy WHAS News 11.     “Trump Train” Trial Begins A trial is now underway surrounding a confrontation involving a "Trump Train" on a Texas highway in 20-20. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Remembering 9-11 Tomorrow we will remember the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks in 2001. Correspondent Julie Walker reports how one New Yorker recalls that day.    Kohberger Trial Moved A new trial location has been granted for the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Trump & Harris Debate Preview Tonight is a critical moment in the 2024 election as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off in a televised debate on ABC. Correspondent Rita Foley reports that ahead of the debate, both Trump and Harris have been talking on the campaign trail on a number of topics including the top issue on the minds of Americans: the economy.    Congress Dealing With A Potential Shutdown Lawmakers have returned to Capitol Hill and the first order of business - Congress has just three weeks to avoid a government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Francine Heading To Louisiana A tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a hurricane, and it’s making a direct path to the coast of Louisiana. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports people in Texas are preparing for rain and flooding, while those in the Pelican State are paring for much worse.    Police Interviewed The GA Shooter & Father Last Year Police have released bodycam footage of officers interviewing alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray and his father last year regarding social media messages posted about shooting up a middle school. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on that meeting, and how the high school appeared to not know about the potential threat before classes started.     Wildfires In The West Fast-moving wildfires in Nevada and California have placed tens of thousands of people under mandatory evacuation orders. California Governor Gavin Newsom has activated the National Guard to help with the Line Fire in San Bernadino County. Investigation Into NYC Officials Intensifies There are growing calls for the New York City Police commissioner to resign as the FBI continues an investigation into a number of top officials of Mayor Eric Adams. Sue Aller reports from New York that the mayor also tested positive for COVID.    RFK Removed From NC Ballots The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that orders former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy’s name off of statewide ballots.    Finally   Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was rushed from prison to a New York City hospital where he underwent emergency heart surgery. The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Prepare For Tuesday’s Debate In the final weekend before Tuesday night's big debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the former President visited the battleground state of Wisconsin while the vice president hunkered down in Pittsburgh for debate prep. John Stolnis has more.    Latest On The Georgia School Shooting The mother of the Georgia school shooter traveled 200 miles to the school the day of the attack and warned the school something was wrong, while the New York Post reports the grandfather of the shooter said that his son-in-law bears responsibility for what the shooter did.     Injuries After A Sniper Targets A Kentucky Highway It was a driver’s worst nightmare as a sniper armed with an assault rifle began shooting at cars on a Kentucky interstate highway. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, schools will be closed today in the area as police continue their search for a person of interest. Audio courtesy of Broadcastify and WYMT.    Nurse Killed After Her Honeymoon An Oregon nurse who vanished days after she returned home from her Hawaii wedding was found dead, and police have arrested her neighbor.     Arrest In Maryland School Shooting Police have charged a 16-year-old as an adult after a shooting in a suburban Baltimore, Maryland high school bathroom left a 15-year-old student dead. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     RFK Off Two Battleground State Ballots Judges in two battleground states have ruled in cases surrounding whether Robert F. Kennedy Junior can remain on the 2024 election ballot. The latest from America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay.     Trump & Harris Pre-Debate Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent the weekend in battleground states, with the Vice President in Pennsylvania making small appearances and focusing on debate prep for her Tuesday matchup with Trump, while the former president was in Wisconsin holding a rally where he called for smaller government and abolishing the Department of Education, and claimed he has been indicted more times than gangster Al Capone.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Cheney On Why She Backs Harris In her first interview since she announced she would be voting for Kamala Harris, former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney tells ABC This Week hosted by Jonathan Karl that Donald Trump is, in her words, not a conservative. Pamela Furr has the story.    DOJ Expands Scope Of Russian Election Interference There are new indictments in the U.S. against alleged Russian military cybercriminals, including some with plans on creating disinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Southern California Wildfire In Southern California which is dealing with a heatwave, residents in San Bernadino County in the path of a fast-moving wildfire have been told to evacuate. The latest from correspondent Bob Brown.     HS Football Player Dies An agonizing scene on a football field in the Florida Panhandle where a teenage high school player collapsed during a game and died. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Russian Drones Penetrate NATO Countries Overseas, there was concern after two NATO members said Sunday that Russian drones violated their airspace, including one that crashed in the Baltic nation of Latvia. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.     Two Differing Afghanistan Pullout Reports On Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats will release dueling documents on the deadly August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan today.      Finally   Direct TV customers must be thinking this is like adding insult to injury. The pay-TV subscribers recently lost ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels due to a still-unresolved contract fight, and now customers are getting notices that there will be an increase in prices next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty In a surprise move, Hunter Biden changed his plea to guilty in his tax evasion case. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that while Biden will avoid a trial, his attorney Abbe Lowell speaking outside the court said the president’s son could face up to 17 years in prison.    Father Charged In Georgia School Shooting A second person is facing charges in this week's school shooting at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta that left four people dead. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the investigation that now includes the shooter’s father.     NYC Raids Federal agents raided the homes of two of New York City’s deputy mayors and also confiscated the cellphone of the NYPD Police Commissioner. Sue Aller reports from New York on what is a growing investigation at the Big Apple’s highest levels.    DOJ Alleges Media Company With Russian Ties A group of conservative online personalities tied to a Tennessee-based media company say they’re victims after the Department of Justice accused Russia of funding the company to push propaganda.     Trump’s Economic Plan Donald Trump has shared with business leaders the economic plan he would enact if elected. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Teenage Vaping Report There’s news in the latest report on teenage vaping. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Alleged Georgia Gunman’s Father Arrested The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested the father of the Apalachee High School teenage suspect in connection with the shooting that left two students and two teachers dead. Correspondent Jennifer King has reaction from students, and reports the teen arrested for the school shooting had a previous brush with the law.    Latest On The Campaign Trail Former President Donald Trump was busy Thursday speaking to Jewish Republicans and the Economic Club in New York, as Vice President Kamala Harris begins debate prep. John Stolnis has more.    Workers Want Steel Merger Workers at a steel manufacturer in Pittsburgh are rallying around a merger to a Japanese company that is getting pushback from both Presidential candidates and President Biden. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Biden Visits Wisconsin President Biden traveled to Wisconsin where he held a rally, saying a multi-billion dollar clean energy bill will help rural families in the Badger State and across the U.S. Correspondent Bob Brown has more.    Couple Charged For Russian TV Work A Department of Justice investigation into election influence in the United States has taken a new turn, as a former Donald Trump 2016 campaign adviser along with his wife have been charged over work they performed for a sanctioned Russian television network. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Trump Lawyers & Judge Spar In Hearing Lawyers for Donald Trump and the judge in the former president’s federal election case clashed in the first hearing since the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, laying out a schedule for the next steps in the Washington, DC-based prosecution. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Potential Storms A lull in ocean storm activity could soon change. The National Hurricane Center is now tracking five separate tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean, each considered a tropical wave but all too weak so far to be given names.     Tech News The latest in a long line of character-themed spyware programs is making the rounds, and "he who must not be named" is the latest culprit causing mischief on your computer.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   This has nothing to do with government intrusion into your travel habits. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the government wants to know more about frequent flyer programs, and if they are being fair to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Four Dead In School Shooting Apalachee High School in Georgia joins the list of schools where a mass shooting took place. Two teachers and two students were gunned down after classes began Wednesday morning. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a 14-year-old who was armed with an assault rifle is in police custody preparing to face murder charges.    Trump & Harris Campaign With Vice President Kamala Harris ready to hunker down in Pittsburgh for the next few days to prepare for next week's debate, she made a stop in the battleground state of New Hampshire, touting her plans to make it easier for small business startups. Donald Trump meanwhile was in Harrisburg for a town hall with Fox News. John Stolnis has more.     Hochul Speaks Out On Aide Arrest New York’s governor is speaking out about a former aide now charged by the Justice Department with being an agent of the Chinese government. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Wildfires In Two States Even as we head toward the fall, growing wildfires in California and South Dakota are keeping people on edge.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Barron’s First Day The first day of the fall semester for students at New York University included thousands of new arrivals, and one with secret service protection. Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron spent his first day on the campus in Lower Manhattan.    Lost In Space The good news for Boeing is that their capsule stuck in space with technical issues will soon be returning to Earth. As for the astronauts it carried, correspondent Ed Donahue says they will have to spend much more time away from home than planned.     14-Year-Old Gunman Kills Four Two students and two teachers went to classes on Wednesday morning and never came home, victims after a teenage gunman blasted his way through a Georgia high school. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, police have in custody a 14-year-old who will be charged with murder, and a town has been left stunned and grieving.    White House Reaction To Georgia School Shooting The White House is demanding Congress do something after the latest mass shooting in America left four dead at a Georgia high school. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    DOJ Targets Election Interference The United States is targeting what the Biden Administration calls Russian government-sponsored efforts to sway public opinion ahead of the November Presidential election in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Cheney To Back Harris A former top member of the GOP House of Representatives says she will not be casting a vote for Donald Trump in the November election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that Liz Cheney announced she will put her support behind Democrat Kamala Harris.    Arrest In Chicago Train Shootings A Chicago man is behind bars, charged with what police are calling the execution killings of four commuters on an early morning train. Pamela Furr has the details.    Supermarket Murder Trial To Begin A long-delayed trial finally gets rolling this week for a man who killed 10 people in a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Gas Prices Falling Gas prices continue to drop across the nation. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular stands at $3 dollars 31 cents, down 16 cents from a month ago and 50 cents from a year ago.     Finally   A New Mexico prosecutor wants a judge to reconsider dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the Rust case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.   There are some familiar, and also some unexpected faces for the new season of Dancing With the Stars. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Campaign Together The Department of Justice has charged the leader of Hamas and five other members of the terror group with carrying out the October 7 massacre in Israel and attacks against Americans, including the death of an Israeli-American hostage. Steve Futterman has the latest in the Middle East.    Trump To Enter Plea In Latest Special Counsel Case Former President Donald Trump is directing his attorneys to enter a plea on his behalf regarding a tweaked indictment from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Top Aide A Chinese Agent A stunning development in New York politics as a woman who worked as a top aide under two Democratic New York Governors is charged by the FBI with being an agent of the Chinese government. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the woman's husband is also facing serious criminal charges.    Judge Says No To Trump Rejecting his claim of presidential immunity, a federal judge in New York said no to Donald Trump’s request to intervene in his hush money criminal case, spurning the former president’s attempt at a move out of state court where he was convicted and is set to be sentenced in two weeks. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    New Hampshire Trial Ends A mistrial has been declared after a jury deadlocked in the rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Lawsuit Targets Gun Sellers A lawsuit is about to hit the courts, filed against gun shops that sold weapons that were illegally trafficked into Washington, DC. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     DOJ Charges Hamas Six senior leaders of Hamas were charged by the Department of Justice with terrorism against the United States and other crimes in relation to the October 7 attack against Israel that also killed Americans. Correspondent Norman Hall has the details.    House GOP Targets School Anti-Israel Activities GOP leaders are vowing action against colleges and universities if protests against Israel erupt like they did in the spring. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Fox News that if universities won’t hold protesters accountable, that Congress would. Meanwhile in New York City, anti-Israel protesters defaced property and held marches at Columbia University as the fall semester begins, and the first day of classes also led to arrests. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Latest On The Presidential Campaigns Neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris was on the campaign trail Tuesday, and their running mates were silent, too, but expect a flurry of activity over the next few days ahead of next week's highly anticipated debate between the two candidates. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Massachusetts Chooses Warren Challenger Republicans have made their choice in Massachusetts, as attorney John Deaton on a three-way GOP primary to face off against Senator Elizabeth Warren in November.    One Dead In NYC Parade There are concerns that not enough was done to prevent a shooting at a popular New York City parade that has now claimed one life. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police are still looking for the gunman who killed one and shot 4 others at the West Indian Parade that hundreds of thousands of people attended.   Summer Of Heat To say it has been a hot summer in the Southwest is an understatement. Las Vegas set a record averaging over 96 degrees in the summer of 2024, shattering the old Sin City record by nearly 3 degrees. And then there’s Phoenix, where correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Valley of the Sun has just had its 100th 100-plus degree weather day.    Finally   He was a teenage heartthrob in the 50’s who launched a successful singing and acting career. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of James Darren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Campaign Together On Labor Day, President Biden, Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz spoke before labor unions in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. John Stolnis has more.    Latest In The Middle East The killing of more hostages in the Middle East by the terrorist group Hamas is prompting reaction from around the globe. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Four Dead On Chicago Area Train Horrific details are emerging after a shooting on a Chicago-bound subway train. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports police believe the killing of four people was a random act, and all four were asleep at the time they were gunned down.    Maduro’s Plane Seized The president of Venezuela is going to need a new mode of transportation. The United States, in a very rare move, seized the private plane of Nicolas Maduro when it landed in the Dominican Republic, and then flew it to Florida.     New York City Parade Shooting In New York City, 5 people were shot at Brooklyn's West Indian American Day Parade, an event that usually brings together over one million people to celebrate Caribbean life. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Remembering Christa McAuliffe Thirty-eight years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, New Hampshire is memorializing teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     US Ramps Up Desire For Deal There were protests and funerals in Israel for the six hostages executed by Hamas, as Israelis are demanding their government make a deal with the terror group no matter the cost. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is adding to the pressure on Israel’s prime minister to enter into a cease-fire deal with the terror group, but Israeli leadership is vowing to fight on.    Summer Of Politics As we pass Labor Day and put the summer of 2024 behind us, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day will go down as one of the most chaotic in political campaign history.    IVF Becoming GOP Issue Former President Donald Trump's recent announcement surrounding In-vitro fertilization at no cost to people is getting some pushback from high-ranking members within his own party. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Harris Against US Steel Deal President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned together in Pittsburgh. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, Harris highlighted at the event her opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U-S Steel to a Japanese company, a position similar to that of her election rival, former President Trump.    Hotel Workers Strike Grows The hotel workers strike is getting bigger. Baltimore workers are joining a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains during one of the biggest travel holidays of the year. Union workers are now on strike in 25 cities at hotels from Boston to the West Coast and Hawaii.     Investigating Car-Building Crash Tragedy strikes in a Minneapolis suburb after a driver plows into an outdoor patio at a local tavern. Pamela Furr reports that two tavern patrons died, and police are investigating exactly how the accident happened.     Town Sliding Away Rancho Palos Verdes, California is known for being a very upscale community. However, the trendy town is also perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and landslides have forced the area’s utility company to cut the power, gas, and water to over 140 homes.    Finally   When kids returned to school here in the United States, they went back to classrooms with hopes of learning, and fun with classmates, but not fearing bombs going off around them or militarized drones flying overhead. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports schools are back in session in Ukraine where there's no letup in the Russian bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Hamas Kills Six Hostages There’s reaction and condemnation after six Israeli hostages including an Israeli-American held in Gaza were found dead after Hamas terrorists executed them before Israel’s military could arrive. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is expressing its sadness over the deaths of Israeli hostages, while Senator Tim Kaine, speaking on Fox News Sunday, and Senator Tom Cotton on NBC’s Meet The Press discussed what America needs to do bring stability to the Middle East.    Latest On The Campaign Trail Both the Trump and Harris campaigns stepped away from campaigning over the weekend, but that didn't stop the candidates from sounding off on a variety of issues, with the Harris campaign set to back on the trail later today. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Bus Crash Kills Seven Tragedy on a Mississippi highway after a bus crash kills 7 people and injures more than three dozen others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Texas Officer “Executed” The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of an officer investigators say was executed in his patrol car. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Judge Considers Moving Kohberger Trial A judge is weighing a venue change after lawyers for the man charged in the deaths of 4 University of Idaho students wants the trial moved.  The details from correspondent Shelley Adler.    Oregon Drug Law Ends Oregon’s 2020 drug decriminalization law has been allowed to expire, ending the first-in-the-nation experiment that made possession of small amounts of hard drugs punishable by a ticket and maximum $100 fine.       Take It Or Leave It President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in the White House Situation Room today along with the U.S. hostage deal negotiating team for what the Washington Post describes as a “take it or leave it offer” for Israel & Hamas after the murder of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Trump Addresses Moms For Liberty Former President Donald Trump engaged in conversation about American culture wars during an annual Moms for Liberty summit in Washington D-C. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Arrest At Trump Rally Pennsylvania authorities say a man will face charges after storming into the press area at a Trump rally. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the former president described journalists as the “enemy of the people” moments before the man was wrestled to the ground by police.    Kennedy Must Remain On Ballots Robert F. Kennedy, Junior finds himself in a conundrum to start the week. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports the one-time independent presidential candidate cannot remove himself from key state election ballots.     Pitt Campus Attack The FBI is now investigating after two Jewish students were attacked on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh outside the school’s largest landmark, the Cathedral of Learning, and that a 52-year-old man was arrested, facing possible hate crime charges. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that students are concerned there was no notice from the school’s emergency notification system, audio courtesy of CBS affiliate KDKA-TV Pittsburgh.    Aid In Question A botched college aid process has some students wondering what might have been as they find themselves in application limbo. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.     Oregon Plane Crash Three people are confirmed dead after a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses and sparked a massive fire in Fairview, Oregon.     Latest On Listeria Outbeak A new report finds a processing plant linked to a deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Finally   It was a slow Labor Day holiday weekend at theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Walz Interview After being dogged by Republican critics for waiting nearly 40 days to sit down for a one-on-one interview since replacing President Biden atop the Democratic ticket for president, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz sat with CNN for a wide-ranging discussion. John Stolnis has more.    Trump’s Town Hall As Kamala Harris traveled through Georgia, former President Donald Trump hit two battleground states, and capped off his trip with a town hall hosted by a former Democrat. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Questions Over Ballot Questions The 2024 election is not just about the White House. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports there are ballot measures on several hot-button issues in 41 states.    Cemetery Controversy Continues The Army is now providing new information about an incident at Arlington National Cemetery involving Donald Trump's staff.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Publishers Sue Florida Over Book “Ban” A group of major book publishers sued the state of Florida over what they called an “unconstitutional” book ban law that allows challenges to books in school libraries.     Car Hits Plane This will be tough to explain to the insurance company – a plane that made an emergency landing on a highway was soon after hit by a car. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Trump & Harris Campaign On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz spent their second day on a bus tour through Georgia, where polling has them in a statistical dead heat with Donald Trump, while Trump held events in Michigan and Wisconsin, including a Town Hall hosted by Tulsi Gabbard.    RFK, Jr. Remains On Battleground State Ballots Robert F. Kennedy Junior's strategy to endorse former President Donald Trump may not be working out exactly as planned where it comes to the all-important battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Kremlin is now redeploying some of its forces as Ukrainian troops take more territory inside Russia’s Kursk region, and Ukraine announced one of the F-16 fighter jets donated by Western partners crashed, killing its pilot.    Serbia Spurns Russia For France In a blow to the Kremlin’s coffers, their usual trade partner Serbia has agreed to buy several French-made warplanes in a shift away from Russia. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Trump Legal Team’s Latest NY Case Maneuver With a court date for sentencing just a few weeks away, Donald Trump’s legal team wants a federal court to take his case from the state level. Correspondent Norman Hall has the latest.    Blue Origin Soars From a Texas facility and the first in two years, six people launched into space and returned safely to earth. Pamela Furr has the latest on the Blue Origin flight.      Twister Toys With Train Cars From the power of rockets to the strength of Mother Nature, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a tornado strong enough to derail train cars in North Dakota.     White House New Immigration Plan The White House is relaunching an immigration program for thousands of migrants from four Latin American countries. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details.     Finally   U.S. intelligence is sharing more details about this month's foiled terrorist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria. Correspondent Donna Warder reports a warning from the CIA helped thwart an ISIS attack that was intended to kill thousands of concertgoers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Latest On The Campaigns Senior Democrat leaders believe a state that once seemed lost, Georgia, is now in play with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, so Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz are embarking on a two day tour of rural Georgia. John Stolnis has more on the race for the White House.    FBI Releases More Details On Attempted Trump Assassination As the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump continues, the FBI says the man who tried to shoot Donald Trump in July appears to have acted alone, and did a lot of research before the shooting. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     SCOTUS On Student Loans The U-S Supreme Court is declining to reinstate President Biden's latest plan to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what happens next for the SAVE Plan.    Cemetery Controversy There are now conflicting stories about an incident involving Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery.  The latest from correspondent Ed Donahue.   Judge Sides With Palin Chalk up a win for Sarah Palin. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate’s libel suit against the New York Times will be heading back to court.    Positive Transplant News There’s great news on the medical front when it comes to organ donation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on kidney donations being safer now than long thought.     Democrats Tour Georgia Tonight, Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will appear on CNN to give their first interview since accepting the Democrat nomination.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Republicans Take To TV, Social Media & Battleground States The Trump and Vance campaign is focused on high prices, with Vance hitting Pennsylvania where he accused Kamala Harris of trying to champion accomplishments of Donald Trump, while the former president is scheduled to be in Michigan today as both are rallying in critical swing states where polling is extremely tight. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Polling A Dead Heat With less than 70 days before the November election, the race for president is as tight as it can be. A new Fox News poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris with extremely narrow one to two point battleground state leads in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada.    Jail For Two Over January 6 A Kentucky man who authorities say was the first rioter to breach the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 received a four-year prison term for his actions. Now, a militia group member also from the Bluegrass State who is seen on video entering the Capitol wearing a gas mask will spend the next five years behind bars. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Vegas Politician Learns His Fate A Nevada jury returned with a verdict in a case against a former politician who was charged with stabbing to death a newspaper reporter. Pamela Furr has the details.    Midwest Mystery Solved A two-decade Midwest mystery has finally been solved, after searchers find a missing plane and human remains in Michigan's Lake Huron. The details from correspondent Mike Hempen.     Investigating Train Troubles In the wake of last year's massive derailment disaster in Ohio, federal train regulators are still being held back on making serious change due to longstanding industry issues. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Tech News After a 10-year-old girl died allegedly due in part to a video recommendation from Tik Tok, an appeals court says the mother may sue the social media company for targeting her daughter.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Whether you’re traveling by train, plane, or automobile, you’ll need to pack plenty of patience and even a backup plan in case something goes wrong. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what’s expected to be record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Debate Plans In Place On a day when the Trump campaign agreed to a September 10 debate on ABC with muted microphones, in separate videos former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris made very different pitches to potential voters. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Texas Purges Voter Rolls Leaders in Texas are touting efforts to protect against potential voter fraud as we get closer to the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Smith’s New Trump Attack Plan Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment in Donald Trump's January 6th election interference case following last month's Supreme Court immunity ruling. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.    Biden Immigration Plan On Hold A Biden administration plan to help undocumented immigrants with a pathway to citizenship is now in limbo, after a Texas judge blocked the program from continuing. Katie Clark has the story.   Two Dead In Plane Mishap There was tragedy on the tarmac after a fatal explosion at an airline facility in Georgia. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Lowe’s Altering DEI Program Home improvement giant Lowe’s announced it is making changes to its diversity program with some speculating it was due to the company caving in to activist pressure.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Trump OK’s Debate & Vance Campaigns Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, two former rivals are now on Donald Trump's presidential transition team, and J.D. Vance, campaigning in battleground Michigan, tried to portray Harris as someone who has not followed through on promises made to the Wolverine State.    Democrats Plan Bus Tour & Prime-Time Interview The Harris campaign released an ad touting plans for a middle class tax cut and improve conditions for consumers and people to buy a home. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the new ad comes as Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz set out on a bus tour of Georgia, a state where recent polling shows Harris has been able to cut in to Donald Trump’s lead.    Israeli Hostage Rescued A pinpoint raid by Israeli troops led to a hostage being found alive and freed after more than 10 months in captivity. Correspondent Josef Federman reports the man, a Bedouin Arab-Israeli, has been reunited with his family.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine The Ukrainian offensive into Russia is leading to escalation in both countries, as war rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Private Learns His Fate An Army private who left his unit and fled to North Korea is back on US soil, and will plead guilty to several charges.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    California Officer Killed During Chase A San Diego police officer and a man in another vehicle died when that driver crashed into the officer's car following a high-speed chase.     Telegram’s CEO Staying In Jail A French judge has extended police custody for Telegram's CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the arrest of Pavel Durov is sparking outrage for the man who is nicknamed as Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg.   Utah Mom Facing Murder Charges Prosecutors in Utah have made their case in the investigation of a mother and children’s grief book author alleged to have poisoned her husband. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a murder trial will now move forward.    Tech News Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under scrutiny for a letter he sent to a congressional committee that said his company was pressured into censoring content by the Biden administration during the COVID pandemic and the 2020 election. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Technology is often used to catch a thief, but in the case of a woman in California, she bypassed police and set up her own sting to catch the person stealing her mail. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Campaign & Accusations Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are reportedly sparring over the format for September 10th debate schedule to air on ABC. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Afghanistan Pullout Anniversary America marked the third anniversary of a suicide bombing that killed 13 US troops at Kabul's airport during the chaotic Afghanistan war withdrawal. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, it was a somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery attended by former President Donald Trump, who also tried to tie Kamala Harris to the American pullout.     Brushback On Texas Searches The Texas Attorney General is receiving backlash over recent raids surrounding alleged election fraud. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Concerns About New State Election Laws On the same day that the Democratic National Committee and the Georgia Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to block new election rules in Georgia, that state’s Republican governor is looking into whether he can remove state election board members.     Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall regarding apple juice sold at Walmart. Correspondent Jennifer King report this impacts 25 states across the United States.    Baseball History There’s been a number of firsts in sports, but a backup catcher has done something that has never happened before, and may never happen again in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.      Trump’s New Endorsement & Debate Issues Donald Trump picked up the endorsement of an ex-Democratic congresswoman who ran for the party's presidential nomination against Kamala Harris four years ago, making the announcement in Michigan. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the former president and the campaign of Kamala Harris are bickering over debate details, with their first showdown scheduled in two weeks on ABC.    Latest In The Middle East Tensions in the Middle East have de-escalated since Sunday's exchange of rocket attacks between Hezbollah and Israel, but world leaders are still increasingly concerned about the potential of a growing conflict. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports talks surrounding a potential cease fire in Gaza mediated by the US continue this week in Cairo.    Police Know What Led To Long Island Massacre More is being learned about the man who massacred four members of his family in the New York City suburbs. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police have determined what led the man to open fire in the home he lived in all his life.    Smith Returns To Court Special Counsel Jack Smith is urging a federal appeals court to reinstate the criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents and obstructing the federal investigation. Pamela Furr has the latest.    Private Learns His Fate An Army private who left his unit and fled to North Korea is back on US soil, and will plead guilty to several charges.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Money For Parks The nation’s national parks will soon receive a massive donation. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Taking Aim At China EV’s Canada is following the lead of the United States, raising a strong tariff against Chinese-made electric vehicles. Correspondent Naeun Kim (pronounced nay-AHN) has the details.   Finally   An award-winning Apple TV series is on the verge of getting another season. Kevin Carr has the details.    So, you’re looking for a restaurant to impress a date or a business client, or maybe you want to just try out something new and different. Correspondent Jackie Quinn may have found such a place to hold a unique dinner party - an Ohio prison - featuring food that’s grown, cooked and served by inmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & RFK, Jr. Join Forces The Trump – Harris election takes on a new twist as Independent Presidential candidate RFK Junior suspends his campaigning. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Vance Talks Abortion & Trump’s Plan The issue of abortion was front and center during an interview with the GOP Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the Republican presidential ticket now vows to oppose a nationwide ban on abortion.     Latest On Telegram’s CEO Arrest More is being learned about the arrest of Telegram's CEO over alleged offenses related to his messaging app. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports. (pronounced nay-AHN)    Flooding In The Grand Canyon The body of a woman who had been missing for three days was discovered after she had been swept up in a flash flood near the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that more than 100 people so far have been rescued and the National Guard has been deployed to assist.     Latest In The Middle East After a surprise Israeli airstrike using over 100 fighter jets targeted Hezbollah missile launching pads in Lebanon, and the terrorist group firing rockets and drones at Israel, both sides moved swiftly at containing the fighting and not escalating the hostilities.      Changes At The Secret Service There’s action involving the Secret Service as the follow-up to the investigation of the Trump attempted assassination continues. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Flush With Cash While both the Trump and Harris campaigns are focusing on people not having enough money to get by, their campaign coffers are certainly filling up.     Who Will RFK, Jr. Help Most Questions are being raised as to who this will help more. after Robert F. Kennedy Junior suspended his independent candidacy for President – throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. Pamela Furr with more.      Hurricane Floods Hawaii Roads are washed out from a foot and a half of rain, and many remain stranded without power on Hawaii’s Big Island as Hurricane Hone sweeps past the 50th state.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. ((pronounced HOH'-nay))    Five Dead In NY In New York, a quiet Long Island neighborhood has been rocked by a murder suicide. Correspondent Bob Brown reports that 5 people were found dead, members of a family that were preparing for the funeral of a 95-year-old family member.    Heat Problems At Nebraska Air Show For the first time since 2018, Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base held its “Defense of Freedom Air and Space Show,” and medical staff at the military base said they treated 150 people for heat-related issues, and seven people required hospitalization.     Rousey Mea Culpa A famous fighter is offering up a belated apology. Correspondent Ed Donahue explains.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, discussions to finalize a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal stalled between Hamas and Israel. However, teams from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are remaining in Cairo in the hopes to iron out some of the remaining issues.     Drug Maker Stands By High Costs The maker of two popular weight loss drugs defended the increased costs of Ozempic and Wegovy, saying the blockbuster drugs are, in the end, saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs. The CEO of Novo Nordisk told NBC News that obesity costs Americans over $400 billion dollars annually.      Tech News Seattle Tacoma Airport may be under another cyberattack. Websites, phone systems and the maritime port are all offline, and numerous flights were cancelled over the weekend. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   The topic of music rights has become front and center in the 2024 election, as some artists do not want certain candidates to use their music without permission. Kevin Carr reports another rock group has demanded the campaign of Donald Trump to stop using their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Speaks at DNC  Kamala Harris took to the stage at the DNC to deliver her acceptance speech for the Democrat party presidential nomination. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.   SCOTUS Rules on AZ Election Law  The Supreme Court has issued its decision on a voter identification suit from Arizona. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.     Trump Heads to U.S. Southern Border  Former President Trump is touting his immigration policies as the Presidential campaign trail moves to the southern border. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Federal Jury Sides with Teacher  A federal jury has ruled a Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights after falsely suggesting he took part in the Capitol riot on January 6. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Justice Family Avoids Resort Foreclosure  The family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has reached a deal to avoid the foreclosure of their Green Briar Resort. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Germany Defends Warship  Germany is defending the actions of one of its warships as it sailed down the river Thames through London. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Large Diamond Unearthed in Botswana  One of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma has details.  Former Memphis Officer to Change Plea  A second former Memphis police officer is expected to change his plea in connection to the deadly beating of a motorist last year. Correspondent Bob Brown has details.  Home Sales See Slight Rise  Home sales saw a slight increase in July. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  U.S. May Send More Aid to Ukraine  An announcement could come soon on more U.S. aid for Ukraine. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  RFK Jr. Rumored to Drop Out  RFK Jr. is scheduled to hold a press conference today amid speculation he will end his run for the White House. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  One Person Still Missing from Sunken Superyacht  One person remains missing after a super yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports.   McDonald’s Instagram Hacked  McDonald's Instagram account was hacked and commandeered to convince investors to buy a faked grimace crypto coin created by a hacker group. Chuck palm has more on this story in today's tech news.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Walz Introduces Himself At DNC Day Three Day Three of the Democratic National Convention heard from Nancy Pelosi and Bill Clinton, along with the parents of an American being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. But the night belonged to Tim Walz, as the Minnesota Governor spoke to the nation as the Vice President nominee for Kamala Harris. Steve Futterman reports from the D.N.C. in Chicago.    Trump & Vance Campaign As Democrats gather in Chicago, both Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, are crisscrossing battleground states, holding a rally in North Carolina. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the former president is answering back to comments made at the Democratic National Convention.     Two States Add Abortion To The Ballot Voters in more American states will be voting on abortion on the November ballot. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Alleged Migrant Murderers Captured The long arm of the law has reached all the way to Central America. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports there have been more arrests related to the more than four dozen migrants who suffocated in Texas.    Mississippi Inmate Captured In Chicago An escaped Mississippi inmate was tracked from the Deep South to a restaurant in Chicago. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on an overnight standoff within walking distance of the arena housing the Democratic National Convention.    RFK, Jr.’s Plans Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse Donald Trump. NBC News is reporting that talks are still ongoing between Kennedy and the former president.      Walz’s Record In Question Day three of the Democratic National Convention was the night that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the nation as Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential nominee.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports as Americans learn more about him, Walz is also facing more questions about his military record.    Chicago Protests Worsen As the Democrat Party touts its nominee for President inside the walls of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, more protests surrounding the war in the Middle East are playing out in the Windy City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump & Harris Campaign While most of the political world has its eyes on Chicago at the DNC, former President Trump and the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris, have both been on the campaign trail the last couple of days. John Stolnis has more.    Harris Donations Surging The month of July was very good for Kamala Harris. The Financial Times is reporting that Harris raised four times as much as Donald Trump, after she replaced Joe Biden at the top of the ticket.     Latest On The Primaries There were no surprises in the Florida primary where Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Matt Gaetz each won decisive victories against GOP challengers. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the results of the Wyoming and Alaska primary contests.    Deal In Shaken Baby Case A woman facing a possible life sentence after the death of a man she injured as baby has accepted a deal with prosecutors. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Latest On The War In Ukraine Correspondent Emma Burrows reports Russian troops are fighting for survival in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces captured more territory inside Russia’s borders than the Kremlin has seized in Eastern Ukraine.     Finally   As her Eras Tour is ending in Europe, singing star Taylor Swift for the first time has addressed the cancelled concerts in Vienna, Austria due to a terrorist threat. Kevin Carr reports.    At Wednesday night’s Democratic National Convention, the two people whose story touched the audience, bringing some to tears, was that of the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, now held for over 320 days by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Obamas Highlight DNC Day 2 While Kamala Harris packed the same arena in Wisconsin that was the home to the Republican National Convention, Barack and Michelle Obama were the key speakers in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, imploring followers to “get to work” while taking aim at Donald Trump. Steve Futterman has the latest from Chicago.    Trump & Vance Talk Law & Order As Democrats cast their delegates for Kamala Harris at the convention in Chicago, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance continued their battleground state swing, with the former President in Michigan and his V-P choice speaking in Wisconsin. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports crime was on the agenda.   Latest On The RFK Campaign Robert F Kennedy Junior's running mate is laying out the options for the independent campaign as momentum grows around presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Abortion On The Ballot The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a question for voters to decide on the state’s constitutional right for abortion will be on the November ballot. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Menendez Leaves The Senate The political career of one of the most powerful members of the Senate has ended as Bob Menendez has officially resigned as New Jersey’s senior senator following a federal bribery conviction.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has more.    Disney Amends The Lawsuit Disney dropping what became known as its "fine print" argument in a wrongful death lawsuit, and agrees to have the case heard in court.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.      GOP House Talks Impeachment Vote Hours before he was set to address the Democratic National Convention, House Republicans released a report they say details a pattern of corruption by President Joe Biden that is worthy of impeachment. John Stolnis reports from Washington that some in the GOP want to hold that impeachment vote.    Trump’s Medal Controversy Former President Trump is catching grief over comments he recently made about the Presidential Medal of Freedom being "better" than the military’s Medal of Honor. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Latest In The Middle East On a day when Israel’s military retrieved the bodies of six hostages once held by Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East with no deal on ending the war in Gaza, as Hamas never came to the negotiating table despite Israel accepting a U.S.-led plan for peace. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Maine Releases Mass Shooting Report In Maine, a long-awaited report has been released regarding the state’s worst-ever mass shooting in Lewiston, and if it could have been prevented. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    TikTok Trucker Learns His Fate A truck driver will spend the next two decades in prison convicted of causing a deadly highway crash while he was watching TikTok on his phone while behind the wheel. Sue Aller has that story.    Florida Primary There were no surprises in primary elections held in Florida, including in the state’s first district where Congressman Matt Gaetz cruised to victory against a challenge from a candidate backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.    Mall Death Trial Underway A trial is now underway in Michigan of several Detroit-area mall security guards charged with a man's death 10 years ago. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Chicago Protest Turns Violent Protests in Chicago moved away from the Democratic National Convention, and they turned violent. Lisa Dwyer reports that over a dozen protesters were arrested when they clashed with police outside Chicago’s Israeli Consulate.    Finally   Just two years after they tied the knot, “Bennifer” is now more. Kevin Carr reports Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck in a Los Angeles court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Addresses The DNC To chants of “Thank You Joe,” President Biden was greeted with numerous ovations as he addressed the Democratic National Convention, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. Steve Futterman reports from Chicago the President’s emotional welcome capped off the first night of the D.N.C.    Trump & Vance Campaigning As Democrats convene in Chicago for the Democratic convention, the Republican side of the race for the White House rallied in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania. John Stolnis has more.    Santos Pleads Guilty Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to charges stemming from fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what happens next for the one-time expelled member of Congress.    Hacks Traced To Iran U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident they know who hacked Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and tried to hack the former campaign of President Biden. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Politician Arrested A Washington D-C Councilman is facing bribery charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    School Bus Nightmare For many, Monday was the first day of school for the 2024-2025 academic year, and for both parents and students in St. Louis, it will be one they may never forget. Ed Donahue explains.    Conventions In Chicago A myriad of speakers took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, which include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Georgia Senator Rafael Warnock, several Lieutenant Governors, with the keynote speeches coming from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who discussed cracking the glass ceiling, and President Joe Biden, who passed the torch to his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Chicago’s place in political convention history, now covering parts of three centuries.    Trump & Vance In Pennsylvania With Democrats touting the achievements of the Biden and Harris administration in Chicago, the Republican presidential ticket spent the day campaigning in a key battleground state. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Donald Trump and J.D. Vance were making the case for a second Trump term, and contrasting their views from their Democrat rivals.    House GOP Releases Biden Reports In Washington, DC, Republicans on three Congressional committees have reached a conclusion surrounding the potential impeachment of President Joe Biden, on the same day he spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Two Dead In Connecticut Storms A massive rainstorm that dumped as much as 16 inches of rain in parts of the Northeast created historic flash flooding conditions in Connecticut that led to the deaths of two women.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that authorities referred to this deluge as a one-in-1,000-year flood.    Woman Jailed For Killing Her Sex Trafficker A woman who killed her alleged sex trafficker has been sentenced to jail time in Wisconsin. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel has accepted a proposal to a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release with Hamas, but the terrorist group has yet to sign off on the deal.     Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht In Italy, six people are missing, including two Americans, after a luxury yacht was hit by a tornado and sunk off the coast of Sicily. Correspondent Karen Chammas has details.    Finally   A trailblazer in television talk has passed away. Kevin Carr reports on the passing of Phil Donahue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   DNC Begins Today Despite protests already underway by a number of anti-Israel groups, the Democratic Convention gets underway today, which will include addresses tonight by President Biden and Hillary Clinton. Steve Futterman is in Chicago with a preview.    Trump & Harris Campaigning With Pennsylvania shaping up to be one of the most important states in November's presidential election, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris urged Keystone State voters to look their way. John Stolnis has more.   Santos To Court Former U-S Congressman George Santos is due in court this afternoon on the corruption charges that led to his departure from Congress. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Georgia Officer Ambushed Saying they lost a hero, a 30-year-old Georgia deputy was shot and killed as he answered the call for a domestic dispute.  Correspondent Julie Walker is following the story.     Under Fire In Texas, an investigation is underway after gunshots were fired outside a San Antonio military base. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Bomb Forces Evacuation Over four hundred homes were evacuated in a small Northern Ireland town, and residents may not be able to return home for days. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports it was due to the unearthing of a massive World War Two-era bomb.     Candidate’s Economic Plans All eyes will be on Chicago where the Democratic National Convention begins with speakers today including President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. As Kamala Harris moves a step closer to accepting her party’s nomination, there was back and forth on the Sunday shows about her economic policies, and those of Donald Trump. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Trump In Pennsylvania While Democrats will spend the week in Chicago, Donald Trump plans to zigzag the nation, holding rallies each day this week in key battleground states.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on his rally in Pennsylvania, where he took aim at his rival’s economic plans, and teased Harris’ appearance along the way.    Latest In The Middle East The U-S Secretary of State is in the Middle East and officials say cease fire talks between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas are at a critical point. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Heat Overcomes 100 At Airshow Extreme heat at a Colorado air show led to at least 10 people being hospitalized and 100 others needed medical help. The details from correspondent Bob Brown.    Ernesto’s Wrath Weather on the East Coast also left its mark, as the remnants of Storm Ernesto left the beaches from Maine to Florida with dangerous rip currents. At least three deaths have been blamed on Ernesto.    Latest In Russia-Ukraine Overseas, and Ukrainian troops have now destroyed two key bridges in Russia. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports that Ukraine’s incursion inside Russian territory was done in an effort to disrupt the Kremlin’s war supplies and replenish their own forces.    Guilty Of Killing Neighbor It took barely two hours to convict a Florida woman of killing her neighbor. Ed Donahue reports.    Finally   It remains an ongoing issue - the continuing strike involving unionized video game performers and gaming companies. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.   It was aliens, superheroes, strong women, and tornadoes that led the way at the box office. Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s New Jersey News Conference The Trump campaign pivoting to the economy, now in the form of a press conference to talk about high prices and inflation. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden & Kamala Rally President Biden joined Vice President Kamala Harris for their first joint speaking engagement since Harris replaced Biden on the ticket for the White House in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Arrests In Matthew Perry Death Authorities arrested five people including two doctors and Matthew Perry’s personal assistant on charges connected to the actor’s overdose death last year. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Biden’s Drug Price Deal The White House announced a landmark deal to lower prices of ten drugs popular with older Americans that could save taxpayers billions of dollars. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Pays To Be The CEO Great if you can get it. Correspondent Norman Hall reports Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package.    Disney’s Legal Issues New trouble at the House of Mouse as a legal fight between a family and Disney has exposed an unusual contract clause. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    US-Led Gaza Talks Continue The high-stakes ceasefire and hostage talks will resume in Qatar today with the US mediating to end the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. As correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, while Israel did have a place at the table, the terrorist group did not attend.    Latest In Russia & Ukraine The United States is actively watching events unfold in Ukraine, where troops continue to seize more ground inside of Russia and is moving outside of the Kursk region, and how Russia has issued evacuation orders for its citizens but has yet to respond with any force. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Walz DUI In Question Now that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, questions have been raised about his record in the National Guard, but also about his arrest for drunk driving in Nebraska in 1995. Correspondent Norman Hall reports concerns are being raised about campaign staffers releasing misleading information about the case when he ran for office back in 2006.    Judge Saying No To Trump Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are seeking to push back the sentencing date for his hush money case in New York City. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, a sentencing date has already been delayed once, but so far the judge has refused to delay the case again.    Arizona’s Abortion Language The Arizona Supreme Court has sided with Republican lawmakers saying it is okay to call a fetus or embryo an unborn human being. Pamela Furr explains the story.      Troopers In Trouble Two Alaska State Troopers are facing assault charges, accused of beating, using pepper spray and allowing their police dog to attack and subdue a man they were trying to arrest.     Another American Sentenced In Russia The crime was donating to a charity in Ukraine. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports a dual US-Russian national has been sentenced to 12 years in a Kremlin prison.     Man Arrested For Threatening Florida Power Station Police in Florida report a Jordanian national was arrested for explosives threats and an attack on a Florida energy facility allegedly motivated by the U.S. government's support of the state of Israel.      Finally   Arrests have been made in Los Angeles following the death of soap opera star Johnny Wactor. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Holds Battleground State Rally It was billed as a speech about the economy, but former President Trump’s rally in North Carolina turned into something quite different. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.    US & The Gaza Talks A new round of talks to end the Gaza war is set to begin today, with Egypt, Qatar and the United States acting as mediators between Israel and Hamas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that there’s still no word if the terror group will send a representative to the planned meeting.   Preparing For More College Unrest A Federal Judge is weighing-in on pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American college campuses with the fall semester about to start. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as the president of a prominent Ivy League school abruptly resigned.    New Hunter Biden Trouble President Biden’s son reportedly sought assistance from the U.S. government for a lucrative energy project in Italy. Fox News is reporting that Hunter Biden wrote at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking assistance for the Ukrainian gas company Burisma.    Judge Says No To Trump The judge in Donald Trump's New York hush money case again is refusing to step aside. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Menendez’s Replacement New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to name his former chief-of-staff to become the temporary replacement for outgoing Senator Bob Menendez. George Helmy, who was a former staffer for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and is now a healthcare executive, is expected to be named.     A Texas Gun Ban Following a shooting at the Texas State Fair last year, organizers of the annual event announced it is banning firearms, drawing the ire of a number of Republican officials, including the Texas attorney general who is threatening a lawsuit. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      Hitting The Campaign Trail We're in mid-August with the Democratic National Convention coming up next week, and the Presidential campaigning with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris along with their V-P choices J.D. Vance and Tim Walz is in full force ahead of November's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the busy campaign trail.    Latest On Inflation One of the major topics for the election involves the kitchen table. Annual inflation in the U.S. last month hit its lowest level in more than three years, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next month. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Hurricane Ernesto Ernesto is now a hurricane after pummeling the northeast Caribbean, and leaving three quarters of a million people without power in Puerto Rico, and they may stay in the dark for days. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, while Ernesto may not make landfall in the continental United States, Atlantic coast beaches from Florida to Maine could be severely impacted this weekend with dangerous rip currents.    Face Mask Ban A first-of-its-kind ban on face masks is now the law in a county outside of New York City. Sue Aller reports from Long Island.    MPOX Concerns There’s new concern about the fast-spreading Monkey Pox, or M-POX as it’s called, as the deadly virus is rapidly moving through Africa, and is now officially a global health emergency. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Remembering Gena Rowlands She starred in movies including “The Notebook.” Actress Gena Rowlands passed away at her California home.     Remembering Famous Amos In 1975, Wally Amos took out a $25,000 loan to make baked goods, and the rest is history. The man who became known as Famous Amos built an empire on the cookies he learned to make from his aunt.      Finally   Who said there’s never a police officer around when you need one. It was a man in blue and some good Samaritans who raced to action when a woman drove into a Texas pond, saving her life. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump, X, & The UAW The owner of X praised his interview with Donald Trump claiming over one billion views, but the 'United Auto Workers Union' is threatening legal action against the former President and Elon Musk over what was said. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    FBI Investigating Campaign Hacks The FBI has launched an investigation into alleged Iranian hack attempts targeting both the Trump and the then-Biden-Harris presidential campaigns. Jim Roope has the details.   Primary Recap Two members of the Democrat’s “Squad” have already been voted out by their constituents in the 2024 primaries, and in the most-watched race of the Tuesday night primary, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was able to hold off a strong challenge and will face off with Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi (pronounced al-kee-dee) in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.     Walz Defends Military Record Kamala Harris’ choice to be her V-P has been fighting against claims regarding his military record, and at his first solo campaign event in California on Tuesday, he defended what he called his “damn proud” 3-decade stint in the National Guard. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Florida Trial Begins A Florida jury will decide whether a woman was justified in fatally shooting a neighbor during a dispute last year. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Massive Meth Bust It was a historic bust by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that authorities have arrested a Mexican national in Atlanta, accused of trying to sell over a ton of methamphetamines worth millions of dollars hidden with celery at a farmer’s market.      Senators In Kyiv As Ukraine Presses Into Russia The president of Ukraine says that his forces now control 74 Russian settlements in the Kursk region, double the number from yesterday, after Ukrainian forces mounted a surprise attack against Kremlin troops and drove deep into Russian territory. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports two United States Senators met with Vlodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, praising his nation for not backing down from Vladimir Putin’s war machine.    Officer Who Shot Pregnant Woman Arrested A Police Officer in Ohio is indicted involving last summer's murder of a pregnant woman outside a grocery store. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Police Chief Indicted A special prosecutor in Kansas says an ex-police chief who led a raid on his hometown newspaper now faces charges for his actions. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Agreeing On Tips It appears there’s actually something that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump can agree on – as both presidential candidates have slightly differing proposals to end federal taxes on tips. However, as correspondent Julie Walker reports, no matter which candidate wins the White House, both of their plans would be difficult to enact.    US OK’s Israel Arms Sale The Biden administration has given the go-ahead for a massive $20 billion dollars in weapons sales to Israel.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Talk Over Texas Church Demolition A Texas church, where more than two-dozen worshippers were killed in a 2017 mass shooting, is being demolished. But as correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the families of victims who lost their lives there do not want the church to be torn down.    Tech News Global ransomware group "Dispossessor" has been caught and dismantled by the German and U.S. authorities, giving hundreds of companies a bit of breathing space, and dozens of countries a sigh of relief.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   Swifties need to be vigilant. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in London, and the new security measures in place after her concerts in Vienna, Austria were abruptly canceled due to the threat of a terror attack.     Jimmy Kimmel says he did his time. Kevin Carr reports on why the comedian says he won’t host the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump, X, & The Hack Delay As Presidential campaigning intensifies, former President Donald Trump is back on X, formerly known as Twitter. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports his scheduled interview with Elon Musk started later than planned because of what appeared to be a hack attack on the X platform.     Ukraine’s “Game Changer” The United States is closely monitoring events in Ukraine, where for the first time since World War II, an army thrust deep inside Russia. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to repel the Ukrainian forces, after videos of Ukraine soldiers taking down Russian flags and replacing them with the Ukrainian flag surfaced, but the advances by Ukraine appear to be a game-changer in the more than two-year war.     LA Earthquake A Southern California earthquake shook people from Los Angeles to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off store shelves, but appears to have only caused minimal damage. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   RFK’s NY Ballot Denial A judge has ruled that Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been disqualified from appearing on New York's general election ballot. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.    Pot On The Ballot President, Vice President, Congress and mayors, there will be a number of options on ballots in November. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, there will also be issues, and in North Dakota, that includes allowing residents to consider legalizing marijuana.    Guilty Of Ballot Tampering A former Colorado government clerk was found guilty of charges in a case involving allowing someone unauthorized access to the state’s voting records system because she questioned the results of the 2020 election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Preparing For 2028 As the 2024 Summer Olympics end in Paris, the torch is now lit again and will head to Los Angeles for the 2028 games. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that the City of Angels, which will host the games for a record third time, has a lot of work to do to get ready for the athlete’s arrivals.      Trump & Harris Campaigns Update Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the Trump & Harris campaigns.    Latest In The Middle East Israel has been preparing for an attack by Iran, but instead was hit by one coming from the Earth itself. A magnitude 5 earthquake centered in Western Syria shook northern and central Israel, Lebanon and parts of Jordan Monday night. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. is standing by its commitment to the Jewish State, moving more military might into the region.    Investigating A Texas Utility Following deadly and lengthy power outages after Hurricane Beryl, Texas authorities have launched a new investigation into the response of Houston's power utility.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Abortion On The Ballot Abortion will be a strong topic in the 2024 election, and an Associated Press report found a number of women who were pregnant complaining they were refused emergency hospital care, in some cases even while bleeding, under the shadow of some state abortion laws. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Vegas Murder Trial Underway It has all the makings of a made-for-TV movie. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the case of an ex-Las Vegas politician accused of killing a journalist over a story he reported.    What We Think Of Student Loan Bailouts Correspondent Jennifer King reports a poll finds a majority of Americans are giving the president low marks on how he has handled the issue of student loans.    Sports – John Stolnis   A Baseball suspension & more.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   The Trump & Harris Weekend Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the campaign trail out west, with conversations over crowd size taking center stage. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden’s Explanation President Biden has given his first interview since dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump Campaign Hacked It’s starting to sound like 2016 all over again. Politico and the Washington Post are reporting that they both received a 271-page document from an anonymous AOL account containing an internal vetting document from Donald Trump’s campaign. Trump’s team is pointing the finger of blame at Iran.    Officer Severely Hurt During Missouri Remembrance Event A police officer is fighting for his life following protests marking the 10-year anniversary of the death of a teenager in Ferguson, Missouri following a police shooting. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the officer was attacked as he attempted to make an arrest.    Latest In The Middle East The terror group Hamas announced that it will not take part in ceasefire talks scheduled for Thursday, after the assassination of their political chief which it blames on Israel, but its new leader said he wants a ceasefire deal. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the United States and other mediators in the Middle East are calling for the resuming of talks on the war in Gaza.    US Sends Submarine To The Mediterranean Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.    A Trump-Harris Debate Set September could fast become a busy month for presidential debates. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Ukraine Troops Enter Russia For the first time since the war began, soldiers from Ukraine have entered Russia, days after a surprise invasion that has become an embarrassing shock to the Kremlin, with videos posted on social media showing Ukraine’s soldiers taking down Russian flags and replacing them with Ukrainian flags. Correspondent Naeun Kim (pronounced nay-AHN) reports.    Trump Campaigns & Vance Hits TV Former President Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance are doubling down on their confidence in their campaign for the White House, as Vice President Harris and her choice for V-P hit the campaign trail over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Harris Heads West As Former President Donald Trump held a rally and his V-P running mate made the rounds on the Sunday shows, on the Democrat side, Vice President Kamala Harris and her V-P pick hit the campaign trail, including in battleground Nevada. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a pledge by the Democrat presidential ticket to reduce taxes on hospitality workers, a promise recently made by Trump.    More Uvalde Audio Released Text messages, police bodycam audio and video, and the release of frantic 9-1-1 calls made in May of 2022 paint a concerning picture of extreme panic and disarray during the Uvalde school shooting in which 19 students and 2 educators were killed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports one of the 9-1-1 calls was made by a student, who told the emergency dispatcher that she didn’t want to die.    Maryland House Explosion Two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded. Pamela Furr has more.     More Fallout Over Illinois Shooting An Illinois sheriff is retiring after a deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting a homeowner who called 9-1-1. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Tech News Hacking is becoming all too common, and now airliners are reporting a huge increase of GPS spoofing attacks of planes in certain areas near combat zones. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.     Sports – Steve Futterman   Olympics Closing Ceremonies & more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Trump Comments on Harris VP Pick  President Trump has made his first public appearance since Kamala Harris announced her VP pick. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Attorneys Generals Sue Biden Admin  Fifteen attorneys general are suing the Biden Administration over changes to healthcare eligibility for some illegal immigrants. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     New Details Emerging About Foiled Concert Terror Attack  Authorities are now saying the two men arrested in connection with a foiled attack outside a Taylor Swift concert in Austria appeared to have gotten their inspiration for the plot from ISIS. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.  Parkland Families Recieve Settlement  A settlement has been reached in connection to the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Correspondents Clayton Neville reports.  Olympic Runner Tests Positive for Covid  Covid-19 has made its appearance at the Summer Olympics. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.  Abbott Nutrition Sued  A Kentucky family is suing Abbott Nutrition over allegations that contaminated baby formula caused the death of their newborn. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Pandas Return to San Diego Zoo  The San Diego Zoo rolled out the red carpet for the first public showing of its new giant pandas, the first to enter the U.S. in two decades.    Rapper Nelly Arrested  A lawyer for rapper Nelly is saying an overzealous police officer is responsible for the artist’s arrest. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.  Park Fire Continues to Blaze  Firefighters continue the battle against one of the largest fires ever in California. Correspondent Bob Brown reports.  New Documents Filed in Hunter Biden Tax Case  Prosecutors have filed some new documents in the tax case against Hunter Biden. Correspondent Ben Thomas.  RFK Jr. Potentially Off the Ballot in NY  A trial that could keep RFK Jr. off of the presidential ballot in New York is coming to a close. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.  New Listeria Death Reported  There has been another death tied to a listeria outbreak in deli meats. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Unemployment Claims Drop  Unemployment claims dropped slightly last week but remained higher than expected. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  Concerns of Unrest in U.K. Remain  Britain remains on alert for further unrest following a wave of anti-immigrant protests across the country. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Intel Sued by Shareholders  PC Chipmaker Intel is being sued by its own shareholders, who claim they knew about declining revenues and failing business units. Chuck Palm had the details in today's tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    2024 Presidential Campaigns Hit the Road  Today marked the first full day of campaigning for the Harris campaign with a full ticket. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Debby Drenching the East  The effects of tropical storm Debby are being felt as far away as the Great Lakes. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.  U.S. Runner Ekes Out a Gold  Another close call on the track resulted in a gold medal for Team USA. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.    Study Finds Abortion Numbers Rising  A new study finds that the number of abortions is increasing in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over Titan Sub  A Wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the deadly Titan submersible implosion. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.  Deadly Helicopter Crash on U.S. Military Base  A helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama killed one person and injured another. An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed during routine flight training on Fort Novosel Army base.  Hotel Partially Collapses in Germany  Rescuers in Germany are racing against the clock to rescue people trapped under debris from a hotel’s partial collapse. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Taylor Swift Tour Dates Cancelled  Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Austria have been called off. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.  SBA Expanding Clean Energy Loan Program  The Small Business Administration is expanding the clean energy loan program. Correspondent Mae Anderson reports.  Hotel Workers Charged with Murder  Four Milwaukee hotel workers have been charged with murder in the death of a black man they say was causing a disturbance. John Stolnis has more.  NTSB Holds Hearings Into Boeing Door Blowout  The NTSB is holding a hearing into the door plug blowout that happened on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year. Correspondent Sue Aller reports.  RFK Jr. to Appear on NJ Ballot  A judge has cleared the way for independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. to appear on the November ballot in New Jersey. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  NHSTA Looking Into Cybertruck Crash  The National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a crash involving a Cybertruck. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Putin Criticizes Ukraine Military Strategy  Vladimir Putin is lashing out at Ukraine’s recent military maneuvers. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Elon Musk Gets Warning From British Government  Elon Musk and other Social Media platforms are warned by the British Government to crack down on inciting more violence, or face the consequences. Chuck has more on today's tech news.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Harris Announces VP Pick  Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her Vice President pick. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  GOP Reacts to Harris VP Pick  Members of the Republican party were quick to react to the announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz placement on the 2024 ballot. Correspondent Shelley Adler has more.    Cori Bush Loses Primary  In other 2024 election news. Incumbent representative Cori Bush from Missouri has lost her reelection bid. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Debby Death Toll Rises  At least 6 people are dead as Tropical Storm Debby continues to drop torrential rain on parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Assassination Plot Foiled  The FBI says they’ve arrested a man they say was trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Correspondent Pamela Furr has more on the story.  U.S. Track Success at the Olympics  It was a banner day for U.S. track and field at the Paris Games. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  Osprey Crash Details Emerging  More details are coming out about the cause of a US military Osprey crash off the coast of Japan last November. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Pitbull Buys Stadium Naming Rights  A college stadium in Florida will soon have a new name. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta has details.  Trump Hush Money Sentencing Delayed  The sentencing date in President Trumps New York hush money case has been pushed back. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  U.S. Increasing Military Presence in Middle East  The US Navy is increasing its presence in the Middle East as tensions in the region grow. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Hamas Names New Leader  Hamas has a new leader. Correspondent Bob Brown has the story.  Chinese American Man Convicted of Spying  A Chinese American man has been convicted of giving intel on dissidents to the Chinese government. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    Man Who Threatened Mass Casualty Event Arrested  A man accused of threatening a “mass casualty event” at a college football game last year is in federal custody in Arizona and awaiting extradition to Rhode Island.  X Files Antitrust Suit   The CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, has filed a lawsuit against multiple advertising advocacy groups, accusing them of trying to demonetize the social media platform. Chuck Palm has the story in today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Harris Gets Official Nomination  Vice President Kamala Harris has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.    Hurricane Debby Turns Deadly  Tropical Storm Debby continues to dump torrential rain on parts of the Southeast a day after it made landfall as a category 1 hurricane. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Simon Biles Gets Surprise Silver  Simon Biles had a rocky end to her Olympic run. Correspondent Steve Futterman has details.  Jenna Ellis Changes Plea  One of the defendants in the fake electors case in Arizona is changing their plea. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  U.S. Personnel injured in Iraq  U.S. defense officials has said that several U.S. personnel have been injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq.  Venezuelan Unrest Continues  Unrest continues in Venezuela after last week's controversial election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Jackie Robinson Statue Replaced  Representatives of Major League Baseball and former players were on hand to unveil a rebuilt statute of Jackie Robinson in Kansas. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  New Boston Archbishop Announced  Pope Francis has tapped a new Archbishop for Boston. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  CO Funeral Home Operators Get Civil Judgement  A civil judgement has been imposed on the operators of a Colorado Springs funeral home who allowed bodies in their care to rot. Correspondent Norman Hall has the story.  U.S. Urging Diplomacy in the Middle East  The United States is pressing diplomacy as concerns grow surrounding an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Asian Markets Rebounding  Asian markets are bouncing back after Monday’s steep drop. Correspondent Ben Thomas has details.  Australian Government Concerned Over Terrorism Risk  The Australian government is voicing concerns over an increased risk of a terror attack in the country. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Federal Judge Rules Google a Monopoly  A Federal court has declared that Google has effectively become a monopoly, paving the way for certain remedies that could change the makeup of the company. Tech Correspondent Chuck Palm has more in today's tech news.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Moving Closer to VP Selection  Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly interviewed candidates to serve as her Vice President if elected President in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Photo Finish at the Olympics  The Men’s 100-meter dash at the summer Olympics ended in a photo finish. Correspondent Steve Futterman has details.    Park Fire Continues to Scorch CA  Firefighters in California are still working to contain the Park Fire which has now consumed more than 400,000 acres. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Presidential Debate in Limbo  There is a new wrinkle in the presidential debate scheduled for September. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  Jordanian Official Visit Iran  A top Jordanian official is visiting Iran as tensions in the region grow. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.  Investigation into Dodge SUV Intensifies  An investigation is inching closer to causing a recall of nearly 1 million Dodge Journey SUVs. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.    RFK Jr. Admits to Prank  In a video posted to social media, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits that he once placed a dead bear in central park as a prank.    Trust in Secret Service at a Low  A new poll shows American's trust in the secret service is at an all-time low. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Hurricane Debby Approches FL  Hurricane Debby is expected to dump historic rainfall this week as it approaches the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Warren Buffett Suprises Wall Street  Warren Buffet shocked Wall Street over the weekend. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Trump and Harris Trade Barbs  Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue to trade barbs with one another. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    New Miss USA Crowned  Alma Cooper, a US Army officer from Michigan has been crowned as the Miss USA.    DOJ and FTC Sue TikTok  The DOJ and the FTC have joined in a lawsuit against Chinese owned TikTok for violating Children's privacy, and not protecting their personal data. Chuck has the details in today's Tech Report.    OH Man Sentenced to Life in Prison  A Clermont County, Ohio, judge has sentenced Chad Doerman to three consecutive life terms after he pleaded guilty to aggravated murder charges for the shooting deaths of his three young sons.    Seine River Pollution Concerns Remain  Concerns about the water quality of the Seine River in Paris continue to plague the Summer Olympics. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    U.S. and Russia Swap Prisoners  The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap. Its the largest exchange so far in the post-Soviet era. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  Child Tax Credit Extension Fails  Democrats are pointing to politics as an expansion of the child tax credit fails to pass the U.S. Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Biles wins Gold  Simone Biles proved once again why she is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Correspondent Steve Futterman has the story.  U.S. Weighs in on Venezuela Election  The U.S. is weighing in on the recent controversial Venezuelan election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Hamas Leader Funeral Held  A funeral has been held for the Hamas leader killed earlier this week in an Israeli airstrike in Iran. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Intel Announces Layoffs  A major US chipmaker has announced some major layoffs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  ACLU Sues Spokane  A court challenge has been filed against Spokane’s ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details.  Video Game Performers on Strike  Hundreds of video game performers and Hollywood actors picketed in front of the Warner Bros. Studios building to protest against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.  New American Idol Judge Announced  The replacement for Katy Perry on “American Idol” has been announced. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.  Close of 1st Half of America in the Morning.     America in the Morning from Westwood One   Produced by Alex Hinton - Host John Trout   Executive Producer Kevin DeLany     08-02-24 Second half of program     2024 Campaign Update  As the Trump campaign fights back against accusations of racial insensitivity and weirdness, the Harris campaign draws closer to naming a running mate for the vice president. John Stolnis has more from Washington.  Legislation Aimed at Presidential Immunity  Some legislation aimed at limiting presidential immunity has been introduced to the Senate. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  JD Vance Visits the Border  Republicans are hammering Democrats over their handling of the U.S. Southern border. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  Unemployment Rising  Unemployment claims are on the rise. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Wildfires Scorch West  Nearly 100 wildfires are blazing across the Western United States. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Net Neutrality Put on Hold  The on-again off-again Net Neutrality rules have been put on hold again in an appeals court. Chuck Palm explains what all this means in today's tech report.  Finally  Famed director M. Night Shyamalan has a new thriller in theaters. Correspondent Kevin Carr has details.  Former presidents from opposite sides of the aisle are joining a commission planning America's 250th birthday party. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning  2024 Election Update  Vice President Kamala Harris is firing back at former President Donald Trump over his claims involving her racial identity. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Mideast Tensions Rise  The deaths of two senior militant leaders in two Middle Eastern capitals within hours is threatening to cause further unrest in the region. Correspondent Julia Frankel has details.  Ledecky Wins Gold  Olympian Katie Ledecky made a splash at the summer games in Paris. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.  Biden Calls for Action on Fentanyl  President Biden is urging Congress to do more to curb the Fentanyl crisis in America before leaving office. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Accused 9/11 Terrorist to Plead Guilty  The man accused of being the main plotter of the September 11th attacks has agreed to plead guilty. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  SC SCOTUS Rules on Death Penalty  The South Carolina Supreme Court has weighed in on the state’s use of the death penalty. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Questions Remain About Venezuela Election  Questions are still swirling about the validity of Venezuela's recent election. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.  FDA Warning About Lead in Cinnamon  The FDA is once again warning about ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Man Arrested for Tampering with Secret Service Vehicles  A man has been arrested for tampering with Secret Service vehicles in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story.  Concerns Over Vermont Flooding  Vermont has been dealing with lots of flooding, and experts say this could be the new normal for the state. Correspondent Pamela Furr reports.  Boeing Gets New CEO  There has been a shake up in the leadership at Boeing. Correspondent Damian Troise has details.  Ukraine Receives F-16s  Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets it’s been seeking to boost its defenses against Russia. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Blood Center Falls Victim to Cyberattack  In yet another outage brought on by cyberattack, "One Blood" donation centers are dealing with a ransomware issue affecting their ability to distribute blood to over 250 hospitals in the southeast. Chuck Palm has that in today's tech news.    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Secret Service Testifies Before Congress  The acting chief of the Secret Service sat before Congress to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Gets The Gold  It was a big day in Paris for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports.    Project 2025 Director Steps Down  The director of the Heritage Foundation's controversial 'Project 2025' is stepping down. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Senate Passes Online Child Safety Act  House lawmakers are fighting back against dangerous content on social media directed at children. Correspondent Bob Brown has details.  Hamas Leader Assassinated  According to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran.  Disney Land Reaches Union Agreement  Disneyland workers have averted a strike with a new contract. Correspondent Kevin Carr has details.  El Chapo’s Son Pleads Not Guilty  The son of drug kingpin El Chapo has plead not guilty to drug trafficking charges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    U.S. Reinforces Alliance with Philippines  The U.S. is reinforcing its alliance with the Philippines. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports.  Meta Reaches Settlement with Texas  Meta has reached a settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over facial recognition. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  IL Sheriff Apologizes for Police Shooting Death  A white sheriff's deputy in Illinois is charged with murder in the killing of an unarmed black woman, and the sheriff is apologizing. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Border Barrier to Remain  A federal appeals court has ruled that the floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now.  Consumer Confidence Moves Higher  Consumer confidence moved higher in July. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  Hearings Underway Over Texas Prison AC  Hearings are underway in Texas to determine if there is adequate air conditioning in the state’s prisons. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Federal Government Fighting Bird Flu  The federal government is taking steps to limit the spread of bird flu. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Senate Passes Bills for Online Safety  Two major kids online safety bills pass the senate, but some critics say they go too far. Chuck has that in today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Endorses SCOTUS Changes  President Biden has announced his support for sweeping changes to the nation’s highest court. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Trump to be Interviewed by FBI  Former President Donald Trump will reportedly be interviewed by the FBI in its investigation into the man who tried to assassinate him at a Pennsylvania rally earlier this month. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.  Less Than 100 Days to Election  The 2024 presidential election is heating up as Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump vie for the White House with less than 100 days to go. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.  Olympic Tennis Match  The 2024 Olympic games are underway in Paris where rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic faced off once again on the tennis court. Correspondent Steve Futterman has details.  Shooting at Rochester BBQ  Police are investigating a deadly shooting during a BBQ at a park in Rochester New York. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Judge Reaches Verdict on NRA Finances  A New York judge has reached a verdict in a case dealing with the finances of the National Rifle Association. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Kim Jong Un Reportedly Unwell  The leader of North Korea is reportedly suffering from health problems. Correspondent Karen Chammas has details.    Pediatricians Overdiagnosing Tongue Tie in Infants  New data suggests pediatricians may be over diagnosing infants with tongue tie. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  ND Abortion Trial Cancelled  A judge in North Dakota has cancelled a trial to challenge the state’s abortion ban as unconstitutional. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  Flags to be Made in America  Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only American flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S.    Park Fire Continues to Scorch CA  The sixth largest wildfire in California history is raging and firefighters say it could be months before it’s fully extinguished. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Oil Industry Blames for Earthquakes  Officials at the U.S. Geological Survey are blaming the oil and gas industry for a series of earthquakes that have been hitting West Texas. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  USDA Wants New Salmonella Rules  The US Department of Agriculture is looking at implementing new rules aimed at combatting Salmonella. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.  Ukraine Forces Flee Eastern Villages  Ukranian forces are saying Russian troops have pushed them out of two villages on the Eastern side of the country. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.  Venezuelan Election Unrest  The opposition candidate in Venezuela is challenging the country’s recent election results. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Trump Makes Stance on Bitcoin  Bitcoin was on a bit of a roller coaster yesterday as former president Trump vows to hold confiscated funds, while the Treasury moved $2 billion worth, potentially to sell it off. Chuck Palm has more on today's Tech Report  Finally  Comic-con, the annual pop-culture mega convention, was this past weekend and there were several major announcements from beloved media franchises. Kevin Carr has details.      A swarm of thousands of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. Video of the dragonflies shows beachgoers running for cover and hiding under blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   The Trump & Harris Weekend Vice President Kamala Harris continues to raise big money as the unofficial Democratic nominee for president, but over the weekend Donald Trump was on the attack as his running mate J.D. Vance faced questions about past emails. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     Out Of Control Western Wildfires A massive wildfire is burning in California as people in several states are under fire warnings out west. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports air quality for millions of Americans will be impacted. Reform Calls Over Illinois Shooting More than three weeks after a woman was shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy, people are rallying for justice and reforms. Pamela Furr has the story.     Former FBI Agents Legal Settlement Two former FBI officials have settled their lawsuits with the Justice Department over leaked text messages. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Massive Recall There’s a big auto recall – this time by BMW. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    A Warning & A TikTok Lawsuit The Justice Department is issuing a new warning – and legal action -- against TikTok. Correspondent Jackie Quinn explains.     Harris’ Hopes & Donations Since she was handed the reigns of the Democrat party, a flood of political donations have poured in for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the energy is surging around Harris, but there are some Republican predictions that it will fade.    Trump & Vance Campaign As Kamala Harris continued raising campaign funds, on the Republican side, the GOP ticket campaigned in Minnesota. Correspondent Julie Walker reports both former President Donald Trump and Vice President candidate J.D. Vance believe that the usually-blue state could be in play, with some polls showing a statistical dead-heat.    US Diplomacy In The Middle East The United States says it is in communication with Israel and Lebanon after a weekend attack blamed by Hezbollah that left 12 Israeli-Arab children dead. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     New Far East Military Structure Amid potential threats from China and North Korea, the United States is unveiling a major revamp of its military command structure in Japan. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a key security meeting between the allies in Tokyo.    Latest On Consumer Spending There are hopes that the recent report on cooling US inflation will bolster chances for a September interest rate cut. Helping matters, a positive report on consumer spending. Jennifer King reports.    Tech News There are tons of digital personas being created by A-I to make you think you're speaking with a real person, but "dead bots" are built based on data from a deceased loved one. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   While there was no surprise what movie was the big winner at the box office, what shocked many was what the history-making film brought in. Kevin Carr has details.     A Florida school board says it’s unlikely to fire a mom whose transgender daughter played on a girl’s volleyball team, despite the concerns. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Netanyahu Meets Separately With Biden & Harris Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a busy day of meetings on Thursday at the White House, and after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris, he will also have a sit-down with former President Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Trump & Harris Campaigning Vice President Kamala Harris, seemingly the most likely candidate to become the Democrat nominee for president, spent part of the day on the campaign trail as former President Trump also continued to make his push for another term in the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    DOJ’s Cartel Takedown The Department of Justice announced that two of the top leaders of a powerful Mexican drug cartel are now in American custody. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the story.     Uvalde Officers Appear In Court A pair of Texas police officers spent the day in court, entering a plea to charges stemming from the Uvalde school shooting. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Will They Debate Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate Donald Trump, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, getting both candidates together may not be easy.    Dog Found Nine Years Later Apparently miracles can happen in Las Vegas, where a dog that went missing in 2015 has just been found.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Bibi’s Meetings Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris following his address to Congress. Correspondent Norman Hall reports his next stop will be Florida to meet with former President Trump.    Arrested For Starting Wildfire An arrest has been made in connection to a California wildfire that has burned more than 45-thousand acres in the midst of a dry and dangerous fire season. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Olympic Opening Ceremonies Over one billion people from around the world will be tuning into the 2024 Summer Olympic, with 10 thousand athletes taking part in an opening ceremony in a way it has never been done before. Steve Futterman reports from the Olympic Games in Paris.    Pentagon Discusses American Intercepts We’re learning more about the two Russian and two Chinese military bombers that were intercepted by American air defenses on Wednesday. Pamela Furr has the new details.    Newsom’s Executive Order In California, where homelessness has become a severe issue, Governor Gavin Newsom announced an order to remove homeless encampments from several major cities. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Vance Book Selling Again A book written by Donald Trump’s choice to be his Vice President is getting new life. A spokesperson for HarperCollins told The Associated Press that more than 650,000 copies of “Hillbilly Elegy” have been sold since Trump’s announcement on July 15.  Trouble At The DEA Secret documents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, obtained by The Associated Press, show a culture of corruption among some of its agents. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Finally   Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines, which will be breaking a 50-year tradition. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    A union representing video game actors says it will be going on strike. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta tells us why.    Marvel has a new movie out that definitely is not for the kids. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Deadpool and Wolverine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Addresses The Nation On The Election President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Oval Office, telling the American people why he dropped out of the 2024 election, saying he wanted to pass the torch to a new generation. Steve Futterman has the story.     Netanyahu & Protests On Capitol Hill Despite protests outside the Capitol where demonstrators burned American flags and denounced his visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the Gaza war in a detailed speech to members of Congress. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Violence Outside Capitol During Netanyahu Visit From waving Hamas banners on Washington, DC streets, defacing statues, and tearing down and burning American flags, police in the Nation’s Capital had to deal with sometimes violent anti-Israel protestors outside the U.S. Capitol during Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Trump’s North Carolina Rally Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally last night in North Carolina. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it was the first Trump rally since President Biden bowed out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     US Intercepts Russian & China Bombers There was a close call in the skies near Alaska, after NORAD detected Russian and Chinese military aircraft just outside of the 49th state’s airspace.     Fake Protest Sparks Real One This can only happen in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a TV shoot's fake protest on a college campus sparking a real protest by anti-Israel demonstrators.      Biden Discusses Dropping Out For the first time the public has heard directly from President Joe Biden about his decision to end his reelection bid. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Recap Of Netanyahu Address To Congress Before a full chamber of lawmakers, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful speech to Congress once again imploring the United States to strongly support their war against Hamas. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Wray Testifies Over Attempted Trump Assassination The Director of the FBI answered questions from lawmakers during a hearing on Capitol Hill, and provided new information on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Fire At NYC’s JFK On top of all the chaos air travelers are dealing with at the nation’s airports following last week’s massive computer outages, a fire inside a terminal at New York’s Kennedy Airport made delays even worse, especially for American Airlines. Sue Aller reports from New York City.    Luxury Thief Caught Stealing From The Military A woman has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing more than $100 million dollars from a grant program meant to support military children and families. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Western Wildfires Worsen Wildfires continue to destroy acres in several Western states, and smoke from more out-of-control blazes in Canada is sending polluted air into the United States. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Finally   Swifties are now in Europe following Taylor Swift and her worldwide concert tour. As entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports, they are opening up an exhibit of Taylor Swift memorabilia in London.     If you were hoping for a Facts of Life reunion, you’ll be disappointed. Kevin Carr reports one member of the popular sitcom may have sunk the chance for the rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Netanyahu On Capitol Hill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress later today. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it's a busy week for the leader of Israel.     Kamala’s First Rally After Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance held his first campaign rally over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris held her first rally as a candidate since her move to the top of the Democrat ticket to frame her party’s planned fight against Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Menendez To Resign Following a Senate plan to hold expulsion hearings against him staying in office after being found guilty in a federal bribery and corruption trial, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez announced he’s leaving Congress.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Train Troubles There are serious concerns about the nation’s railroad system after last year's fiery train crash in Ohio and complaints by unions that are prompting some lawmakers to push railroad firms to do more about safety. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    A Failure Of Leadership Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty following a shooting rampage in which a reservist killed 18 people in Maine. The Army report unearthed what it described as a series of failures by unit leadership.     A Whale Tale When you take one of those whale watching cruises, your hope is to see one of the ocean’s largest creatures. But as Lisa Dwyer reports, some people got more than they bargained for when a whale hit their boat in the waters off New Hampshire.     Biden To Discuss Dropping Out President Biden will address the nation tonight about his decision to end his reelection bid. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, questions are swirling around Biden’s reasons by Republicans, who may challenge Vice President Kamala Harris taking his place at the top of the ticket, and this comes as Democrats are embracing Harris taking on Donald Trump.    Getting Harris On The Ballot Democrats are moving quickly to ensure their new presidential candidate is on the ballot now that Joe Biden is out. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, Democrats plan to push ahead with a virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Kamala Harris the clear favorite.    Secret Service Director Resigns One day after declaring she was the right person to head the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle announced she was stepping down in the wake of the failures surrounding the assassination attempt of former President Trump two weeks ago. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Passenger Frustration Grows The nightmare situation continues at our nation’s airports with severe numbers of flight delays stemming from last week’s CrowdStrike outage. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, some airlines are faring worse than others, and now the government is adding its voice to frustrated passengers.    Iowa’s New Abortion Rules Another American state is tightening its laws surrounding abortion. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Not Good Housing News The nation is still in a housing slump. Correspondent Rita Foley explains.    Tech News The most popular web browser by far is Google Chrome, and for years, Google has allowed 3-rd party advertisers to put cookies on your computer to track your interests and store information about you. This was supposed to go away, but not so fast. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   If you thought you saw the last of Barbie when the movie left the theaters, think again. Kevin Carr has the details.     When it comes to stress, some people are more stressed than others. But as Stephan Kaufman found out, sometimes stress depends simply on where you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Secret Service On The Hotseat In an extraordinary hearing on Capitol Hill, the Service Service's director said Donald Trump's attempted killing was the agency's most significant operational failure in decades. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, both sides of the political aisle in that hearing is demanding accountability.     Harris Consolidating Delegates Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have taken another step towards officially replacing President Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket this November. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Still Dealing With Flight Delays There were another 2,000 flight cancellations and over 10,000 delayed flights yesterday as the airlines still recover from last week's CrowdStrike outage. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports you can expect more chaos at the nation’s airports today.     BodyCam Video Released In Illinois Correspondent Sue Aller reports on bodycam footage released in the case of an Illinois woman shot and killed in her home by a police officer.    Read Trial Reset A Massachusetts Judge has set a retrial date in the Karen Read murder case. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Senate Serves Notice The Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to review allegations that New Jersey’s Bob Menendez violated Senate rules.  Lisa Dwyer has details.     Harris Support Grows Kamala Harris has made her first public appearance since President Biden announced he was leaving the race and endorsing her. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Vice President continues to gain strong support within the Democrat Party, as one historian looks back on the past two weeks as among the three most tumultuous periods in American politics.    What Voters Think Of Biden’s Campaign Ending For the American voter, the late change at the top of the Democrat ticket for the White House changes the entire election dynamic, no matter which candidate you support. The Associated Press asked people who plan to pull the lever in November what they think about the turn of events. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Vance’s First Rally Ohio Senator JD Vance's first solo campaign rally since being nominated as the Republican vice presidential candidate happened in his home state, and it’s the first GOP rally since President Biden announced he’s abandoning his candidacy for 2024.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Western Wildfires Heat and wildfires are impacting parts of the West as we enter later July. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports many fires remain out of control.    Netanyahu To The US As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his trip to Washington to address members of Congress, the White House says Israel’s leader will also meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Issues For Ram Trucks Vehicle maker Stellantis is getting complaints about abrupt engine stalling on some vehicles. Rita Foley has details.   Tech News Scientists will soon be able to use tractor beams for microsurgery, leaving almost no trace of cellular damage. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   Is the new Christmas movie about the Kansas City Chiefs football team have anything to do with the NFL’s Travis Kelce and music superstar Taylor Swift? Kevin Carr has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Ends 2024 Election Run Never before has a sitting President running for re-election stepped down from the race to the White House this late in the process, but that's just what President Joe Biden did Sunday afternoon, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the Democrat ticket. John Stolnis has more on this political bombshell from Washington.     GOP Reaction To Biden’s Decision Republicans, including GOP nominee former President Donald Trump, are reacting to President Biden's decision to drop out of the Presidential race. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    First Kamala Harris Poll What do Democrats think about placing Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democrat ticket? Correspondent Donna Warder has the results of a poll that could give the V-P a boost.     Power Grid Angst In Texas Heat-related Texas deaths continue to climb after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power for days or longer. As correspondent Julie Walker reports both Texas residents and Governor Greg Abbott are demanding answers as to why the power outages in the Houston area have lasted so long.     Migrant Caravan Heading To US Mexico is reporting that nearly 3,000 migrants from a number of countries are about to depart Southern Mexico on foot, hoping to reach the US border sometime before November.    Missouri Woman Released From Prison A Missouri woman who served decades in prison is free after her 1980 murder conviction was overturned. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the decision to release the inmate came after the judge threatened to file charges against the state’s attorney general.      Biden Drops Election Bid After intense pressure from within his own party, President Biden announced on social media he’s dropping his reelection bid. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the 81-year-old Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place, and said he would address the nation in the coming days to tell the American people why he’s ending his candidacy, but will remain president for the rest of his term.    Donors Give To Kamala Within hours of President Joe Biden’s unprecedented decision to drop out of the 2024 election with less than four months before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is already seeing a surge of large donor support.     Democrats Happy With Biden Decision From political experts, members of Congress, and Democrat supporters, the move by Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race was met with applause by those of his own party. Correspondent Julie Walker reports there is hope among Democrats that Vice President Kamala Harris can reenergize their party faithful and help sway independent voters against former President Donald Trump.    Massive Airport Delays Fallout from a Friday tech outage continues to cause angst in the airline industry, leading to frustration among passengers across the nation and around the world. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Examining The Global Outage In the story of a global computer outage, it's no small irony that a cybersecurity update causes the largest disruption of networked systems in history. With that part of the story, here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.     Philadelphia Mass Shooting Police in Philadelphia are trying to figure out what sparked a mass shooting at a weekend party that left three people dead. Bob Brown has details. Finally Heading Home He’s finally coming home - a World War II POW whose remains were located after he went missing nearly 80 years ago have now been returned. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Another American Sentenced In Russia A rock band manager who was arrested in Russia on alleged drug charges learned his fate. A Kremlin court sentenced Michael Travis Leake to 13 years in a Russian penal colony.         Finally   The happiest place on Earth may be setting the stage for a labor strike. Kevin Carr has the story.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Accepts RNC Nomination With his ear still bandaged, former President Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome as he recounted the assassination attempt and accepted the GOP nomination during his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention. Steve Futterman reports from Milwaukee.     What Will Biden Do Amid increasing calls by Democrats for President Biden to reconsider his run for the Presidency over age and health concerns, there are a growing number of reports that pressure within the party could prompt a change on the ticket. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Remembering Bob Newhart He became famous for his deadpan comedy and telephone monologues.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports comedic icon Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94.     Court Rules Against Student Loan Plan A federal appeals court issued a ruling that blocks the Biden administration from continuing to implement a new version of its student loan debt relief plan that is designed to reduce monthly payments for borrowers.     Hunter Wants Dismissal Of Charges President Biden’s son Hunter is asking for a dismissal of his gun and tax court cases, and as correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, his request is based on the ruling given in Donald Trump’s classified documents case.    E-Cigs OK’d Federal health officials have OK’d sales of the best-selling e-cigarette in the country.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     RNC Recap With accolades from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and star power from wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, former President Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination and spoke to the crowd and the nation, the first time since last weekend’s assassination attempt. Steve Futterman reports from Milwaukee with a recap of the final night of the Republican National Convention.    Johnson Demands Action On Secret Service The U.S. House Speaker is calling for President Biden to take action if the Secret Service Director doesn't resign over fallout surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    More Calls For Biden To Drop 2024 Campaign As President Joe Biden recovers from COVID at his Delaware home, there's a renewed push from members of his own party to get the President to forego his reelection bid. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the expectation by fellow Democrats that Joe Biden will leave the 2024 presidential race seems to be growing by the hour.    Trouble For Nevada Judge A former Las Vegas councilwoman who is now a Nevada judge finds herself on the wrong side of justice, accused of swiping money for a fallen police officer to use for her own needs. Sue Aller has the story.    Officer Charged With Murder A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois faces a murder charge for the police shooting of a woman who called 9-1-1. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Highway Deaths & Marijuana An investigation into a fatal crash on an Oklahoma highway by the National Transportation Safety Board has led to a serious warning about driving while using marijuana. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Latest On Evan Gershkovich An American reporter who continues to be held in a Russian prison will soon get a new hearing. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on detained US journalist Evan Gershkovich, and what’s going on behind the scenes to try to get him released.    Finally   He was a pioneer of cable news and a longtime and sometimes controversial conservative pundit. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the passing of television host Lou Dobbs.     Another famous film of the 1990’s is spinning its way into theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Twisters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Tests Positive For COVID With the RNC in full display a surprise from the White House - President Biden is at home in Delaware after testing positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Nevada. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Schumer Tells Biden To Exit Election There are reports that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has now become the highest-ranking Democrat to tell President Biden he must for the good of the party drop out of the 2024 election. This comes as a new poll shows a large share of Democrats also want Biden to end his candidacy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     RNC Day Three Day Three of the Republican National Convention gave the nation a chance to learn about Donald Trump’s Vice-Presidential choice, as Ohio Senator J.D. Vance spoke about his life and what he stands for. Steve Futterman reports from Milwaukee.    Demands For The Secret Service Head To Resign As the investigation into the motives of the 20-year-old man who shot and wounded former President Trump last weekend continues, members of Congress received briefings and some are calling for the Director of the Secret Service to be held accountable. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Next Move For Menendez New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is considering resigning from Congress. NBC News is reporting he told two allies in his inner circle that he will leave the Senate following his conviction on 16 federal corruption charges.    Teixeira Returning To Court A Pentagon leaker will be going back to court.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Biden’s COVID Scare President Joe Biden was campaigning in Las Vegas, when he learned he tested positive for COVID and immediately cut short his trip. Lisa Dwyer reports on the president’s condition.    RNC’s Day Three Highlights This was the night for Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to speak at the RNC, his first speech as former President Donald Trump’s Vice President nominee. Steve Futterman has the highlights from Milwaukee of Day Three of the Republican National Convention.    Who Is J.D. Vance America is learning more about Senator J-D Vance, former President Donald Trump's pick for V-P in the race for the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Enhanced RNC Security Police in Milwaukee released details about a man arrested near the RNC. Authorities say 21-year-old Donnell Tinsley was carrying a concealed AK-47 pistol without a permit, wearing a ski mask and a large backpack when officers approached him. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this is one of the many reasons for the boost in security around Donald Trump, now very apparent at the Republican National Convention.    US Removes Gaza Pier It’s been called both a lifeline to help feed people starving in the Gaza Strip, and also a $320 million dollar taxpayer-funded failure. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the US-built temporary naval pier in Gaza City has been dismantled.    Heatwave Worldwide It’s scorching hot in many parts of the nation today, but it’s also boiling overseas. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Greece has shut the iconic Acropolis during the hottest part of the day as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave.    Tech News Elon Musk's SpaceX lost a Falcon 9 rocket and 20 Starlink satellites last week, and the FAA wants answers. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.     Finally   The armorer for the movie "Rust" is asking for a new trial on her involuntary manslaughter conviction, after actor Alec Baldwin's case on a similar charge was dismissed. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    The television academy announced their top picks for the 76th Emmy Awards. Kevin Carr has a look at the top picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Republican National Convention Day Two Today is Day Two of the Republican National Convention, and in Day One, delegates in Wisconsin officially nominated Donald Trump for President, and the candidate names who his V-P will be. With the details, our Steve Futterman reports from the RNC in Milwaukee.     Increased Security Before Attempted Trump Assassin Two days after a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, authorities are still trying to figure out what could have motivated the 20-year-old would-be assassin. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Menendez Found Guilty Bob Menendez could face expulsion from the United States Senate after being convicted in his corruption trial.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports there were calls from Democrat leadership demanding he immediately resign.    Execution Halted Minutes before he faced being executed, a Texas man was granted a stay before the lethal injection would have taken place. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.   Musk On The Move Billionaire Elon Musk is moving more of his business out of California. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Biden’s Plans For SCOTUS & Immunity President Biden is finalizing plans to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court in the coming weeks, including proposals for legislation to establish term limits for the justices and an enforceable ethics code.      RNC Day Two Highlights Immigration and border security took center stage at Day Two of the Republican National Convention, with speakers that included House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and former Trump cabinet member Nikki Haley. In Milwaukee at the RNC, Steve Futterman has the highlights.    The Iranian Threat On the day that a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, a threat from Iran prompted the Secret Service to boost the former president’s protection before Saturday's attempt to kill him. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the extraordinary event moved President Biden to order increased Secret Service protection that morning, and not just for Trump, as several former Trump administration officials still receive security due to continued threats after the 2020 killing of a top Iranian general.    Investigating The Attempted Assassin As the investigation continues into last Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, signs of trouble at the Trump rally in Western Pennsylvania were evident before the gunman opened fire. Correspondent Julie Walker has that part of the story.    Heat, Winds, & Power Outages The impacts of severe weather and heat have a grip on much of the U-S as we approach mid-summer. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on tornadoes near Chicago and hurricane force winds around the Great Lakes, and people still in the dark in Texas.    Hawaii Wildfire It’s happening again in the 50th state - A fast moving wildfire threatens homes, this time on the island of Kauai.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Smith Appeals The office of Special Counsel Jack Smith officially filed an appeal in the classified documents case against former President Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision is expected to tee up a court fight that could reach the US Supreme Court.   Prime Day Scams Today is the last day for Amazon Prime Day, and while there’s plenty of bargains, it’s also a big event for scammers. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   Sports – Robert Workman   Baseball All-Star Game and more.        Finally   After a terrible version of the National Anthem, Ingrid Andress is coming clean. Kevin Carr reports the country music singer is canceling some upcoming shows, and heading to rehab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Republican National Convention Today is Day Two of the Republican National Convention, and in Day One, delegates in Wisconsin officially nominated Donald Trump for President, and the candidate names who his V-P will be. With the details, our Steve Futterman reports from the RNC in Milwaukee.     Latest On The Attempted Trump Assassin Two days after a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, authorities are still trying to figure out what could have motivated the 20-year-old would-be assassin. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Judge Tosses Trump Classified Docs Case Days after he dodged a bullet during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump is catching a break in the Federal classified documents case against him. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Judge Allows Abortion On The Ballot A state court judge’s ruling will keep an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota. The judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the pro-life group, the Life Defense Fund that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.     Judge Throws The Book At Alaska Killer Saying the man who was found guilty of torturing and killing two Alaska women treated his victims as horribly as anyone could be treated, a judge sentenced Brian Steven Smith to a total of 226 years in prison.     Heading To The Space Cave When astronauts head to the moon, and possibly stay there for long periods, their first home may be inside a newly-discovered cave. Sue Aller explains.     Vance Named Trump’s VP Candidate The RNC Convention began just two days after an assassination attempt on the GOP nominee for president, and one of the first orders of the event was to officially nominate Donald Trump for president, who announced he would select Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice President running mate. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Who Was The Trump Attempted Assassin More is being learned about the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, and also how police initially responded to the threat. Those details from correspondent Julie Walker.    RNC Security Away from the arena hosting the RNC Convention, there were throngs of protesters denouncing the former president and what they claim to be the GOP agenda, all of this creating extra concerns for safety following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump just two days before. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on security at the week's Republican National Convention.    Heat, Winds, & Flooding Depending on where you are in America you could be dealing with record breaking heat or potential severe weather impacting much of the country, while some have concerns of flooding, and Texans are still without power. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    California’s New School Law California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law barring school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.     War Games The United States is keeping a watchful eye on joint naval drills now being conducted between Russia and China. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Tech News Amazon prime day happens twice a year or so, and tech correspondent Chuck Palm has put together a top 5 list of deals on tech gadgets you can find today, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber.     Finally   Actor James Sikking, who had starring roles in TV shows including Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, MD has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has more.    We all know about conspiracy theories when it comes to politics, but as Kevin Carr reports, fans of Taylor Swift are wondering if there’s a new song deepfake when it comes to a recent concert she gave overseas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Assassination Attempt This weekend, former President Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life from a would-be assassin with a long-range rifle at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Now, leaders from both parties are calling for a cooling of heated rhetoric as the Republican National Convention is set to get underway. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     Shooter “Neutralized” We're learning more about the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Clayton Neville has that part of the story.    Biden Reaction To Trump Assassination Attempt One of those who reached out to former President Donald Trump was President Joe Biden, who then addressed the nation, urging calm and also asking the American people to not incite violence and lessen the political rancor. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Impact At The RNC Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally was part of his lead up to the Republican National Convention, which starts this week.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.     Business News  CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Monday business.     Rust Case Reaction An attorney for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the film “Rust,” says he plans to file a motion as soon as this week to have her case dismissed, citing misconduct by the prosecution that prompted the judge in the trial of Alec Baldwin to toss out his case.      AT&T Data Breach A-T & T has some explaining to do after the company announced that hackers stole six months' worth of call and text message records of nearly every AT&T cellular network customer.       Trump Assassination Attempt Motive Unclear The motive remains unclear into why a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally in Western Pennsylvania. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on evidence found at the home of the alleged gunman, what authorities are saying, and from witnesses who were terrified as shots rang out which left one rallygoer dead.    Issues With Secret Service There are widespread concerns and questions about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access roughly 500 feet from the former president’s position at the podium at an outdoor rally.     One Killed At Trump Rally Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the former Pennsylvania fire chief who was killed in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.    Worldwide Reaction To Trump Assassination Attempt There has been worldwide reaction from leaders around the globe on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.  Correspondent Karen Chammas has that story.    Alabama Mass Shootings An investigation continues into two weekend shootings in Birmingham, Alabama leaving 7 people dead. Bob Brown has the story.     Texas Power Issues Continue People in parts of Texas are at their wit’s end, and now the Governor has set a deadline for a major power company, as electrical outages from Hurricane Beryl are still impacting parts of the greater Houston area. Clayton Neville reports from the Lone Star State.    Less Women In South Carolina State Government Following their state primary, South Carolina's state Senate has just two women left, after voters removed three Republicans who stood against a total abortion ban. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Finally   He mixed laughs with perspiration who became a household name with his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobic videos. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of fitness guru Richard Simmons.     There was a surprise at the box office this weekend, as a horror movie scared its way to filling theater seats. Kevin Carr as details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   President Biden Holds Press Conference  President Biden held a rare solo news conference to defend his record and his decision to stay in the race. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Beryl Causes Flooding in VT  The remnants of Hurricane Beryl caused flooding in Vermont as the storm swept across the Northeastern U.S. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    RNC Preview  The Republican National Convention is scheduled to start next week, and President Trump has said he plans to unveil his 2024 running mate there. Correspondent Steve Futterman has more.    Trump Lawyers Fight NYC Conviction  In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, former president Trump’s lawyers are trying to overturn his conviction in New York. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Israeli Forces Move in on Gaza City  The Israeli military is ordering all Palestinians to leave Gaza’s largest city. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma has details.  PA Union Boss Gets Jail Time  A Philadelphia labor union power broker will spend some time behind bars. Correspondent Shelley Adler has the story.    MLB Player Sean Burroughs Cause of Death Revealed  The cause of death for a former Little League World Series hero who realized his dream playing major league baseball has been revealed. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the details.    Law Enforcement Personnel Testify at Rust Trial  Law enforcement personnel took to the stand as part of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Holocaust Orphan Reunites with Family  A man who was orphaned during the Holocaust is getting a second chance with his family. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the story.  More Lawmakers Call On Biden to Step Aside  More Democrat lawmakers are calling on President Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Heatwave Leading to Increased Fire Risk  A heatwave gripping much of the nation is leading to an increased fire risk in the Western parts of the country. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  June CPI Report Released  June’s Consumer Price Index showed some promising numbers. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Government Reaches Settlement with Marathon Oil  The federal government has reached a settlement in its air quality lawsuit with Marathon Oil. Correspondent AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Family Sues One Chip Challenge  A Massachusetts family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit over a teen’s death for participating in the viral One Chip Challenge. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  French Cathedral Catches Fire  A famous cathedral in France nearly followed in the footsteps of Notre Dame. Correspondent Rita Foley has details.  Iranian Court Fines U.S.  An Iranian court has ruled the U.S. pay billions of dollars in compensation after sanctions stopped a specific kind of bandage from entering the country. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  University of GA Player Arrested  A string of driving arrests continues to plague the University of Georgia’s football team. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.  Intuit Announces Layoffs  Quicken and its big brother Quickbooks’ parent company Intuit is laying off about 10% of its workforce to adopt new AI software, but it's not all bad news. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Chorus Calling On Biden To End Campaign Growing Calls by leading Democrats for President Biden to exit the 2024 election are growing. Steve Futterman reports they include high-profile Hollywood donors, and for the first time, a US Senator.     Biden, NATO, Russia & Payments The NATO Summit, taking place in the Nation’s Capital, is focusing on backing Ukraine, standing up against Russia, highlighting increased member funding, and who will be the American president in 2025. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.     Witnesses Testify In Baldwin Trial The prosecution and defense gave opening statements and the first witnesses have testified in actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. The latest from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.    Latest On Giuliani Bankruptcy Proceedings There’s an update in Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case. Correspondent Julie Walker has the details.   Update On The Menendez Trial Jury deliberations could start sometime today in the trial of a United States Senator. Ed Donahue has the latest.     Cost For Costco Rising The hot dog will still, at least for now, be just a dollar 50, but it will cost more at Costco to get your foot in the door. The retailer is raising membership fees.     High-Profile Democrats Discuss Biden President Biden's re-election campaign is facing new peril as a Hollywood TV & movie star called for him to step aside in a newspaper Op-Ed, and the concern from members of Congress grows by the day, including Vermont’s Peter Welsh, the first Democrat Senator who asked Biden to withdraw. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Protests A Concern At RNC Convention As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, convention security in Wisconsin will be extremely tight, with large crowds and likely protests, but the recent death of a Milwaukee man at the hands hotel security guards, an incident caught on video, could add to those demonstrations.    Over One Million Remain In The Dark As a heatwave moves into Texas, hundreds of thousands of people remain in the dark days after Hurricane Beryl came ashore. CenterPoint Energy is reporting they have restored power to nearly one million customers, and hope to have another 400,000 getting their lights and air conditioners back on by Friday night.    Election Scam Beware of who you give to. New research suggests online political ads have become a lucrative platform for scammers trying to harvest your personal financial information.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Trooper In Trouble A Minnesota state trooper is heading to court for his involvement in a high-speed crash while on duty that resulted in a teenager’s death. Katie Clark has the details.     Gang Leader Guilty In New York, a notorious MS-13 gang leader has pleaded guilty in a case involving 8 murders, including the horrific deaths of 2 teenage girls. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Newspaper Closed Russia is again trying to silence voices of dissent, as the Kremlin has declared a popular Russian newspaper as 'undesirable' amid a crackdown on criticism.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Massive Recall There’s another major auto recall, this time for BMW, and more than 300,000 vehicles will be impacted. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Finally   Two astronauts are working overtime due to malfunctions and delays in the hopes of being able to leave space and find their way back to Earth aboard the Boeing Starliner. Correspondent Ed Donahue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Record Heat Across The Nation Triple-digit temperature records continue to be smashed in the West from Arizona and California to Idaho and Washington State, and real-feel temperatures in the East are soaring above 100 degrees including in New York City and the Nation’s Capital, baking more than 150 million Americans coast-to-coast. Julie Walker has the details.     Democrat Concerns Grow Regarding Biden Congressional Democrats have met privately to face an extraordinary question -- whether to keep standing behind President Biden's reelection bid or push him aside over cognitive concerns and his ability to win in November.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Washington’s NATO Summit NATO leaders have gathered in Washington, in what will be discussions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, and a test to lead for President Biden. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Baldwin Jury Selected A jury has been seated, and it wasn’t easy, for the trial of actor Alec Baldwin. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Attempt To Access Biden Medical Records The government is reporting that a U-S Navy sailor tried to access President Joe Biden's medical records earlier this year. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.   Door Dash Dilemma Some states are crackdown on DoorDash drivers, and it has nothing to do with dinners being cold. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.       Texas-Sized Cleanup A Federal Disaster Declaration has been approved for the Lone Star State following Hurricane Beryl’s landfall. Jim Roope reports that the storm cut a destructive and deadly path through East Texas, and millions remain in sweltering heat without power.    Trump Attacks Biden & Harris Donald Trump is reveling in Democrat dysfunction as he returns to the campaign trail, hosting a rally at one of his golf courses in Florida. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the former president did not hold back on attacks against his current rival, President Biden, and also Vice President Kamala Harris.     Haley Releases Delegates More delegates may be backing Donald Trump at next week's Republican convention in Wisconsin.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that’s thanks to his one-time rival on the primary campaign trail.    Carjacking Attempt At The Justice’s House A deputy U.S. Marshal allegedly shot an 18-year-old who tried to carjack him while he was on duty in Washington, DC. At the time, the Marshal was a part of a security detail sitting in his government vehicle outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.      Federal Judge Resigns It was a job that came with a lifetime appointment, but an Alaska Federal judge has abruptly resigned after facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Bob Brown has the details.     Latest On Harvey Weinstein There’s an update on the retrial for Harvey Weinstein in his #MeToo era rape case. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    No Checks Cash or plastic please. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports paper checks as a way to pay for things will become a thing of the past at Target.     Latest On Russia-Ukraine There’s shock and anger in Ukraine after a missile allegedly fired from Russia slammed into a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the United Nations is now involved.     Tech News The Russians have been caught running a fake social media campaign to attempt to influence the American elections. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   It was 40 years ago that the hit movie Beverly Hills Cop debuted in theaters, which was followed by two more franchise favorites. Now four decades later, correspondent Kevin Carr reports the newest installment of Beverly Hills Cop is taking streaming service Netflix by storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Beryl Slams Into Texas Hurricane Beryl smashed into the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, leaving millions in the dark, wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour in Houston, and at least four people dead, including a police officer on his way to work. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Biden Fights Back Against Dropping Out Despite pleas from some high-ranking Democrats, President Biden is strongly resisting calls from those in his party to end his reelection bid. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Baldwin Trial Beginning Today Actor Alec Baldwin appeared in a New Mexico court on Monday, as his manslaughter trial prepares to get underway. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on a judge’s ruling that favor’s Baldwin as the prosecution and defense begin jury selection this morning.    RNC Softens Abortion Stance With the Republican National Convention starting next week, correspondent Ed Donahue reports the RNC has softened their stance on abortion.     Pro-Palestinian Job Fallout New fallout over the anti-Israel disruptions at Columbia University. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on three Ivy League administrators losing posts over "antisemitic" texts.     Fireworks & The Forest Fire Fireworks may be fun to watch, but firefighters in New Jersey have spent the last several days dealing with a heatwave-fueled forest fire that consumed thousands of acres, and illegal fireworks appear to be the cause.      Western Heatwave & Wildfires As Texas begins to clean up from Beryl after it battered parts of the state with flooding rain, storm surge, and hurricane-force winds, a history-making heatwave is setting records in the West, with triple-digit temperatures from Arizona and California into Washington State and Idaho, and fueling out-of-control wildfires. Jim Roope has the details.    July 4 Murders In Chicago There was gunfire across America over the extended July 4th weekend included fatalities in Florence, Kentucky; Aurora, Colorado; and Detroit. However, the Windy City was Ground Zero for holiday violence, where 19 people died and more than 100 people were shot. Pamela Furr reports city leaders are now saying enough is enough.    NATO Summit Begins Barricades are going up in Washington, DC as the US hosts the NATO Summit starting today, celebrating 75 years since the founding of the trans-Atlantic group of nations.    Russia Bombs Ukraine As NATO prepares to meet in Washington with President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance, back in Europe, Russia launched a daylight missile attack on five Ukrainian cities including in Kyiv, where a children’s hospital was partially flattened among over 100 buildings hit, and more than three dozen were killed. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Jury Issues In Massachusetts Trial The Massachusetts trial of a woman acquitted of murder in the killing of her police officer-boyfriend may not be over yet. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the judge in the case ordered the impounding of the list of jury members, after lawyers claimed that three of the jurors say there was an agreement made to vote the way they did.     Latest On The Menendez Trial In New York, closing arguments were heard in the case against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, where prosecutors say he put his Congressional power up for sale. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    New Boeing Issue On the same day that Boeing agreed to take a plea deal from the Department of Justice over crashes related to the 737-MAX incidents that killed over 300 people, United Airlines reported a serious issue with one of their Boeing-made passenger jets. Lisa Dwyer reports.   Finally   A billionaire’s gift will now make the lives of students studying to become doctors a bit easier. Rita Foley reports a philanthropist is donating $1 billion dollars so most medical students will be tuition-free at Johns Hopkins University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Beryl Makes Landfall People in Texas are preparing for torrential rains, life threatening storm surge, and damaging winds as Beryl is expected to slam into the Lone Star State as a hurricane this morning between Corpus Christi and Galveston. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest.      More Democrat Bailing On Biden Questions continue to swirl surrounding if President Biden will remain in the 2024 election. As he campaigned in Pennsylvania, House Democrats met to discuss his future, and some House leaders are openly displaying skepticism of whether he has what it takes to win in November. Steve Futterman reports.    Fired For Her Biden Interview A Philadelphia radio station has parted ways with a host who interviewed President Biden and admitted asking questions that were provided by his reelection campaign. Pamela Furr has the details.     Court OK’s Kansas Abortions The Kansas Supreme Court by a wide margin has rejected two Republican-backed abortion regulations, reaffirming state constitutionally protected access to the procedure. Correspondent Shelly Adler explains.    Boeing To Accept A Plea Deal CNBC is reporting that plane maker Boeing is expected to plead guilty today in Federal Court to a criminal fraud charge tied to the two fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.     Scammer Alert Groups including the A-A-R-P are sounding the alarm about scammers increasingly targeting the elderly. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Beryl Moves Into Texas The first hurricane of the season to hit the continental United States is moving into Texas, as Beryl, which blazed a path of destruction through parts of the Caribbean and Mexico will now push into the Texas coastline. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, people in the Lone Star State are not taking any chances, with businesses boarding up windows and some evacuation orders in place preparing for the worst, and hoping for the best.    Latest On The Hush Money Sentencing The calls within the Democrat Party for President Joe Biden to end his 2024 bid for reelection is growing. During a Zoom call with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, several senior Democrats including New York’s Jerry Nadler said that it was time for the president to end his challenge. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, Biden spent Sunday campaigning in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania showing no desire to end his candidacy.    Shootings Across America Millions of Americans celebrated the July 4th holiday and will be heading back to work today, but for some, those celebrations turned violent across the nation, with a number of deadly shootings. Bob Brown has the story.    Ballot Drop Boxes OK’d In Wisconsin The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on whether or not the state can allow for absentee ballot drop boxes to be in place for the 2024 general election. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    More Shark Attacks We have reported on a number of shark attack incidents in the past few weeks, many happening on Gulf Coast beaches in Florida and Alabama and also in Hawaii. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on two shark attacks over the weekend at South Padre Island in Texas.     Fireworks Display Goes Wrong Authorities continue to investigate a fireworks display-gone-wrong in Utah. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports that there were a number of people injured when a misfire sent fireworks into a crowd at a stadium concert.     Tech News Stealing cryptocurrency is not easy, but hackers have more than doubled their ill-gotten gains in the past year. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   Clearly a lot of people tried to beat the weekend heat by going indoors to see a movie. Kevin Carr has the big winners at the box office.    Actor Alec Baldwin will be in court this week, facing a manslaughter charge involving a shooting on the set of the movie Rust. Haya Panjwani has that and more with the latest entertainment news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices