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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

Today on America in the Morning   Presidential Debate Fallout Continues  President Biden continues to hear the calls for him to step aside following last week's debate, and this coming week could be among the most pivotal of his Oval Office tenure. John Stolnis has more from Washington  Multiple July 4th Shootings  At least 4 people across the country have been killed in July 4th shootings. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Biden Calls Netanyahu  The Israeli Prime Minister spoke with President Biden on America's Independence Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.  National Forecast  Beryl remains a formidable storm as it approaches the Yucatan Peninsula. It is scheduled to reach South Texas by Sunday night. Meteorologist La Troy Thornton has your national forecast.  Wildfire Evacuation Order Relaxed  According to Butte County public information officer Kristi Olio, the vast majority of the 17,000 people who had to evacuate from their Northern California homes because of the Thompson fire are now able to return.  New Hot Dog Eating Champion Crowned  A New hot dog-eating champion has been crowned at Coney Island. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details.  Business News  Wall Street is back at it after the 4th of July Holiday. Jessica Ettinger has a look at your Friday business.  Saks 5th Avenue to Buy Neiman Marcus  The company behind Saks 5th Avenue has announced it plans to buy another high-end shopping giant. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  American Takes a Dip in the Siene  An American in Paris took a risky dip into the Siene River ahead of the Summer Olympics. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Scientists Make Discovery in Termite Mound  Scientists have made a surprising discovery about Termite mounds in South Africa. Correspondent Donna Warder has more.    Hurricane Beryl Bearing Down on Mexico  Hurricane Beryl is churning toward the Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 2 storm after pummeling parts of Jamaica. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.  SCOTUS Immunity Ruling Has Ripple Effect  The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity is starting to have an effect on President Trump’s legal woes. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Armed Man Killed Inside Yellowstone  An armed person who was making unspecified threats at Yellowstone National Park died and a park ranger was hospitalized following an exchange of gunfire Thursday, authorities said.  Hezbollah Launches Missiles At Israel  Hezbollah is ramping up its attacks on Israel after one of its senior commanders was killed in an Israeli strike. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports.  Former Brazillian President Indicted  According to inside sources, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsanaro is being indicted by police for alleged money laundering and criminal association.  U.S. Citizen Receives Prison Sentence in Russia  A U.S. citizen in Russia has received a lengthy prison sentence. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details.    French Public Official Attacked  A public official in France was attacked just days before a decisive election. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Scientists Create New Camera Lens  Scientists have created a new camera lens that closely resembles how the human eye processes information, which could go a long way to help self-driving cars and robots navigate more easily. 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   Biden Meets With Governors Despite a growing number of members of his own party suggesting he step aside, President Biden tells campaign staff and lawmakers he has no plans to do so. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.     Beryl Barrels Through Jamaica Hurricane Beryl has proved deadly, as small Islands look to recover, and other regions prepare for potential impact as the storms moves toward the Gulf of Mexico – and potentially Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Changing The Immunity Rule Not everyone in Congress is happy about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity. As Lisa Dwyer reports, one congressman wants to not just challenge the ruling, but to change the Constitution to do it.    Abortion On The Ballot Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska say they’ve turned in more than enough signatures to get abortion rights on the November ballot. Pamela Furr has details.    Turbulent Food Causes Emergency Landing The turbulence on this particular overseas airline flight was because of what passengers ate. Correspondent Rita Foley reports on a plane that had to divert because of some bad food.    Jammed Planes, Trains & Automobiles Holiday travel is underway in record numbers. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Biden & Democrats Talk What Comes Next The headline story in Wednesday’s New York Times said “Biden tells allies he knows he has only days to salvage his candidacy. This comes as his White House team has poured cold water on any talk to have him leave the race. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, top Democrat governors met with Biden at the White House, as other members of his own party are grappling with the aftermath of the Biden-Trump debate, and questions as to whether he can lead the nation for another four years.    Latest On The Hush Money Sentencing A New York judge has officially delayed Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, which was scheduled for next week, into September. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what this means for his guilty verdict.    Heatwaves & Wildfires This Fourth of July comes with the combination of oppressive heat across much of the country, and extreme fire danger in the west. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    UN Backing Gershkovich As Russian prosecutors send an espionage indictment into their courts against American journalist Evan Gershkovich, correspondent Julie Walker reports United Nations experts are speaking out on the plight of the imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter.    GM To Pay For Emissions Issue A carmaker will be paying millions in penalties because some older models emit too much carbon dioxide. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Update On India Stampede Horrifying scenes out of India where victims and responders are recounting a deadly stampede and the rush to help. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports at least 121 people so far have died.   LeBron & Son The NBA’s all-time leading scorer is coming back for another season, this time with his son as a teammate. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Finally   Tell me this isn’t a class you wouldn’t have signed up for in college.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a group of Georgia State University students studying the Olympics –which includes a trip to the 33rd Olympiad in Paris.    The July 4th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating competition will go on without its biggest eater and world record holder. Kevin Carr tell us why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Democrats Voicing Concerns About Biden Following a disastrous debate and concerns within his own party as to whether he can defeat questions about his age and abilities as well as defeating Donald Trump, President Biden will launch a public events blitz as the White House pushes back against pressure on him to leave the race. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Beryl Making History It’s become the earliest Category 5 hurricane in recorded history. Beryl crashed into the Caribbean leaving behind a trail of destruction as it turns its sights on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. As Jennifer King reports, the concern beyond Jamaica is for Belize, Cancun, and whether its northwest route could potentially bring this storm toward Southern Texas.    Sentencing Delayed Manhattan’s District Attorney says he will not oppose Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delay request, scheduled for later next week, after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    California’s Heatwave California is in the middle of a triple-digit heatwave, and that could dampen Fourth of July plans. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Latest On The Epstein Case What did the prosecutors know and when did they know it. That’s the latest question being raised after grand jury transcripts have been released in the Jeffrey Epstein sexual assault case.   Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Trump Cashing In Donald Trump is now winning the battle of the coffers, as he brought in more money than Joe Biden in the second quarter. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Democrats Now Speaking For & Against Biden As the White House tries to downplay the President's debate performance last Thursday night, more Democrats are voicing concerns and calling for President Biden to step aside. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    More Money For Ukraine The United States is pledging more money for Ukraine, and the Pentagon is pointing to a potential NATO membership for that country as its war with Russia rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Taking The Heat Off Workers At the White House, President Biden is proposing new rules for keeping workers safe from extreme heat as parts of the nation broil under high temperatures. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Giuliani Disbarred He was the mayor of New York who guided America’s largest city through the perils of 9/11. Now, Rudy Giuliani finds himself barred from practicing law in the Empire State. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Latest Trump-Cheney Feud Former President Donald Trump amplified posts on social media calling for a televised military tribunal for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and the jailing of top elected officials, including President Biden. Katie Clark is following the story.     Good Demands Recount The state of Virginia has certified John McGuire as the primary winner over Conservative Congressman Bob Good as the leader of the Freedom Caucus has demanded a recount. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Law School Sued A lawsuit was filed against Chicago’s Northwestern University claiming that its law school hires less-qualified people of color and women over White men for faculty positions in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.      Tech News Samsung's memory chip division is about to go on strike, but the impact might not be noticeable, as most of the factory is automated. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.   Finally   If you’re looking for something to celebrate for the Fourth of July, how about lower gas prices. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.49 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Immunity Ruling The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on presidential immunity. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.     What Will Biden Do On the heels of the presidential debate, the Biden campaign is trying to reset after a performance that has more Democrats pessimistic about his ability to do the job for four more years and beat Donald Trump in November. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Karen Read Mistrial A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in Karen Read’s murder trial after a jury deadlocked with no decision despite more than 26 hours of deliberation. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Congresswoman’s Gun Trouble An Indiana Congresswoman is charged with a weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Going After Garland Again House Republicans are making another bid to get the audio recording of President Biden's interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    The Turtle Smuggler She tried to use an inflatable boat to cross a lake from the US to Canada, but it’s the turtles found in her possession that forced her arrest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Verdict The Supreme Court has ruled for the first time former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, while extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the decision, and on President Biden’s response to the conservative majority's ruling.    Beryl Makes Landfall Hurricane Beryl is churning west in the Atlantic, through the Caribbean Islands, toward the Gulf of Mexico. Correspondent Clayton Neville is tracking the storm and its impacts.    Latest On The Utica, NY Shooting The family of a 13-year-old killed by police in upstate New York is demanding accountability. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest on this developing story.    Bannon Behind Bars Former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon is now behind bars after he reported to prison to serve a Contempt of Congress charge. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Cincinnati Shooting Three people are dead following a shooting near the campus of the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     New York Plane Crash Tragedy in Upstate New York after a small plane carrying five members of the same family crashed after they attended a baseball tournament. The details from correspondent Mike Hempen.    Judge Halts LNG Export Ban A federal judge issued a ruling that blocks the Biden administration’s ban on new exports of liquefied natural gas.      Tech News The Supreme Court decided on another social media issue, by deciding not to rule on two laws from Texas and Florida that would restrict what content can be moderated. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   Just in time for the July 4th holiday, a California heatwave. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the San Francisco Bay area that starts today through Friday.      They are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports. If you have the money, you can now own a piece of that history as the Boston Celtics are up for sale shortly after winning their 18th championship. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning What Will Biden Do Speculation was running rampant over the weekend with reports on private questioning within the Democratic Party about President Biden’s chances to win reelection. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, key Democrats are stepping forward to support President Biden after his poor performance during the debate, but within the party, Democrat Congressman Jamie Raskin told MSNBC that while they stand behind the President, the concerns are real.     Beryl Growing Fast The first hurricane of the season is churning in the Atlantic, and it has turned into a dangerous weather maker that could potentially get even stronger. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Hurricane Beryl is already a historic storm.   Presidential Immunity Decision The Supreme Court is expected to make a major decision later today on presidential immunity. Pamela Furr tells us more.     Bases On Alert Several U.S. military bases across Europe are now operating under a heightened state of alert. Fox News is reporting that the alert level of Force Protection Condition “Charlie" was put in place over the weekend, that’s the second-highest state-of-alert.    Latest On The Utica, NY Shooting People in the Upstate New York city of Utica are demanding answers after police bodycam shows an officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy they believed had a gun. The latest from correspondent Julie Walker.    SCOTUS On Homeless Encampments As we wait for today’s Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, the Justices also ruled on homeless encampments. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Democrat Concerns For Biden President Biden and his family gathered in Camp David over the weekend... the topic - Whether the President should step out of the race as some in his own party have begun urging him to do. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Arrests At NYC Pride Parade Yesterday was the last day of Pride Month, and across the nation there were parades and events marking the occasion. But, as correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, there were also protests including in New York, where anti-Israel demonstrators, some carrying Palestinian and Hamas flags, threw fake blood and damaged a human rights float, and blocked the parade, forcing police to make arrests.    Latest On Uvalde Officer Arrests Families of victims in the 20-22 Uvalde, Texas elementary school massacre are reacting to what they call a major step toward accountability. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     North Korean Weapons Used By Russia There’s concerns overseas in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and specifically where some of the weapons Russia is using against Kyiv is coming from. As correspondent Ben Thomas reports a weapons expert has told the UN his organization they have 'irrefutably' established missile debris found in Ukraine following a Russian bombardment is North Korean.    Texas Murderer Sentenced A man found to be responsible for the deaths of 8 migrants in Texas has received a lengthy sentence.   Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Plea Deal Possible For Boeing U.S. prosecutors plan to seek a guilty plea from Boeing over a charge tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.     Nowhere To Shop There’s more fallout following a mass supermarket shooting over a week ago in Arkansas that killed four people and wounded nearly a dozen others. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the 32 hundred residents not only lost four of their own neighbors, but it also forced the closure of town’s only grocery store.    Tech News The IRS wants to know how much crypto you made this year, and every year. But don't worry, they're expecting your crypto exchange to report to them on your behalf. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   It was another big weekend at the box office ahead of the July 4 holiday, and for Inside Out Two it broke a financial barrier in the process. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Debate Night The first debate of the 2024 election year between Joe Biden and Donald Trump left backers of the President concerned over his raspy voice and stumbles on answers and the former president stayed on the attack. Steve Futterman reports from the debate in Atlanta.    Oklahoma Adds Bible Studies To Schools Following a move by Louisiana to place the 10 Commandments in school classrooms, the Oklahoma School Superintendent announced he is ordering his state to have schools teach the Bible and have a copy in every classroom. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Police Indicted Over Uvalde School Shooting A Texas grand jury has indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead.    Update In Classified Documents Case A Federal judge in Florida has agreed to hold a hearing on whether prosecutors overstepped on seeking information and documents from Donald Trump’s lawyers. Jackie Quinn reports.    Killed Saving Others He tried to save others, but instead he gave his own life. A New Jersey man was warning people on the beach about an incoming storm when he was fatally struck by lightning.     Obscene Gesture’s Payday A man made an obscene gesture to a state trooper, and now that same man will receive a six-figure settlement from the state of Vermont. Sue Aller tells us why.     Debate Night Spin Tonight President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be in the spotlight, but this time with far different rules from their chaotic first debate four years ago, which includes no studio audience. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has a look back at what transpired between then-President Trump and his Democrat challenger during a free-for-all in the midst of a COVID pandemic.    DOJ’s Medical Fraud Crackdown Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ conducted a nationwide sweep, arresting suspects accused of running health care fraud schemes that harmed patients and taxpayers. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    SCOTUS Purdue Pharma Decision Another decision by the Supreme Court, this time regarding the nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what their decision means for both the drug maker and lawsuits they face.     Kohberger’s Court Date The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November of 20-22, will finally go to trial in June of 20-25. Correspondent Jim Roope has the latest.    Employment Report Good & Bad While the overall number seemed to be very good, correspondent Rita Foley reports there was a dark cloud hanging over the latest unemployment numbers.    Bolivia Coup Update More is being learned about this week’s failed attempted coup in Bolivia. Correspondent Karen Chammas has the details.     Tech News The FCC has asked network providers to provide details about their efforts to curb A-I faked political ads.  Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.      Sports – Robert Workman   NBA Draft and more.        Finally   A longtime Texas music and political mainstay has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician and humorist Kinky Friedman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Debate Night Tonight is the night that President Biden and former President Trump will engage in their first debate since the 2020 election. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports from Atlanta, with the latest on what is on the line for both candidates, and the unusual rules of the debate.    A SCOTUS “Mistake” A document uploaded to the U.S. Supreme Court's website by accident indicates which way the high court could lean in its decision in a case surrounding emergency abortion care in Idaho. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.      A Republican Endorses Biden President Joe Biden has a prominent new ally in his high-stakes campaign to win over moderate Republicans and independents this fall. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Illinois Court Surprise There was a shocking and sudden change in court involving a Fourth of July mass shooting case in Illinois.   Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Texas Execution A Texas man was put to death for a brutal 2001 murder he committed. The details from correspondent Haya Panjwani.     NJ Police Hero A New Jersey police officer is being hailed for bravery after rescuing a man from a burning home. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.     Not Like 2020 Tonight President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be in the spotlight, but this time with far different rules from their chaotic first debate four years ago, which includes no studio audience. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has a look back at what transpired between then-President Trump and his Democrat challenger during a free-for-all in the midst of a COVID pandemic.    Bowman Loss Reaction The primary loss for New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman this week is sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party, pointing to political implications for Progressives and Pro-Palestinian supporters on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Assange Arrives Home Following what was a very fast hearing in the Northern Mariana Islands, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed in his home nation of Australia as a free man after his U.S. legal battle ends. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    DHS Report On Border Order The Department of Homeland Security announced surprising new numbers since President Biden initiated his executive order on asylum restrictions. Correspondent Haya Panjwani explains.    Bolivia Coup Thwarted It was a frantic several hours in Bolivia after armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday during an attempted coup.     Fraud Case Surprise There was a surprising twist in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 related fraud case in Minnesota. The details from correspondent Shelley Adler.   Checking The Voters With the 2024 election coming up in five months, the state of Tennessee is asking thousands of voters to prove their citizenship. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on what led to that decision.    Tech News The Supreme Court ruled on a controversial issue about how the Biden administration may have coerced social media providers to moderate content. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.     Sports – Robert Workman   NBA Draft and more.        Finally   A well-known socialite and social media personality went to Congress to speak on behalf of abused children. Correspondent Katie Clark reports on Paris Hilton’s visit to Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Assange Officially Free Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is planning to reunite with his family in Australia after pleading guilty to breaking U-S espionage law. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Situation Worsens For Midwest Flooding The weather situation in the Upper Midwest seems to be worsening by the hour, as a dam failure in Minnesota continues to cause evacuations, and more than a foot of rain and unprecedented flooding has submerged towns in Iowa and South Dakota. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Four States Hold Primaries Four states held primaries on Tuesday. In New York, vocal Israel critic Jamaal Bowman became the first member of the so-called Squad to lose an election.     NTSB’s Derailment Report The National Transportation Safety Board released results from an investigation into an Ohio train derailment. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Important Recall There’s an urgent auto recall, this time for one of the most popular selling vehicles in the nation. Rita Foley has the details.    Debate Update President Biden and former President Trump's debate tomorrow night in Atlanta will have an unusual format, and a lot at stake for both candidates. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Assange Heads Home WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived on the island of Saipan in the Northern Marianas where he was sentenced to time already served in Britain as part of a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department that secures his freedom. Correspondent Haya Panjani reports his next stop will be his home in Australia, where that nation’s Prime Minister is ready to welcome his arrival.    Oakland Mayor Reacts To FBI Raid In California, the Mayor of Oakland is responding to continued backlash over a recent FBI raid at her home. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Mayor Sheng Tao has questions of her own for the FBI.    Surgeon General’s Gun Warning The US Surgeon General has sounded the alarm about guns in America. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    Trump’s Gag Order Reviewed As Joe Biden and Donald Trump take care of their final preparations, the former president’s gag order in his hush money case is altered just ahead of the presidential debate. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Taxes Spark Kenya Riot Taxes are sure to be a topic in the first presidential debate of 2024, but in Kenya, that nation’s parliament was set on fire and at least five people are dead after riots erupted over proposed new taxes. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Reaction To SCOTUS Gun Decision The head of a Dallas domestic violence shelter is praising the recent Supreme Court decision that keeps guns out of the hands of accused abusers. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.   Baked Goods Warning Federal food safety regulators have issued a warning to one of the nation's biggest maker of baked goods over ingredients that are not in their products. Correspondent Ben Thomas has the details.    Tech News The US Treasury department has instituted a ban on a Russian antivirus and cybersecurity software company, without citing any specific violations. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Assange To Be Freed After 5 years of being held in a British jail, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is set to be a free man and avoid US prison, and will end his journey as a so-called political prisoner in his native Australia. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.    Flooding In The Midwest Parts of the Midwest continue to deal with deadly and destructive flooding, which caused an important rail bridge to collapse, and forced evacuations after a dam failed. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest, as things could get worse from storms that moved through last night and today.     Ten Commandments Lawsuit Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry says he was fulfilling a promise signing into law a requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms. Ed Donahue reports the first lawsuits have been filed against the plan - audio courtesy of WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge.    Trump Classified Documents Case Hearing Federal prosecutors had a tough time presenting a compelling argument for new restrictions on Donald Trump in his classified documents case. US District Judge Aileen Cannon held off on imposing new conditions to the former president’s bail on his pending trial.     High Bail In Texas Murder Case A judge exceeded even the prosecutor’s request, setting an extremely high bond in a murder case for one of the two suspects in the death of a 12-year-old Houston girl. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Crowded Skies You had better pack patience if you’re taking to the skies in the coming days. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the TSA says it screened a record number of people over the weekend with even bigger crowds on the way.     Prepping For The Debate Thursday night's Presidential Debate marks the first of the season and political experts say the candidates appear to be preparing differently. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Abortion Blame Democrats led by Vice President Kamala Harris are blaming Donald Trump for stripping women's reproductive rights as they mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    SCOTUS To Hear Tennessee Transgender Law The Supreme Court announced they will hear a case on the constitutionality of a state ban in Tennessee on puberty blockers for minors. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Hawaii Shark Attack Tragedy in the Hawaiian Islands where a shark attack has killed a Hawaii lifeguard out surfing. The story from correspondent Julie Walker.    Dangerous Rip Currents On the continental US, dangerous rip currents have caused as many as eight deaths in the past five days along a stretch of the Gulf Coast between Alabama and Northern Florida. The dangerous waters are also causing trouble in the Atlantic Ocean.     Dali To Leave Baltimore The cargo ship that caused the deadly bridge collapse in Maryland that also shut down the Port of Baltimore for weeks is finally moving again. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.   SCOTUS Turns Away Vaccine Cases The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear three COVID vaccine-related cases, including two brought by the anti-vaccine group founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Junior. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has the details.    Tech News Thousands of auto dealers are falling back to carbon copies to sell cars, as they suffer through a cyberattack. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.     Sports – Robert Workman   Stanley Cup Finals and more.        Finally   The new inductees for the 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame have been announced. Kevin Carr has the story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Dangerous Weather Across America A damaging tornado in Wisconsin, a heat wave with triple digit temperatures continues in the East, 27 states will deal with near record-heat this week in the East, the West, Colorado and Oklahoma, all as Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota are under water with a deluge of rain and flooding. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Prepping For Debates The first presidential debate is coming up on Thursday night and President Biden and former President Trump spent the weekend preparing in different ways. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Ohio Mass Shooting An overnight shooting in Columbus, Ohio left 10 people injured and a police searching for a shooter. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Border Order Fallout The number of arrests by Border Patrol agents of people illegally crossing into the United States fell in May to the third lowest of any month during the Biden presidency.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that arrests are down sharply since the President announced new asylum restrictions.     Four Dead In Arkansas A fourth person has died after a man armed to the teeth opened fire inside a grocery store during a mass shooting in a small Arkansas town. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    New Gas Mileage Rules Even though record amounts of oil are being produced in the nation, the Biden administration announced there are new federal rules for mileage standards.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     FBI Involved In New Mexico Wildfires As hundreds of fire crews continue to battle wildfires in New Mexico, the FBI is now involved offering a reward for information on how the deadly blazes were set, and thanks to the weather, crews are starting to slowly contain it. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Trump Courts Evangelicals As both President Biden and Donald Trump are continuing to prepare for this week’s first debate, the former president spent part of the weekend shoring up support among both conservatives and Evangelicals, seen as vital for his campaign’s success.  Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.    Migrants Remain Held Authorities in Texas are calling for the justice system to do its part to keep the illegal immigrants accused of murdering a 12-year-old Texas girl behind bars. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Rip Tide Troubles We’re just days into the summer and already there have been tragedies along the Gulf beaches in Alabama and Florida, as deadly rip currents have taken the lives of as many as eight people. Pamela Furr has the details.    Violence In Los Angeles Violent clashes broke out in Los Angeles where anti-Israel protesters who blocked people from entering a synagogue were met by counter demonstrators.    Man Steals Police Car Police had their hands full in Northern Virginia just outside the Nation’s Capital.  One of the people who were inside the stolen car got out, ran over to the police cruiser, and drove off.    Israeli Defense Chief To Washington Tensions between the U.S. and Israel over weapons shipments continue to run high. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, this comes as the Israeli defense chief heads to the Washington today to discuss a threat from Lebanon that could lead to a wider Middle East war.    Tech News Follow the bouncing ball of artificial intelligence – this is the story of a Ukrainian student in America who has been regenerated as a Russian, to sell products in China. Dealing with this deep fake, here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   It was another box office record for "Inside Out 2." Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has a look at this weekend’s winners.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Alberto Swamps Mexico, Texas & Louisiana In the East and around the Great Lakes, 100 million Americans are dealing with the first heatwave of 2024. However in the Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of this hurricane season was downgraded to a Tropical Depression, and is being linked to at least three deaths in Mexico and storm damage in two states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Prepping For Debates President Biden and former President Trump are spending the weekend in prep mode for Tuesday night's CNN debate, while the top 3rd party candidate is officially out. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Remembering Donald Sutherland His resume included leading roles in movies such as MASH, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and the Hunger Games, and countless roles on TV. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of actor Donald Sutherland at the age of 88.    Murderer Captured A multi-state manhunt ended after a triple-murder suspect wanted for a killing spree in Alabama and Oklahoma and two carjackings was found in Arkansas and taken into custody. Norman Hall has details.    SCOTUS Rules On Taxes The Supreme Court has ruled on a tax relating on foreign income. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.     Judge Says No To Bannon A judge has said no to a request by Steve Bannon to delay his July first deadline to report to prison for ignoring a congressional subpoena.      Saying No To Leaf Blowers You can hear them anytime folks come to cut your lawn. Now the Garden State is joining a growing list considering a ban on those roaring gas-powered leaf blowers.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Oakland Mayor’s Home Raided Federal agents raided the home of the Oakland, California mayor, who is also facing a recall vote due to out-of-control crime. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    New Mexico Wildfire Worsens The death toll is rising in New Mexico from two still-out-of-control wildfires. The latest from correspondent Jennifer King.    Crew Can Leave Crew members on the cargo ship Dali will be allowed to leave the country under an agreement that allows lawyers to question them as part of investigations into the cause of the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.    More Weapons For Ukraine The United States announced it is sending Ukraine air defense missiles. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the weapons will be rushed to Ukraine as Russia steps up its attacks during their summer offensive, and also believes that at some point after their war, Kyiv will become a part of the NATO alliance.    New York’s Social Media Plan New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the psychological effects of social media on children can no longer be ignored. Bob Brown has the latest on a plan she signed into law.     Fraud Worse Than Feared A new IRS report says the vast majority of over one million pandemic-era COVID credit claims shows widespread fraud. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Update On Fundraising The tide seems to have turned in fundraising for the president and former president who are seeking the White House, according to their campaigns. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Rollercoaster Incident Shock at an Ohio amusement park when a man is hit by a rollercoaster. Correspondent Haya Panjwani describes how it happened.   Finally   A former United States Marine died alone at a nursing home in Maine. But, as correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, after the funeral home posted a request for people to attend his burial, his sendoff included a 40-mile escort, and a cemetery overflowing with tributes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Storm To Swamp Texas & Louisiana As more than 100 million Americans are baking in the first heatwave in the Northeast and Midwest, the first named storm of 2024 is taking aim at Eastern Mexico, but as correspondent Julie Walker reports, Tropical Storm Alberto has people in coastal Texas and Louisiana battening down the hatches.    No Winner Yet In Virginia Virginians in the 5th district still don't know who the Republican nominee is going to be, 24 hours after election day, with the vote still too close to call. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Ten Commandments To The Classroom Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports that lawsuits are expected to filed against the plan.    Pushback Against Biden’s Immigration Order President's Biden’s Executive Order announced this week continues to draw backlash from Republicans. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.   American Soldier In Russian Prison A court in Russia sentenced an American soldier to three years and nine months in a Siberian penal colony after finding him guilty of theft and threatening to kill his Russian girlfriend.     Politician’s Prank Gone Wrong It’s a story that sounds like it came out of junior high school. Katie Clark reports on what one Vermont politician was caught doing on camera.     Storm Damage Starting Some roads are already underwater as the first named storm of this hurricane season is impacting the coasts of Texas and Louisiana as it is expected to make landfall in Mexico. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on preparations from the Lone Star State.    US-Israel Meeting Canceled The White House has canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was supposed to happen this week, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a controversial video. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.    Rain Could Slow Wildfire One person is known to have died and an entire town was evacuated in New Mexico as two out-of-control wildfires are converging toward each other. Lisa Dwyer reports that that firefighters could soon receive much-needed help from Mother Nature.    Russia-North Korea’s New Pact & Gifts Sometimes all it takes is a limousine and a dagger to get things done. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on the deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, and a NATO-style defense deal their two leaders signed.    Syracuse, NY Explosion A quiet street in Syracuse, New York was rocked by what sounded like an explosion that caused a house to collapse, injuring as many as 13 people. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     Manhunt For A Murderer A multi-state manhunt is underway for the suspect in a triple-murder in Oklahoma. Arkansas authorities say 50-year-old Stacy Lee Drake was last seen on surveillance video in a small town northwest of Little Rock.    Gas Prices Dropping There’s good news again this week when it comes to the price at the pump. Correspondent Rita Foley explains.    Tech News The Los Angeles County Public School board has voted to ban smartphones and social media by January 2025. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   There has been a few big blockbusters in movie theaters so far this year, but as Kevin Carr tells us, some big names have films coming out before the end of the year, including some remakes of classic hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden’s Immigration Executive Order From Capitol Hill to the Southern border, there’s mixed reaction to the newest immigration policy from the Biden administration protecting undocumented spouses from deportation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Wildfires In The West Nearly two-dozen wildfires are burning in the West, where one person died in New Mexico and the majority of the blazes in California. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.     Trump Wisconsin Rally Former President Donald Trump is addressing reports about his feelings toward the City of Milwaukee ahead of next month's Republican National Convention. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Primaries In Three States Primaries were held in three states on Tuesday. In one of the most-watched races, Bob Good, who chairs the conservative House Freedom Caucus will likely face a recount in a too-close-to call matchup with John McGuire, who had the support of both Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump.      Willie Mays Passes Away The baseball world has lost a legend as one of the most electrifying players in history has passed away.      Colorado Shooter’s Long Prison Term The shooter who killed five people in a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub faced a judge and learned his fate. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Trouble For Timberlake A pop music superstar spent a night in jail after being arrested for DWI.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     America’s Heatwave Record breaking heat continues to be felt from the Central US to the Northeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the impact on 20 states and tens of millions of Americans.     Senators Grill Boeing’s CEO The head of Boeing sitting on the hot seat in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee to answer questions about the company's safety record. John Stolnis has more from Capitol Hill.    Remembering Willie Mays He was one of baseball’s most electrifying players ever. Willie Mays, who played in 24 All-Star Games and hit 660 career home runs has passed away. Ben Thomas looks back at his groundbreaking career.    Illegal Immigrant Rapist Captured It’s being called street justice in New York City. An illegal immigrant suspected of the rape of a 13-year-old girl was tracked down by neighborhood residents and held for police. Sue Aller has the story.    Gag Order Remains A judge said no to lawyers for Donald Trump in an attempt to get his gag order lifted in his hush money case.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Megachurch Pastor Quits The pastor of a Texas megachurch has left his position following disturbing sexual abuse allegations. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Another Major Recall There’s another large car recall. Here’s correspondent Rita Foley.     Tech News Adobe is being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly making it too difficult for subscribers to cancel their annual fees for photoshop and other programs. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   There are a number of programs on TV and streaming for viewing to commemorate Juneteenth today. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning First Heatwave Of 2024 The first official day of summer is Thursday and the first national heatwave of the year is tightening its grip on much of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Wildfires In The West As a heatwave grips a large swath of the nation, a cluster of wildfires fueled by heat, dry fuel, steep terrain and gusty conditions is keeping California firefighters in harm’s way. Correspondent Jennifer King reports a fire near Los Angeles has already charred over 15,000 acres, and four other Western states are dealing with large blazes.     Tampa Teen’s Rampage A Tampa, Florida teenager is dead after he murdered his parents, and then got into a gun battle with police. Sue Aller has the details.    Biden’s Title IX Changes Blocked Calling it an abuse of power, a Federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the implementation of President Biden's Title IX (nine) discrimination rule changes from going into effect in six states. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Business News  CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Tuesday business.     Investigating Michigan’s Mass Shooting Investigators are trying to find out more about what led to the weekend mass shooting at a Michigan splash pad.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports two people are fighting for their lives.     Iowa Law Blocked A federal judge has temporarily blocked Iowa from enforcing its own immigration law, which would make it a state crime to enter Iowa after being deported or denied entry into the United States.     Deportation Protections President Joe Biden is planning to announce deportation protection and work permits for spouses of US citizens. With what that means, here’s correspondent Lisa Dwyer.     Three States Hold Primaries While the race for each party's candidate for the White House is over, primary day in three states today does still feature a number of reasons for voters to head to the polls. John Stolnis has a preview.    Massive Marijuana Pardons It’s a pardon of historic proportions as the governor of Maryland with the stroke of a pen granted tens of thousands of people release from marijuana convictions. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Latest In The Middle East Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war Cabinet that had been responsible for decision-making in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Jersey Democrat Power Broker Indicted One of New Jersey's most powerful Democrats has been charged by the state's attorney general accusing the man and his allies of a long-running corruption scheme. Pamela Furr has the details.    Paying Their Fair Share 2024 could be a financial banner year for NATO as a record number of organization countries are expected to reach the alliance's recommended defense funding amid the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.   Closing A Tax Loophole It’s considered a tax loophole for the wealthy, and the IRS wants to put an end to it. Correspondent Seth Sutel (soo-TEHL') reports there are some in Congress who are against the plan supported by the Biden administration.    Tech News The Surgeon General warning labels like those found on tobacco products, may be coming to social media platforms for children.  Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.      Sports – Robert Workman   NBA Finals and more.        Finally   Archeologists made a startling discovery while working at the George Washington Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports they came upon centuries-old cherries perfectly preserved from the 18th century.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden & Trump Campaign President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump spent the weekend on the campaign trail, with Biden rubbing elbows with Hollywood's elite while Trump courted African-American voters in Detroit. John Stolnis has more.    Michigan Splash Park Mass Shooting It was a parent’s worst nightmare on a hot summer day. A gunman calmly walks into a Michigan town park, which became a scene of terror when the man suddenly and deliberately opens fire. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Wanted Illegal Captured A man believed to be in the country illegally is charged in the murder of a mother of five who was killed while walking on a Maryland hiking trail last summer. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Maryland’s Mass Pardon Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore is expected to announce today that he will issue a mass pardon for more than 175 thousand marijuana convictions.     Schumer’s Bump Stock Plan Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Sunday that he plans to bring up a vote this week on restoring a ban on bump stocks, after the Supreme Court invalidated a federal rule that outlawed the device last week.    Near Catastrophe A Southwest Airlines flight came dangerously close to crashing into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii. Pamela Furr has more details.    Oregon’s Ride Rescue A scary scene at an amusement park where multiple people were rescued after being trapped on a ride in Oregon. Lisa Dwyer reports some had to be pulled to safety while hanging upside down.     Hot, Cold & Stormy Weather America is preparing for seven days of weather that includes nearly all the possibilities. While oppressive heat is the focus for as many as 135 million Americans this week, the potential also exists for hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic, and even snow in Mid-June. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    California Wildfires The weather is also having an impact in California, where correspondent Julie Walker reports on a rapidly spreading wildfire north of Los Angeles that forced over 1,000 evacuations, burned more than 12,000 acres, and caused air quality concerns.     Hockey Losing Popularity Baseball may be America’s pastime and football popular to watch, but in Canada the answer to both would be hockey. However, as correspondent Mike Hempen reports, the favorite sport of Canadians seems to be in a solid decline.    Deadly Texas Shooting There was a deadly shooting in central Texas during a community Juneteenth celebration.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Latest Court Abortion Ruling A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine A Ukrainian peace summit attended by nearly two dozen nations is yielding mixed results on ways to stop the conflict between Kyiv and the Kremlin. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Tech News Tech watchdog groups have asked the Justice Department to look into Google for an alleged unfair advantage by installing YouTube automatically on smartphones and TV's sold in the US. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.      Finally   "Inside Out 2" is having a far-better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    We have probably all heard commercials for what’s called “cutting the cord” – switching from cable to internet streaming services. But as Kevin Carr tells us, for some, the cost of the stream isn’t much better than the cost of cable, and the popular internet services are taking note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning SCOTUS OK’s Abortion Pill The Supreme Court has rejected an effort by abortion opponents to limit access to a commonly-used abortion drug. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    Trump Returns To Washington Former President Donald Trump has returned to Capitol Hill, his first appearance since the Capitol riot. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the meeting with Congressional GOP members focused on unity, the 2024 election, and the future.   Senate GOP Blocks In-Vitro Bill Democrats on Capitol Hill are frustrated with Senate Republicans who blocked a bill with protections surrounding In-vitro Fertilization. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Elon Musk’s Big Payday Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve a $56 billion dollar pay package for their CEO Elon Musk, five months after a judge ordered the company to rescind the deal, finding it had been improperly granted by the board.     No Pardon President Biden is ruling out a pardon for his son, Hunter, after his conviction on felony gun charges. Bob Brown has the story.    Pot Is On Its Way Facing a lawsuit from Martha’s Vineyard over a severe marijuana shortage, the state of Massachusetts now says that pot can be transported to the island as well as Nantucket.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.     Ukraine’s Big G-7 Deal At the G-7 Summit in Italy, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a 10-year long-term security deal to help Kyiv's fight against Russia. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, as for where the money to finance Ukraine’s security will come from, President Biden says that will be from frozen assets from the Kremlin’s coffers.    Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow Dangerous Anti-Israel demonstrations continue, and the number of antisemitic crimes is growing in the U-S. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on a destructive protest in California, and a potential ban on masks in parts of New York.    Prices Falling Good news for your bottom line as a government report shows wholesale prices dropped last month.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Reaction To DOJ’s Phoenix Report Saying they “kill civilians without justification,” the Department of Justice released a 126-page report slamming the practices of the Phoenix, Arizona police department as a part of a federal civil rights probe. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    More Rain Coming Most of South Florida is seeing life-threatening flooding after as much as two feet of rain has fallen in 48 hours, and more is expected. Pamela Furr has the latest.    Mail-In Request The Biden campaign is asking Republicans to drop their legal challenges to mail-in voting.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that their request comes after former President Trump encouraged voters to use that ballot option for the November election.   Tragic Discovery A 4-year-old girl was found dead in Mississippi just hours after an Amber Alert was issued for her and her 6-year-old sister, both of whom were abducted from their Louisiana home.     Gershkovich To Face Trial An American reporter for the Wall Street Journal who has been detained in Russia for over a year has now been told he will face a trial. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.   Tech News Google announced a partnership with a Warren Buffet conglomerate to tap into clean geothermal power for Nevada.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   They went their separate ways decades ago, but now a gospel soul group has found a surprisingly new popularity. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Garland In Contempt Contempt of Congress – that's the resolution passed on Wednesday in the House making Merrick Garland the third ever attorney general to be held in contempt. Pamela Furr has the story.      Hamas Has New Demands Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Hamas that it’s time for haggling to stop after the terror group proposed numerous changes to a US-led peace plan for Gaza. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Officers Shot In Illinois Three Sheriff's Deputies in Illinois are recovering after being shot inside a gated community while responding to a 9-1-1 call. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Severe Florida Storms A state of emergency has been declared in South Florida due to severe storms and flooding, at a time when hurricane season is arriving. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Help For Alzheimers There’s renewed hope for people with Alzheimer's, thanks to a new drug which the FDA is considering for approval. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Six Decade Mystery Solved It mysteriously vanished in 1971, and after decades of searches and theories as to what happened, a mystery that has baffled many in the Northeast for more than 50 years has come to an end. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on the discovery in Vermont of a long missing jet and its passengers.     Trump To The Capital Former President Trump will be on Capitol Hill today for a strategy session with Congressional Republican leaders. John Stolnis has a preview from Washington.    Rates Holding The Federal Reserve says it's seeing progress in lowering inflation but not enough.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it's downgrading the outlook for cutting its benchmark interest rate for now.    Convention Update The Southern Baptist Convention made its stance clear on two controversial issues in America this week during its annual meeting. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Will There Be An Impact There are questions as to whether Hunter Biden's gun trial and guilty verdict will have an effect on the president's reelection bid.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Biden To The G-7 President Biden aims to bolster support for Ukraine as he travels back to Europe, this time for a summit in Italy. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Russians To The Caribbean The US is keeping a watchful eye on Russian naval exercises in the Caribbean. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    NY’s Anti-Israel Vandalism The home of the director of New York’s Brooklyn Museum was defaced, allegedly by anti-Israel protesters.  Julie Walker has more on the investigation.    Tech News Do you have a gadget dad, or techie father-in-law? Chuck Palm has some last minute gift ideas for your "old man" on today's tech report.     Finally   One of the most iconic players in basketball history has died. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    A big change is coming to an annual July 4th event, as the longtime champion is out of the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Guilty President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony counts of a federal gun charge in Delaware. John Stolnis has more on the White House reaction and what's next for Hunter.    It’s Up To Hamas Saying it all hinges on the terrorist group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East pushing a US-backed proposal for a Gaza cease-fire, one that Israel has approved. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Possible Terrorists Captured Eight foreign national with reported ties to ISIS have been arrested in recent days by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Judge Blocks Florida’s Gender Care Law Calling it unconstitutional, a federal judge struck down a law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Florida and severely restricted such treatment for adults. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.   Officers Indicted In Florida Shooting Four officers have been indicted for a shootout in Florida that left several dead. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.    The Sandy Hook Graduates Twelve years after a school shooting that shocked the nation, there is a special message that the children who survived the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre had to say during their high school graduation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Peace Plan Reaction The Israel-Hamas war continues despite a U-N proposal backed by the United States and Israel. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Gas Prices Falling Good news at the pump, as gas prices seem to be going down as we head into the summer months. Here is correspondent Shelly Adler.    Pamela Smart’s Admission A woman in prison for plotting her husband's murder is hoping to get out of jail after she finally admitted taking part in the crime. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Atlanta Mall Shooting Shoppers at an Atlanta mall were left in terror after a shooter opened fire at the food court. Correspondent Norman Hall has the update.    Kentucky Missing Baby A massive search is underway in Kentucky for a missing eight-month-old girl, and police have arrested five people as a part of their investigation, including the baby’s parents and grandparents. Katie Clark has the details.     Raises At The Waffle House Employees at Waffle House restaurants across the nation will soon receive more take-home pay, pushing up their salaries following a years-long effort, but someone’s going to have to pay for that increase. Lisa Dwyer explains.     Chemical Concerns There’s concern in Southeast Louisiana after researchers find high levels of dangerous chemicals that can threaten residents. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Bus Hijacked It was a rush hour that some may never forget when a person hijacked a city bus in Atlanta, leading police on a chase through two Georgia counties.     Finally   Disney theme parks are rebranding a ride that had been associated with a movie that contained racist cliches. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    A Motown legend was rushed to a hospital, and faced scorn and rebuke because emergency room workers didn’t believe who he was. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay tells us what happened next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Case To The Jury Jurors in Wilmington, Delaware were handed the case against Hunter Biden as the prosecution and defense both finished their closing arguments on Monday. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the jury deliberations in the case involving filing false statements in filling out paperwork to purchase a handgun will continue today in the first-ever federal trial of the son of a sitting US President.    It’s Up To Hamas A U.S.-backed deal received the overwhelming support of the United Nations Security Council, putting the ball in the court of Hamas to stop the fighting in Gaza. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Trump’s Probation Officer Meeting Former President Donald Trump reportedly met with a probation officer as he awaits sentencing in his New York hush money trial. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Wisconsin’s Abortion Vote Wisconsin's Supreme Court is once again in the spotlight, in a battleground state that just placed abortion on the ballot. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Trump Liquor Licenses In Peril The felony convictions now hanging over former President Donald Trump could cost him money. As Lisa Dwyer reports, due to the laws of the state of New Jersey, the liquor licenses at some of his golf courses could be taken away.    Channel Reopened After nearly two and a half months since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was brought crashing down when it was struck by a cargo vessel killing six bridge construction workers, authorities have now fully reopened a key shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore.      New Concerns For Alito A secret audio recording is prompting criticism of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, with one Democrat senator saying his answers raise questions regarding impartiality. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Montana’s Senate Debate A Senate race in Montana is considered one of the most-watched in the nation because it could tip the balance of power on Capitol Hill. The two candidates for that hotly contested Senate seat debated for the first time. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    In Search Of Pot We’ve heard of supply chain shortages, a shortage of toilet paper during the pandemic, and at one time even baby formula in short supply. But as correspondent Julie Walker tells us, in the Massachusetts haven of Martha's Vineyard, what you now cannot find is the availability of marijuana – a pot problem that has now led to a lawsuit.    Miami Fire Arrest One man is in custody after Miami firefighters battled one of the biggest fires in city history. As correspondent Sue Aller reports, the fire may have been set to cover up a shooting.    Another Massive Recall Following a massive recall the previous day from Kia, now carmaker Chrysler is recalling more than 211-thousand SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. Correspondent Mike Hempen tells us why.     LA Socialite To Prison A wealthy California woman who co-founded a burn center foundation in the Los Angeles area will spend the next 15 years behind bars, sentenced to prison for the hit-and-run killings of two children walking in a crosswalk nearly 3 years ago.      King Advisor Passes Away A famous civil rights activist who advised and worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has passed away. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Tech News Apple announced at their Worldwide Developers Conference that future releases of iOS and Siri will come with Chat GPT installed automatically. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   A comedy club and a famous comedian are blaming each other for hecklers.  Kevin Carr has the details.    There's a new waring about shellfish from the Pacific Northwest. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Israeli Hostage Rescue Reaction Over the weekend, the Israeli military conducted a raid in central Gaza resulting in the recovery of four hostages being held by Hamas since the October 7th attack. John Stolnis has the details.    Biden’s D-Day Weekend President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to France taking part as the Allies leader in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a visit to an American military cemetery outside of Paris. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Reaction To Biden’s Border Order It's been days since President Biden implemented an Executive Order at the Southern Border, meant to slow down a surge of migration, and correspondent Clayton Neville reports there are immediate implications.    Update On SCOTUS Gifts Member of the Supreme Court have issued financial disclosures, some receiving more gifts than others.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   Trump To Meet With Probation Officer Former President Donald Trump will appear in a virtual interview with his attorney at his side today with a New York City probation officer.     Wedding 80 Years In The Making It was a longtime coming for a World War Two veteran of D-Day, who finally tied the knot with his bride near the beach in Normandy where he came on shore in 1944. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.    Israel Brings Home Four Hostages In a military operation with weeks of planning, the Israeli military pulled off a daring raid against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza strip, rescuing four hostages. Israel’s government also allege that three of the hostages were kept by a journalist who works for Al Jazeera, allegedly paid by Hamas to keep the captives with his family. Correspondent Karen Chammas has details.     Biden Returning From France While President Joe Biden spent the weekend in France attending the 80th anniversary of D-Day events, former President Donald Trump held campaign rallies out west over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Sharks In The Water Three people were hurt in a series of shark attacks on Florida's Gulf Coast. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.    Wisconsin Mass Shooting At least 10 people were hurt over the weekend in a mass shooting near the campus of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.    American Soldier’s Russian Trial An American soldier who was arrested when he went to Russia to visit his girlfriend will soon be on trial. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Alleged Triple-Killer Caught More details are emerging after a woman suspected to be involved in a triple murder in Virginia led police on a high-speed chase before being apprehended. Bob Brown has the story.    Tech News New York Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign new proposed legislation cracking down on how kids get access to social media, and the ads they are exposed to. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.     Finally   If you own one of the nearly half a million Kia SUV’s recalled, your car could catch fire, whether it’s parked or being driven. Correspondent Norman Hall tells us why.    The Bad Boys are back and they led the way at the weekend box office. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    The Emmy’s for daytime television were awarded. Kevin Carr has the wrap-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden In France For D-Day Ceremonies President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France by honoring the bravery of the American and Allies World War II veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy, turning the tide against Nazi Germany. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Biden also discussed isolationism and the struggles against dictators that still go on today.    Bannon Facing Prison One of Donald Trump's most loyal allies found out when he must report to prison for defying a Congressional subpoena investigating the January 6 riot at the Capitol. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Latest In The Hunter Biden Trial There was no shortage of shocking testimony. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the prosecution’s most important witness against the president’s son, his sister-in-law-turned-girlfriend takes the stand in Hunter Biden's gun trial.    Random Car Shootings Kill One One person is dead, and another behind bars, after a gunman in California opened fire on random cars. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that police took a 39-year-old man into custody, charged with suspicion of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.   Smuggling Operation Stopped There were a number of arrests and hospitalizations after a migrant smuggling operation was busted by police in Texas. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has the details.     Netanyahu Speaks To Congress In July Congress announced late-Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to speak to a joint session of Congress, now scheduled for late-July.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports there’s expected to be protests both outside and inside the Capitol for his visit.      Remembering D-Day President Joe Biden delivered an address alongside the President of France in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the President made comparisons to scenarios the world is facing today.    A New Tornado Alley Serious weather hopscotched across parts of America. While the first heatwave of the year bakes parts of California and the Southwest, tornadoes touched down in the suburbs of Washington, DC and Detroit, Michigan with deadly results. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    FBI Now Involved In Minnesota Fraud Trial They’re on trial, accused of misusing millions of dollars in COVID relief funds, and now, the FBI is involved as someone tried to bribe one of the jurors with a bag full of money to say they’re “not guilty.” Pamela Furr has the details.    More Murders Linked To Gilgo Beach A New York architect, already charged with killing four women, now faces two more murder cases in a series of deaths spanning three decades known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Starliner Docks With ISS More history was made in space, but not without drama as technical glitches including a helium leak were repaired just before Boeing’s Starliner docked with the International Space Station.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Some Pelosi Attacker Charges Dropped A judge on Thursday dismissed several state charges against the man who attacked former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.     Race Car Driver’s January 6 Arrest A former professional race car driver and his son are the latest to face charges for their actions during the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Seattle Officers In Trouble With The Law Two Seattle Police officers may be in trouble with the law, after a video shows them beating a man at a bus stop with their batons.    Sports – Robert Workman   NBA Finals and more.        Finally   Jolene is heading to Broadway. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on Dolly Parton creating a musical inspired by her life.   It’s the end of an era on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ as Vanna White has bid an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Contraception Bill Denied Senate Republicans blocked a vote brought by Democrats that aimed to ensure all Americans have the right to access contraception, calling it a political stunt. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Historic Space Mission After several delays, Boeing's Starliner has left the earth’s atmosphere with astronauts aboard and will dock at the International Space Station today. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Georgia Election Case On Hold There’s been a major update to the Georgia election interference case that includes Donald Trump. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports an appeals court has put a hold on proceedings.    Latest In The Hunter Biden Trial The trial for President Biden's son Hunter is moving along quicker than some expected. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Russia’s Warning Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning Germany and the United States about supplying Ukraine with Western-made weapons, after officials say US-made munitions were used against the Kremlin.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     YouTube’s New Gun Plan Google-owned YouTube is changing its policies about firearm videos in an effort to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.         Remembering D-Day Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the allies led by the United States landed troops on the shores of France in Normandy in a battle that changed the course of World War II. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports some of the last living veterans have made a pilgrimage to France, receiving a hero's welcome as they were also greeted by President Joe Biden to remember the historic day.    Trump Vetting VP Candidates Former President Donald Trump appears to be moving closer to a decision on his Vice-Presidential pick ahead of November's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville says the former President also received some important legal news.    No Leads In The Akron Mass Shooting Police in Akron, Ohio say they are no closer to finding a suspect or suspects involved in a drive-by mass shooting that left one partygoer dead and 24 others injured in a hail of gunfire. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Western Heatwave The calendar doesn’t officially say summer yet, but for some in California and the Southwest, the first heatwave of the year is bringing triple-digit and some record-breaking temperatures and health concerns. Sue Aller reports.    Bribed Juror Dismissed In New York, anti-Israel demonstrators screamed at police and an American and Israeli flag were burned in the street, with some chanting they want an Intifada in the United States. As Ed Donahue reports, things also got out of hand at Stanford University, where there were more than a dozen arrested after protesters took over the office of the school president.      Three Dead In Alabama Robbery Alabama authorities are dealing with an outburst of violence in Montgomery, where three people were shot and killed in a small grocery store during a robbery.     Finally   The judges for Season 27 of “The Voice” have been announced. Kevin Carr has details.    Many in the New York metropolitan area are breathing a sigh of relief, after Governor Kathy Hochul (pronounced HO-kul) stepped in and stopped for now the city’s plan to charge an extra $15 dollars daily to drive into some parts of Manhattan – on top of other tolls just to enter the city – a scheme that faced dozens of lawsuits. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Executive Order On Immigration President Biden has issued an executive order to crack down on the number of illegal crossings at the southern border. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.    Garland On The Hot Seat Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee emphatically denying accusations that he has weaponized the Justice Department to target Republicans and Donald Trump. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.    Hunter Biden Trial Day 1 The criminal trial for President Biden's son Hunter continues in Delaware after opening statements and the first witness testimony was made. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Los Angeles Earthquake Some rattled nerves in Los Angeles where a small earthquake was felt by about one million people.     Wisconsin Fake Electors Case Three allies of Donald Trump have been charged in a Wisconsin fake Electors scheme. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Remembering D-Day This week we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that not everyone who died during the battle for Normandy on June 6, 1944 was a soldier.     Immigration Order Reaction Facing mounting political pressure over the migrant influx at the southern border, President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at restricting the volumes of asylum-seeking immigrants attempting to enter the United States. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Biden’s announcement was met with serious questions from former President Trump and many members of Congress.    Immigration On The Ballot The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.     Wildfires In The West Firefighters are making progress fighting a massive wildfire in Northern California, but now fire crews are dealing with the first heatwave of the season. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Wildfire Payout A power company has agreed to a multi-million-dollar payout to hundreds of victims of 2020 wildfires in Oregon. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Bribed Juror Dismissed A juror was dismissed from a Minneapolis trial after reporting that a woman dropped a six-figure bag of cash at her home, in a case involving the theft of millions of dollars in pandemic funds. Correspondent Katie Clark has the details.    Texas Pardon Pushback Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing pushback over a recent pardon that created controversy. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Child Stabbed In Ohio A scary scene in Ohio where a woman in a supermarket parking lot without reason stabbed a 3-year-old boy to death. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Tech News A major outage at Open A-I took its flagship product Chat GTP offline for several hours yesterday, followed by several other major A.I. sites going dark. But the question still remains, why did they all go on strike at the same time?  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   It’s a new line of work for Alec Baldwin. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the actor is joining his wife and kids doing a reality show with his family.   A woman who was pronounced dead at a Nebraska nursing facility was transported several hours later to a local funeral home, but her story took an unusual turn when mortuary workers in a panic dialed 9-1-1. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the woman who they believed has passed away was still breathing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Fauci On The Hot Seat The former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a House committee as Republicans peppered him with accusations of profiting from COVID-19, suppressing information and using faulty science to prolong the pandemic. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden Targets The Border President Biden is expected to announce an Executive Order later today addressing the continued surge of migration at the Southern Border. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Considering Castration Louisiana has sent to the governor a bill that, if signed, would create a tough new sentencing option for state courts to consider – surgical castration for child sex offenders.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Atlanta’s Water Worries Atlanta's water issues have now past the four-day mark. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Found On A Baltimore Bus Police in Baltimore, Maryland are trying to figure out who left two fetuses on the same city bus.      Remembering D-Day We remember this week the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 1944. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on observances happening in France to mark the day allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy.     Jury Selected For Hunter Biden Trial Opening arguments are expected today in the trial for President Biden's only living son, Hunter.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Latest on Russia-Ukraine The White House announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will be attending a peace summit for Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it comes amid a time when fighting has intensified between Kyiv and the Kremlin.    Suspected Serial Killer Back To Court The suspect accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer is due back in a New York court this week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Charges Dropped In Driver’s Death A Minnesota State Trooper who shot and killed a motorist during a traffic stop last July has had the charges against him dropped. Pamela Furr tells us why.    Congresswoman’s Cancer Diagnosis A prominent Democrat House member from Texas announced that she has cancer. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Menendez Back On The Ballot Indicted Democrat Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey filed for reelection Monday as an independent. He faced a deadline this week to file as an independent candidate.     Disinformation Concerns Growing Reports say the U.S. may be less prepared for the threat of foreign disinformation ahead of this year's election than it was four years ago.  Lisa Dwyer reports.   Finally   One month before the July 4 holiday weekend, and gas prices are dropping. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    This week marks the final time that Pat Sajak will spin the Wheel of Fortune. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Talking Trump On the Sunday shows, reaction continued pouring in from all sides in the wake of Thursday's historic guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump by a jury in New York. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Akron, Ohio Mass Shooting More than two dozen people were shot and one man lost his life when gunfire erupted during an outdoor party in Akron, Ohio over the weekend. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the hunt for a suspect continues.    New California Wildfire Two firefighters have been injured as the first big California wildfire of the season started over the weekend near San Francisco. Pamela Furr has the details.    Heavy Security For Israel Parade In NYC The day was peaceful in New York City for the annual Salute to Israel Parade on Sunday. Correspondent Julie Walker reports it was the first parade to honor Israel since the war in Gaza began, and officers were ordered to arrest anyone who disrupted the event.     The Hunter Biden Trial In what is another legal first in our nation, Hunter Biden is set to stand trial this morning on felony gun charges in a historic case that could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.      Remembering D-Day This week we honor our veterans as we reach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day when American-led forces fought their way into France, the start of the end of World War 2. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on one veteran who says he proud to be part of 'The Greatest Generation.'      Trump Talks About The Verdict While the Sunday TV news programs talked extensively about the guilty conviction of Donald Trump in a New York City court, the former president said that if he is sentenced to a term behind bars, he will not have issues going to prison. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former president, in an exclusive interview with Fox News, discussed a number of topics, from the case where he proclaims he is innocent and his attorneys will be appealing the decision, the potential for going to jail, and even his plans for the deportation of millions of migrants, using local police, if he is reelected.    Netanyahu To Address Congress Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol to a joint session of Congress.     More Details Learned In Ohio Gas Explosion More is being learned about the Ohio explosion that left one person dead and tore the façade from a building last week. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are spilling far beyond their borders, and Ukraine’s president is now blaming another world leader for not helping to end the conflict. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Ticketmaster Data Breach There’s a new problem for the millions of Ticketmaster account holders to deal with. Bob Brown reports following an antitrust lawsuit last week, the company now says it’s been the victim of a data breach.     Help For Flint, Michigan Flint, Michigan residents who've been living with torn up properties for years due to the replacement of water pipes may finally get some relief. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Update On Mexico Election There will soon be a changing of the guard as well as a glass ceiling being broken as early returns show Claudia Sheinbaum with a sizable lead in Mexico’s presidential election to replace outgoing President Andrea Manuel Lopez Obrador.     2000 Mules Apology An apology has been offered by the publisher of the film '2000 Mules' to someone portrayed in that movie. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Finally   It was the cat’s meow at the box office as "The Garfield Movie" clawed its way to the top spot in theaters this weekend. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning The Verdict Is In For the first time in American history, a former president of the United States walks out of a New York courtroom a convicted felon. Pamela Furr breaks down what happened in the Donald Trump hush money trial.    Reaction To The Trump Guilty Verdict Lawmakers and pundits are reacting to the guilty verdict for former President Trump. John Stolnis has reaction on who's saying what.     Roberts Says No To Senate Democrats Chief Justice John Roberts is rejecting a request from Senate Democrats to discuss Supreme Court ethics and the controversy over flags that flew outside Justice Samuel Alito's homes. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Bird Flu In Humans There are concerns in the Midwest after a third case of bird flu is detected in a dairy farm worker. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Officer Killed In Minneapolis Shooting A mass shooting in Minneapolis has left three people dead, including a police officer. Officials report gunfire erupted inside an apartment building where police responded.     Carmaker’s Child Labor Trouble Hyundai and two other firms in Alabama have been accused of child labor violations. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Even The Judge Couldn’t Believe It A man with a suspended license made a virtual court appearance, and much to the judge’s surprise, he was behind the wheel of a car, and even asked the judge to wait while he parked.      Trump Found Guilty On All Counts In a historic decision, a jury in New York City found Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts in his hush money trial, becoming the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes to illegally influence the 2016 election. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, Trump attorneys immediately plan to appeal the verdict, and the former president had a lot to say after he left the courtroom.    Manhattan DA’s Verdict Reaction The former president claimed the trial was rigged when he addressed the media outside the courthouse. Correspondent Norman Hall reports that the falsifying business records charges carry up to four years behind bars, but it’s not clear if Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg would seek imprisonment, and it is not clear whether the judge would impose a jail term on a man running for president.    More Troubles For Boeing Under the government microscope for a series of failures to its 737 MAX airplanes, Boeing has laid out its plans for correcting aircraft safety and quality problems that has plagued the company since the two MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 people. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the FAA told Boeing it will likely be months before it can be cleared to ramp up productions of its most popular passenger jet.     Daybell Found Guilty An Idaho jury has found Chad Daybell guilty of all charges in a murder case involving religious beliefs, an affair, and the deaths of his first wife and the children of his second. Sue Aller reports.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine There are reports that President Biden gave Ukraine permission to strike inside of Russia using US-made weapons, as the conflict between Kyiv and the Kremlin continues to drag on.    North Korea Missile Launch Asian nations keeping a watchful eye on North Korea, following their latest missile barrage into eastern waters. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    More Amazon Drones It’s a bird – it’s a plane – it’s Amazon. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the internet retail giant has been given permission to expand its drone delivery fleet.    Tech News It appears Bytedance is beginning to work to remove the Chinese algorithm from TikTok, well before the April Congressional ruling that they divest from its influence.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Star Trek actor George Takei is set to release a children's book about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Case To The Jury After nearly two dozen witnesses, over two weeks of testimony, and hours of closing arguments, the hush money case against Donald Trump is now in the hands of a jury. As correspondent Julie Walker reports jurors have already asked to rehear some testimony, including from Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, as the former president calls the case "rigged."    Still In The Dark In Texas Wicked weather is still causing issues in the Midwest, from hail and tornadoes to power problems in Texas that continue to leave many in the dark.    Golfer’s Charges Dismissed Now calling the arrest “a big misunderstanding,” charges against the world’s number one golfer have been dismissed following a court hearing Wednesday.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.    New Tennessee Law Might Face Legal Issues The governor of Tennessee has approved legislation designed to block adults from helping minors obtain an abortion, or receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.     Alito’s Flag Flap Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside and recuse himself from certain Supreme Court cases over a flag controversy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Fifth Grader Buys Lunch As not every kid was able to pay for their lunch, an elementary school in the small town of Blue Springs, Missouri racked up a lunch deficit of about $3,500 dollars, but one person decided to try to erase that debt.      Jury Holds Trump’s Fate After five weeks of opening arguments, at-times salacious testimony from witnesses and closing arguments, the jury in the Donald Trump hush money trial finally has the case. John Stolnis has more on the first day of deliberation.    Haley Heads To Israel Former GOP presidential primary candidate Nikki Haley traveled to Israel, where she was seen signing an artillery shell and also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, backing his war in Gaza.    More Campus Protests Another university campus is being forced to stop in-person classes and move to remote-learning due to pro-Palestinian protests.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the anti-Israel activities at schools in Michigan and California.    Plant Threatens Closure Over Emissions A Louisiana chemical plant accused of being a cancer risk for a nearby community is threatening to shut down if an EPA emissions deadline isn't relaxed. Lisa Dwyer reports.    DOJ Takes Down Malware Network The United States announced a global malware network has been shut down. Pamela Furr has the details from the Justice Department of just how big a problem this network has been.    Louisiana Police Law Gets Scrutiny Louisiana’s new law regarding how close you can get to a police officer is drawing criticism. Critics of the law believe that the measure could hinder the public’s ability to film officers.    Weinstein May Face New Charges There may be new charges filed against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Expanding The Military With a new round of budget fights in the Senate, one Republican says America needs to re-invest in the military. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Finally   Former teen idol Molly Ringwald talks candidly about what it was like as a teenager in Hollywood in the 1980’s. Kevin Carr has the story.    Washington, DC will again host iconic guests from China, as the National Zoo will be the home to two new panda cubs. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Case To The Jury The prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. John Stolnis has more on their final arguments, what happened outside the courtroom, and what's next.    Severe Storms In Texas Storms in the Midwest continue to cause severe damage, and have taken more than two dozen lives. In Texas, Dallas County issued a disaster declaration and more than three quarters of a million people remain in the dark.    Keeping Biden On Ohio Ballots Following concerns that the GOP-led Ohio State Legislature could vote to have President Joe Biden removed from the November election ballot due to a state law regarding certification, Democrats are now planning an unusual move to nominate Biden by a virtual roll. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Favorable Classified Docs Ruling There appears to have been good news for Donald Trump who has scored a win of sorts in another legal challenge. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal judge in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case gave the former president’s legal team a favorable ruling.     Update On Pelosi Attacker There’s an update on sentencing for the man who was found guilty of the home invasion attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Ohio Explosion Two people remain unaccounted for and a number of others were injured after an explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.     Naked On The Plane We’ve heard about people getting unruly on planes, and some getting kicked off flights, but one man in Australia took his clearly illegal activities on a passenger jet to a whole new level. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.      Inside & Outside The Trump Trial It was a busy day inside the Manhattan courtroom where closing arguments got underway in the Donald Trump hush money case, but it was even busier outside where the former president spoke, as did his surrogates, and a shouting match ensued between those for and against the trial, that also involved a famous actor. Correspondent Julie Walker reports from New York City.    Despite Trump No Confidence, Speaker Wins In Texas The Speaker of the Texas House, who oversaw the impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton, now finds himself in a battle to remain as the head of the legislature after Donald Trump announced he wants to unseat the speaker.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, millions of dollars were spent to build a temporary pier to allow for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza from the Mediterranean Sea. However, rough waters have now damaged that US-built pier, and also crippled some ships helping with the aid. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Parole Denied The man who terrorized New York City in the 1970’s and became known as the “44-Caliber Killer” during a series of late-night shootings will remain in prison, denied parole for the 12th time. Correspondent Bob Brown has details.    Troubles Registering With the 2024 general election less than 6 months away, depending on where you live, there are new state laws that are making it harder for third party groups to register voters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Pope Apologizes It’s an about face for Pope Francis who is apologizing for something he reportedly said. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Toyota’s New Plan As some EV sales have slowed, Toyota plans on a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine that doesn't rely completely on all electric vehicles. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Tech News Online auctions are always under suspicion for their safety and authenticity, but world famous Christie's is above reproach. Well now it seems even they are not immune to the dark deeds done by ransom-seeking cyber criminals. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Deadly Storms Rock the Nation  Nearly two dozen people have died from Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several states. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  Biden Gives Memorial Day Address  President Biden gave his annual Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetary. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Nuclear Watchdog Raises Concerns  A nuclear watchdog is raising concerns about Iran’s efforts to enrich uranium. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.  National Forecast  The Northwest will have a cold front moving into the region with several showers and thunderstorms possible. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has your national forecast.  MA Stabbing Spree Suspect Arrested  A suspect has been arrested for a stabbing spree in Massachusetts. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Spain Gives Support to Ukraine  Spain has pledged to provide Ukraine with air defense systems. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports.  Business News  Today is the start of the final week of trading for May. Jessica Ettinger has a look at the week ahead.  Company Fined for Civil Rights Violation  A Virginia based company will pay a $7,500 civil penalty after being fined by the Department of Justice over a discriminatory job posting.  Census Criticisms  Certain communities within the U.S. are criticizing some recent changes to categories for future census questionnaires. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  Bill Walton Passes Away  Hall-of-fame NBA player Bill Walton has passed away after a prolonged fight with cancer.  Mike Tyson Improving After Weekend Illness  Mike Tyson is reportedly doing well after falling ill over the weekend. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Closing Arguments Set to Start in Trump Trial  Closing Arguments are set to start today in the New York hush money trial of Donald Trump. This means jury deliberations could start as early as this afternoon or evening.  US Lawmakers Meet with Taiwan President  A U.S. congressional delegation made up of four Republicans and two Democrats met with Taiwan’s new leader in a show of support days after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration.  Memorial Day Weekend Sets Travel Record  Memorial Day weekend saw a record number of people move through U.S. airports. Correspondent Shelley Adler has details.  LA Police Search for Escaped Inmates  Authorities in south Louisiana are searching for two of four men who escaped a parish jail through a perimeter fence.  North Korea Spy Satellite Fails to Launch  North Korea’s attempt to put a new spy satellite into orbit has failed. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  Ukraine to Recieve Defense Systems from Spain  Ukraine has announced it is going to get more support from one of its European allies. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.  Canadians Return Home After Wildfires  Canadians who had to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire are being allowed to return home. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  FBI Investigating Hackers For Hire  The FBI have their hands full with ransomware and cybersecurity issues, but now they're investigating an international cyber mercenary scheme that may have been going on for years. Here's Chuck Palm with that in today's tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Holiday Weekend Tornadoes Kill At Least 18 The Memorial Day holiday weekend has been a deadly one in the Midwest, as severe weather including hail and tornadoes have cut a swath of destruction through states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen dead. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, damage was also reported in Missouri, and even the famed Indianapolis 500 was impacted, forcing 125 thousand people to be quickly evacuated for their safety.    Libertarians Boo Trump On Saturday, former President Donald Trump sought the official endorsement of the Libertarian Party. But despite the invitation, he was not greeted warmly by those in attendance. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Closing Arguments Tomorrow It will be a history-making week in a New York City court where closing arguments will begin tomorrow in the so-called hush money case against former President Donald Trump.    Uvalde Families New Lawsuit It was a very somber weekend in Uvalde, Texas as the community held a solemn vigil on the two-year anniversary of the attack on Robb Elementary School, but at the same time, attorneys filed lawsuits against well-known companies. Lisa Dwyer reports.   Actor Killed During Robbery Shocking news out of Hollywood where actor Johnny Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin in the daytime soap General Hospital, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt.     Judge Says No To Hunter A Federal judge has made key rulings in the case involving Hunter Biden, clearing the way for a trial to begin next month. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Record-Setting Travel Weekend The Memorial Day weekend kicked off the official start of the summer travel season, and despite higher prices, the roads, rails and airports are off to an impressive start.     Latest In The Middle East There was more bloodshed in the Middle East after Israel targeted a number of Hamas leadership in Rafah, and now the terrorists say at least 50 civilians were killed in the strike.    Addressing The Navy Grads The Pentagon's chief traveled to Annapolis, where he told Naval Academy graduates to be ready for immediate challenges, after some former classmates were immediately thrown into a fight.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Deadly Chicago Weekend The holiday weekend has been a deadly one in Chicago. Police report at least 25 people have been shot since Friday, five fatally, due to gun violence. One of those killed, a 5-year-old girl.    Latest On The Rust Case A New Mexico judge has rejected a request by Alec Baldwin to dismiss the sole criminal charge against him in a fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.” Lisa Dwyer reports.    NYC Subway Violence New York City Police have a man in custody after a violent attack in the city’s subway system. Police report the suspect who was acting erratically tossed flaming liquid at a man who waiting for a train.     Will You Ever Retire Are you making any plans for your golden years? A recent survey of older Americans found that many believe instead of leaving the workforce, they don’t see themselves retiring - ever. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Heat Deaths Concern As we officially start summer, doctors are concerned following last year’s large number of deaths related to extreme heat, not just for people enjoying the outdoors, but also for people working outside. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Tech News Scientists have used computer models to 3D print all kinds of useful objects and tools, now, University scientists are printing surgical-grade bones.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   There was a slow holiday weekend at the box office with a battle for the top spot between a Mad Max-style movie and one that starred a cat. Kevin Carr has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Senate Border Bill Fails Senate Democrats could not muster enough votes within their own party to advance a bipartisan border security bill, with nearly every Republican voting to filibuster it. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, anger over inaction for border security continues to grow, including from Texas Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw, who blasted his own party for its inaction.    House Holds Another College Antisemitism Hearing Congress grills U-C-L-A’s chancellor and the heads of two other universities over campus protests that show no signs of stopping. Jim Roope reports that at the same time, there was a confrontation on the UCLA campus, and Harvard University’s graduation ceremony was disrupted.   SCOTUS Rules On South Carolina Elections The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Republican-drawn South Carolina congressional district, reversing lower court rulings that had struck it down as a product of racial gerrymandering that excluded Black voters.)   Louisiana To Change Their Abortion Law Louisiana is now just a governor’s signature away from a major change to their abortion law. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Officer Probed In Golfer’s Arrest The Kentucky police officer who arrested a top-ranked golfer is now facing ‘corrective action’ for not recording the incident. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Charity At The Checkout Line When it comes to charity, customers are becoming very generous at the cash register. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Why The Senate’s Border Bill Failed The Senate has defeated a border security bill for the second time. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    Biden Greets Kenya President President Biden is praising Kenya for sending forces to quell a gang uprising in Haiti, and at the same time, defending the lack of American forces despite US monetary support and logistics. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, three US Servicemen were hurt, once seriously, in an incident at the newly built aid pier in Gaza, as the war continues between Hamas and Israel.    Trump Rallies The Bronx Former President Donald Trump held a rally in front of a huge crowd in deep-blue New York City. Pamela Furr has the details.    Massive Robo-Call Fine A multi-million dollar fine was imposed after election robo-calls surfaced during the New Hampshire presidential primary.  The details from correspondent Jackie Quinn.    Rulings On Abuse In Pennsylvania, a judge ruled Wednesday that dozens of children suffered physical and mental abuse including rape inside state juvenile detention centers. Now comes word that at a New Hampshire jury has awarded $38 million dollars to the man who blew the lid off abuse allegations at the Granite State’s youth detention facility. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.      Sports – Robert Workman   Playoffs and more.        Finally   The most famous animated cat gets a new film this weekend. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at The Garfield Movie.     Prepare for delays in the air and gridlock on the roads. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on what could be a record Memorial Day weekend for travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Haley Says She’s Voting For Trump During the presidential primary season, Donald Trump's former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley emerged as his biggest threat, with tensions mounting between the two campaigns. Now, however, Haley says she's ready to back Trump's presidential bid. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Several Dead Following Iowa Tornado The Midwest has been battered by bad weather, including in Houston were some are still without power from a storm that brought 100 mile per hour winds a week ago. In Iowa, authorities are still conducting search and rescue operations after a devastating tornado, with reports of several dead. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Admonished For Discussing Donald Trump In Congress A congressman took to the House floor and discussed the current trial of former President Donald Trump, and his words were immediately stricken from the record.    Delivery Causes RNC Evacuation An unusual delivery at the Washington, DC headquarters of the Republican National Committee led to the building’s full evacuation.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Classified Case Chaos A Florida hearing into the Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago classified documents case included a new bombshell allegation, and a shouting match. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Derailment Settlement Questions While a judge has signed off on a $600 million dollar settlement for last year’s Norfolk Southern train derailment in eastern Ohio, many people who live in the area still have serious questions about both their health, and how much money they will see in the deal. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Senate’s Upcoming Votes A Senate vote is expected today on a stand-alone border bill, but it appears to be doomed to failure as there may not be enough votes to pass. Meanwhile, the Democrat-led Senate is also preparing to take up a bill that would protect birth control    Latest In The Middle East There’s newly released footage from bodycam video of Hamas attackers showing Israeli military women being taken hostage on October 7th, 2023, video that has been made public by the hostage’s families. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Shooting Outside Philadelphia As one official put it, they were just showing up for another day at work. Now two employees are dead at a suburban Philadelphia business when a coworker opened fire. Correspondent Bob Brown has the story.    Uvalde Settlement Comes With New Lawsuit The families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting announced they will sue the Texas State Police over the botched response to the Robb Elementary School. As correspondent Mike Hempen reports, this comes as the families reached a settlement with the city of Uvalde, just days before the two-year anniversary of the massacre.    UCLA Police Chief Reassigned As the University of California-Los Angeles Chancellor Glen Block heads to Capitol Hill for a hearing on campus antisemitism, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the UCLA police chief has been reassigned following failures over anti-Israel protests.    Menendez Trial Takes A Break The trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez grinded to a halt and will take a break until next Tuesday after federal court jurors got stuck in an elevator a day after they were forced from their usual assembly room because of flooding.    Hold Onto Your Old Car Apparently just because a car is old doesn’t mean you have to get rid of it. Correspondent Rita Foley reports that we're holding on to our vehicles longer, with good reason.    Tech News Congress has put off regulating cryptocurrencies longer than most countries, but the House finally passed a bill that could change how Americans buy and trade digital assets. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   There’s new trouble for an already troubled rapper. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a new lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of a 2003 alleged sexual assault.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Defense Rests In Trump Case With the prosecution and defense having rested their cases, the end of the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump is in sight. John Stolnis has more.    Biden Taps Reserves To Lower Gas Prices With the official start of the summer driving season beginning this weekend, the Biden administration is hoping for lower prices at the pump by releasing a million barrels of gas. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, some are skeptical about the move, including former President Donald Trump.    Rudy Giuliani’s Day In Court Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty in an Arizona court where he faces charges in that battleground state’s election interference case. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Trump In Trouble Over Truth Social Post Donald Trump’s campaign has removed a video shared by the former president on social media that included a reference to the establishment of a “unified Reich” if the Republican candidate were to win a second term in the White House.    Tornado Hits Iowa Strong storms tore through the nation’s heartland Tuesday night. A tornado touched down in Greenfield, Iowa, devastating the small town leveling homes and buildings as it carved a path of destruction.      Hitting The Holiday Road You’ll need to pack a lot of patience for the upcoming holiday weekend. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports Triple-A says the post-pandemic travel boom will be stronger than ever.     What’s Next For The Trump Case The defense quickly rested in the Donald Trump hush money case, meaning the next step will be closing arguments scheduled for next week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports about what's at stake for the former president, whose attorney feels confident about the case being handed to the jury.    Five Jailed For Bullets In The Turks & Caicos A congressional delegation traveled to the Turks and Caicos over the fate of five U.S. tourists detained there for ammunition charges that carry a minimum 12-year sentence in prison if convicted.    Latest In The Middle East We’ll have the latest on the Israel-Hamas War.     Judge Blocks Biden Gun Bill A federal judge in Texas has stopped the Biden administration's implementation of a new regulation requiring background checks for firearm purchases at gun shows and other non-storefront locations.     Latest On The Port Of Baltimore After eight weeks, the cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge has now been towed to a port. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the latest.    Louisiana House Passes Bill To Abortion Drug Usage A Crime The Louisiana House passed a bill aimed at adding two medications commonly used for abortion induction to the state's list of dangerous controlled substances.     Changing Aid Plans For Migrants In Colorado, the city of Denver has launched a new program aimed at supporting migrants with workforce training and long-term housing. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Fong To Fill McCarthy’s House Seat California Assembly member Vince Fong has won a special election Tuesday to finish out former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s term in the House.       Airliner Hits Deadly Turbulence They hit turbulence strong enough to send passengers rocketing into the airplane’s ceiling. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports a Singapore Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing after one man died and nearly 6 dozen others were hurt 11 hours into a flight from London to Asia.      Finally   The director of a controversial movie called “The Apprentice” which claims to be about Donald Trump’s ascent to power in the 1970’s and 1980’s is standing by his film, despite the former president’s reelection campaign threatening legal action. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Judge Clears Court In Trump Case The judge in the Trump hush money trial cleared the courtroom yesterday in order to scold a defense witness he believes was acting contemptuous to him in court. John Stolnis has the details.    US Slams ICC Israeli Warrants President Biden showed outrage as the U.S. is blasting a move by the world's top criminal court to seek arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders for their actions in the Gaza war, a move Israel is also condemning. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Death Toll Rises As Houston Residents Still Without Power The death toll has grown to eight in the Greater Houston area following last week’s severe storms that packed flooding rain and 100 mph winds, and still has over a quarter of a million power customers in the dark.     Ship Finally Moved In Baltimore Nearly two months after it destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the cargo ship Dali has been moved to a dock at the Port of Baltimore for repairs. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Pitcher’s Sex Sting Arrest A former major league pitcher could be trading baseball stripes for a prison uniform, arrested in a massive sex sting in Florida. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has more.    Assange Wins Appeal The founder of Wikileaks will not be heading to the United States after all. Charles deLedesma reports that Julian Assange won his U.K. appeal.     Trump Trial Prosecution Rests The prosecution has rested in Donald Trump’s hush money case, and there were fireworks inside the courtroom when the judge admonished a defense witness for his actions during the proceedings. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Trump’s legal team now gets its turn to call witnesses, and questions remain if one of them will be the former president.    Will Haley Endorse Trump At one time there were some who believed that Donald Trump would consider his rival, Nikki Haley, as a Vice President, but for now, she has yet to pivot toward accepting a Trump nomination for the White House.  As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, with the Kentucky and Oregon presidential primaries today, political observers are waiting to see if his former UN Ambassador and cabinet member winds up endorsing Trump for president.    Senate To Introduce Border Bill The Senate will take up a stand-alone border protection bill to be introduced by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, but does it have enough votes to pass, despite being an important election topic.    What’s Next For Iran Two of Iran’s most influential political figures were killed in a helicopter crash. As America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports, the death of the Iranian president will trigger national elections which could impact Iran’s population next month.     Mayor Defends Police Over Pro-Palestinian Arrests New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending the police response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brooklyn, and disagreed with assertions that officers were overly aggressive as they arrested protesters. Correspondent Sue Aller reports.    Water Warning Growing cyber threats is forcing the Environmental Protection Agency to urge water utilities to immediately boost their protection of the nation's water supply. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Sales Coming One large big-box retailer announced it’s planning to “target” its biggest rival. Rita Foley explains.   Finally   Donald Trump is vowing legal action against a new movie that portrays the former president raping his first wife.     Kevin Costner remains busy, showing his new movie at Cannes while his production of Yellowstone continues without him. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Biden’s Weekend Campaigning With a little less than 6 months to go before Election Day, the two presumptive nominees were out on the campaign trail over the weekend meeting with voters and shoring up support among their base. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.    Stefanik Addresses Israel One of the top Republicans in the House, New York Congresswoman Elise Stafanik, traveled to Israel and gave a speech to the Israeli Knesset, where she showed support for the Jewish State, and slammed Hamas as well as President Biden for not promptly sending military aid to Israel.    Iranian President Presumed Dead in Copter Crash A helicopter carrying the Iranian president and that nation’s foreign minister crashed in the mountains of northern Iran. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.    Border Bill Back In The Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year by a group of Senators back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.      Trump Back In Court Today Michael Cohen will return for his fourth day on the witness stand today in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker has a preview.   Lights Still Out In Houston Power is still out for many in the Greater Houston area but crews are making progress following storms last week that included flooding rains and 100 mile per hour hurricane-force winds that caused significant damage. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Mickey Joins The Union Look for the union label on Mickey, Minnie and Goofy when you go to California’s Disneyland. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the costumed characters and parade performers have voted to join a labor union.     Iran’s President Presumed Dead In Helicopter Crash The Iranian President and his foreign minister are presumed dead in a helicopter crash, according to reports from the Islamic Republic’s state-run news agency.     More Talk On Chaotic House Hearing Reaction continued on Capitol Hill following last week’s unprecedented chaos in a House hearing when four congresswomen went at each other. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.    Latest In The Middle East As Israel continues a strong push into Rafah in their war in Gaza against Hamas, an American delegation is in Jerusalem for talks with the Israeli government, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik addressed the Israeli parliament.    Trump Shoring Up Support With the 2024 election now less than six months away, Donald Trump's support among conservative Christians seems to be as solid as ever, despite indictments he faces and the criminal trial in New York City that continues this week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Teen Killed In 130 mph Crash A horrific two car crash in the Chicago suburbs takes the life of a teenage high school athlete and left his girlfriend in critical condition. Bob Brown reports the teens were hit by a car speeding at over 130 miles per hour, a speed high enough to split the teen’s car in half.    Giuliani’s Unwanted Birthday Gift Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani celebrated his 80th birthday over the weekend, but one person in attendance showed up without an invitation. That person handed Giuliani a subpoena from the state of Arizona.    Latest In Ukraine Russia continues to gain more ground in Eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv launched a drone strike against a Russian naval port in the Black Sea. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the death toll of another Russian strike in northeastern Ukraine.     Galaxy’s Newest Discovery There was another discovery from the Webb telescope. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on what scientists found.    Finally   Saying he was disgusted by his own actions, the rapper known as Diddy now admits to beating his ex-girlfriend after video of the incident surfaced, and he has now made an apology video of his own. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Cohen’s Credibility Questioned During Hush Money Trial Michael Cohen took the witness stand for the third day this week in the Donald Trump hush money trial.    Garland Held In Contempt House Republicans have voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    House Approves Weapons For Israel The Republican-led House has passed a measure that demands the White House send weapons to Israel. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports it comes as some Democrat support for Israel in their war with Hamas has been waning.    Five Americans Busted In Caribbean For Bullets The arrests of several US tourists in the Turks and Caicos (KAY'-kohs) Islands who could face more than a decade in prison for carrying ammunition in their luggage has prompted pleas from three U.S. governors. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Kicker’s Comments At Issue A Super Bowl-winning NFL kicker is getting a lot of attention and demands his football team part ways with him after comments he made during a recent commencement address. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     No Approval For Student Deal California's Sonoma State University President Mike Lee was put on administrative leave after he brokered an agreement with a group of Pro-Palestine students, but did so without the approval of the school's leadership.      Cohen Grilled As Surrogates Speak For Trump It was a busy day inside the Manhattan courtroom during Donald Trump’s hush money trial as his former attorney Michael Cohen spent his third day on the witness stand, this time grilled by the defense attorneys challenging his credibility. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, while Trump’s gag order remains in place, a number of House members traveled from Washington to New York to plead his case outside the court house.     Texas Governor Pardons Man In BLM Death Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon for the man who was found guilty of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.    North Carolina Progressing Anti-Mask Law Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have pushed forward a bill to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed people to wear masks to protect themselves from Covid-19.     Chip Challenge Death We now know what caused the death of a Massachusetts teenager after he ate a spicy tortilla chip. Bob Brown has the details.    Four Dead In Texas Storms Nearly one million homes and businesses were left in the dark across Texas on Thursday and at least four people are dead after strong storms with hurricane force winds blew through the Lone Star State.  New Marijuana Policy President Biden has publicly endorsed the Justice Department’s recommendation to loosen restrictions on marijuana, marking a historic shift in the nation’s drug policy. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      DOJ Uncovers North Korea IT Scheme The Justice Department has arrested three people in connection with a North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of I-T workers. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Honda’s EV Plans Automaker Honda says it’s going all-in when it comes to creating electric vehicles. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Arrest In Assassination Plot In Europe, an arrest has been made following the assassination attempt against the prime minister of Slovakia. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.     Tech News Apple iMessage users being plagued by the "message not sent" flag may finally see things moving the way they're supposed to. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally   Heading to the movies this weekend, there’s a new family-friendly and friendly-friendly film in theaters. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at “If.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden-Trump Debates Announced The last time they debated was during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet twice before the November election, including one next month, but without the Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Junior. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Barge Hits Texas Bridge A barge hits a bridge in Texas, causing an oil spill and closing the only road to a small island.    Person Charged In Florida Bus Crash The suspected driver who smashed into a bus carrying migrant farmworkers, killing eight and injuring more than 40, is being held without bail in a Florida jail. Sue Aller has the details.    SCOTUS Rules On Louisiana Congressional Map The Supreme Court says it will allow Louisiana to use for the 2024 elections a congressional map that includes a newly-created second district where the majority of voters are Black.     Arrests On California Campus It was described as violent chaos at the University of California-Irvine Wednesday, when anti-Israel protesters stormed a campus building, refusing to leave until their demands including school divestment from Israel were met.      Woman’s Two-State Car Chase A police pursuit through two states that started in Delaware ends with the shooting of the woman who carjacked two vehicles, fired at officers and led the chase. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Wisconsin Preps For Ballot Drop Box Ruling Republican leaders in the key battleground state of Wisconsin are preparing for what they believe will be a state Supreme Court decision that would allow for the use of ballot drop boxes.      Surrogates Speak For Trump The hush money trial for former President Donald Trump took a break yesterday, but this week, we've seen a number of high profile Republican lawmakers making the trek from Washington to New York to support the former President. John Stolnis has more on the emerging Trump surrogate network out of the nation's capital.     Latest In The Middle East The United States will be sending $1 billion dollars in weapons and ammunition to Israel as the Israeli Defense Forces continue their push into the last remaining Hamas stronghold in the Gaza Strip.    Canadian Wildfires Causing Air Issues In US It was less than a year ago that smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires blanketed many parts of the United States, darkening skies during the day and keeping people indoors due to extremely unhealthy air. There are new fires burning in Western Canada, many out of control, and correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that Canadians are hopeful that shifting winds may push a dangerous wildfire away from the oil sands hub of Fort McMurray.     NTSB Updates Congress On Baltimore We’re hearing from the National Transportation Safety Board about the crash of a container ship that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Bob Brown has the story.    Military’s Sex Crimes Report The Pentagon says the military is seeing stark reversals as it deals with sex crimes throughout the armed forces. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Incident Involving Trump Plane Former President Donald Trump’s private plane clipped a parked corporate jet while taxiing at a Florida airport. The FAA reported that a Boeing 757 with the tail number matching Trump’s plane involved in an incident at the airport in West Palm Beach.     Slovakia Prime Minister Shot Overseas, and a gunman opens fire in Slovakia, critically injuring that nation’s prime minister. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.    Tech News Amazon is no stranger to lawsuits, but this time the state of Arizona has charged them with anti-competitive practices, and making it too difficult to unsubscribe from Prime. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Adam Sandler has another film slated with Netflix, and this time it’s with a very familiar character. Kevin Carr has the movie details and big Netflix news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Fixer Stays On The Stand As Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen sat for a second day of testimony in the New York hush money trial, the former President received an in-person show of support from House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden’s China Tariffs China is accusing the United States of bullying as new tariffs are slapped on Chinese-made products. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this includes electric vehicles and other tech items.   Maryland & West Virginia Primaries There was a surprise winner for the Democrats in the Senate primary in Maryland, which could turn into one of the most-watched Senate races in November. West Virginia’s governor was the runaway GOP primary winner for the Senate.     Florida Farmworkers Killed At bus accident in central Florida kills several people and leaves more than three dozen injured. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the school bus involved was carrying migrant workers.     Teen Killed In Waterski Accident In Florida A 15-year-old girl waterskiing in the waters off Miami was struck and killed by a boat that never stopped. Pamela Furr reports on the search for the person responsible.    Hunter Biden Request Denied A federal judge has again denied a request by lawyers for the President’s son, Hunter Biden, to delay his gun case trial. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Cohen On The Stand Again Day 17 of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City included the Speaker of the House calling for an end to the proceedings, and the former president’s former attorney on the witness stand facing questions from Trump’s legal team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Michael Cohen talked about payments he received, and a gag order not applying to everyone was also discussed.     Latest On The College Campus Protests While there are still some anti-Israel protests on college campuses, there aren’t as many as in the past few weeks, and in some cases, including at Harvard University, the school has made deals with protesters to take down encampments.    Blinken’s Surprise Ukraine Visit In a case of musical diplomacy, Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a guitar to help boost spirits during an unannounced trip to Ukraine, which is facing a renewed Kremlin offensive in what’s being described as a second Russian invasion. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Air Quality Alert It’s starting to look like last year all over again. Bob Brown reports that a number of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are causing air quality alerts in at least eight states.    More Trouble For Rudy Giuliani A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million dollar defamation judgment for spreading lies about the 2020 election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Arizona Abortion Law Temporarily Halted The Arizona Supreme Court has granted a motion to stop the enforcement of a Civil War-era law that would ban almost all abortions in the state. The Arizona Attorney General had asked for a 90-day delay for enforcing the ban that was passed the legislature.      Severe Weather Kills One In Louisiana Severe weather in parts of the Plains States and the Southeast has people on edge, and a person in Louisiana died when a strong storm pelted the Pelican State. Rita Foley reports.     Finally   A federal appeals court will soon rule on the case of a transgender woman’s admission into a Wyoming university sorority. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Singer John Legend is explaining why he’s leaving “The Voice” and what he thinks about the upcoming season. Kevin Carr has more.    Move over Jane and Joe. Correspondent Shelly Adler reports on the new list of the top-10 baby names of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Fixer Testifies Four weeks into the trial, the jury finally got to hear from Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, with audio recordings seeming to show the former president's involvement with hush money payments to at least two women. John Stolnis has more.     Latest On Officer’s Death In Ohio More is being learned as to how a 23-year-old Euclid, Ohio police officer, a former member of the military who was on the job for just 10 months, was ambushed and gunned down in the line of duty, and how police were able to track down the suspect who was at first wanted for violating terms of his community supervision. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Latest On The Port Of Baltimore Cleanup from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is now almost complete, following a controlled explosion to help clear parts of the structure. Pamela Furr has the update.     Canadian Wildfires Threaten US Air Canada has 146 active wildfires burning. Air quality indexes in Montana, North and South Dakota, and Minnesota are now ranging from “moderate” to “unhealthy.”      Biden Says No To China Crypto Plan The White House has announced that President Biden is blocking a China-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a U.S. nuclear base.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Investigating The Alabama Mass Shooting Authorities in Alabama are asking for witnesses to come forward with videos that might show who was responsible for a shooting at an outdoor party that left three dead and 15 wounded.     What’s Not Getting Past Security A museum curator has been detained trying to leave Turkey with some unusual samples in his briefcase. Correspondent Rita Foley explains.      Cohen On The Stand It was a dramatic day in a New York City courtroom as former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified against his former boss. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, Cohen’s testimony included audiotape conversations that included Trump and Cohen discussing Stormy Daniels, and as he has done each day following the court proceedings, the former president held court with the news media.     Latest In The Middle East Israel continues its push into the Gaza southern city of Rafah, and the Biden administration has serious concerns about the safety of civilians in the area.    Both Sides Of The Barricade One man was a member of the U.S. Capitol Police on January 6, and another was a former West Virginia lawmaker who served three months in a Federal prison after being found guilty of joining rioters who stormed the Capitol and live streamed the event. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, the two men on opposite sides of the barricades are now each running for Congress.    Too Many Fergusons Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is running for Governor in the Evergreen State, but saying he’s not alone is an understatement. As Katie Clark reports, the Democrat is being challenged by two other men in the field of three, and their names are also Bob Ferguson.    Wisconsin Could Overturn Ballot Box Law In a decision that could be heading to a higher court, the Wisconsin Supreme Court signaled that they were prepared to overturn a two-year-old decision that banned absentee ballot drop boxes and allow them for the 2024 general election.     Gun Thefts Rising Police report there’s been a huge increase in the number of guns stolen from vehicles. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Guilty Of Ramming The White House A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to crashing a rental van into a White House security barrier in 2023.    Tech News Real life is imitating art yet again, with one A-I company creating human-like, real world responses to your questions, just like the movie "Her" and the hero's A-I generated girlfriend. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Graduations Hit With Protests With the war in the Middle East raging, and graduation season underway at American colleges and universities, the weekend brought a number of walkouts and continued Pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Sunday Talk On Israel’s Rafah Plans As Israel celebrated their Memorial Day yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to indicate they're ready to go it alone and invade Rafah with or without United States assistance. John Stolnis with more on lawmaker reaction.    Trump Returns To Court After spending the weekend campaigning, Donald Trump returns to a New York City courtroom for his hush money trial. As Correspondent Julie Walker reports, today’s testimony will come from Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen.     Ohio Police Officer Killed In Ohio, flags will be placed at half-staff following the fatal shooting of a Cleveland-area police officer. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Massive Healthcare Cyberattack Federal authorities are investigating after a cyberattack forced a nationwide health system to divert ambulances and take records offline. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Rule To Reduce Fees Blocked Not so fast on paying less on your credit cards. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on court action blocking lower credit card late fees proposed by the Biden administration.     Trump’s New Jersey Rally Donald Trump’s New York City trial will be front and center today with his former fixer Michael Cohen set to testify, but over the weekend, Trump campaigned in Wildwood, New Jersey to a huge crowd, and a number of jabs at President Biden and his court proceedings. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Israel Plans To Go It Alone In Rafah The situation in Gaza intensified as the Israeli Defense Forces moved deeper into Rafah, the last remaining Hamas stronghold in the enclave, and Palestinians heeded the warnings from Israel and moved to safe zones north of the fighting. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, this comes as the Biden administration has put on hold some weapons shipments to Israel, a big topic on the Sunday shows.     Preparing For Tuesday Primaries Two eastern states will hold primaries tomorrow. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the focus will be on key Senate races.     More Ukraine Military Aid As Russia continues to make advances in the East, the U.S. is sending more military aid to Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Menendez Trial Beginning New Jersey's senior U-S Senator Bob Menendez heads to court this week on corruption charges. Pamela Furr gives us a preview.    Biden Planning Steep China Tariffs The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Pig Kidney Recipient Dies A Massachusetts man who became the first-ever recipient of a kidney from a pig seven weeks ago has died. Richard Slayman had already endured a transplant with a human kidney, but it had to be removed following complications.     Statue To Honor Graham A new statue honoring the late-Reverend Billy Graham will be unveiled this week in the US Capitol, to represent the state of North Carolina. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Tech News Google has been the leader in web search champ for some time now, but with A.I. chat bots reading deeper into web search results, the contender is gunning for the title. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   What are Swifties to do with ticket prices high, and likely hotel prices too. Correspondent Jennifer King reports Taylor Swift is continuing her concert tour in Europe, and her U.S. fans are following – and paying less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Trial Resumes Former President Donald Trump’s New York ‘hush-money’ trial has attracted a lot of attention this week. Correspondent Linda Kenyon is following the story.     Congress Targets Biden On Israel Weapons Some leading members of Congress are warning the White House that congressional action could be taken after the Biden administration said it’s withholding weapons and Israel would hand Hamas a major win by staging a full assault in Rafah.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Republicans are considering articles of impeachment against President Biden.    Video Released On Airman’s Shooting An investigation continues into the deadly shooting of a member of the U.S. Air Force in Florida. Bob Brown reports just-released police bodycam video reveals the shocking moments when officers opened fire at the door of the victim’s apartment.     Judge Says No Again To Hunter Biden For the second time, a judge has said no to Hunter Biden’s appeal in his gun case. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Business News  CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business.     New Border Rules The Department of Homeland Security says the changes would require migrants to be assessed at an initial asylum screening stage, which would look at issues including those who committed crimes to see whether they should be barred from asylum and quickly deported.    Weinstein Stays Put It appears disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will be staying in prison in New York as he awaits retrial.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Reaction To Biden & Israel The White House is facing sharp congressional criticism after President Biden said he will not give Israel offensive weapons to use in Rafah against Hamas, out of concern for civilians sheltering there.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Three Dead From Southeast Tornadoes From flooding in Texas, to hail in the Midwest, record snow in the Sierra Nevada, and tornadoes touching down in Michigan, this has been 5 days of severe weather across the nation. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Americans in parts of North Carolina and Tennessee are in the early stages of storm recovery after a tornado killed at least 3 people.    Issues For Boeing Plane maker Boeing has had serious issues this week, which included word from the FAA that they’re being investigated over alleged falsified 787 inspection reports, and a plane in Turkey landed without use of its front nose gear. Correspondent Rita Foley reports there's been another incident involving a Boeing passenger jet, this one led to injuries.    Avalanche Kills Two An early May blizzard has led to death in the Rockies, as two backcountry skiers were killed and one was rescued after an avalanche in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Cornell President Quits The president of Cornell University has announced she is resigning. Martha Pollack released the surprising news in an email, which said – quote – This decision is mine and mine alone – end quote.     Abortion & Health Providers A new survey looks at the apparent impact of abortion bans on the medical residencies of health providers. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Fortenberry’s New Trouble A former Nebraska congressman who resigned from Congress after he was found guilty of lying to investigators looking into campaign finances now has new troubles with the law. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.     Tech News For the 2nd time this year, a major healthcare provider has fallen prey to cyber hackers. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   The summer driving season officially starts a few weekends from now. Stephan Kaufman reports on the best and worst states to drive in.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Johnson Survives Challenge House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is safe for now after a strong bipartisan vote turned away efforts to vacate the Speakership. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.     Campus Protest Arrests Grow A number of schools have decided that protests are going too far, as more Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are facing charges for violating rules on American college campuses. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports an encampment was shutdown blocks from the White House at George Washington University.   Biden Administration On Arming Israel Angering some in Congress, the Pentagon's chief told a Senate committee the U.S. has paused a delivery of bombs to Israel amid concerns of a full-scale invasion in Rafah. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Willis On The Hot Seat A Georgia appeals court has agreed to review a ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on the Donald Trump election case.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   New Texas Abortion Questions A new court filing in Texas is adding to legal actions to try to limit a woman's ability to seek abortions. Lisa Dwyer has more.    FTX Payback A lot of people lost money after FTX went bankrupt, but now there’s hope, as correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that a fund set up to help the victims will now begin paying them back.     House Hears Demonstration Testimony Nationwide, demonstrations that are violating school rules are being met with inaction, while other colleges are asking for police to make arrests. On Capitol Hill, with a number of school leaders around the nation facing scorn for their handling of anti-Israel protesting, some public school leaders tell a congressional panel that they are fighting antisemitism with education and, when necessary, discipline. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as Israel has taken control of the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, they announced they have reopened one of the two crossings between Gaza and Southern Israel for humanitarian shipments to pass through, however no trucks are making the trip so far since there’s no aid workers on the Gaza side to meet them.     Michigan Tornado Damage It has been a week of severe weather in the Plains States from Texas to Minnesota. Wednesday’s tornadoes that struck parts of Michigan left people with just minutes to seek shelter. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the destruction.  Audio courtesy of WZZM-TV Grand Rapids, Michigan.    Houston Police Chief Is Out The Police Chief in Houston is out amid controversy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Charges In Laken Riley Murder The illegal migrant accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student in February now faces numerous charges, including felony murder. Correspondent Sue Aller has the details.    Will They Debate They’ll be in the same place at the same time, but questions remain as to if there will be any interaction between Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Junior and Donald Trump. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that Kennedy has issued a debate challenge to the former president.     America’s Priorities What should be America's top priorities? For the most part, it depends on who you ask. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Biden’s Plans For Asylum Immigration is a big election issue, but not spoken about as much is regarding how some are granted asylum. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards today.    Finally   Over 20 states including Texas, Florida, and Georgia are suing the Biden administration over its new rules to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination in federally funded schools.      Some members of the staff of Dunder-Mifflin are getting a reboot. Kevin Carr reports that the Peacock streaming service has green-lit a spinoff for The Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Over-The-Top Testimony In a day that the federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida announced it was indefinitely delayed, it was also the most dramatic day yet in the former President’s hush-money trial in New York. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.     Oklahoma Tornadoes The recovery begins in parts of Oklahoma after a deadly tornado smashed through the Sooner state. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that destructive storms made its presence felt through the Plains that also included giant hail, drenching rain, and hurricane-force winds.     Biden On Antisemitism During a ceremony at the White House, President Biden took aim at antisemitism amid unrest on college campuses during Israel's war with the terror group Hamas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.      Latest At The Port Of Baltimore On a day when the body of the last missing worker is found, underwater demolition is underway to remove parts of a bridge brought down by a cargo ship at the entrance to the Port of Baltimore. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    More Boeing Investigations On a day when the Department of Justice said it would meet with the families of Boeing victims of two fatal 737 MAX crashes, Jennifer King reports that the airline manufacturer is being investigated by the FAA over issues in their South Carolina factory.    The New Scouts For the first time in their 114 year history, the Boy Scouts of America have a new name. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Trump’s Day In Court It was a day of legal implications for former President Trump as his hush money trial continues in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there was also news about his Federal classified documents case.     Latest In The Middle East After brokered talks between Israel and Hamas fell apart, Israeli troops moved into Rafah, capturing the Palestinian side of the enclave’s only border crossing with Egypt.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Bytedance Bites Back A foreign company is taking the United States to court. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of the popular social media app TikTok, is claiming that the recently signed law passed by Congress and approved by President Biden that forces the company’s sale violates their First Amendment rights.    Michigan Tornadoes A round of thunderstorms that produced tornadoes left behind significant damage. There are reports of tornadoes that touched down outside Kalamazoo. In the town of Portage there were reports of damage to residential and commercial buildings, including a FedEx facility.    Airman Dead In Florida A member of the United States military was killed in Florida, shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Fort Walton Beach. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the Air Force service member’s death is now being investigated by both the Florida State Attorney’s office and military authorities.    Convention Concerns Democrats are on edge as they prepare for their summer National Convention, which could include massive demonstrations in light of recent campus protests. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    New Trouble For Tesla There’s new troubles for electric car maker Tesla. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story.     Assassination Attempt Reports out of Ukraine that they claim to have foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports this comes as the Kremlin spent the day celebrating Vladimir Putin being installed for the fifth time as president.    Man Kills Ailing Wife In Hospital A Missouri man is facing a second-degree murder charge for allegedly strangling his wife to death as she was lying in a hospital bed. Authorities report Ronnie Wiggs admitted to police that he killed his wife, who went to the hospital for her dialysis treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Graduations Being Canceled With pro-Palestinian protests continuing on their campus, Columbia University officials have decided to cancel its large campus-wide commencement ceremony. John Stolnis has the details.     The Trump Trial Resumes The hush money trial for former President Donald Trump resumed in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the week began with Trump being hit with another fine from the judge.   Russia Arrests US Soldier U.S. officials have confirmed that an American soldier has been arrested in Russia under questionable circumstances. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.     Johnson On The Hot Seat After a nearly two-hour meeting with Mike Johnson yesterday, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke to the media and said the two will continue their discussions this morning. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.   Divine Intervention Saying “God jammed the gun,” a Pennsylvania pastor is happy to be alive when an armed man walked up to his pulpit during a sermon and tried to open fire.   An Extra Year Medicare and Social Security each got a bit of a reprieve. Correspondent Ed Donahue has more.     Jewish Groups Denounce Anti-Israel Protests Unrest on college campuses around the nation is continuing. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Jewish groups at college campuses are denouncing anti-Semitism displayed at anti-Israel campus protests.     Latest In The Middle East There was a surprise development in the Middle East when the terrorist group Hamas announced they would agree to the terms of an Egypt and Qatar-mediated ceasefire deal that also involves the United States. However, Israel has not signed on. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the fighting continues, as Israeli forces entered Rafah, where they warned over 100,000 residents to leave the area to avoid civilian casualties.     Trump Faces More Contempt Warnings Both the former president and the judge presiding over the case had a lot to say as Donald Trump’s trial in New York City is again underway. Ed Donahue reports.    Record Snow & Tornadoes From thunderstorms to flooding, tornadoes and hail, and even record snowfall in the western mountains, severe weather is being experienced from parts of the Midwest to the west coast. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Lawsuit Over Child Abuse A new lawsuit says that child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades.  Lisa Dwyer has more.    Starliner Launch Scrapped Again The planned launch of a Boeing Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station was scrubbed just two hours before liftoff. The planned takeoff from Cape Canaveral which included two astronauts was stopped due to what NASA described as concerns over an oxygen relief valve on the upper stage of the craft.      Garland Facing House Charges The clock is ticking as House Republicans are planning to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Sanders To Run Again For anyone who thought Bernie Sanders was planning to leave Congress, guess again. The 82-year-old Vermont Senator says he will run for reelection to another 6-year term.   Tech News New smartphones due out next year will likely have additional battery life, due to integrated A-I Power management. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   The annual Met Gala took place in New York City, complete with fashion and controversy. Kevin Carr reports.    Country music legend Randy Travis may no longer be able to sing, but that’s not stopping him from releasing a new single. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the new song was generated by artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Weekend Campus Unrest There was unrest on a handful of college campuses as one major university's commencement was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters and other colleges brace for potential problems, too. John Stolnis has the latest.    Six Months Until Election Day The 2024 election is now just 6 months away, and as correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the presidential race is tight despite concerning poll numbers for President Biden and legal entanglements for Donald Trump.    Rescues From Texas Storms Many schools in the Houston area will be closed today following a deluge of rain that forced First Responders over the weekend to save hundreds from rising flood waters. Correspondent Julie Walker reports one child died after being swept away in the flooding, after more than 20 inches of rain fell.    Noem’s Truth Be Told South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she wants the truth to be told, but cannot defend at least one "untruth" found in her upcoming book. Pamela Furr has the story.     An American Dead In Mexico An American is believed to be among the dead after three bodies are found in a well in Mexico. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Latest Maui Wildfire Lawsuit A number of lawsuits have been filed in Maui as a result of last year’s deadly wildfires, the latest submitted by the county of Maui, Hawaii against major cellphone carriers. Correspondent Donna Warder explains.     Latest In The Middle East A weekend attack on Israel at a humanitarian crossing into Gaza is impacting the flow of aid to the Palestinian enclave as the Israel-Hamas war rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on events in the Middle East.    Support For Jews On Campuses As protests continue on college campuses across America, some university organizations are holding events to show support for Jewish students in the face of the anti-Israel encampments. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Protecting Houses Of Worship In the face of threats being made against Houses of Worship, more federal funding is becoming available for security, after synagogues and mosques report hateful actions.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Connecticut Highway Reopened Interstate 95 will be open today in Connecticut, closed since Thursday after a fiery tanker truck explosion damaged a bridge. Bob Brown has the details.    More Learned About Potential Wisconsin Shooter More is being learned about 14-year-old Damian Haglund, who wrote on online blogs about his hatred for his fellow middle school students, including writing “my last morning” before police were forced to shoot and kill the armed teen outside his school. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports Wisconsin officials are releasing more information about heading off a potential school shooting.    Reopening Lewiston, Maine It was six months ago that 18 people were gunned down by a lone shooter in the small town of Lewiston, Maine, and slowly but surely, residents are working to get things back to normal. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on the reopening of a bowling alley where an evening of celebration turned into a night of bloodshed.    Tech News Traditional broadcasts are sent on a fixed number of frequencies that are running out of room. With new technology requiring more bandwidth, scientists are about to roll out 3D transmitters to fill the demand. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   The summer movie season officially has kicked off, and started with a bit of a fall. Kevin Carr reports.   Just because you travel doesn’t mean you have to stay in a hotel. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on some new and in some cases very unusual listings by Air-BNB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices