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Today on America in the Morning Trump Considering Iran Attack Plans President Trump says the United States is still weighing its options in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, and said that no decision has been made whether the US will get involved militarily.  However, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the President has privately approved of attack plans for Iran but has withheld a final order.    Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Read Not Guilty A Massachusetts jury finds Karen Read not guilty in the 2022 murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend.  Jim Roope reports the verdict came nearly a year after a separate jury deadlocked over Read's involvement in the death.   SCOTUS Upholds Transgender Law Tennessee will be allowed to continue their state policy banning gender transition treatments for minors, following a ruling at the US Supreme Court.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Screening Students Officials will reportedly begin screening the online presence of foreign nationals applying for educational visas to attend schools in the United States.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Erick Strengthens The first major hurricane of the 2025 season to threaten land has formed and is gaining strength.  Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast.   Compliance Demands For Travel Ban The Trump administration is demanding action from several dozen countries currently facing a proposed US travel ban.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports without compliance, bans against travel from those nations into the US will go into effect.       Trump Sounds Off On Powell Concerns over tariffs and stagflation, a condition of stagnant economic growth, was the reason the Fed Chairman announced that interest rates would remain unchanged, drawing a rebuke from President Trump who has demanded that interest rates go lower to help spur the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that President Trump did not hold back his anger at Jerome Powell.   Hegseth On The Hot Seat As the American military prepares for the possibility of becoming involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, a congressional hearing on the Defense Department Budget brought some heated exchanges between lawmakers and U-S Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   She Was On The Hit List Saturday's shootings that claimed the lives of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and left another lawmaker and his wife seriously wounded, could have been much worse.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on another politician that was on the suspect's hit list.   Historic Team Sale One of sports' most iconic teams is changing hands in a record deal. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the sale of a 17-time NBA title-winning franchise, and the record-breaking price.   Latest Kohberger Hearing Despite a request from his defense attorney, the judge overseeing the trial of Bryan Kohberger indicated he will not delay the trial that is scheduled for August.   Finally  It pays to be a cheerleader.  The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are getting a 400 percent raise.   1975 was a summer that many were deeply afraid to go into the water after a blockbuster film about a gigantic shark hit theaters.  Kevin Carr has the 50th anniversary week of the classic movie – Jaws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning  Israel Attacks Iran US military bases and embassies are now on high alert after Israel launched preemptive waves of strikes on numerous military and nuclear targets throughout Iran late Thursday night.  America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has details and US reaction.    Judge Sides Against Trump On National Guard Calling the President's actions both illegal and exceeding the scope of his authority, a federal judge on Thursday night ruled President Trump must return control of California's National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, but an appeals court overruled him.    Senator Handcuffed At Noem Briefing It started out as a press conference for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles, but it quickly turned into a chaotic scene when California Senator Alex Padilla (pronounced puh-dee-uh) was forcibly removed by security when he interrupted the proceedings.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what happened, and the immediate reaction by his colleagues in Washington, DC.    India Plane Crash Tragedy in India after a Boeing Dreamliner crashed barely 30 seconds after takeoff, and remarkably there was a sole survivor among the 242 people on-board.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports with reaction from the Air India CEO and President Trump.    House Funding Vote House Republicans have passed a nearly $10 billion-dollar claw back surrounding public media and foreign assistance.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   SCOTUS On Wrong Home The Supreme Court has ruled that Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI will get a new day in court.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.      Los Angeles This Week It has been a full week of protests in Los Angeles following immigration apprehensions by ICE that immediately escalated through political comments from California's governor, LA's Mayor, and the White House after the order was given to send in the National Guard and US Marines to bolster a massive police presence, which has led to demonstrations spreading from California across the nation.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.    Parade & Protest Preview We're a day away from one of the biggest military parades this country has ever seen, and at the same time, there will be hundreds of protest events around the nation.  A preview from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Out-Of-Control Sanctuary Hearing There was a heated and at times out-of-control debate in Congress over sanctuary immigration policies.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Trump Yanks California Ban President Trump is blocking a California ban that was designed to lower pollution and vehicle emissions.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  Staggering Death Toll A grisly milestone in casualties has been reached in the Russian-Ukraine war, and so far there's no end in sight.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Finally  The jury has spoken as disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial ends with a split verdict and a partial mistrial.   Jennifer King reports.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningMore Guardsmen & Marines To LA It was a day of protests on the streets of Los Angeles on Monday and more is expected today, which comes as active duty Marines are reportedly being deployed to the nation's second-largest city along with 2,000 more National Guardsmen as the anti-ICE protests continue.  Jim Roope has the details from Los Angeles.   Trump Accounts President Trump and private corporations are touting his investment accounts for newborn Americans, a plan that is meeting resistance from those who would not benefit from the plan.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Arrest In Las Vegas Double Murder The suspect police were looking for is now under arrest, after two people were shot and killed on the Las Vegas Strip.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    San Diego Plane Crash Six people have died after a small plane crashed off the California coast near San Diego.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details – audio courtesy of LIVE-ATC-DOT-NET.   RFK's Vaccine Panel Changes Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he is retiring all 17 members of a government panel that makes vaccine recommendations, a move rebuked by the American Medical Association.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the implications of that order.    Mark Green Leaving Congress The already narrow GOP majority in the House of Representatives will become even thinner in the coming weeks.  House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, a Tennessee Republican, announced Monday that he plans to resign.     Homan Talks LA & Newsom As ICE protestors and police confronted each other in L.A. and other cities last night, the nation's Immigration Czar defended the administration's response, and announced that another 2 thousand more California National Guardsmen were activated by President Trump to respond to Los Angeles.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that Tom Homan also clarified his comment about arresting the governor of California.   Israel To Deport Gaza Flotilla In Israel, a number of activists including Greta Thunberg and a Game of Thrones actor from a Gaza-bound yacht in the Mediterranean Sea have been taken into custody and are awaiting deportation.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, part of their deportation process included screening footage of the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel, which led to the war in Gaza, something they all refused to do.    Senators To Discuss Budget On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans are expected to meet today to hash out some of the current debates surrounding President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Travel Ban In Effect Some travelers coming into the United States on Monday said that there were some longer lines and added scrutiny at airport entry points after President Trump's travel ban took effect.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Unusual Cancer On The Rise A new study has found an alarming rise in cancer of the appendix.  A report by the National Cancer Institute found that although very rare, showing rates of appendix cancer have tripled among Gen X and quadrupled among millennials.     Finally   The pioneering funk and soul musician Sly Stone, the front man of the hit-making band Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away.  Correspondent Ed Donahue has a look at his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning  The Trump-Musk Bromance Ends The bromance between the world's most powerful man and the world's richest man has come to a shocking end.  President Trump says he's not sure if he and Elon Musk will remain friends after the billionaire's departure from the administration, which has devolved into an online shouting match of accusations.  Jim Roope has the latest on what is now an escalating Trump-Musk feud.   Trump's Busy White House Day Along with commenting on Elon Musk, President Trump had a full day of events at the White House, which included his call with China's leader Xi Jinping, and an Oval Office visit with Germany's new chancellor.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.   Musk A Budget Question Mark The fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk could have implications on the President's spending bill.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Jolly To Run In Florida There's a political shift in Florida where former Republican Congressman and Donald Trump critic David Jolly has filed to run as a Democrat in the Sunshine State's Governor's 2026 election.     Judge's Threat In Diddy Trial In New York this week, the trial for Sean 'Diddy' Combs has included testimony from former girlfriends and a bodyguard, and now a serious warning to the disgraced music mogul from the judge.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Stolen Instrument Arrest They went to perform in Atlantic City, that is, until someone stole their instruments.  Lisa Dwyer reports that there's been an arrest after guitars were stolen from the rock band Heart.     Reaction To Trump Travel Ban Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on reaction to the Trump administrations new list of 19 nations facing either a full ban or restrictions, and what that means for one country in particular once allied with the United States.    Court Frees MassachusettsTeen A teenager in Massachusetts is out on bond after being detained by Immigration officials who were looking for his father.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Soliman Officially Charged The suspect in last Sunday's attack on a march for Israeli hostages being held in Gaza was formally charged with 118 state criminal charges, including 28 counts of attempted murder.   Prosecutors filed formal charges against 45-year-old Mohamed Soliman.  Finally   It was 81 years ago today that American and Allied troops participated in Operation Overlord.  D-Day as it became known was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning  Colorado Terror Attack In Boulder, Colorado, six elderly people between the ages of 67 to 88 were burned Sunday afternoon after a suspect used what was described as a makeshift flamethrower against a pro-Israel gathering of people asking for the release of hostages held in Gaza.    Russia's “Pearl Harbor” A sophisticated Ukrainian drone attack smuggled into Kremlin territory on the backs of trucks targeted multiple air bases deep inside Russia.    Trump & Xi Planning Meeting Could this be the week that President Trump finally speaks directly with China's leader Xi Jinping?  Administration officials say it probably will happen.  But correspondent Rich Johnson says those officials are NOT saying… ‘when.'   New Tariff ConcernsThere are worldwide concerns over President Trump's announcement of doubling tariffs on steel to 50 percent, a move that the European Union over the weekend said will cause higher prices when the new tariffs go into effect on Wednesday.  Lisa Dwyer reports.    Trump Pans NASA Choice President Trump is withdrawing the nomination of an associate of Elon Musk to head NASA.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   New COVID Vaccine With a new but less dangerous variant making the rounds, the FDA gave approval for a new COVID-19 vaccine.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Paul A Budget No Vote Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul continues his opposition against Donald Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” in spite of a warning by the president.  This comes as the Senate continues to spar over concerns about the budget adding trillions to the deficit.  Jim Roope reports.   Latest In The Middle East Attacks by Israel on Gaza continued over the weekend as Hamas is yet to agree to a ceasefire deal supported by Israel and the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    California Officer Killed A shooting near Los Angeles kills 2 people, one of them a police officer remembered as an “amazing guy.”  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Jewish Museum Reopens In Washington, DC, the Capital Jewish Museum has been reopened to the public just over a week after two Israeli Embassy staff members were gunned down in what the Justice Department called an act of anti-Semitic violence.  Walter Ratliff reports.  Speech Bars Student From Graduation The 2025 class president of M.I.T. was barred from a graduation ceremony on Friday after delivering a pro-Palestinian speech during a commencement event the day before.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Raids Net Hundreds Of Illegals In CO & FL Officials with ICE and the DEA arrested hundreds of people illegally in the US at locations in Colorado and Florida.  Car Ramming In Vancouver The death toll continues to rise after a person who police described as someone with a history of mental illness drove his car through an annual event to celebrate Filipino culture in Vancouver.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports – audio courtesy of CBC - Canada.    Arrests In Noem Purse Theft Two suspects are now under arrest in connection to last week's theft of Kristi Noem's purse.  Authorities report the two men were identified through video surveillance, and both are in the US illegally.    Florida Ferry Crash One person is dead and several others were hospitalized after a boat crashed into a ferry carrying dozens of people near a highway bridge in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday night.  Capitol Sit-In A New Jersey Senator and the House Minority Leader organized a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol.  Bob Brown has details.    Rock Thrower Guilty Of Murder A man is found guilty in a Colorado court of a large rock throwing spree from a highway overpass that killed a 20-year-old.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Titanic Letter Correspondence written by a well-known Titanic survivor has sold at auction in Britain.   Correspondent Donna Warder reports.      Trump Meets With Zelensky & Questions Russia The U-S believes peace between Russia and Ukraine is possible but when that will happen is still unknown.  As correspondent Jim Roope reports, there are questions from the White House as to how long the US may stay engaged in talks if the process isn't moving toward peace.    Judge Arrested The Trump administration's enforcement of immigration laws were tested last Friday when a Wisconsin judge allegedly tried to sneak an immigrant and his lawyer out of the courthouse as immigration authorities made an attempt to take him into custody.  John Stolnis reports that judge now faces possible jail time.    Remembering Pope Francis Over the weekend world leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral reflecting his priorities as the leader of the Catholic Church.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports people from around the world went to Vatican City to praise the Pope, including President Trump who offered his thoughts on the late-Pontiff.    New Details Into DC Plane Crash A new report says the pilot of the military Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger airplane over Washington, DC's Potomac River in January ignored instructions to change course seconds before the crash.   Ohio Radioactivity Problems An investigation is underway in Ohio after a newspaper report showed severe levels of a possible radioactive water contamination in a small town.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.  Massive Iran Explosion At least 40 people are dead, but the Iranian government is being tight-lipped after a massive explosion rocked the port of Bandar Abbas.     Questions Over Trump Poll A new poll released over the weekend has negative marks for President Trump's first 100 days of his second term in office. Correspondent Donna Warder reports, some of the concerns over his handling of issues including the economy are coming from Republicans.     Finally   A federal judge has dealt a huge blow to disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs who remains locked up in a New York City jail awaiting his upcoming trial.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the latest legal developments.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Talks Tariffs With Cabinet President Trump told his Cabinet that he is pleased with the response by other nations to his tariff regime, despite another down day on Wall Street. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     NYC Helicopter Crash There was tragedy in New York after a tourist helicopter carrying family members from Spain plunged into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board, including three children. America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has the story.    SCOTUS Says Prisoner Must Be Returned Enforcement agents and sent to a prison in El Salvador, where federal officials sent hundreds of suspected criminals and gang members last month. The US Supreme Court says the Trump administration must return him to Maryland.       Two Planes Clip At DC Airport It's happened again – another plane incident at Washington, DC's Reagan Airport. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports two planes clipped wings prior to takeoff with members of Congress on board.    Sweepstakes Bankruptcy The prize patrol is staying, but the company known for its sweepstakes and massive check giveaways is in need of a win of its own. Ed Donahue explains.     US-Russia Prisoner Swap A ballerina is back on US soil, part of a prisoner with Russia facilitated by President Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.        Spending Plan Vote Passes In Washington, the House worked through the night, but on Thursday morning had enough votes to narrowly pass a budget resolution in a first step toward President Trump's dream spending plan. Jim Roope has details.     Voter Bill Passes The U-S House has also passed legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it came after a series of contentious speeches on the House floor.     EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs In Europe, the nations of the European Union have taken a step back. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on Europe's pause on retaliatory tariffs against the United States.     Gas Prices Slightly Lower While gasoline prices have dropped slightly this week, the overall prices are higher than they were at the end of February. Triple-A says the average cost of a gallon of regular nationwide is $3 dollars 22 cents, down 4 cents from a week ago but still up 18 cents from last month.     Another Egg Price High From the gas station to the supermarket, and we've unfortunately breached a new record high for egg prices. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Death Toll Rises In Dominican Republic The situation in the capital city of the Dominican Republic gets worse by the hour. More than 200 people are now confirmed dead in the collapse of a roof at a nightclub, and rescue teams have called off the search for any more survivors. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Added Layer For Immigration Changes are coming on how the nation screens some of its new arrivals. The Trump administration plans to look for anti-Semitic activity in granting immigration benefits. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Tech News General Motors has announced a temporary layoff of over 200 auto workers at their Detroit Electric Vehicle assembly plant, but not because of tariffs. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   Masters & more.        Finally   The head of the HHS says as numbers continue to grow, the government will be taking a new look into autism. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Inadvertent Yemen Messages The White House is doing damage control after it was uncovered that messages on a chat app involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Vice President, Secretary of State and other national security officials discussing plans for the US attack on Yemen accidently included a news magazine journalist. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Hegseth is claiming that nobody sent war plans on that app.    Trump Talks Tariffs On a day when South Korea's Hyundai announced a $20 billion dollar investment in the US, including a steel manufacturing facility in Louisiana in an effort to avoid tariffs, President Trump is adding to his list of products subject to tariffs but suggests there may be some flexibility. Jim Roope reports.     Columbia Student Facing New Trouble An accused anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University is facing new accusations regarding his status in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Wildfires In Four States Dry conditions have led to a series of wildfires in the East, including in New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina, and three in North Carolina. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a state of emergency was declared in the Tar Heel State, in the same areas that have already dealt with drought and massive flooding.    US-Russia Maritime Deal The U.S. and Russia are planning to release a joint statement this morning after holding discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal.     DeJoy Stepping Down He was first put in charge of the US Post Office by President Trump during his first term, and stayed in place through the Biden administration. After five years on the job, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down. The details from correspondent Jennifer King.      Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Workers President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's decision to force the government to re-hire many federal workers that were cut by Elon Musk's DOGE. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Noem To Central America Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is headed to Central America later this week as the Trump administration deports criminal migrants back to their home countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Reaction To Usha Vance Greenland Trip The outgoing leader of Greenland is denouncing the planned trip by Second Lady Usha Vance and her young son along with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, claiming they had not been invited, and called their trip “a provocation.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    More Legal Trouble For Justin Eichorn The trouble seems to be getting worse for former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn. The Republican was arrested, allegedly caught in a sex sting attempting to meet up a teenage girl who was actually an undercover police officer.     Cornell Student Now Facing Deportation A Cornell University PhD anti-Israel student that the government is trying to deport has been ordered to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes as his lawyer and the attorney for a Columbia University student fight to keep their clients from deportation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Jordan To Hold Hearing On Judges The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of "activist judges."     Tech News President Trump's Media company, and crypto-dot-com are teaming up to offer a basket of "Made in America" funds with a focus on digital assets and securities.  Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.   Finally   It was a big night for Conan O'Brien who was honored with a prestigious award at Washington, DC's Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump-Zelensky “Fantastic” Call President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had what the White House calls a fantastic phone call as another step is taken toward a ceasefire in Ukraine's war with Russia. Jim Roope reports that even though Zelensky said that words are not enough when it comes to Vladimir Putin, there is a path for peace.    Judge Extends Deportation Hearing A Federal judge is giving the Trump administration more time to provide details on recent deportation flights. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Trump's Department of Education Order Following weeks of staffing and spending cuts, President Trump is expected to sign a directive today to officially wind down the Department of Education.     Penn Facing Federal Cuts The Trump administration has suspended $175 million dollars in aid to the University of Pennsylvania over its policies regarding transgender athletes. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    DOGE Wins Peace Institute Case A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, after a government-funded nonprofit organization called the US Institute for Peace filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from making budget cuts.     Court Ruling On Ohio Transgender Care An appeals court has handed down a ruling on gender affirming care in Ohio.  Lisa Dwyer reports.     Verdict In Greenpeace Case It's a verdict that could bankrupt the organization. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a lawsuit involving Greenpeace and an oil pipeline.        Fed's Take On The Economy Wall Street clearly welcomed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's belief that interest rate cuts could still happen this year despite tariff concerns and inflation he expects will begin to lower, but warned of high economic uncertainty. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Investigating Tesla Attacks Amidst a wave of attacks against Tesla cars and dealerships across the country, the Trump administration is promising to find the perpetrators, calling the attacks an act of domestic terrorism. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Execution Debate There's now a debate in Louisiana after the state for the first time used nitrogen in the execution of a death row inmate. As Julie Walker reports, while some question whether the use of nitrogen or even executing the inmate is the right thing to do, others are calling it justice served for an unthinkable crime.    Latest On Missing Student Case An American being detained in the Dominican Republic is back in the United States after being named a person of interest in the death of a college student. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Khalil's Trial In NJ An anti-Israel activist detained by the U.S. government over his participation in demonstrations at New York's Columbia University was told by a judge he can challenge the legality of his detention, but the case should be heard in New Jersey.    Lawmaker's Sex Sting A Minnesota State Senator is in serious trouble with the law. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Justin Eichorn as a part of a sex sting operation.     Finally   A West Virginia judge threw the book at a couple after they were found guilty of heinously abusing their adopted children. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Blame For LA Wildfires The death toll continues to rise, dangerous winds are fanning the flames again, and finger pointing, blame and questioning continues as does the fire fight against deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. From the City of Angels, here's our Jim Roope.   Biden News Conference After being criticized for a scarcity of doing news conferences, President Biden held a rare Q and A with reporters, likely his last one at the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Planning For Executive Orders Republican lawmakers are expecting a slew of executive orders when President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House one week from today. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Latest On Hostage Talks President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to discuss the latest in the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Laurence Brooks reports a large Israeli delegation is heading to Qatar in the hopes to secure a US-mediated hostage release.    Second Bird Flu Death A second person has died from the Bird Flu. Fox News reports a man in his 60's succumbed in Louisiana, and now a child in California is dead.  Ben Thomas reports on ways to avoid the Bird Flu, which is also responsible for the increase in the cost of eggs.    Steel Merger Delay After ordering a block of an announced merger between Nippon Steel and Pittsburgh's US Steel, the Biden administration has ordered a delay until June for the Japanese-based steel giant to abandon it's nearly $15 billion dollar bid.        Latest On The LA Wildfires Now for the latest on the still-out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The death toll has climbed above two dozen, one of those was a 66-year-old man desperately trying to defend the home he lived in for 55 years. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, strong Santa Ana Winds are expected to fuel the fire that has destroyed thousands of structures, and Governor Gavin Newsom says this could become the most costly disaster in American history.    Combating Wildfire Looting In the midst of all the carnage and chaos in dealing with the Los Angeles wildfires, looting has become a serious issue. A man dressed like a firefighter was arrested after being caught burglarizing a home in the Malibu area.     Cabinet Hearings To Begin Just one week from today, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated, and during this week, his Cabinet picks are attending confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Italy Releases Man Wanted By The US Italy released an Iranian engineer who is wanted by the United States over a drone strike that killed three U.S. service members. Mohammad Abedini arrived in Iran last night, after the Italian Justice Minister asked an Italian court to vacate his arrest.    Vance On Wildfires, J6 & Greenland Vice President-elect J.D. Vance believes some January 6 protesters were treated unfairly and should be pardoned by Donald Trump. Pamela Furr reports on a wide-ranging interview Vance gave to Fox News.    Southern Snow After one of its hottest summers, most of Georgia ground to a halt with snow and ice leading to power outages, shuttered schools from Texas to Tennessee, and thousands of delayed and canceled flights in the Peach State and throughout the South. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that Memphis, Tennessee received three times the amount of snow it gets in one year, in less than a day.     Finally   Baseball season begins next month with Spring Training and after that, the regular season, but for two New York Yankee fans, they can watch the games at home but they will find they are persona non grata if they try to enter any Major League stadium. Mike Hempen tells us why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Blame For LA Wildfires As Mother Nature becomes a bit more cooperative allowing fire fighters to make progress on wildfires burning in the nation's second largest city, Jim Roope reports the blame game begins into the worst fires in Los Angles history still raging out of control.    Jimmy Carter's Funeral In a striking display of democracy and bipartisan unity, every living former president was on hand in the Nation's Capitol to say goodbye to America's 39th president, Jimmy Carter. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     SCOTUS Says No To Trump The US Supreme Court in a divided decision has denied Donald Trump's final appeal to stop the sentencing in his so-called hush money case. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that the president-elect will be sentenced in a New York court this morning.    Biden's Title IX Rules Rejected A judge has rejected President Biden's Title 9 rules, scrapping protections for gender identity and sexual orientation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Senate Takes Up Laken Riley Act On Capitol Hill today, the Senate will take up the Laken Riley Act, which cracks down on illegal immigration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Last Of Biden Aid For Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke together, urging Donald Trump not to abandon more military aid for Kyiv. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Latest On The LA Wildfires The death toll is climbing, thousands of structures have been reduced to ashes, and hundreds of thousands are now under evacuation orders, as a series of wildfires fed by hurricane force winds show no sign of being stopped, despite heroic efforts by firefighters. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports both President Biden and President-elect Trump are commenting on the worst wildfire in Los Angeles history.    Remembering Jimmy Carter There was a rare image of presidential unity at the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the 39th president was remembered as a devout public servant and a man of faith.     New Mexico Abortion Ruling A unanimous opinion by New Mexico's Supreme Court reinforces the state's position as having some of the most liberal abortion laws in America. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    America's Extreme Weather Extreme winter weather has a tight grip on a number of states in the south. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    House Passes ICC Warning Bill The House in a bipartisan vote has passed a bill that would sanction the International Criminal Court if it tries to arrest our nation's allies, including Benjamin Netanyahu.      Vance Resigns Form the Senate In a move not unexpected, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has resigned from the US Senate, effective today.     Tech News It appears not everything at this year's Consumer Electronics Show earns a 5-star rating. With that, here's correspondent Ed Donahue with today's tech news.    Finally   While there was no surprise as to how Wicked and Shogun are being looked upon, there were some big names that were snubbed in the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   LA Wildfires Out Of Control The death toll is growing and more than a thousand homes are destroyed in what is now the most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles. Jim Roope reports all fires remain out of control, and a lack of water and firefighters, and hurricane-force winds are only making matters worse.    Trump's Emergency Appeal Donald Trump's legal team has filed an emergency appeal with the US Supreme Court in an effort to delay the sentencing in his New York case which is scheduled for tomorrow. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the filing comes one day after Justice Samuel Alito spoke to the president-elect on the phone to support a former law clerk for a job in the administration.    Global Reaction To Trump's Greenland & Panama Plan There's global reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments surrounding Greenland, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Panama Canal. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Smirnov Heads To Prison The ex-FBI informant who was found guilty of fabricating a bribery story about President Biden and his son Hunter will be heading to prison.     Partial Release For The Smith Report The Department of Justice says it plans on releasing part but not all of the special counsel's report on Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Virginia's Capital Water Worries The state of Virginia gaveled in a new government, but then adjourned because they could not do anything else. The failure of a water treatment plant in Richmond that was knocked offline from last Sunday's storms is not expected to be operational until tomorrow.      LA Mayor Taking Heat During Wildfires Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking heat for being in Africa as the wildfires have been burning, and is now under fire for not answering questions from a British Sky News reporter when she arrived at the Los Angeles Airport.    Biden Talks Accomplishments & Regrets Regrets, he had a few. President Biden discussed both his legacy and what he could have handled better in a wide-ranging interview he gave to USA Today.       Jimmy Carter's Funeral America says goodbye to its 39th President on this National Day of Mourning and for the Washington funeral for Jimmy Carter. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Worldwide Response Over Greenland The response was cautious but pointed abroad from European leaders as they react to President-elect Donald Trump's comments on the US buying or taking control of Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Mexico Thinking Name Change Mexico's president has issued a sarcastic response to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. The details from correspondent Donna Warder.    Laken Riley Act's Senate Support The Laken Riley Act, the first piece of legislation taken up by the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress was passed and now heads to the Senate. Sue Aller reports that a number of Democrats are joining efforts to pass the bill and avoid a filibuster.    January 6 Sentencing Despite the fact that President-elect Trump has promised he would pardon many of those who participated in the January 6, 2021 riot, correspondent Mike Hempen reports a former police officer who stormed the Capitol will spend time behind bars.    Finally   The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have been taking aim at the multi-million dollar mansions of Hollywood celebrities, with some seeing their homes disintegrate from the infernos. Kevin Carr reports.    It has been a very unusual 48 hours for JetBlue Airlines, with two incidents in two days that has authorities from Boston to Florida investigating. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump's News Conference During an hour long news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he would not rule out using military force in order to make Greenland a part of the United States or to take back control of the Panama Canal. John Stolnis has the details on his wide-ranging comments.   Los Angeles Area Wildfire As a number of states in the Midwest and East are dealing with snow and Arctic temperatures, in California amid devastating wind conditions, a wildfire erupted across some 13-hundred acres of Pacific Palisades near Malibu and it continues to burn. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.    Ruling In Trump New York Case There was another loss in court for Donald Trump's legal team in New York, after an appeals court rejected the President-elect's latest attempt to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Cannon Says No To Smith The federal judge who oversaw the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation. America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has details.    Guantanamo Prisoner Release In what is being called a controversial move, the Biden administration is transferring more prisoners out of Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    House Approves Laken Riley Act One day after they voted to certify the 2024 presidential election results, the House of Representatives voted on their first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress.  Trudeau's Parting Shot Just 24 hours after he announced he was going to step down as Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau hit back at Donald Trump's call to have Canada merge into the United States.      Jimmy Carter's Capitol Service Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered for his progressive agenda during services at the US Capitol in Washington where he will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Bodies Found Inside JetBlue Plane There was a startling discovery made in Florida after a JetBlue plane landed at the Fort Lauderdale Airport. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that 2 bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of the jetliner.    Court Election Controversy The North Carolina Supreme Court voted to block the certification of Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of her state Supreme Court race while her GOP opponent challenges the legitimacy of thousands of ballots. Correspondent Sue Aller has the latest.    Navy Modernization 2025 is expected to become the start of something big for the United States Military. The Navy announced they will be buying 85 new ships to modernize the fleet, at a cost of $1 trillion dollars.     Not Guilty Plea A man accused of killing a former hockey star and his brother crashing his car into their bicycles last year has rejected a plea agreement. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News On a day when Meta announced it is discontinuing sales of its high-end Quest Pro virtual reality headset, the social networking giant will also be ending the use of a third-party fact-checking system on Facebook, Threads, and Instagram, taking what they are calling a more personalized approach to political content. Correspondent Jennifer King has today's tech news.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Certifies Trump Victory It was a smooth and uneventful January 6th in Washington, DC, with enhanced security around the US Capitol. In a joint session of Congress presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is declared the winner of the 20-24 Presidential Election. Jim Roope reports.    Canadian Prime Minister Resigns As the United States will have new president in two weeks, Canada will also see a change in leadership after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Donald Trump hailed Trudeau's upcoming departure, and reiterated his call for Canada to merge with America.     Ruling In Trump New York Case Donald Trump's so-called hush money trial isn't going away. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a judge has denied the President-elect's bid to delay his New York court case sentencing scheduled for Friday.     Trump Plans Capitol Hill Visit President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership.      Biden's Offshore Ban President-elect Donald Trump is reacting to an Executive Order by President Biden surrounding offshore drilling bans. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    New Trouble For Giuliani There's new trouble for the former mayor of New York City as a judge has ruled against Rudy Giuliani in his election defamation case. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Baseball Team Lawsuit One family member suing another is unusual, but that usually never involves a professional sports franchise. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports a lawsuit has been filed in a family dispute over control of San Diego's Major League baseball team.      Congress Certifies Trump Victory It happened to then Vice Presidents Richard Nixon and Al Gore, and now Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress, certifying and announcing the victory of the person she ran against for the White House. Correspondent Julie Walker reports amidst increased security outside the Capitol building, that Donald Trump will officially become the next president of the United States.    January 6 Cases In Limbo Four years after the Capitol riot, and all of the January 6 cases now hang in the balance as Donald Trump has stated he would issue pardons for the more than 1,000 people jailed and another 200 more facing charges, including for assaulting police officers. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Nation's Arctic Freeze A combination of icy roads, Arctic cold, heavy snow, and thousands of canceled flights has paralyzed an area from Nebraska to New York, as winter weather has a tight grip on much of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     New Minneapolis Police Rules In a deal with the Department of Justice, the city of Minneapolis has a new agreement on reforming their police department using federal oversight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Biden Meets With Victims Families President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended a memorial service in New Orleans for the victims of the New Year's terror attack that left 14 people dead and more than 30 injured.     McDonalds DEI Reversal Changes are coming to the Golden Arches, and it's not on their menu. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the rollback of DEI programs at McDonalds.    Tech News The Supreme Court this week will hear oral arguments on whether to block a law banning the popular social media app TikTok in the US, as President-elect Donald Trump is asking the court to delay its decision until after he takes office. Bob Brown has today's tech news.     Finally   President Biden held a signing ceremony at the White House for changes to Social Security that will increase benefits and provide a retroactive one-time payment to millions of public workers.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump At Turning Point In his first major rally appearance since becoming President-elect, Donald Trump delighted supporters with promises to pursue political unity while also seeming to threaten Panama over fees charged at the Panama Canal. John Stolnis has more.    Fetterman Talks Democrats & Trump Democrat Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says he's doing what any good lawmaker should do - meet with presidential nominees and hoping the incoming president will be successful. Jim Roope has the story.     Woman Set Ablaze On Subway A Guatemalan migrant is in police custody after a passenger was set on fire on a New York City subway train. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Child Seat Recall The government announced an urgent recall on a child car seat. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Lara Trump Says No To Senate Lara Trump, President-elect Trump's daughter-in-law, said she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio's seat in the US Senate.    Santa's Military Helpers Sometimes it's not easy for Santa to get to every small town in the world and even Saint Nick needs a little help now and then. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Santa's visit to a remote Alaskan village.    Recap Of Trump's Turning Point Speech President-elect Donald Trump was in Arizona Sunday to address the Turning Point Action Conference, where he touched on a number of topics including saying America needs to take back control of the Panama Canal, some of his Day One plans, political unity, and why Elon Musk cannot be the president. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Sunday Talk On Spending Bill Congressional lawmakers are reacting to a spending bill passed on Capitol Hill over the weekend that averted by minutes a government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Warning Signs Missed In Christmas Market Attack Nations in Europe are on edge as well as many large American cities following the deadly Christmas market car attack in Germany. As correspondent Shelley Adler reports, the alleged driver is under arrest, but how the attack happened has raised questions for both the security of large events, and intelligence gaps including apparent disregarded warnings from the Saudi Arabia government.    Boy Severely Hurt At Holiday Light Show There was chaos in a park at a holiday light show in Orlando, Florida after several drones being used to light up the sky in Christmas colors crashed into each other, and one of them fell into the crowd landing on a small boy    Biden Out-Judges Trump As he ends his presidency, Joe Biden has outpaced Donald Trump's judicial confirmations. The details from correspondent Norman Hall.    Friendly Fire Incident Two US Navy pilots sustained just minor injuries after being shot down in a friendly fire incident in the Middle East. The pilots ejected from their aircraft after their F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet was mistakenly hit by fire from the USS Gettysburg.     Flu Concerns There's concern across the nation about heading into winter and the flu season, and already in states including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, and California are all seeing a high number of cases. Ed Donahue has details.    Tesla Recall There have been a plethora of car recalls in 2024, including more than one from electric car maker Tesla, and now the government reports they just announced another. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.   Tech News The most popular brand of routers, that just happen to be made in China, might get banned after an investigation by the justice department over security concerns. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.   Finally   Of course with the holidays comes spending on gifts, and that can sometimes go over your budget and even get out of control. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on ways to keeping both spending and stress in check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Dealing With Drones The debate is raging from small towns to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon over reported sightings of mysterious drones over New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are a number of theories as to where the drones are coming from, including New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who told Fox News he is pointing the finger of blame at Iran.    Time's Man Of The Year President-elect Donald Trump received a double honor, along with being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, he got to ring the opening bell on Wall Street. Jim Roope reports.    FBI Holds Some Blame In New January 6 Report A new report on the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol cites some FBI missteps in how they approached security on that day. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Biden's Historic Pardons President Biden is making history when it comes to pardons and commuted sentences. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   No Always Paying For Tips There is a potential payoff for the McDonald's worker and others who helped police make an arrest in the killing of a healthcare executive. However, as correspondent Ed Donahue reports, collecting the five-figure reward may not be easy.     SCOTUS Lottery It's not your typical lottery – this one is to see the happenings inside the Supreme Court. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.      Senate Keeps Busy It's been a busy week in the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Senators are tackling a range of issues to include social security and recent drone sightings.      Latest On The Trump Nominees With President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Pentagon far from a sure thing to be confirmed, Pete Hegseth met with a key senator in the hopes of peeling off at least one Democrat to support him. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden's Middle East Final Plans Top aides to President Biden are making a final diplomatic push in the Middle East in efforts to end the war in Gaza and stabilize Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Found In Syria A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri was found Thursday in Syria after he said he was freed when rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad from power overran the prison where he was being held.     Belichick Heads To College He won six Super Bowls as a head coach, and won two more as a defensive coordinator. Bill Belichick's lifelong goal of coaching a college football team has become reality. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Trump Gets $1 Million From Meta The owner of Meta has given a mega-donation to the Donald Trump inauguration fund. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Attacking Bank Fees The White House is hitting banks, cracking down against high overdraft fees. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Finally   There's new trouble for jailed music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports three more lawsuits have been filed against Combs alleging sexual misconduct.     Finally, it was not the night before Christmas, and what was stirring in the chimney was not there with care. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports police were called and arrested someone who was clearly not Santa Claus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Suspected Shooter Fighting Extradition Police in New York City and Pennsylvania are being credited with a rapid investigation that led to the capture of the man suspected of gunning down UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson.  As correspondent Jennifer King reports, authorities are also concerned about the social media sympathy for the former school valedictorian-turned-inmate Luigi Mangione, who is now fighting extradition back to New York.    Malibu Wildfire Out Of Control Strong Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions are the fuel for the out-of-control wildfire burning in upscale Malibu, California. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.    Plans For Secret Service Changes A House of Representatives task force recommends changes to the Secret Service following two attempts on Donald Trump's life. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Billionaire Business Perks President-elect Donald Trump is offering incentives to billionaires and big businesses that invest in the U-S economy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Potential Environmental Impacts The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition vesus Eagle County case involving a railway in Utah, and the ruling could limit the scope of environmental reviews currently required by Federal law.     TikTok Back To Court Facing the potential of being banned in the US, TikTok is heading back to court. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.     Matt Gaetz's New Job In 30 days he went from congressman to attorney general nominee to TV show host. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Matt Gaetz now has a new job.     Lawyer For Suspected Healthcare CEO Speaks Out The suspected shooter in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan is pushing back against extradition to New York. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the arrest, and what Luigi Mangione's lawyer is saying.     Latest In Syria In the wake of the stunning fall of the Assad government in Syria, U.S. officials remain cautiously optimistic about the future of that war-torn country, but are also warning about terrorists seizing control in a power vacuum. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden Talks Legacy & Trump President Biden spoke at a forum in Washington, DC, where he highlighted his administration's economic achievements, and also took some parting shots at his successor. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Infowars Sale Stopped A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday night rejected a bid by The Onion's parent company to buy Alex Jones' media empire, including the website Infowars, ruling that the auction process was unfair.     Saving The Hush Money Case New York prosecutors are trying to come up with a way to preserve Donald Trump's hush-money conviction.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Swatting Death A number of politicians have dealt with swatting incidents. The latest is Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the fake 9-1-1 bomb threat call cost an unsuspecting woman her life. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.      Guilfoyle's New Job President-elect Donald Trump announced he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece.      A Dangerous Career It's been another dangerous year for reporters who tell the story of events in war-torn areas of the world. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a journalists' rights group finds the number of media workers killed, notably in the Middle East, has risen.     Finally   Epic gamers could be seeing some big refunds coming their way, following a Fortnight court settlement. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Superstar Taylor Swift is spreading the love around after wrapping up her record-setting world concert tour. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Hunter Biden Pardon Reaction After a late Sunday announcement by the White House that President Biden was pardoning his son Hunter, reaction from around the Capitol has been swift, with some members of the President's own party criticizing that decision. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Five Feet Of Snow Dangerous lake effect snow continues to blanket states around the Great Lakes, with some areas getting over five feet, and more snow is on the way. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Trump Demands Hostage Release “Or Else” President-elect Donald Trump offered a stark warning to the terrorist group Hamas and to those who support them, demanding that Israeli hostages in Gaza be freed before he takes office. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Sentencing For Woman Who Killed Bride The woman who drunkenly plowed her speeding car into a newlywed couple on their golf cart, killing the bride instantly and severely injuring the groom, stood before a judge and learned her fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   NYC's Choke Hold Trial In New York City, the trial of a Marine Corps veteran who used a deadly choke hold against a mentally ill subway rider now moves to closing arguments. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports at issue, whether Daniel Penny was protecting fellow train passengers, or whether he used unnecessary excessive force.    2024 Word Of The Year The winning word from Oxford University Press, to sum up 2024, is a modern condition familiar to most of us. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Discussing the Hunter Biden Pardon Members of the Biden administration are defending the President's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, despite breaking his word that he would refrain from doing so. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump are outraged, while many on the left are sympathetic toward Joe Biden's decision.     Latest In The Middle East A civil war in Syria is only adding to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has seen in the past 24 hours Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory and Israel's stronger reaction despite the cease-fire in effect, the US firing on Houthi positions in Yemen, and President-elect Donald Trump's direct warning to Hamas that Israeli hostages must be released before he takes office. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Kansas Officer On Trial Saying he betrayed the public trust, a Kansas police officer accused of preying on the women he was sworn to protect now faces trial. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Three Weeks Before Government Shutdown Congressional leaders, staring down a government shutdown in just three weeks, have started negotiations toward what's expected to be a funding patch that the next Congress will have to deal with.     SCOTUS & Vapes The U-S Supreme Court is weighing the pros and cons of flavored vape products after vape product manufactures sued the F-D-A over the agency banning the sale of the products in America. Jim Roope reports.    California Preparing For Trump California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to Sacramento to begin a special legislative session with the goal of protecting the state's progressive policies ahead of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.    Record Setting Weekend Holiday air travel for one day and for the Thanksgiving Day holiday shattered records. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Tech News Elon Musk got denied the largest payday in history by a Delaware Judge, after the board at Tesla OK'd his $56 billion dollar salary.  Here's Chuck Palm with today's Tech news.     Finally   Legendary singer Elton John says he has lost his eyesight following a severe eye infection. Kevin Carr has details.    We've had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and today is another day to reach into our wallets – it's called Giving Tuesday. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Threats Against Some Trump Picks Some recent Cabinet picks by President-elect Donald Trump say they are facing harassment in the form of bomb threats and swatting. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Latest On The Trump Tariff Threat Donald Trump announced last night that he and Mexico's President have agreed to stop migration through Mexico to the United States. There's global reaction to the President-elect's plan surrounding tariffs, which includes concern from one of the nation's largest investment banks, and also from Mexico, warning they would enact retaliatory tariffs against the US. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Renewed Interest In The JonBenet Ramsey Case After a Netflix documentary looked into the 1996 death of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, the Boulder, Colorado police chief is now speaking out about his department's response to the investigation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Diddy Stays In Jail Disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend Thanksgiving in a prison cell, as a judge cites his actions while behind bars as the reason he was denied bail. Lisa Dwyer reports.   Tesla Truck Crash Kills Three Three people are dead after a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and burst into flames on a California road. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Thanksgiving Parade They are expecting rain and storms for the holiday in the Big Apple, but that's not expected to dampen the spirits of people packing the streets for the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade today in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     More Additions To The Trump Team President-elect Donald Trump has already put together the people he wants on his Cabinet, and now he has filled out his economic team with two veterans from his first administration. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Ohio's New Transgender Law Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bathroom bill into law, joining 13 other states with similar rules regarding restroom and facilities usage. Jim Roope reports.    Latest In The Middle East The United States-brokered cease-fire agreed to this week in the Middle East took hold with intentions of being permanent. However, as correspondent Clayton Neville reports, both Israel and Lebanon have concerns about the terrorist group Hezbollah not following the letter of the agreement.    Keeping Thanksgiving Civil This Thanksgiving will be one where some at the table might wear their politics on their sleeves, which could lead to not-so-friendly holiday chatter. Correspondent Julie Walker has tips from a therapist on how to keep Thanksgiving conversations civil.    Threats Against The Trump Nominees Several of the people President-elect Donald Trump has picked to be cabinet nominees or for White House positions have received threats in the past 48 hours. America in the Morning's Jeff McKay is following the story.    Trump Dines With Zuckerberg Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Mar-a-Lago where he met with President-elect Donald Trump and members of his soon-to-be second administration.      China Releases Three Americans Just in time for Thanksgiving, the State Department is reporting that three Americans who were held in China are now being released. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Weinstein Sues NYC Saying he's “living in a Gulag where people are treated like animals,” lawyers for disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein are suing New York City, claiming their client is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment.     Finally   Some of us got our Thanksgiving turkeys at the neighborhood supermarket, but others far off the beaten path can't just jump in their car and head down the street so easily.  Lisa Dwyer reports on one woman's efforts to get frozen turkey's to people in very remote areas of Alaska.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Response To Trump Tariff Plans China, Mexico and Canada are all responding to President-elect Trump doubling-down on imposing tariffs on goods from those countries on day-one of his administration. Jim Roope reports that all three nations are looking at this as potentially the start of a trade war.     Middle East Ceasefire A US-led brokered ceasefire is now underway between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah terrorists and approved by the Lebanese government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports both nations, and the Middle East, remain on edge to see if the truce can hold.    Giuliani & The Judge Rudy Giuliani was back in court Tuesday, trying to shield some of his assets from the penalties in his defamation case. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former New York City mayor lost both his attorneys in the courtroom and his cool after the hearing.    Weight Loss Drug Plan The Biden administration wants Medicare and Medicaid to cover popular weight loss drugs for people struggling with obesity. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Students Urged To Travel Early At least three universities, including Boston's M-I-T, are telling their international students to make sure they arrive in the US before January 20 for the spring semester. Some schools are concerned that President-elect Trump could impose an executive order blocking foreign students from some countries to return to America.      Social Media Ban Imagine some high schoolers unable to have any access to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Australian lawmakers are deciding on a bill that would ban young children from social media. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Nations React To Trump Tariffs The Chinese, Mexican and Canadian governments are responding to a Donald Trump tariff threat, with each country signaling they will not stand by and let it happen without retaliatory tariffs slapped back on goods from the United States. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there was outrage on the floor of Canada's Parliament - Audio courtesy Canada's C-T-V.     Border Czar Threats President-elect Donald Trump's border czar says he will jail any public official who does not obey laws concerning illegal immigration during a trip to the Texas border. John Stolnis has the details.     Thanksgiving Travel Underway Despite the concerns for bad weather, and the knowledge that travel records are very likely to be set, some 80 million Americans are beginning the journey to their Thanksgiving destinations. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that the roads, rails, and airports are expected to be packed for the next several days.    Transition Agreement Following negotiations, a transition agreement with the Biden White House has been signed by President-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.    FBI Agent Arrested An FBI agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law, arrested for the rape of two women outside of Washington, DC. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that police are asking for the public's help to find out if there are more victims that have not come forward.    How Trump Won The 2024 election remains in focus, especially how Donald Trump made gains in key demographics that sealed his victory. The Associated Press looks at the numbers. Jennifer King reports.     Judge OK's Transgender Ban A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery and medications for transgender minors is constitutional. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.    Tech News Electric Vehicle manufacturer Rivian has received conditional approval of a $6.6 billion dollar loan to build a new factory in Georgia. Here's Chuck Palm with today's Tech news.   Finally   There is new interest in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case, thanks to Netflix. Kevin Carr reports.     The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars brand remains on hold, and a new reason, is Elon Musk. Pamela Furr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Filling The Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump has completed his cabinet choices “to-do” list and some of the more controversial picks were picked-at by members of Congress on the Sunday talk shows. Jim Roope reports.    Latest On Matt Gaetz Washington D-C is reacting to Matt Gaetz dropping out of consideration as the President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet pick for Attorney General. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Airport Strike At Charlotte Possible With bad weather a strong possibility for some travelers around Thanksgiving Day, and packed roads an issue for many, in Charlotte, there's serious concern about a possible walkout by service workers at one of the nation's busier airports during the busiest travel holiday. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Funeral Home Troubles In Georgia, authorities are investigating after cremated remains and other personal items were found in an abandoned and burned out funeral home in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta. There's also issues in Colorado. Correspondent Norman Hall reports the owners of two funeral homes have pled guilty to numerous charges, including corpse abuse for letting nearly 200 bodies decay in a room-temperature building.   Sports Star Robberies It's happened to Kansas City Chiefs football stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, and now the NBA is alerting its basketball teams following several break-ins at players' homes. Correspondent MIke Hempen reports.     Cheating No Longer A Crime It's an ordinance that dates back nearly 117 years, and while it's still legally a crime in 16 states it will no longer be one in New York. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the abolishment of the Empire State's cheating spouse law.     Trump's Cabinet Filled Over the weekend President-elect Donald Trump continued to fill out his second-term cabinet, rounding out his top-15 positions which included a number of loyalists to fill key posts, which stands in contrast to his first term as president in 2016. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Texas School Curriculum Plan Approved A controversial school curriculum is approved by education leaders in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.    Latest In Ukraine The Secretary-General of NATO met with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida to discuss the current situation in Ukraine and global security issues. This comes as the war which started over 1,000 days ago between Moscow and Kyiv intensifies, and Kyiv launching a UK-made weapon that killed both Russian and North Korean troops behind Kremlin lines, after Russia launched a ballistic missile against Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Bomb Cyclone Aftermath From Central California to the Canadian border, the Pacific Northwest is dealing with the effects of a bomb cyclone storm that caused power outages and landslides. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Student Dies At Dartmouth There's serious trouble facing one of the nation's Ivy League schools after a 20-year-old student died when he drowned after attending an off-campus party.     McGregor's Day In Court It was a rare defeat for MMA star Conor McGregor, but this one didn't happen in the ring. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the fighter's loss in an Ireland court.     Finally   He hosted a number of TV shows including the Wheel of Fortune, Scrabble, and Love Connection. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the passing of Chuck Woolery.   It was a huge weekend at the box office with two blockbuster films debuting. Kevin Carr has the story of the musical fending off the gladiators.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz Withdraws AG Consideration One week after President-Elect Donald Trump named former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz as his choice to be the next attorney general, Gaetz suddenly pulled his name from consideration. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Russia Launches Massive Missile At Ukraine The war between Russia and Ukraine took a dangerous turn with the Kremlin's use of a new experimental missile, blaming the United States and NATO for its launch. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Alabama Execution Alabama has carried out the nation's third nitrogen gas execution on a man who killed a hitchhiker. Jackie Quinn reports on the executed man's final words and actions.    Father's Plea In Georgia School Shooting The father of an accused high school shooter in Georgia is entering a plea in the case surrounding his alleged role in the deadly killings. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.    New Hampshire Sports Lawsuits There are two court cases underway in New Hampshire, focusing on girls sports and transgender athletes.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Holiday Travel Begins This weekend begins the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, and Triple-A predicts a record 80 million people will be traveling 50 miles or more from home. As gas prices are now lower than last year, more than 70 million of those travelers will be in cars.      Bondi Named To Replace Gaetz Matt Gaetz, who was facing increasing skepticism from GOP Senators, as well as potentially new allegations of impropriety, has pulled himself out of consideration to be the nation's chief law officer, and hours later, Florida AG Pam Bondi has been tapped by Donald Trump to become Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Concerns For Hegseth A woman who accused President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary of sexually assaulting her in 2017, tells her side of the story in an investigative report just made public. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Texas Plans For Deportations The State of Texas is offering land to the incoming Trump administration to be used for the President-Elect's plan for mass deportations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Remembering John F. Kennedy It was sixty-one years ago today that the world suddenly came to a stop when the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated on a campaign stop in Dallas. Jim Roope looks back on a day that changed America.    ICC Orders Netanyahu Arrest In a move being denounced by the United States, arrest warrants have been issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Casey Concedes Senate Election It's official in Pennsylvania. Senator Bob Casey has conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap.     Tech News If you use Paypal, Venmo, or Cash-App, your transactions may now be regulated like a credit union or bank account.  Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   The Illinois Supreme Court overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     In what is a big weekend for movies, a Broadway favorite has made it to the big screen. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Wicked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

Today on America in the Morning   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 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 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 A Weekend Of Protests & Arrests There were numerous clashes and arrests on college campuses over the weekend during pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Jim Roope reports that depending on the school, involved students may or may not face any consequences for their actions, even those that violate school policies.     Tornadoes Pulverize Parts Of The Midwest Deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there was severe damage in several states including Oklahoma.     Noem's Dog Death Response South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who is considered a potential running mate for GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, is pushing back against criticism over the revelation that she shot her 14-month old puppy years ago, Pamela Furr has more details.     From The Court To A Hospital Soon after disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions were overturned in a New York court, he was rushed to a Manhattan hospital where he's still undergoing tests. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Bank Failure Republic First Bank has been closed by Pennsylvania state regulators, in what the FDIC said was the first US bank failure this year. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Ending Flu Season It appears the worst of the flu season may now be behind us. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.      Correspondents Dinner Recap President Biden was the deliverer, and the butt of jokes during the annual White House Correspondent's Dinner over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Biden Jokes More About Trump President Biden lobbed one-liners at Donald Trump at the annual White House Correspondent's Dinner, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the current president appears that he will continue using humor to attack the former president in a bid to get under his opponent's skin in an attempt to score some votes.    More Polls Favor Trump Even as Donald Trump faces four sets of unprecedented criminal charges, his favor among some Americans has continued to rise.      Latest Elijah McClain Case A paramedic in Aurora, Colorado who was found guilty of criminal negligent homicide has avoided jail time, closing out the last of the three trials surrounding the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Correspondent Norman Hall has the story.    Blinken To The Middle East Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Saudi Arabia to try to restart ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, as a delegation from Hamas is in Cairo in parallel talks to the Saudi meeting. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, Qatar, which has been in the center of the talks and also hosts the Hamas leadership, is still hoping to broker a peace deal and hostage release between the terror group and Israel.    Trump-DeSantis Summit Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump seem ready to put their feud from the Republican presidential primary aside. The Washington Post is reporting that the pair met in Miami on Sunday to discuss how they can work together during the general election.   Farmworker Benefits Temporary farmworkers are getting more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment and other abuses. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Flight Attendant Behaving Badly An indictment has been handed up against a former flight attendant, accused of using a cellphone to record images of youngsters in airplane lavatories. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Tech News The Big Three Tech giants have all posted stock gains this year, with major new data centers being announced.  Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.   Finally   Actress Nicole Kidman received an honor over the weekend for her work on the big screen. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Hur Grilled In The House Special Counsel Robert Hur is grilled on Capitol Hill by both sides of the political aisle over his report on the handling of classified documents by then Vice President Joe Biden.  Jim Roope has the story.     Biden & Trump Clinch Nominations More states held primary elections on what's being called Super Tuesday Two. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both the results cemented November's expected showdown between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.     The National Forecast   A storm in the Rockies and Plains will bring snow of up to a foot of snow, and rain for the Central and Northern Plains. Rain also expected for Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. Dry in the Pacific Northwest and California. Warm around the Southeast, Great Lakes, and New England with some areas up to 25 degrees above average. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast.     Biden Gives Ukraine Aid President Biden has announced a new urgent military aid shipment to Ukraine, even though it's run out of money to replace the weapons in its own stockpiles.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Buck Bolts The House The House GOP's slim majority is now razor-thin. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on the surprise resignation of Colorado House Republican Ken Buck.    Business News  The United States continues to set a record that may come as a complete surprise. America has led the world in oil production for the past six years, and averaged 12 point 9 million barrels per day in 2023.  Here's CNBC's Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.     Trump's Three First Moves Donald Trump makes a bold declaration of the first three things he'll do on Day One if he's elected president once again. Pamela Furr tells us more.        Uvalde Police Chief Resigns  Following an investigation, the police chief of Uvalde, Texas is stepping down. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.      Latest On Israel-Gaza A new U.S. intelligence report finds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be in danger of losing his grip on power as criticism grows of his handling of the Gaza War. John Stolnis has more.     Pushback On TikTok Ban There is continued pushback against TikTok as lawmakers in Washington consider a potential ban on the Chinese-owned social media app. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Haiti Situations Worsens The situation in Haiti is spiraling out of control, and now the Haitian prime minister is resigning. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the United States is becoming more involved.     Prices Higher Consumer prices ticked up by four tenths of a percent last month, and while that wasn't the best news for your wallet, the prospects of a better 2024 seems promising. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Investigators Of Missing Students Now Missing They were investigating the circumstances surrounding 43 students in Mexico that disappeared without a trace a decade ago, and now those two detectives have also gone missing. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Delaware Gun Debate A federal court appeal is taking aim at lifting gun restrictions in Delaware.   Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Finally   Eric Carmen, a popular singer-songwriter from the 70s and 80s who also wrote hit songs for movies like Footloose and Dirty Dancing, has passed away. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Actress Sharon Stone opens up about a disturbing incident with a producer in the 1990's. Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Trump Wants SCOTUS To Delay Interference Case  Former President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in the trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election interference case, arguing that he has presidential immunity to protect him from prosecution.  Americas in the Morning's Jeff McKay has the details on this new legal challenge.    More Details About Houston Church Shooter  More is being learned in Houston as police say the woman who opened fire inside celebrity evangelist Joel Osteen's megachurch Sunday had a history of mental illness.  Jim Roope has the story.   Election For George Santos Congress Seat Today  Despite expected snow, today is the special election in parts of New York City and Long Island to replace George Santos. As Julie Walker reports, depending on the victor, a win by either the Democrat or Republican will have a major implication in Washington.     Policing Classified Documents How the nation's classified documents are handled will be getting much closer scrutiny. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Musk Must Testify  A judge has enforced a subpoena compelling Elon Musk to testify regarding his Twitter acquisition.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.      Filibuster In The Senate  Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has launched a filibuster in protest of the bipartisan $95-billion-dollar foreign aid package making its way through the Senate. Pamela Furr has more.     Latest On Israel-Gaza Israel is celebrating after its military rescued two men being held by terrorists in Rafah. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, Israeli officials are meeting with US, Qatari, and Egyptian negotiators in Cairo on efforts to release all of the Hamas-held hostages and open up humanitarian aid corridors.    Update On Lloyd Austin  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized, this time for bladder issues following his prostate cancer treatment complications.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Northeast Snow Worries  Heavy snowfall will spread over parts of the Northeast today, creating a travel nightmare in areas from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City to Boston. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Willis To Defend Herself In Georgia, the Fulton County District Attorney will be heading to court later this week, but as correspondent Katie Clark reports, this time Fani Willis will be defending herself.    New York City Subway Shooting One person was killed and five others wounded in a New York City subway shooting. Lisa Dwyer has the story.     A Trump At The RNC There could be a Trump ushered in as one of the newest leaders of the Republican National Committee. Ben Thomas reports on changes that could be ahead following Ronna McDaniel's expected departure.    Arena Issues A proposed arena deal for the Washington DC area's NBA and NHL teams is in jeopardy. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Finally   With his return as host of the Daily Show, John Stewart is sharing his thoughts. Kevin Carr has the story.    A piece of presidential maritime memorabilia is going up for sale today.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Investigating The Drone Strike In Jordan A preliminary report suggests human error may have played a role in the deadly drone strike this weekend on U.S. troops in Jordan. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, there are serious calls on Capitol Hill for the Biden administration to respond to the drone attack, allegedly carried out by a terror group aligned with Iran.    Mayorkas Facing Impeachment Later this morning, the House Homeland Security committee will mark up two articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas, as House Democrats launch a defense of the embattled Secretary of Homeland Security. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Testimony Continues In Michigan School Shooter Case  Testimony is focusing on the parenting skills of a mother in Michigan accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly school shooting committed by her son. Ed Donahue reports.     Illinois Ballot Decision In Illinois, election officials are weighing whether to remove Donald Trump's name from the March 19th primary ballot. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that answer could come as soon as today.    Spending The Issue For LaPierre Trial  Wayne LaPierre faced another day of grilling on the witness stand about lavish spending as the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association. Sue Aller reports on his trial from New York.    Murders In Paradise The Bahamas are known for many things, like crystal clear turquoise water and white sand beaches, and now, murders. After a spike in killings and the US State Department sounding the alarm, Bahamian authorities are responding. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Mother Of Slain Solder Speaks Out  The Biden administration warned that the drone strike that killed three American soldiers will not go unpunished. While the government of Iran has stated they were not behind it, what is believed is an Iranian proxy group carried out the attack. Here at home, the mother of a soldier killed that incident in Jordan says her daughter was an amazing person. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      Lloyd Austin Back To Work  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the office for the first time since having prostate cancer surgery complications, and his first order of duty will be to assess what the response will be to the drone attack against US personnel in Jordan. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    NYC Councilmember Stopped  There's fallout after a New York City council member, who is part of the exonerated Central Park 5 case from 1989, is stopped by police while driving his car in Harlem with his family. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    More Severe California Weather As Californians continue to clean up after last week's winter storms, another round of severe rain and mountain snow is heading for the Golden State that could impact travel and power. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.     Murdaugh's New Trial Denied A judge in South Carolina has denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of tampering with the jury. Pamela Furr has more.    Boeing Reverses Course On MAX Request Facing intense political pressure, plane maker Boeing late Monday withdrew its request for an exemption from key safety regulations to allow the 737-MAX-7 to be certified to carry passengers.       Man Busted For Synagogue Threats Federal authorities have arrested a Massachusetts man for allegedly threatening to bomb synagogues and kill members of the state's Jewish community. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Tax Leaker Gets Jail Time A former Internal Revenue Service contractor was sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking tax return information of some very rich people, including that of former president Donald Trump. Ed Donahue reports.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president's effort to overturn the 2020 election. Clayton Neville reports on that for us. The House approved a “red flag” bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people at extreme risk of harming themselves or others. Linda Kenyon has the details. Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson launched tee shots in the Saudi-funded golf league on Thursday, and it wasn't long before the PGA Tour said its players who took part were no longer welcome, even if they already had resigned. John Stolnis is following this, he'll give us the latest. The big movie coming out this weekend is decidedly...Jurassic. Kevin Carr offers his take on the latest in the Jurassic World franchise. And we'll find out what went on this week in Los Angeles as President Biden met with other leaders of the Americas, as Jim Roope joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who gunned down school children and teachers at a Texas Elementary School spent over an hour inside of the school. Why? Those questions are mounting as Clayton Neville reports on that for us. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China may pose a greater long-term threat to global order than Russia! Correspondent Linda Kenyon has that story. Hollywood mourns the untimely death of actor Ray Liotta. Jim Roope takes a look at his life and career. We'll preview Memorial Day travel for you with Andrew Gross of Triple A. And we'll preview Sunday night's Memorial Day special from the US Capitol with renowned actor Joe Mantegna, spending some time with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Uvalde, Texas, even those who didn't lose their own child lost someone -- their best friend, the little boy down the road who dribbled his basketball in the driveway, the kid who stood on the curb, backpack in hand, waiting for the bus. Correspondent Clayton Neville takes a look at the lives lost. European Union leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow worked out at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support. John Stolnis reports on that for us. Jim Roope will tell us where water restrictions are in place in the western United States, Kim Ashley reports on what was a hectic holiday travel weekend, and Kevin Carr will tell us if the force is with the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus. Alexander Bolton of TheHill.com joins Michael Toscano to talk about the possibility of new gun legislation on Capitol Hill. And how do you talk to your kids about these mass shootings? Heidi Borst wrote about that for Insider.com. She'll join us to offer some insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, and Texas are holding elections today. We'll preview it all for you with Clayton Neville, and we'll take a close look at Alabama with AL.com political reporter John Sharp. And what's the deal with monkeypox? Jim Roope reports on that for us, and we'll get more information from April Kapu, the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In breaking news of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would strike down 50 years of abortion policy, Politico's most impactful moment also put the news organization squarely in the middle of one of society's most contentious issues. Clayton Neville reports on that, and we'll talk with Ryan Barber of Insider.com to find out what, if any, legal ramifications may be headed towards the guilty party. “Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance won Ohio's contentious and hyper-competitive GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, buoyed by Donald Trump's endorsement in a race that was an early test of the former president's hold on his party as the midterm season kicks into high gear. John Stolnis has the latest. And we'll dig into this mystery in the desert - a body, found in a barrel in drought stricken Lake Mead in Nevada. Jim Roope joins us to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relentless Russian attacks pounded the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged city of Mariupol as a fighter apparently on the inside issued a video plea for help, saying defenders holed up in a giant steel plant “may have only a few days or hours left.” Clayton Neville reports on the latest. The World Bank is reducing its global growth forecast for 2022 by nearly a full percentage point, to 3.2% from 4.1%, due to the impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. John Stolnis digs into the details of this story for us. New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October. Details from Jim Roope. President Biden is facing a growing mutiny from Democratic candidates — including five vulnerable senators — who are questioning his administration's decision to lift a pandemic health order that has drastically curtailed migrants' ability to seek asylum at the southern border. Mike DeBonis is covering this for the Washington Post. He joins us to discuss. We're also going to learn more about why Netflix stock is taking a nose dive as Joe Flint, media and entertainment reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden, for the first time, used the word "genocide" to describe what Vladimir Putin is doing to the Ukrainian people. Clayton Neville has that in our correspondent close-up. Terror beneath the streets of Brooklyn, NY as a man opened fire inside of a subway station. John Stolnis reports on that for us and later in the show, we'll go to Brooklyn and talk to correspondent Steve Kastenbaum, who lives just blocks away from where the shooting happened. Jim Roope helps us remember the life of comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died at the age of 67. And we'll learn more about exactly what this E15 gas that President Biden is going to allow to be sold more in the summer months, as we welcome K.J. Jones of Motortrend to the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police and other investigators walked the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine's capital, documenting widespread killings of unarmed civilians and other alleged war crimes by Russian forces that could draw tough new Western sanctions as soon as Wednesday. Clayton Neville has that in our correspondent close-up. A wounded man arrested in connection with a Sacramento shooting that killed six people and injured a dozen more had been released from prison weeks earlier and was rejected for even earlier release after prosecutors argued he “clearly has little regard for human life,” documents show. Jim Roope reports on that for us. Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he's planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after nearly losing a leg in a car crash. John Stolnis reports on this remarkable comeback. Illinois could become the first state to restore voting rights to people while they serve a felony sentence. Eric Ferkenhoff of USA Today joins us to discuss. And Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is now a member of the board of directors for Twitter. What does it mean for the future of the social media platform? We talk with Sarah Needleman of the Wall Street Journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area. Clayton Neville reports on the latest in our correspondent close-up. The usual crowds filled the streets as bars and nightclubs were closing in California's capital city of Sacramento when the sound of rapid-fire gunshots sent people running in terror. In a matter of seconds, the latest U.S. mass shooting had left six people dead and 12 wounded. Jim Roope reports on that for us. Democrats are launching a whirlwind of votes and Senate floor action Monday with the goal of confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court by the end of the week. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon is with us to talk about it. COVID-19 cases in China's largest city of Shanghai are still rising with millions isolated at home under a sweeping lockdown, as the draconian “zero tolerance” approach to the pandemic increasingly draws complaints from residents fed up with the restrictions. We'll talk to an American living there to find out what the lockdown has been like for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden is not apologizing for suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be removed from power. We'll dig into that in our Correspondent Close-Up with John Stolnis. And the fallout begins for Will Smith, after his infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. Jim Roope reports on that from Los Angeles. We'll also explore the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, now one month in, with Christopher Wolfe of First Republic Private Wealth Management. And we'll look at a new list of the nation's top governors with a member of the team that helped put the list together, Jonathan Williams of ALEC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on a last ditch effort being made by President Biden to stave off war in Europe. We'll also hear from Jim Roope out in California where they're the first state to officially enter the "endemic" stage of COVID-19. And John Stolnis recaps the 2022 Winter Games for us, including the complicated legacy it leaves behind. And finally, Tom O'Connor, senior writer of foreign policy at Newsweek is reporting on potential cyberattacks by Russia amid Ukraine tensions. He'll join us to talk about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a meeting of the UN Security Counsel, the strongest words yet directed towards Russia President Vladimir Putin. Linda Kenyon brings us up to date in our Correspondent Close-Up. And later, we'll talk with Ukrainian native Marta Petrash, who'll share with us her perspective as someone who still has family in Ukraine.  California has the nation's largest death row population. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom wants to dismantle it completely. Jim Roope reports on that for us. Kevin Carr tells us if the new Netflix movie "Home Team" scores a touchdown or fumbles. And we'll find out the current status of the job market with Thomas Vick of Robert Half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Neville again offers the latest information on what's happening at the Russia/Ukraine border in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also go to Los Angeles where they're cleaning up around SoFi Stadium ahead of the Super Bowl, but some are questioning the true motivation of city officials. Jim Roope has that for us. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is upset at the FDA for pulling emergency authorization on a pair of COVID-19 treatments. Kathy Foster reports on that for us. We'll also get more perspective on the situation in Ukraine with Insider.com's John Haltiwanger. And the AARP wants to help seniors get back into the workforce, if they so choose. Susan Weinstock of the AARP tells us how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start your day informed with the morning mix that is First Light. Today, we'll learn more about why crime rates are increasing around the country with Jim Roope in our Correspondent Close-Up. Aria Bendix, health and science reporter for Insider.com joins us to talk about the effectiveness the current COVID-19 vaccines have against the Omicron variant. Kevin Carr takes a look at the new biopic about Lucille Ball. And we'll share a story about a family from Afghanistan adjusting to life in the United States after being forced out of their home country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court heard arguments that could eventually lead to the end of abortions in many states across the country. We'll recap that with correspondent Clayton Neville, and a conversation with Josh Gerstein of Politico. The state of California has the country's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Jim Roope reports on that for us. Kevin Carr reviews a movie available on Netflix called "The Power of the Dog". And Matthew Perrone of the Associated Press fills us in on what we need to know about the COVID-19 pill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The January 6th Commission announces they intend to pursue charges against anyone who ignores a subpoena to appear before the committee. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on the next steps. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles on the pending labor stoppage among film and TV workers and whether we should get ready to watch a lot of re-runs. Michael Myers is back! Kevin Carr reviews Halloween Kills. Nathan Moore of the Bold Dominion podcast stops by to help us preview the Virginia gubernatorial race between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin. And Laura Reiley of the Washington Post shares the status of our favorite restaurants as they continue to struggle through the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this, the final First Light of 2020, we get the latest on the battle over the presidential election from Politico congressional correspondent Kyle Cheney. We'll also visit the state of California with First Light correspondent Jim Roope - how bad has the pandemic gotten there? We'll discuss it with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! Thanks for downloading the First Light podcast. Today, we preview the first Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden. We'll also check in with Jim Roope in Los Angeles on the status of the wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this morning's show, we get an update on the rush to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat from national correspondent Clayton Neville. Jim Roope checks in with what the CDC reversed course on, then reversed again. And we talk to Niall Stanage of TheHill.com about what President Trump is looking for in a new Supreme Court nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens next with the Supreme Court? Michael talks to AP Justice Correspondent Mark Sherman about that. We also get an update from Jim Roope in Los Angeles on the Emmy's and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we get an update on Hurricane Sally from national correspondent Clayton Neville. We'll also get the latest on the wildfires in California with Jim Roope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  On Thursday’s First Light, colleges and schools struggle to re-open for in person learning.  Kamala Harris is officially the first woman of color to run for vice-president.  Kevin Carr  offers his take on a new Disney + film “The One and Only Ivan”.  Michael breaks down night 3 of the DNC convention with correspondent Jim Roope and talks mail-in voting with Republican strategist Tyler Deaton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 ~ WWO news correspondent Jim Roope, talks to Chris Renwick about the Democratic Convention.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 ~ WWO news correspondent Jim Roope, talks to Chris Renwick about the Democratic Convention.

On Wednesday’s First Light, Joe Biden is now officially the Democratic nominee for President.  The USPS halts changes that would slow mail delivery. Kevin Carr  looks at this week’s home video releases. Jim Roope joins Michael to break down night two of the Democratic convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday’s First Light, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the keynote as the Democrats open their virtual convention.  Congress scrambles to secure funding and protect the USPS from cuts. Kevin Carr praises the new HBO series “Lovecraft Country”. And correspondent Jim Roope checks in with Michael to break down the first night of the Democratic convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday, August 17, 2020 ~ WWO News Correspondent Jim Roope talks to Chris Renwick. The Democratic National Convention starts Monday and Jim is in Milwaukee to cover the scaled-down virtual event.

Monday, August 17, 2020 ~ WWO News Correspondent Jim Roope talks to Chris Renwick. The Democratic National Convention starts Monday and Jim is in Milwaukee to cover the scaled-down virtual event.

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On Wednesday’s First Light, the nation's top infectious disease expert warns a Senate committee about the consequences of reopening the country too soon amid the coronavirus. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments involving efforts to obtain President Trump's personal tax and business records. Kevin Carr rounds up this week’s home video releases. Michael talks to business executive Eric Groves about the struggle of small businesses during the pandemic.  And correspondent Jim Roope checks in to discuss California’s recovery.

On Wednesday’s First Light, the White House Coronavirus Task Force is disbanding. Small businesses are finding different ways to navigate the difficult straits caused by pandemic. Kevin Carr recommends video for home viewing.  Correspondents Karen Caifa and Jim Roope join Michael to talk about the Trump administrations changing approach to managing the health crisis and the beef shortage.

For the first time, a Murder Hornet has been found in the U.S. This hornet is native to Asia, and correspondent Jim Roope says the sting feels like being stabbed by a red-hot thumbtack. 

On Thursday’s First Light, the gloves came off in Wednesday’s Democratic debate. Jim Roope joins Michael live from Las Vegas to break it down.  Flood waters continue to rise in Mississippi.  And a look at what it’s like to be in under the coronavirus lockdown in central China.

Today Ed Hartley talks with Westwood One's Jim Roope about last night's Democratic debate.

WWO News Coorespondent Jim Roope talks the Democratic debate in Las Vegas

It's primary day in New Hampshire and our own Bob Costantini visits with us from Manchester to fill us in on the latest numbers. We'll get an update on the Coronavirus outbreak with Jim Roope, and Linda Kenyon dissects President Trump's new budget proposal.

Today on First Light, we go to New Hampshire where correspondents Steve Kastenbaum and Bob Costantini are on location ahead of Tuesday's primary. We'll also go to Hollywood where Jim Roope reports on the 92nd Academy Awards.

Today on the show, with impeachment in America's rear view mirror, we ask "what's next?" to Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon. Also, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas passed away. We remember his life and career with Jim Roope in Los Angeles.

On Friday’s First Light, Democrats argue President Trump put his own interests over what’s best for the nation.  The coronavirus spreads as China tries to contain it.  Kevin Carr reviews “The Gentlemen”.  Linda Kenyon recaps Thursday’s impeachment arguments.  And Michael talks to Jim Roope about a group of nine deported parents reunited with their kids who they hadn't seen in over a year.  

On Monday’s First Light,  the drone attack that killed an Iranian general threatens to bring more conflict to the greater Middle East, even as the president and his aides vow that will not happen. The families of service members prepare for deployments to the Middle East.  Jim Roope reports on the Golden Globe Awards handed out last night.  International Correspondent Nic Robertson is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and checks in live with Michael to talk about the rising tension between the U.S. and Iran.  

Westwood One Correspondent, Jim Roope, joins John Howell to discuss the OJ Simpson case 25 years later.

National Radio Correspondent for Westwood One News, Jim Roope, discusses with John about Yuma, Arizona mayor declaring state of emergency over migrant situation.

Jim Roope reports on the Senate's invitation to leaders of Facebook and other social media to discuss their users' data and how it's handled by the companies.

Jim Roope previews Sunday's Academy Awards.

Jim Roope with highlights from the Grammy awards.

Dr. Drew and Mike talk with Jim Roope

Dr. Drew talks to Jim Roope

Dr. Drew talks with Jim Roope

Dr. Drew and Mike talk with Jim Roope

Dr. Drew talks with Jim Roope

Dr. Drew talks with Jim Roope

Mike Catherwood and Lauren Sivan talk with Jim Roope about the #BlackLiveMatters protest in Los Angeles

San Francisco…A circular concrete open-air urinal in Dolores Park in San Francisco is being objected to by the Chinese Christian Union, who is taking the city to court.

Dr. Drew and Mike Catherwood talk to Jim Roope about Governor Brown's and the minimum wage law.

Dr. Drew talks with Jim Roope about #iPhone encryption

6 AM - Jack's late!; Jacko cream; MailBag; CNN Radio's Jim Roope gives us the very latest on the Conrad Murray trial.