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Today on America in the Morning   Florida State University Shooting Two people are dead and another six were hurt when a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that authorities were shocked to learn the identity of the suspect – the son of a sheriff's deputy.    Trump Considers Fed Firing Saying his termination cannot come fast enough, President Trump is hinting at firing the Federal Reserve's chief. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the president is showing more frustration with Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates.    Senator Visits El Salvador Inmate Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador.     Italy's Leader At The White House The Prime Minister of Italy is the first European leader to visit the United States since President Trump announced his sweeping global tariffs. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Mangione Facing Indictment A federal grand jury in New York on Thursday returned a four-count indictment against Luige Mangione, the alleged shooter in the murder case of United Healthcare chief Brian Thompson.     Trump Escalates Harvard Battle President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.      Reaction To FSU Shooting More is being learned about 20 year old Phoenix Ikner, the son of a Leon County, Florida Sheriff's Deputy and the person suspected of opening fire on the campus of Florida State University, killing two people and injuring six others. Rich Johnson has reaction to the shooting from those on the campus, Florida's governor, and from the White House.    Texas Votes For School Choice Historic school choice legislation is headed to the Governor's desk in Texas, and it could have an impact on other states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Menendez Brothers Hearing Delayed After a dramatic day in a California court, the long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers was delayed. Steve Futterman has the details from Los Angeles.   US-Ukraine Finalizing Mineral Rights Deal Ukraine said on Thursday that Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in the nation at war with Russia, a deal promoted by President Trump.     SCOTUS To Hear Birthright Citizenship The Trump administration is celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to hear oral arguments next month over lower courts ability to block executive orders, in this case, on birthright citizenship. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   California Sues Trump Again California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his state will sue the Trump administration over the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to AmeriCorps.    Tech News In tech news, a federal judge has ruled that Alphabet-owned Google created an illegal monopoly controlling a large swath of the online advertising industry – a decision that could upend one of the technology giant's core businesses. Filling in for Chuck Palm, Haya Panjwani has today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Futterman, LA based journalist, reports that actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role in Top Gun, has died at the age of 65.

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist reports on the Grammy Awards were held last night in Los Angeles.

Steve Futterman reports from Los Angeles where at least ten people have been killed by wildfires.

Steve Futterman, joins us from California, to discuss the devastating fires in LA county.

At least two people are dead and tens of thousands are under mandatory evacuation orders as massive wildfires rage across the Los Angeles area, spread by Santa Ana Winds. NPR's Steve Futterman joins us from LA County. Have you been forced to evacuate from your home due to the wildfires? If so, we want to hear from you. Click here. Then, Florida gets a lot of rain, but climate change and breakneck development are draining the state of its water supply. Grist's Sachi Mulkey tells us more. And, to true believers, the real Dr. Martens boots aren't called Dr. Martens. They're actually called Solovair. The New York Times' Jacob Gallagher explains.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist updates us as as a major fire forces tens of thousands of Califorians from their homes.

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist on the suspected terror attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.

Today on America in the Morning   US Reaction To Syria's Demise The government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, which had kept rebel forces at bay for more than a decade with Iranian and Russian military support, collapsed in less than two weeks. Steve Futterman reports on what happens next in Syria, and the American reaction.    Trump Speaks To NBC President-Elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC's Kristen Welker in his first one-on-one broadcast TV interview since winning the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Trump was asked about a range of topics including deportations, and the potential of his administration opening an investigation into unproven fraud in the 20-20 election.     Latest On The Healthcare CEO Murder The manhunt continues for the gunman who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Pamela Furr has the latest.     NJ's Drone Trouble Residents in New Jersey feel like they're being left in the dark after a number of drone sightings in the skies over the Garden State. Governor Phil Murphy has met with the Department of Homeland Security over these unauthorized drone flights.      Soto's Historic Contract One of baseball's biggest stars now has the largest contract in sports history. Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will join the New York Mets, agreeing to a 15-year - $765 million dollar deal.     Trump's French Visit President-elect Donald Trump has returned to America after visiting France, his first international trip since the November election.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Reaction To Syrian Government Fall The world is reacting to the fall of the Al-Assad regime in Syria, a nearly half-century dictatorship brought down in a matter of days. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Who Brought Down Bashar al-Assad Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad left behind a collection of cars, including a red Ferrari F-50 – which routinely sells for over $3 million. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on who led the insurgency that brought down Syria's leadership.     Remembering Pearl Harbor In Hawaii, there was a very somber observance that included two American heroes, one 102 and the other 104, who stood and saluted those who fought and those who died on the 83rd anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Latest On The California School Shooting While more details are emerging about the gunman, investigators are still putting the pieces together as to the motivation for a school shooting in Northern California. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Fixing The Prisons The Bureau of Prisons nationwide is making big court-monitored changes ahead of the second Trump presidency.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Latest Vehicle Recall A number of car makers have issued recalls in the past 10 days, and as correspondent Rita Foley reports, the latest involves Stellantis and a group of their pickup trucks.     Ending Use Of Red Dye-3 It's in the ingredients of a number of candies, chewing gum, and also some desserts and treats, but it could also be causing cancer. The Food and Drug Administration could soon move to ban what's been come to known as Red Dye Number 3.     Sports – Robert Workman   Juan Soto Signing & more.        Finally   In the theaters, Moana and Wicked continue to dominate, while a highly-anticipated new movie couldn't even crack the top-five. Kevin Carr reports.    These were not just your run-of-the-mill footwear. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on a pair of ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” that sold for an eye-popping price at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Futterman reports from Philadelphia following Donald Trump's success in the 2024 US Presidential Election.

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

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

Steve Futterman, Los Angeles-based news reporter

US based journalist Steve Futterman discusses the fresh allegations made against music mogul P Diddy.

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

US-based journalist Steve Futterman, and Brian Lally of Country Time on RTÉ Radio 1, react to the death of singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, a country music legend who notably hit the silver screen opposite Barbra Streisand in A Star is Born.

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

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

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, on the condition of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein who has been taken to hospital for heart surgery.

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Futterman reports from Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

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

Steve Futterman joins the show from Paris to discuss the latest from the Olympics.

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

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

Westwood One correspondent Steve Futterman provides an update on the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Then we focus on President Trump's acceptance speech. Later, we get analysis from Michelle Schurman, vice president at the National Federation of Republican Women and Brilyn Hollyhand, RNC Youth Chairman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Steve Futterman reports from New Mexico where the trial of Alec Baldwin on involuntary manslaughter charges is underway.

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

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

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

Former CBS News Correspondent now freelancer Steve Futterman joins the show to share stories of his friendship with, and the life and legacy of Bill Walton.

Aaron Irwin Interview Saxophonist, multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer Aaron Irwin is from central IL. Recognized as a “lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer” (Steve Futterman, The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in both the jazz and commercial worlds. His latest recording (After) will be released on Adhyâropa Records in May of 2024, featuring longtime bandmates Mike Baggetta on guitar and Jeff Hirshfield on drums. He has eight other recordings as a leader with instrumentations spanning from trio to sextet. In addition to his groups, Irwin has performed with many leading jazz voices in the New York music community including the Grammy-nominated Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, Jamie Baum's Septet +, Bob Sabin's Tentet, The Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra, the mixed wind group Weathervest, as well as pop artists Kristen Chenoweth, Rufus Wainwright, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and The Roots. Irwin maintains a busy schedule as a freelance musician, performing in jazz clubs, concert halls, and Broadway theatres, working with many of New York's finest musicians and bands.

Steve Futterman, journalist reports from LA

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, looks back on the life of OJ Simpson following his death and recalls covering his criminal and civil trials.

Steve Futterman reports on a landmark case in Michigan where the parents of a child who carried out a school shooting were sentenced to prison.

Steve Futterman, US based journalist, reports that a bridge has collapsed into a river in Baltimore after being hit by a ship.

Steve Futterman on the US House of Representatives voting to require Tik Tok's Chinese owner to sell to someone of another nationationality or face a US ban.

Steve Futterman, US Reporter based in California, reports that a New Mexico jury has found 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, reports on the much anticipated release of sealed court documents relating to the activities of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, explains new ruling against Donald Trump by Colorado Supreme Court

Steve Futterman reports from Los Angeles as the city recognises 100 years of the famous sign atop the Hollywood Hills.

Steve Futterman reports on the 60th anniversary of assassination of American President John F. Kennedy.

Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York. Los Angeles-based reporter Steve Futterman explains.

Steve Futterman, Los Angeles based journalist on the sudden death of actor Matthew Perry who made his name as part of the cast of Friends.