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America In The Morning
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Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!
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US Self-Defense Attack On Iran, California Toxic Tank Threat Averted, NJ Governor Denied Entry To ICE Facility, Memorial Day Ceremonies
Yesterday00:39:33Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningUS “Self-Defense” Attacks On Iran Despite claims by President Trump a peace agreement with Iran is drawing closer, and with Iranian negotiators heading to Qatar for talks, the United States launched what it called “self-defense” missile strikes against targets in Iran on Monday. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. California Tank Catastrophe May Be Averted On a day when President Trump announced that he approved an emergency declaration, authorities in Orange County, California near Disneyland say the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at a toxic chemical tank that had been leaking vapors and led to an evacuation of 50 thousand people. The details from correspondent Julie Walker. NJ Governor Turned Away From ICE Facility New Jersey’s governor was turned away from a Federal ICE facility in the state’s largest city on Monday, a holding center that Mikie Sherrill demands be closed down. The story from correspondent Joan Jones. Seattle Neighborhood’s Plan To Stop Gun Violence Following several shootings in their neighborhood, some Seattle residents decided to go to extraordinary lengths to make their street safer. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Candidate Massie Representative Thomas Massie filed on Monday to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028, less than a week after losing in the primary to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump. Iran & Israel React To The War On Monday night, the US military unleashed what it called self-defense strikes against Iranian boats and missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, which came as the US and Iran have been negotiating to end the war which has frozen Gulf shipping and oil supplies around the world. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports as the ongoing talks between the US and Iran on a deal to end the war continue, Israel has not been happy with some of the terms being offered, while Iranians are seeking ways to restore public spirit. Election Day In Texas It’s a big day in the Lone Star State as Texas voters will head to the polls today in several high-profile runoff elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Memorial Day Ceremonies A ceremony was held Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s fallen military and mark Memorial Day. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Vance To Host Meeting On Fraud Vice President JD Vance is expected to host state attorneys general at the White House today for a meeting of his task force on fraud. Concerns At The FDA There's confusion at the Food and Drug Administration over a new policy that breaks with requirements for new nicotine products. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Finally From the Red Carpet to the big winners and losers at the American Music Awards, Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →US-Iran Deal Nears But Not All Happy, Anti-Weaponization Fund Draws Scrutiny, California's Toxic Tank, It's Memorial Day
2d ago00:39:34Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningTrump Says US-Iran Deal Nearing A senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday that a deal to end the war between Iran and the U.S. is nearing completion, although final approval could still take a few days. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Firestorm Over Anti-Weaponization Fund The US Senate will return to work one week from today, and a political firestorm will be waiting for lawmakers - A taxpayer-funded plan to offer payments to those who claim they were victims of government ‘weaponization.’ Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that idea is inspiring a lot of opposition from Democrats and a large number of Republicans. Toxic Tank Trouble Evacuation orders are in place for 50,000 people near a plant about 6 miles from Disneyland where a toxic chemical tank at risk of exploding. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a number of Red Cross shelters are already set up in the area, and the local and California government are asking for Federal help. Who Was The Latest White House Shooter More is being learned about a man who died after he opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint, shot by Secret Service agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Update On New Mexico Overdoses There are new developments in a deadly overdose case in New Mexico that sickened more than a dozen first responders. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Latest Abrego Garcia Case A judge’s new ruling involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not sitting well with the Trump administration. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Congressional Issues Over US-Iran Talks President Trump is saying that any deal reached with Iran must include the removal of enriched uranium and that the US blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until a deal is reached. However, it does appear that both sides have agreed in principle to wind down the war, but questions still remain. Correspondent Joe Federman in Jerusalem reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio says nobody should be jumping to conclusions about the deal that the president is hammering out. It’s Memorial Day Despite high gas prices and high food prices, it’s expected to be a record holiday travel weekend on the roads and at the airports for this Memorial Day weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what’s open and closed today, and what people are planning for the holiday. Details Emerging On Kyle Busch Passing Authorities have released the 911 call regarding 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, the racing legend who died last week. Correspondent Jennifer King reports just over a week ago, Busch posted his 69th career win and spoke after the race about what was to be his final NASCAR victory – audio courtesy of Fox Sports. South Carolina Stampede At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. Website Scrubbed The Department of Justice has removed from its website all press releases regarding arrests and convictions of people related to the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Finally Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is dedicated to mourning and honoring US military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports America's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the attack's memory alive this Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Immigration Bills Stalls Over Trump Fund & Ballroom, Democrat "Autopsy" Raises New Questions, Remembering Kyle Busch, House Epstein Hearing
5d ago00:39:29Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningFunding Bill Stalls Over Trump Fund & Ballroom Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Republican infighting on passing an immigration bill stalled over sparring about White House security funding and that Justice Department fund to compensate Trump allies who say they were politically persecuted. “Autopsy” Raises More Questions Than Answers It wasn’t just questions about Joe Biden’s fitness as President that led to Democrats losing the 2024 election, as the Democrat National Committee’s post-election autopsy’s release has raised more questions than answers. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz, speaking on CNN, says that there are clear reasons as to how and why Kamala Harris was unable to defeat Donald Trump in 2024. Remembering Kyle Busch There’s sadness in the sports world as NASCAR icon Kyle Busch has died while dealing with a severe illness. Texas Democrat Faces anti-Semitic Issues A Democrat House candidate in Texas is facing accusations of anti-Semitism ahead of next week's primary election in the Lone Star state. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tennessee Execution Stopped A death row inmate received a reprieve in Tennessee after an aborted execution attempt. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Preparing For Memorial Day Weekend Millions in the U.S. are getting away for the Memorial Day weekend. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that high gas prices with every state now above $4 dollars-a-gallon isn’t stopping everyone. House Hears More Epstein Testimony A woman testifying about the Epstein scandal says she was "sexually assaulted and abused" by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, telling the House Oversight Committee in a closed hearing she was a victim of the pair, not a co-conspirator. John Stolnis has more on her testimony from Washington. Cuba’s Threat While the United States deals with threats from Iran a half a world away, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida is Cuba, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Communist island nation poses a "national security threat" to the US. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story. Hurricane Predictions As summer gets closer so does the 2026 hurricane season, and Government meteorologists have issued their predictions. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that while the west may see more named storms this year, it doesn’t mean the East Coast won’t have any severe weather events. Prison For Minnesota Fraud A Minnesota woman was given a lengthy prison sentence for fraud, and a government search continues for other alleged scammers. Lisa Dwyer reports. Case Dismissed A judge has dismissed charges against the assistant principal of a Virginia school where a six-year-old shot a teacher. Katie Clark has details. Finally Pop star Britney Spears told police she was “an angel” before officers arrested her in March for driving under the influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Raul Castro Indicted, Police Sue Over Trump Fund, Trump Demands Parliamentarian Fired, California Wildfires
6d ago00:39:33Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningRaul Castro Indicted It’s been wanted for decades, and been in the works for weeks, and now it’s happened. Federal prosecutors have indicted the former president of Cuba for murder but getting him into an American courtroom will be an issue. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Police Officers Sue Over Trump Fund Two police officers who were injured during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are suing to block any payouts from a new Justice Department fund established in a settlement of a tax case involving President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that one of the officers, Harry Dunn, spoke to CNN saying that the fund in effect would reward people who attacked police officers and nearly stopped the peaceful transfer of power. President Wants Parliamentarian Fired President Trump is calling for the Senate Parliamentarian to be replaced over White House ballroom security funding. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it’s a move that the GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune called “concerning.” New Mexico House Of Horrors It was a house of horrors in New Mexico where police found three people dead, and at least 18 first responders were overcome by an unknown toxic substance when they answered a call for a suspected drug overdose. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Arizona Execution An inmate on Arizona’s Death Row has been executed for the brutal killing a man in 2002 by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. No Easy A Just because you’re smart and going to Harvard doesn’t mean you deserve an “A” grade. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Ivy League school changing its grading standards. Reaction To Castro Indictment Federal prosecutors have charged the brother of Fidel Castro with ordering the shoot down of civilian planes in 1996 that led to the deaths of three Americans. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, and wants him in the US to face charges. Election Trump Factor If this week’s primary elections proved anything, it would be that an endorsement by President Trump still has value in politics. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. California Wildfires The peak fire season in California usually begins in June. Already there are several wildfires burning in Southern California, causing some evacuations and health issues from smoke, and another has ravaged an island off the California coast. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles. Cost Of War Questions are being raised after a Congressional report showed that 42 American aircraft were either lost or damaged so far in the Iran war, which has now raised the estimate of the cost for the wartime operations to over $29 billion dollars. Finally A reality TV star is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent, and he just received a high-level GOP endorsement. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr takes a look at the campaign of Spencer Pratt. On his very first “The Late Show” in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into then-candidate Donald Trump while gorging on Oreo cookies over a political boycott of the company. Eleven years later, it’s the end of the line for Stephen Colbert's late night TV show where comedy and politics collided. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Primary Results, Blanche Faces Heat Over Trump Settlement, Latest On San Diego Mosque Attack, Woman Dies In NYC Manhole
1w ago00:39:34Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningTrump’s Primary Victories Congressman Thomas Massie lost his reelection primary to a candidate backed by President Trump, and he wasn't the only one as six states went to the polls including in Georgia and Pennsylvania. John Stolnis has election details from Washington. Blanche Questioned Over Trump Settlement Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate committee for the first time in his new capacity and defended the Justice Department's new nearly $1.8 billion dollar fund to pay people who claim to be political victims. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that while Democrats hammered Blanche on the fund, some Republicans, including Senators Bill Hagerty and Susan Collins, had their own opinions of the settlement. Teenagers Behind Mosque Attack More is being learned about the two teenagers who opened fire at a San Diego mosque, killing three people before taking their own lives. Lisa Dwyer reports that both teens had a fascination with hatred. Woman Falls Into Manhole & Dies A shocking situation in New York City where a woman fell to her death through an open manhole. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how this may have happened. Senate Passes War Resolution The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran on Tuesday, which comes after a fourth Republican joined nearly all Democrats after seven failed attempts. No Marijuana An approved bill that would have provided a legal marketplace for marijuana in Virginia has been vetoed by the State's Governor, who many believed she was in favor of passing. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Reaction To Trump Settlement The federal government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Trump as a part of the settlement that includes a $1 point 7 billion-dollar fund to pay individuals who believe they were politically targeted. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the president and his business empire will be granted forever immunity from existing tax audits. NTSB Hearing On 2025 Kentucky Crash The National Transportation Safety Board is holding hearings on the 2025 UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondent Jennifer King reports at issue is how the engine was able to fall off the plane as it was taking off. Landry Goes To Greenland The Governor of Louisiana's trip to Greenland as the Trump administration envoy is drawing some backlash online, and apparently from some of the locals. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Castro Facing Indictment A US indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro could happen as soon as today. Charlie Kirk Assassination Case In Utah, defense lawyers continue to demand access restrictions in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, ones that the prosecution is opposing. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. NAACP Demanding Boycott The nation’s largest civil rights group is trying a new approach to reverse the growing number of states that are redistricting, and as they allege, restricting black voting rights. Bob Brown reports. T Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mosque Attack In San Diego, Primary Day For Massie, Trump Case Settlement Official, Trump Holds Off Iran Attack
1w ago00:39:32Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningMosque Attack In San Diego Three people were shot and killed during an attack on a mosque in San Diego on Monday morning in what police immediately described as a hate crime. Sue Aller reports the attackers, identified as a pair of teenagers, took their own lives blocks away. Primary Day For Massie Today is the busiest primary day so far in the 2026 election cycle, as voters in six states cast their ballots. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the most-watched race is in Kentucky, where an incumbent Republican member of Congress is fighting for his job. Trump Fund Established Following the agreement with the DOJ, the Trump administration is setting up a $1.7 billion dollar fund to pay people including Trump allies who claim the Biden Justice Department mistreated them. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Remembering Mark Fuhrman Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who played a central role in the 1995 OJ Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74. LIRR Strike Over New York Governor Kathy Hochel announced that the Long Island Railroad strike that paralyzed commuters traveling into Manhattan on Monday came to an end Monday night. Primary Day Today & Texas Next Week Today is primary day in six states including the Kentucky House race involving one-time Trump ally Thomas Massie. Next week will be high-stakes races in Texas, where early voting is open in two Republican runoff elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports President Trump has held off on an endorsement in the state's Senate race. Trump Backs Off Iran Attack President Trump announced Monday that he was holding off on a new bombing campaign against Iran, saying a group of Middle East nations including Saudi Arabia asked him to delay his plan. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports a drone strike Sunday at a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant is the latest blow to the Iran ceasefire. Rulings In Mangione Case There were two significant rulings in Luigi Mangione's upcoming state trial in the murder of United Healthcare’s CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the evidence surrounds a gun and notebook found in the alleged shooter’s backpack. ICE Officer Facing Charges An immigration officer, placed on leave for allegedly lying about a shooting incident in Minneapolis, is now facing serious criminal charges. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News He’s the richest man in the world, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to win at everything, including against artificial intelligence. Chuck Palm has this story in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Finally A newly discovered asteroid zoomed past the Earth on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Focus On Massie After Cassidy Primary Defeat, Trump Losing Patience With Iran, Questions Over Taiwan, Idaho Air Show Collision
1w ago00:39:35Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningCassidy Loses Louisiana Primary & Trump Now Targets Massie Two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy will not be returning to Congress next year after losing his Louisiana primary to a challenger backed by President Trump. John Stolnis reports the President and his allies have targeted another incumbent Republican for defeat on Tuesday, Congressman Thomas Massie. Trump Losing Patience With Iran Saying over the weekend that the clock is ticking, President Trump will convene a Situation Room meeting with his top national security and military advisors on Tuesday. The meeting, first reported by Axios, comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping and Iran is setting up a tolling system for vessels to navigate through. Correspondent Julie Walker reports both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were attacked by Iranian drones over the weekend, including a drone strike that started a fire at the perimeter of a UAE nuclear plant. Air Show Collision All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho. Shootings In Austin, Texas Two people are in police custody after a series of shootings in Texas' Capitol city over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports four people were shot, and a pair of fire stations were among the targets that forced a number of neighborhoods in Austin to shelter-in-place. Virginia’s Election Plan An election will still go on for all of the state’s congressional seats in Virginia, but not with the new maps that voters approved in a special election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this follows the US and the state Supreme Court ruling on Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Deployments To Poland Stopped There was some confusion seen in both the Pentagon and from some of America’s European allies after an Army brigade preparing to be sent to Poland was stopped with no warning. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the move was made to cut the number of US forces in Europe. Questions Over Taiwan There are questions being raised by both Democrats and Republicans over a deal with Taiwan, which comes after President Trump’s meeting in China with the Chinese leadership, which pushed Donald Trump against selling arms to that island nation that were approved by Congress. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on differences over a potential multi-billion-dollar Taiwan arms sale. Commuter Chaos It’s expected to be a manic Monday for commuters on Long Island in New York, where the nearly 300 thousand people who use the Long Island Railroad each day will look for another way to work as a strike has stopped service in its tracks. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what has shut down the nation’s busiest rail system. Rededicate 250 Recap Thousands gathered in Washington, DC over the weekend on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, an evangelical-style event honoring Christianity as a part of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate To Change Funding Bill Senate Republicans are revising part of their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate's rule keeper delivered a blow to security funds for President Trump's East Wing renovations, which includes his White House ballroom. Update On Maine Inferno A 27-year-old firefighter was killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine. Jennifer King reports that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also joining the investigation to determine what triggered the inferno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump-XI Discuss Trade, Taiwan & Iran, SCOTUS On Abortion Pills, CIA Chief Visits Cuba, Israel Planning New York Times Lawsuit
2w ago00:39:34Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningTrump Talks Taiwan, Trade & Iran With Xi President Trump concludes his visit to China today with a final meeting with China's President Xi Jinping. Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest on the Trump-China Summit. SCOTUS On Abortion Pills The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be available by mail without an in-person appointment with a clinician. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. Court For Seal Attacker A tourist from Washington State accused of throwing a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal on Maui last week made his initial court appearance Thursday. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on an incident that has drawn worldwide condemnation. Former Newsom Staffer Pleads Guilty A former Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a plea deal in a federal public corruption case. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate On Shutdown Pay The Senate is not often unanimous, but on Thursday Senators agreed that if there’s another government shutdown, like other government workers, they will have their pay withheld. Lisa Dwyer reports. Cuba Runs Out Of Fuel CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday to discuss President Trump’s message that the US is ready to come to the table and discuss economic help if the Communist island nation makes fundamental changes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as Cuba’s power grid is out of fuel. Latest In The Middle East Tensions are rising around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly seized a ship and was escorting it to an Iranian port. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this comes as a Chinese supertanker was able to navigate the vital waterway unharmed. Israel Plans NY Times Lawsuit The Israeli government says it wants to take the New York Times to court over an opinion column that claims that Israel’s military has trained dogs to rape people. Correspondent Sue Aller has the story from New York. Finally The World Cup is getting a Super Bowl-style halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Arrives In China, Richins Learns Her Fate, Murdaugh Murder Charges Overturned, More States Plan Redistricting
2w ago00:39:31Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningTrump Arrives In China President Trump is in China today meeting with the country's leader Xi Jinping. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the Trump-China Summit. Richins Learns Her Fate The Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on how to deal with grief and was found guilty of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl faced a judge and learned her fate Wednesday afternoon. Steve Futterman has the story - Audio courtesy of Court TV. Murdaugh Murder Conviction Overturned There was surprise in South Carolina after that state’s top court on Wednesday unanimously undid the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, the lawyer a jury had found guilty of murdering his wife and one of his sons in a trial that captivated the country. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that despite the conviction being overturned, Murdaugh will still have to remain behind bars. California Medicaid Money On Hold Vice President JD Vance said that California’s Medicaid money will be impacted as a part of the new government crackdown on fraud. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Survivors Rescued Eleven citizens of the Bahamas are lucky to be alive after the plane they were in suffered an engine failure and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean about 80 miles off the coast of Florida. More States Plan Redistricting The Supreme Court ruling that called Louisiana’s Congressional map unconstitutional racial gerrymandering is leading more Republican-led states to attempt to re-draw their maps, including in Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina - But one lawmaker wants to outlaw the practice for everyone. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson. Producer Prices Spike Wall Street said the report on producer prices spiking by 6 percent was blamed on soaring higher oil and grocery prices due to the war with Iran. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the political reaction to the latest inflation report, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, speaking on Fox News Fox and Friends, saying the economy was in great shape prior to the hostilities in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Nebraska Primary Results The primary election results in Nebraska are in, and all eyes are on an independent candidate as we move toward the midterms. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate OK’s Warsh Kevin Warsh has crossed an important hurdle as the Senate has confirmed the man who will replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman. Lisa Dwyer reports. House Passes New E-15 Bill House lawmakers passed a bill that would allow year-round sales of increased ethanol-blend fuel after years of debate on the issue sparked partisan fights and divided Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Heads To China, Hegseth & Patel Testify, Comey's Comments, Hacker's Pay Day
2w ago00:39:31Tap to summarizeToday on America in the MorningTrump Heads To China President Trump has left the United States for important meetings with the leadership of China, but his trip to Beijing started with controversy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it was the president’s comments about American’s financial situation that caused some angst. Democrats & GOP Target Hegseth Pete Hegseth faced another contentious Congressional hearing on Tuesday, but it wasn’t just Democrats on the attack. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that GOP Senators were also visibly angry with the Defense Secretary on a number of issues. Carroll Payments Posponed A federal appeals court says President Trump can postpone payment to a columnist who won sexual abuse and defamation suits against him. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Vacancy At The FDA The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is out after facing pressure from within the Trump Administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Charges & Settlement In Maryland Bridge Collapse Charges have been filed for those involved in a fatal 2024 bridge collapse in Maryland. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports this comes as the state reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with the operator of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Hacker Payday Data stolen from a large education group that affected institutions from Harvard University to high schools was deleted after a deal was struck with the hackers who stole it. Mike Hempen has details. South Carolina Redistricting Decision Redistricting efforts continue in several American states ahead of the midterms, but state senators in South Carolina are rejecting a new Republican-proposed Congressional map. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Patel On The Hot Seat There was nothing less than a fireworks display in the United States Senate where FBI Director Kash Patel sat before a committee to testify, and strongly denied reports of excessive drinking and investigating news reporters. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Comey’s Comments Fresh off a second indictment from the Department of Justice, former FBI Director James Comey is making the rounds on news networks defending his actions and claiming himself a victim of political retribution. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Man Killed On Denver Runway Identified Authorities in Colorado have identified the person who was killed when he wandered onto an active runway at the Denver International Airport, and why he went there. Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally A familiar name will be back at the Academy Awards hosting the Oscars for 2026. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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