Today on America in the Morning

President Trump Responds to Iran

President Trump took to social media to voice his criticisms of Iran’s response to the US plan to end the war. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson.

President Trump Headed to China

President Trump heads to China later this week to meet with President Xi Jin Ping. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Tenuous Ceasefire in Ukraine Holds

Today marks the last day of the three-day cease fire between Russia and Ukraine, but correspondent Julie Walker says both sides are accusing each other of not honoring the deal.

Alleged WHCD Shooter Claims Conflict of Interest at DOJ

Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports attorneys for the alleged gunman who rushed the White House Correspondent’s dinner are asking the courts to rein in perceived conflicts of interest at the Department of Justice.

Death Toll Rises in Pakistan

The death toll continues to rise in a deadly attack by a Taliban linked group in Pakistan. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Nintendo Raising Prices

The price of a popular gaming console is about to go up. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.

Wrong Way Driver Rescinds Guilty Plea

A driver in California has rescinded his guilty plea on charges related to a wrong-way crash that led to the death of a Los Angeles sheriff’s recruit.

ABC Rachets Up Fight with Trump Admin

Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that the fight between the Trump Administration and the ABC has expanded past the comments made by Jimmy Kimmell in the wake of the incident at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.  

Cruise Ship Evacuation Complete

The evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship infected with Hanta virus is complete after the vessel anchored off the Canary Islands.

Airplane Strikes Person on Runway

Passengers aboard a frontier airlines plane had to evacuate after the plane struck a person who was on the runway at the Denver airport.

U.S. Soldier’s Remains Found

The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco have been found. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the search and rescue effort involved personnel from multiple countries.

Alabama Weighs in on Redistricting

Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Alabama is the next state getting caught up in a redistricting effort ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

Jobs Report Suprises Analysts

American Employers managed to add 115,000 jobs last month. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports analysts were expecting that number to be lower.

U.S. Lifts Hold on Some Visa Applications

The U.S. is lifting its hold on immigration applications for doctors. Correspondent Mike Hempen has details. Solving major health issues using gene therapy used to be tricky business, but new advancements make it possible to correct some problems forever. Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.

Russia Celebrates Victory Day

Russia used the three-day ceasefire with Ukraine to hold Victory Day celebrations. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this year’s parades were scaled back from ones seen in previous years.

President Trump Hosts Mother’s Day Luncheon

Correspondent Clayton Neville reports President Trump celebrated Mother’s Day by hosting a luncheon in the newly renovated rose garden at the White House.

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