Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Campaign Together On Labor Day, President Biden, Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz spoke before labor unions in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. John Stolnis has more.    Latest In The Middle East The killing of more hostages in the Middle East by the terrorist group Hamas is prompting reaction from around the globe. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Four Dead On Chicago Area Train Horrific details are emerging after a shooting on a Chicago-bound subway train. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports police believe the killing of four people was a random act, and all four were asleep at the time they were gunned down.    Maduro’s Plane Seized The president of Venezuela is going to need a new mode of transportation. The United States, in a very rare move, seized the private plane of Nicolas Maduro when it landed in the Dominican Republic, and then flew it to Florida.     New York City Parade Shooting In New York City, 5 people were shot at Brooklyn's West Indian American Day Parade, an event that usually brings together over one million people to celebrate Caribbean life. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Remembering Christa McAuliffe Thirty-eight years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, New Hampshire is memorializing teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     US Ramps Up Desire For Deal There were protests and funerals in Israel for the six hostages executed by Hamas, as Israelis are demanding their government make a deal with the terror group no matter the cost. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is adding to the pressure on Israel’s prime minister to enter into a cease-fire deal with the terror group, but Israeli leadership is vowing to fight on.    Summer Of Politics As we pass Labor Day and put the summer of 2024 behind us, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day will go down as one of the most chaotic in political campaign history.    IVF Becoming GOP Issue Former President Donald Trump's recent announcement surrounding In-vitro fertilization at no cost to people is getting some pushback from high-ranking members within his own party. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Harris Against US Steel Deal President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned together in Pittsburgh. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, Harris highlighted at the event her opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U-S Steel to a Japanese company, a position similar to that of her election rival, former President Trump.    Hotel Workers Strike Grows The hotel workers strike is getting bigger. Baltimore workers are joining a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains during one of the biggest travel holidays of the year. Union workers are now on strike in 25 cities at hotels from Boston to the West Coast and Hawaii.     Investigating Car-Building Crash Tragedy strikes in a Minneapolis suburb after a driver plows into an outdoor patio at a local tavern. Pamela Furr reports that two tavern patrons died, and police are investigating exactly how the accident happened.     Town Sliding Away Rancho Palos Verdes, California is known for being a very upscale community. However, the trendy town is also perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and landslides have forced the area’s utility company to cut the power, gas, and water to over 140 homes.    Finally   When kids returned to school here in the United States, they went back to classrooms with hopes of learning, and fun with classmates, but not fearing bombs going off around them or militarized drones flying overhead. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports schools are back in session in Ukraine where there's no letup in the Russian bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Hamas Kills Six Hostages There’s reaction and condemnation after six Israeli hostages including an Israeli-American held in Gaza were found dead after Hamas terrorists executed them before Israel’s military could arrive. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is expressing its sadness over the deaths of Israeli hostages, while Senator Tim Kaine, speaking on Fox News Sunday, and Senator Tom Cotton on NBC’s Meet The Press discussed what America needs to do bring stability to the Middle East.    Latest On The Campaign Trail Both the Trump and Harris campaigns stepped away from campaigning over the weekend, but that didn't stop the candidates from sounding off on a variety of issues, with the Harris campaign set to back on the trail later today. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Bus Crash Kills Seven Tragedy on a Mississippi highway after a bus crash kills 7 people and injures more than three dozen others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Texas Officer “Executed” The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of an officer investigators say was executed in his patrol car. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Judge Considers Moving Kohberger Trial A judge is weighing a venue change after lawyers for the man charged in the deaths of 4 University of Idaho students wants the trial moved.  The details from correspondent Shelley Adler.    Oregon Drug Law Ends Oregon’s 2020 drug decriminalization law has been allowed to expire, ending the first-in-the-nation experiment that made possession of small amounts of hard drugs punishable by a ticket and maximum $100 fine.       Take It Or Leave It President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in the White House Situation Room today along with the U.S. hostage deal negotiating team for what the Washington Post describes as a “take it or leave it offer” for Israel & Hamas after the murder of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Trump Addresses Moms For Liberty Former President Donald Trump engaged in conversation about American culture wars during an annual Moms for Liberty summit in Washington D-C. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Arrest At Trump Rally Pennsylvania authorities say a man will face charges after storming into the press area at a Trump rally. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the former president described journalists as the “enemy of the people” moments before the man was wrestled to the ground by police.    Kennedy Must Remain On Ballots Robert F. Kennedy, Junior finds himself in a conundrum to start the week. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports the one-time independent presidential candidate cannot remove himself from key state election ballots.     Pitt Campus Attack The FBI is now investigating after two Jewish students were attacked on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh outside the school’s largest landmark, the Cathedral of Learning, and that a 52-year-old man was arrested, facing possible hate crime charges. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that students are concerned there was no notice from the school’s emergency notification system, audio courtesy of CBS affiliate KDKA-TV Pittsburgh.    Aid In Question A botched college aid process has some students wondering what might have been as they find themselves in application limbo. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.     Oregon Plane Crash Three people are confirmed dead after a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses and sparked a massive fire in Fairview, Oregon.     Latest On Listeria Outbeak A new report finds a processing plant linked to a deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Finally   It was a slow Labor Day holiday weekend at theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Today on America in the Morning Hush Money Trial Begins Yesterday was a historic day, the first criminal trial ever of a former president, Donald Trump and the Stormy Daniels hush money case. John Stolnis gets us caught up on Day 1 of what's expected to be a multi-week case.    Israel Planning Iranian Response Israel pledges it will respond with force to Iran's weekend attack, despite growing international calls to step back. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, this comes amid Biden administration concerns of the Mideast conflict growing, and Iranian citizens fleeing major cities for fear of an Israeli military reply.    House Aid Package Plans There's a renewed push to pass aid for Ukraine and Israel in Washington, following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports House Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing a slew of proposals to the floor after a late-day meeting on Capitol Hill.    Justice Missing There was a noticeable absence when the US Supreme Court gathered on Monday. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     More Learned About Kansas Women’s Deaths Court documents are shedding light on what may have been the motive that led to the deaths of two Kansas women in Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     SCOTUS OK’s Idaho Ban The Supreme Court has OK’d an Idaho ban on gender-affirming care. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Hush Money Trial Begins The first criminal trial of an American president officially began on Monday as prosecutors and defense lawyers convened in a Manhattan courtroom to start selecting the jury that will decide Donald Trump’s fate.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the day ended with no jurors chosen, and plenty to say from the former president.    Latest On Baltimore Bridge Collapse There are new developments into what caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge that killed 6 construction workers. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports searchers have recovered the body of a fourth construction worker who was on the Key Bridge when it crashed down into the river below, and the investigation has now grown to include the FBI.    New Afghanistan Withdrawal Report A new Pentagon review of the events leading up to the bombing that killed 13 U-S service members at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021, has reaffirmed earlier findings that American troops could not have prevented the deadly violence. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Investigating The Colorado Funeral Home There’s even more trouble for the owners of a Colorado funeral home where authorities found nearly 200 decomposing bodies. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, federal authorities believe they also committed COVID fraud.    Arrests Follow Protest Traffic Jams Protests led by a pro-Palestinian group caused frayed nerves for drivers and massive traffic jams in cities including New York, Chicago, and Oakland. Katie Clark reports it also led to dozens of arrests.    Biden Taxes Released Even the Commander-in-Chief is not immune from paying taxes. President Joe Biden and First Lady Doctor Jill Biden earned just under $620 thousand dollars in 2023, according to their joint tax return released by the White House.     Tesla Layoffs There’s trouble for another electric vehicle maker as Tesla is planning to trim their workforce. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Boston Marathon From "did not finish" to finishing first, an Ethiopian man has run away from the pack to win this year's Boston Marathon. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sports – Robert Workman   WNBA Draft and more.        Finally   The armorer from the movie set “Rust” received her fate from a judge after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Fans of the Piano Man are irate after what was described as a broadcast error cut off Billy Joel’s live-broadcast concert. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hush Money Trial Begins Former President Donald Trump will be in a Manhattan court as his hush money case begins today in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.    Latest In The Middle East Over the weekend, Iran followed through with their threats to attack Israel after the Israelis killed two senior Iranian leaders in a missile strike in Syria last week, launching hundreds of missiles and drones from Iran into Israel. John Stolnis has the latest on the reaction from the Biden administration and what could come next.     Chicago Mass Shooting Another weekend of gunfire in the Windy City has left a child dead when a mass shooting happened on a residential Chicago street. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Four Arrested In Kansas Women Deaths Four people have been arrested in Oklahoma in connection to the disappearance of two Kansas women who have been missing for weeks. The latest from correspondent Pamela Furr.    Proposed New Colorado Gun Law Being Discussed Colorado’s Democrat-controlled House passed a bill Sunday that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. The bill is now on its way to the Colorado State Senate.      Tax Day Today Today is Tax Day 2024, the deadline for filing our returns. Correspondent Rita Foley reports on tax scams and how to avoid them.      How Israel Defended Against Iran’s Attack Following the unprecedented attack by Iran against Israel, there was condemnation by President Biden and European leaders. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the defense of Israel during the drone and missile attack launched from the Islamic Republic was met with complete resistance not only by the Israeli Defense Forces, but also by the militaries of the United States, France, the UK, and Jordan.     House Planning Ukraine/Israel Aid Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Sunday that he will try to advance wartime aid in a national security package that would include both Ukraine and Israel this week.     Reaction To Arizona’s New Abortion Law Politicians continue to react to the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to allow an 1864 near total abortion ban to take hold in the Grand Canyon State. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the response from state and Federal leaders, including an Arizona Democratic Congressman, a GOP candidate for the Senate, and others.    Death In An Australian Mall Australian authorities are singling out a police officer and bystanders for the heroic measures they took to confront a man who went on a stabbing spree in a mall in Sydney. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Bird Flu Cases Growing More cases of bird flu are being reported, and correspondent Julie Walker reports the virus is spreading to more farm animals, raising questions about food safety.    Hunter Biden Denied The son of President Biden had an appeal of his weapons case denied. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Truck Driver Slams Into Texas Building He was denied a driver’s license, and then he did the unthinkable. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports more details have been learned about a deadly crash and an arrest in Texas.     Coyotes On The Move A struggling NHL franchise could be heading from the desert to the nearby mountains. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News  TV Streaming service Roku has identified over 1/2 million accounts hacked, after announcing more than 15 thousand earlier this year.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   King Kong has been knocked out of the top spot at the box office. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on this weekend’s new number one.     It was a milestone event in New York for the Piano Man as Billy Joel held his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden, this time it was also televised and streamed. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    O.J. Simpson Passes Away  O.J. Simpson, one of America's most infamous celebrities of all-time, has died. Correspondent John Stolnis takes a look at his life and legacy.  Charges Filed Against Ohtani’s Former Interpreter  Charges have been filed against the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  AZ Abortion Ban Uproar Continues  Shouts of “Shame!” swept through the Arizona House of Representatives as the fight over the state’s newly revived abortion ban continues. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  National Forecast  Another large storm system is moving through the Eastern U.S. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.  Trump Tests Gag Order  Former President Donald Trump is testing the limits of a gag order put in place for his upcoming hush money trial. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  FISA Reauthorization Gets Second Chance  The U.S. House is going to have another go at reauthorizing the FISA program after an earlier attempt failed. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Business News  Wall Street opens this morning with the NASDAQ at an all-time high. Jessica Ettinger has your Friday business.  China Sanctions U.S. Companies  China has announced it is blacklisting two U.S. companies over arms sales to Taiwan. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Measles Cases on the Rise  There has been an increase in measles cases inside the U.S. this year. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Census Bureau Undercounted Children in FL  The U.S. Census Bureau says a new analysis of the 2020 census shows it under-counted children in Florida by nearly 10%. Correspondent Norman Hall has the story.  MD Launches Bridge Collapse Website  There is a new website to help Marylanders deal with the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.  Two Gun Manufacturers Agree to Halt Sales in PA  According to Philadelphia city officials, two of America’s leading gun parts manufacturers have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Pennsylvania.  Biden Approves Oil Export Terminal Construction  In a move that environmentalists called a betrayal, the Biden administration has approved the construction of a deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.  PPI Comes In Below Expectations  The latest producer price index found prices have risen by 2.1%, which was slightly less than forecasters expected. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Assange Supporters Hopeful  Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are feeling hopeful after some recent comments by President Biden. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma has the story.  Ukraine Soon To Be Outgunned  NATO’s top general is warning that Ukraine is badly outgunned by Russia. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Tech Giants Improving AI  Two of the tech industry giants are releasing updates this month, and they claim you'll be able to have more "human-like conversations" with them. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Judge Repeats Rejection of Trump Trial Delay Request  An appeals court has denied the third attempt by Former President Trump’s lawyers to delay the start of Trump’s hush money trial in New York. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  Bidens Hosts Japanese Prime Minister  President Biden hosted a state dinner in honor of the prime minister of Japan. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Gunfire Erupts at Eid Celebration in Philadelphia  At least three people were injured after gunfire erupted during a celebration in Philadelphia marking the end of Ramadan. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  National Forecast  The severe weather threat along the Gulf Coast will continue its march Eastward. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.  Former MS Police Officers Sentenced  Six disgraced former Mississippi Police Officers were sentenced on state charges connected to the torture of two black men. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Trump and Johnson Plan to Meet  House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he plans to meet with Former President Trump later this week. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.  Business News  Inflation ticked up last month and there was a stock sell off yesterday. Jessica Ettinger has your Thursday business.  Ford Recalls SUVs  Ford has issued a recall for nearly 43,000 SUVs. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Slenderman Stabber Applies for Parole  Two psychologists testified Wednesday that Morgan Geyser, who at age 12 stabbed a classmate nearly to death to please the online horror character Slender Man, should not be released yet from a psychiatric hospital.  NTSB Investigating Autonomous Vehicle Crash  The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that involved an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  EPA Finalizes PFAS Rules  The EPA has finalized new rules aimed at reducing the public’s exposure to toxic chemicals. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.  House Republicans Deal Blow to Speaker Johnson  Republicans revolted against House Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday, refusing to allow a bill to come to the floor concerning foreign surveillance. Correspondent John Stolnis has more on the setback for Speaker Johnson as one colleague continues to call for him to be replaced.  Trump and Biden Comment on AZ Abortion Ruling  Both President Biden and Former President Trump had comments on the abortion ban ruling in Arizona. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Trump Org Executive Sentenced on Perjury Charges  A former Trump Organization executive has been sentenced for lying during the Trump civil fraud case in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.  18-Year-Old Charged for Alleged Terror Plot  An 18-year-old in Idaho has been charged for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  CPI numbers for March Released  According to the consumer price index inflation rose again last month. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has more.  Airline Sees Strong Travel Trends  As families begin to make preparations for summer vacations, correspondent Rita Foley reports on what one airline is saying about summer travel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Arizona Abortion Ban  The Arizona Supreme Court has handed down its decision on the enforceability of an abortion law in the state from the 1800s. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    MI School Shooter Parents Sentenced  The parents of a Michigan school shooter have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for failing to take steps that could have prevented the tragedy. Correspondent Shelley Adler has the story.    Judge Rejects Trump Hush Money Trial Delay Request  A New York appeals court Judge has ruled on a request to delay the start of trial in former President Donald Trump's hush money case. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    National Forecast  It’s going to be another day of severe weather along the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.    US House Back in Session  The U.S. House of Representatives has returned from their recess and are now back in session. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.    Fatal Police Shooting Body Cam Footage Released  A police watchdog group has released footage of a fatal Chicago police traffic stop in which nearly 100 shots were fired. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Business News  On Wall Street investors will react to the latest on inflation. Jessica Ettinger has your Wednesday business.    More States Sue to Stop Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan  There is a new attempt to block President Joe Biden’s student loan repayment plan. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    New WIC Rules Announced  There will soon be new rules for the federal food program WIC (wick) with a greater emphasis on healthy foods. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    Nobel Prize Winner Peter Higgs Obituary  Nobel Prize winning physicist Peter Higgs has passed away at 94-years-old. Correspondent Ed Donahue takes a look at his life and legacy.    Tesla Settles Lawsuit  Tesla has settled a high-profile lawsuit over its self-driving technology. Coorespondent Jennifer King reports.  Norfolk Southern Settles Lawsuit  Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit for the firey 2023 train derailment in East Palestine Ohio. Correspondent Pamela Furr reports.  Congress Investigating Boeing  Congress is launching a probe to look into the safety of Boeing airplanes. Correspondent Ben Thomas.  President Biden May Miss Ballot Deadline  President Biden could potentially miss the deadline to be on the November ballot in Alabama. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.  18-Year-Old Charged for Alleged Terror Plot  An 18-year-old in Idaho has been charged for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  More Aid for Ukraine  The State Department has signed off on sending some emergency aid to Ukraine to help maintain its missile defense systems. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  EPA Finalizes New Regulations  The EPA has finalized new regulations targeting toxic cancer-causing chemicals. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  New Phone Tracking Feature  Thanks to a new Google feature, users will be able to find any device that has bluetooth, even if they're offline. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech news.  Sports – Robert Workman  Baseball and more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Solar Eclipse Reaction Millions of people were treated to a rare experience as the moon moved across the sun in Monday’s eclipse.  As Jim Roope reports, the total eclipse totally lived up to the hype.    Trump’s Abortion Plan With abortion a major topic in this presidential election, former President Donald Trump sought to clarify his position but instead drew criticism from both sides of the issue. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    New Student Debt Plan The Biden Administration is rolling out another plan aimed at eliminating student debt. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Back-To-Back Championships March Madness ended on a high note for the University of Connecticut. The Huskies become the first back-to-back champion in 17 years, beating the Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 in the title game.     Business News  A flat day of trading on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.    Trump Latest Day In Court An appeals judge has turned down a request from Donald Trump in his hush money case, saying no to any further delay.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the former president also sued the judge in the case.    DOJ’s GOP Response The Justice Department is blasting a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his handling of the Biden classified documents case.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     In The Path Of Totality For millions of Americans, yesterday's solar eclipse was one for the ages. Correspondent Clayton Neville is in Dallas, the biggest American city that sat in the path of totality.     The Wrong Eclipse Message While millions of people across the nation were enjoying the solar festivities, and for some a total block of the sun, police had to deal with a woman who said that God told her to shoot people because of the eclipse. Lisa Dwyer reports.    “Infinite Dignity” Response Visitors to Vatican City are reacting after the church releases the document “Infinite Dignity” involving gender theory.   Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Latest In The Middle East As ceasefire talks led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating his pledge to move the Gaza offensive against Hamas into Rafah.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Las Vegas Shooting Two people are dead along with the shooter in Las Vegas inside a law office. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.    Removing The Bridge Debris Salvage crews began removing containers from the deck of a ship which has been trapped in the Patapsco River since it crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge two weeks ago.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, cleanup crews have already removed 250 tons of debris from the vital waterway and hope to get a deep water shipping lane open into the Port of Baltimore by the end of the month.     Midair Terror There were some terrifying moments for passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight that left Denver. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the cover of an engine ripped off in flight - the latest Boeing jet to experience a midair mishap.     We’re Paying More Gas prices just keep rising. Rita Foley tells us why.     Following The Money A major money laundering trial spanning two hemispheres is getting under way in Panama.   Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Tech News  Tesla has entered into a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit over its self-driving software that was blamed for the death of an Apple engineer. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   The Final Four and more.        Finally   He was a New Orleans favorite who croaked his way to a Number One hit. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician Clarence "Frogman" Henry.     Country music star Morgan Wallen finds himself in new trouble with the law in Nashville. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Solar Eclipse Today Americans will be looking to the sky today with protective glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the path of totality.    Six Months Of War Six months ago, more than 1200 Israelis were murdered and about 250 people were taken captive when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and launched a brazen attack. John Stolnis has an update on where things stand, six months after October 7th.    More NJ Aftershocks Aftershocks were felt all weekend after an earthquake that struck New Jersey was felt in New York City and surrounding states. Pamela Furr reports the quakes have also brought criticism for the emergency response.    Caitlan Clark’s College Career Ends It’s the end of a brilliant college career for Iowa’s Caitlan Clark, and history for the University of South Carolina.     Business News  Another week of trading begins on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.    Trump To Announce His Abortion Plan Donald Trump said he would put out a statement this morning on abortion following a Florida court ruling that prompted questions about whether he supports the state’s looming ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.    Update On Bernie Sanders Office Fire A man is under arrest for allegedly setting a fire at the Vermont office of Senator Bernie Sanders.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Preparing For The Solar Eclipse From Texas to New York and Maine, millions of Americans are hoping that cloud cover doesn’t block today’s solar eclipse. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, some states have issued states of emergency due to the influx of eclipse watchers, and from cities like Dallas to small towns across along the path, people are anxiously waiting.     Trump & Biden’s Weekend It was an eventful weekend on the Presidential campaign front. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Israel’s People Respond To Gaza War As we mark the six month passing since the terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel that killed over 12 hundred people and took over 200 hostage, Charles de Ledesma reports that Delaware Senator Chris Coons, speaking on Fox News Sunday, says what the Israeli military is doing is strategic, and we can also not forget about the hostages that Hamas continues to hold and refuses to release.    Investigating The LA Heist As the investigation into the brazen heist of $30 million dollars in a Los Angeles storage facility continues, questions are being raised as to if the theft has inside connections. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    New Details On Combs Investigation A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian “King” Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Mass Shooting Lawsuit He lost his brother during a mass shooting on a California mushroom farm in 2023, and now the surviving brother has filed a lawsuit against the farm’s owner. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.     Colorado Power Outages The cleanup continues in Colorado from weekend storms and high winds that blew down electric lines. Authorities with Xcel Energy report more than 150,000 customers lost power including in Denver.     Tech News  Eclipse photos are all the rage, but you'll want to take some precautions today. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   The Final Four and more.        Finally   Jelly Roll was one of the big winners at the C-M-T Awards. Kevin Carr has the details.     It didn’t go off exactly as planned, but when the drawing was finally held, an Oregon Powerball player is the winner of the $1 point 3 billion dollar jackpot.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning U.S. Warning To Israel Days after Israeli airstrikes killed seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, President Biden has given Israel's leader a stark warning.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that future US support for Israel could be at stake unless civilians and aid workers are protected.    Trump Legal Challenges Former President Donald Trump's legal team suffered a series of setbacks in their multiple legal trials, including in the classified documents case. John Stolnis has details.   Florida Crane Crash A construction crane without warning fell apart in Florida, crashing down on a Ft. Lauderdale bridge and killing one of the workers. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   A Kennedy Apology The campaign of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior is apologizing after it sent out a fundraising email Thursday referring to January 6 defendants as "activists" who have been "stripped of their Constitutional liberties."     Oklahoma Execution A death row inmate was executed in Oklahoma.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Business News  A down day for stocks on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.     Call Concerns For School Shooter’s Dad We're learning more about threatening phone calls said to be made by the father of a Michigan school shooter from jail. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Inmates Can See The Eclipse It seems like everyone wants to see next Monday’s solar eclipse, but for some, they had to file a lawsuit for that right, and now 6 inmates who sued New York over its prison lockdown order will get to view event after all. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Latest On Baltimore Bridge Collapse The US Army Corps of Engineers says they hope to have normal access to the Port of Baltimore restored by the end of May. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that both large and small businesses that cater to the port are now struggling to stay afloat.     No Candidates For No Labels The centrist group “No Labels” has dropped its plans to form a third-party presidential 'Unity' ticket for this year’s election. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.    Wicked Weather Weather has wreaked havoc in a number of states, from a Nor’easter dumping snow in New England, to flooding in Pittsburgh, and violent storms in parts of the South and Midwest, all of which led to over 12 thousand 500 flights being delayed in the nation over the past two days. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Bad Atlantic Hurricane Season It’s never too early to get ready for a bad storm, so you may want to batten down the hatches after hearing this. Experts are predicting an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.     Court Rules On Indiana Abortion An Indiana Court has reached a decision on a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Government Worker Protections The government’s chief human resources agency issued a new rule on Thursday, making it harder to fire thousands of federal employees by strengthening job protections. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     ALS Drug Setback There’s been a setback in a drug for patients with A-L-S.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     AP Womens’s Player Of The Year You can hand over another trophy to Iowa’s women’s college basketball star Caitlan Clark, and it will match one she currently has. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     Sports – Robert Workman   The Final Four and more.       Finally   The hard rock band Kiss has made a deal to sell their brand and song catalog. The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Two Trump Cases The special prosecutor in the Trump classified document scandal is growing increasingly frustrated with the judge handling the case, offering a sharp rebuke in a legal filing out this week. This as developments in the other Trump trials are happening. John Stolnis has the latest.    Texas Border Law Back In Court The controversial immigration law in Texas known as SB-4 remains on hold as attorneys for the Lone Star State argues its case to a Federal appeals court. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.   Latest On The Taiwan Earthquake The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in over 25 years has now left 1,000 injured, and rescue efforts to free and find dozens of trapped people is still underway. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Judge Slams January 6 Defendant A federal judge on Wednesday blasted a convicted January 6 rioter for downplaying the US Capitol attack during his trial. Ed Donahue reports that the defendant, who called those convicted of crimes during the riot at the Capital “hostages,” will join those in a place he called a “gulag.”      Severe Weather Across America Up to three feet of snow in New England, sixteen tornadoes touching down in six states, and a deluge of rain and flooding has left tens of thousands of homes without electricity after powerful storms roared through a number of states.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Can’t Get A Ticket The popularity of women’s college basketball has grown this year thanks to the exploits of Iowa’s Caitlan Clark, and that’s now having an impact on ticket sales, as the resale market values for Women's NCAA semifinals tickets are more than twice as much as for men's. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Biden & Netanyahu To Speak President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to speak for the first time since last month. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the U.S. is pushing Israel for a more comprehensive probe of the deadly attack on aid workers in Gaza following a preliminary investigation being conducted by the Israeli Defense Force.     New Questions In The Baltimore Bridge Collapse As crews have opened up a second temporary channel to allow ships to regain access to the Port of Baltimore, there are serious questions being raised as to whether the construction company whose workers died in Baltimore's bridge collapse took proper safety precautions.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Powell On Rate Cuts Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says although they are planning for multiple interest rate cuts this year, more evidence that inflation is under control is needed before those cuts can begin. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Latest On FBI Gate Crash We're learning more about the suspect who is accused of ramming a vehicle into a gate outside the F-B-I office in Atlanta. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    New Georgia Election Rules Lawmakers in Georgia are once again tinkering with state election laws, this time over voter eligibility.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Bringing In Cash In the battle of the campaign coffers, Donald Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65 million dollars in March. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Trump Takes Polling Lead A Wall Street Journal survey finds the former president with an edge over President Biden in six of the seven key battleground states, but nearly all are within the margin of error.     Teams Could Move A failed ballot measure in Kansas City has clouded the future of the city’s top two professional sports teams. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.    Tech News  Communications were down for many in the US and around the world, when three Meta-owned social media apps suddenly stopped working Wednesday afternoon. Filling in for Chuck Palm, here’s Pamela Furr with today’s tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse Crews in Baltimore continue to navigate challenges in the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse, after it was hit by a cargo ship last month. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Trump Hits Biden On Border Donald Trump visited Michigan and Wisconsin delivering two speeches highlighting what he calls the Biden Border Bloodbath. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.   Severe Weather Pummels Parts Of The Midwest A surge of destructive storms lashed multiple states causing damage across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Tuesday, with severe weather impacting millions and spreading over a much wider slice of the country, from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and over to New England. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Trump Media Lawsuits There’s trouble in the Trump Media world. Correspondent Norman Hall reports that Donald Trump has filed a countersuit against two Trump Media co-founders, blaming them for what he calls “severe mismanagement,” after they first sued the former president over a month ago over what they said was a “stock grab.”     Business News  A down day for stocks on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.     Taiwan Earthquake Taiwan was hit with its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The magnitude 7 point 4 quake rocked the island, collapsing a number of buildings, caused landslides and highway closures, and shut down all rail service.     New Freight Train Rules Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Tropicana Shuts Down It’s the end of an era on the Las Vegas Strip. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that the Tropicana Hotel is closing its doors for good.        Port Of Baltimore Partially Open The Navy released underwater images of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after it plunged into the river at the mouth of the Baltimore Harbor when a container ship ran into the structure and brought it down.  Ed Donahue reports there has been important progress on the cleanup, as a fuel barge became the first vessel to use a temporary channel to enter the Port of Baltimore.     Primary Day Voters in several American states cast primary ballots yesterday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that for some voters, it was about more than the Presidential race.    Airstrike Kills Gaza Food Workers The United States is demanding answers from Israel after the deadly strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.   As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Israeli government is investigating why the location was targeted, with many aid groups now pausing operations over safety concerns.    Oregon’s Drug Plan Ends Oregon is reversing course, and re-criminalizing small amounts of hard drugs after a 2020 voter initiative changed the law, and led to an increase in crime and drug use. Katie Clark has the story.    Menthol Cigarette Ban The FDA is facing a lawsuit seeking to force a ban on menthol cigarettes, following delays by the Biden administration. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Ukrainian Drone Targets Russia Somehow a Ukrainian drone was able to penetrate Russian airspace for 800 miles before hitting its target – an oil refinery. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports it comes as the Kremlin intensifies the search for those responsible for the March 22 terror attack in Moscow.     Changes At Amazon Fresh A change is coming for Amazon to its Fresh grocery stores.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse As the federal government continues to assess the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the White House announces President Biden will visit the site this week.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Israel Strikes Iran In Syria On a day when high-ranking officials of Israel and the United States met virtually, the war in the Middle East escalated with an Iran-targeted Israeli airstrike in Syria. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Trump Posts Bond In NY Criminal Case Donald Trump on Monday night posted a $175 million dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case, preventing seizure of his assets while the case is on appeal.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.    More Time For Murdaugh Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence Monday, this time in federal court, and he also has to pay millions in restitution for stealing from clients and his law firm.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Business News  A mixed day for stocks on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.    Last Hero From The USS Arizona Passes Away He was an important part of the Greatest Generation. The man who was the last survivor of the USS Arizona from the Pearl Harbor attack has passed away. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Car Ramming At The FBI It wasn’t your typical day at the FBI in Atlanta, Georgia. Sue Aller reports a driver is being investigated after he rammed his car into the front gate at the headquarters.     Work Continues In Baltimore To Get Port Reopened Crews are working to open a temporary alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.  Ed Donahue reports that is the first step in getting the vital Port of Baltimore reopened.     A Stronger Gag Order A New York judge has expanded the gag order placed on former President Donald Trump in an effort to limit his recent barrage of attacks against the judge’s daughter. Lisa Dwyer has the story.    The White House Easter Egg Roll Rain may have delayed it, but an annual White House tradition continued on Monday when President Biden and the First Lady hosted the annual Easter Egg roll for children. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Weather Concerns An east coast Nor’easter, snow in New England, tornadoes and hail in the Midwest, all just a part of the severe weather expected to impact millions of Americans in the next 24 hours. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Florida’s Abortion Law Stands The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s 15-week abortion ban, which also allows for the Sunshine State’s six-week ban on the procedure to remain in effect. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, what was decided by the state’s highest court will soon be ruled on by the voters.    Latest On Nashville Shooting More is being learned about a deadly shooting inside a Nashville restaurant on Easter Sunday. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Daybell Trial Begins Jury selection is underway in an Idaho trial for a man charged in the deaths of his wife and two of his girlfriend's children.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Traffic Deaths Drop There’s been a drop in the number of U.S. traffic fatalities in 2023. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Tech News  There were 30 major cyberattacks that happened in March of this year, which is actually down 48% from February.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   It’s starting to seem like gas prices are rising by the day. Correspondent Rita Foley reports that California has once again topped an average above $5 dollars-a-gallon.    Not everything that was posted on April Fool’s Day online actually happened. Kevin Carr has a look at the best of what really wasn’t true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse The staging for work to begin on clearing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore began over the weekend, with the goal of getting a small section reopened for shipping as the Port of Baltimore remains blocked after a cargo ship last week smashed into the bridge, bringing the entire structure down into the Patapsco River. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the salvage operation will be time consuming.    Trump’s Busy Weekend Donald Trump spent the weekend discussing his newest venture, selling a specialty bible, and reacted angrily to President Biden’s Easter Sunday events at the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    The National Forecast   Severe thunderstorms will enter the Plains States from Texas to Missouri including Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Illinois that could include severe winds. Heavier rain for Iowa and Indiana could cause flooding. Nebraska and South Dakota could see up to 6 inches of snow. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast.     California’s Fast Food Minimum Wage April First is the day a new $20 dollar minimum wage for California fast food workers begins, and for some, that includes businesses cutting back on employees to pay for it. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Indianapolis Shooting At least 7 juveniles were shot in a weekend mass shooting in Indiana. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     PCH Blocked By Landslide A portion of scenic Highway 1 in the Big Sur area of California collapsed Saturday stranding about 2,000 motorists. The California Department of Transportation said a landslide caused large chunks of roadway to fall into the ocean.     Curtain Comes Down On The Tropicana An iconic hotel at the end of the Las Vegas Strip is closing its doors for good this week. The Tropicana Resort opened 66 years ago, quickly becoming “The” hotel where everyone from Hollywood elite to mobsters would go.       Infrastructure Issues Clearing Maryland's Key Bridge, taken down by a cargo ship last week, is getting ready for work in river that leads into Baltimore Harbor.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, this isn’t the only bridge that is a major priority for repair, as closed structures across the U.S. highlight years of neglect.     Johnson Under Fire The United States House Speaker is under increasing pressure to get a deal done surrounding more aid for Ukraine, but a group of Republican lawmakers continues to pushback. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Powell Wants Better Numbers Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says policymakers need better inflation numbers before they'll be ready to cut rates, but rate cuts are in the plans this year.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Oakland Camera Controversy As they deal with crime that some call out of control and businesses that have to close their doors, Oakland, California is rolling out the deployment of hundreds of cameras. Correspondent Norman Hall reports that some are calling the measure an invasion of privacy.    Parking Space Violence Five people were wounded in Detroit when a fight broke out, and as correspondent Rita Foley reports, it all happened during an argument over a parking place.      Legal Immigration Concerns Americans don’t just worry about migrants illegally crossing the Southern border. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a new poll on legal immigration.     US-Israel Meeting The United States and Israel are scheduled to hold a virtual talk today to discuss the Biden administration’s alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of Rafah.     Finally   From Mexico to Canada and in many parts of the United States, huge crowds of people are expected to gather in key spots in North America for viewing the April 8th solar eclipse.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Today on America in the Morning    Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced  A judge has sentenced disgraced cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried to prison. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Collapsed Bridge Cleanup Begins  The cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland is set to begin. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.  Fallen NYPD Officer Honored  A fallen New York City Police Officer is being honored by some of the country's top leaders. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Indiana Mayor Unexpectedly Dies  Tom Henry, the mayor of Indiana’s second largest city, Fort Wayne, has died a day after after experiencing a medical emergency related to his stomach cancer.    KY Legislature Passes New Law  Kentucky’s state legislature has passed a new law changing how temporary vacancies in the US Senate are filled. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Ford Reducing Staff at MI Factory  Ford has announced it will be reducing its staff at a factory in Michigan. Correspondent Rita Foley has more.    Judge Rules Credit Card Lawsuit Needs New Venue  A Texas judge has ruled there should be a venue change in a lawsuit concerning credit card fees. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Federal Government Updating Racial Categories  The Federal Government is changing the way it categorizes race for the first time in over two decades. Correspondent Donna Warder has details.    Chocolate Prices on the Rise  Chocolate Easter Eggs are about to become more expensive. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports this is thanks to a reduction in global cocoa harvests.    Trump’s Lawyers Cite First Amendment in GA Case  Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are pointing to a specific type of speech in their request to dismiss the charges he faces in Georgia. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Suspect in IL Stabbing Spree Arrested  A suspect is in custody after a deadly stabbing spree in Illinois. Correspondent Sue Aller has details.    House GOP Asks Biden to Testify  House Republicans have sent a letter to President Biden asking him to testify before the House Oversight Committee. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    States Suing Biden Over Student Debt Relief  A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan.    Driver in Deadly CO Crash Found Guilty  A truck driver has been found guilty for causing a deadly 2022 crash in Colorado. Correspondent Jennifer King has details    Gershkovich Incarceration Anniversary  Today marks the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich being jailed in Russia. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports    More Journalists Jailed in Russia  On the anniversary of Gershkovich’s incarceration, Correspondent Norman Hall reports that he is not the only journalist behind bars in Russia.  Finally  Two massive movie stars will battle it out on the silver screen this weekend. Correspondent Kevin Carr has more.  The White House is set to host the annual tradition of the Easter Egg roll. Correspondent Sagar Meghani takes a look at what is in store for this year’s event.  America in the Morning from Westwood One  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse The recovery effort continues in Baltimore after a massive container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, plunging the span into the river below, and blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Biden administration is looking at rebuilding and reopening in Maryland’s largest city, but warning of a long road ahead.    Court Says No To Texas’ SB-4 Texas' legal woes continue in court surrounding its controversial immigration law. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Joe Lieberman Passes Away A longtime former Senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party has passed away. Joe Lieberman died from complications from a fall.     Latest On Two Trump Cases Despite a gag order in place, Donald Trump continues to rail on social media regarding his upcoming New York hush-money trial. At the same time, there are mounting doubts that the former president's classified documents case will go to a jury before the year is out.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Business News  Carnival Cruise Lines has a base of operations at the Port of Baltimore, and they warned their 2024 year earnings could take a $10 million dollar hit. Carnival will now have to temporarily dock in Norfolk, Virginia, a four-hour drive away for travelers following the Key Bridge collapse. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Thursday business.     Four Stabbed To Death In Illinois Authorities in Illinois are calling it a senseless act of violence. A 22-year-old man is being accused of going on a stabbing spree, attacking multiple people in the city of Rockford.     A DeSantis-Disney Agreement A years-long fight between the House of Mouse and the governor of Florida appears to be coming to an end. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story.    One Winning Ticket A person who bought a $2 dollar MegaMillions ticket in a coastal New Jersey town now has over a billion reasons to be happy. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Stories Of Heroes In Baltimore As the recovery effort continues in Baltimore after a ship struck the Key Bridge, causing it to crumble into the icy waters below, more is being learned about the heroic efforts by some on the ship and their warnings that led to the halt of vehicular traffic on the highway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Israel Agrees To US Meeting The Israeli government announced that it was the recent UN resolution that led to Hamas rejecting an Israeli-Egyptian-and Qatari mediated truce and partial hostage release. As Ben Thomas reports, a recently-cancelled meeting between US and Israeli leaders is back on again regarding the latest violence in Gaza.    Lake Ending Defamation Case Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake is sounding off following a development in the defamation case against her. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Last-Minute Deal Keeps Teams In DC The proposed move by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and hockey’s Washington Capitals across the Potomac River to Virginia came to an abrupt end, and both teams will remain in the Nation’s Capital for the foreseeable future thanks to a surprise megadeal. Katie Clark has the story.    Pleas Given In Border Death Case There’s been a development in a case related to the freezing deaths of two teachers from India and their children, found near the Minnesota border.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Finally   There’s been a rash of layoffs in California targeting fast-food restaurants. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that some eateries are letting go of workers ahead of the new $20 dollar-per-hour minimum wage law slated to take effect in April.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On Baltimore’s Ship Collision At least six people are unaccounted for after a cargo ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, the accident will impact the city of Baltimore, transportation, and national commerce.   SCOTUS Hears Abortion Pill Case The issue of abortion went back before the US Supreme Court, this time, regarding a widely-used abortion medication. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, a majority of Justices seemed skeptical of limiting access to the drug mifepristone.   McDaniel Loses Another Job She has now lost two jobs in less than three weeks. Former RNC Chairperson Ronna McDaniel, who left that post on March 8, was soon after hired by NBC News to serve as a conservative political analyst, but that position was extremely short lived.    Basketball Team Victims Of Alleged Hate Crime A women’s college basketball coach says her team was the victim of racial hate crimes during a stay in Idaho for the NCAA Tournament. Correspondent Norman Hall has the story.    Business News  There’s more changes in the works for the company that owns Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Now, you’ll need more than just a dollar to shop at Dollar Tree, as the company says they’ll be adding more items to their stores, some that cost as much as $7 dollars. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.    Latest On Diddy Troubles A lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs says the search of his properties in Miami and Los Angeles were what he calls “a gross use of military-level force.” Lisa Dwyer reports.    Caught After His Workout An inmate who escaped from a prison in western Pennsylvania had been on the run since early December. US Marshalls got word their suspect, who had been arrested on drug and parole violations, was in Philadelphia.     Biden Talks Baltimore President Biden said the nation will spare no expense to repair both the structural and economic damage after a massive container ship hit the pilings of a bridge, bringing the more than one mile span crashing into a river and blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the investigation is underway into how it happened.     Trump Receives Gag Order The judge overseeing the Stormy Daniels hush money case in New York has issued a gag order against Donald Trump. John Stolnis has the details.    RFK’s VP The man mounting a third party campaign for the White House, Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior, has made his pick for his Vice President. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    A Deal For Paxton The Texas attorney general has reached a deal to avoid a possible prison sentence.  The details from correspondent Jennifer King.    Over 200 Years For The Jumbotron Hacker A convicted child molester has been sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for producing pedophile sexual abuse material and hacking the Jumbo-tron scoreboard at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium. Lisa Dwyer has more.    Death In The Subway It’s happened again in New York City, a person pushed in front of a subway train has passengers concerned, despite a larger police and National Guard presence underground. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Assange’s Day In Court He’s not coming to the United States, at least not yet. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on the reaction to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's partial victory in a London court.     Finally   It seems like we’re all paying more for groceries, but a new study finds that some states are suffering under sticker shock more than others. Stephan Kaufman reports.    Arnold Schwarzenegger announces he went under the knife last week. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   A Win & A Loss For Trump Donald Trump received some good news in one of New York's legal cases against him, but things didn't quite go his way in the other. John Stolnis has the details.     US UN Vote Angers Israel A U.N. Security Council resolution that the U.S. voted to abstain has led to the strongest public rift between the America and Israel since the Hamas war began.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    SCOTUS Hears Abortion Pill Case Today The US Supreme Court will be hearing a case today that could impact the abortion debate and how women can gain access to the drug mifepristone. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has a preview.    Florida’s New Social Media Law Some parents in Florida are reacting with anger to a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. As Sue Aller reports, all children under the age of 14 are now banned from having social media accounts, while other teens will need parental consent.     Business News  We’ll be paying more at the pump, but not because of anything happening inside the United States. Nations that are part of OPEC Plus agreed to voluntary production cuts totaling over 2 million barrels per day, and Russia also announced they would be cutting their output after a Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian refinery. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.     Latest In The Riley Strain Case Police in Nashville are releasing more information in the death of college student Riley Strain. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Going After Election Threats Justice Department officials said reports of widespread threats against state officials running the 2020 and 2022 elections have resulted in charges against roughly 20 people.        Latest On Russia-Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time on Monday acknowledged that last week’s terror attack in Moscow that killed more than 140 people was carried out by Islamic militants, but once again attempted to point the finger of blame at Ukraine. As correspondent Charles deLedesma reports, two men charged with the deadly assault, who showed signs of a recent beating, admitted their guilt, this, as Russia for a third day sent missiles toward Ukraine’s capital city.    Spring Blizzards Even though the nation turned the calendar on winter, Americans in parts of the Midwest are reacting to a springtime snowstorm.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports at least two people were killed on impacted roadways in Minnesota.     Mountain Lion Attack One man is dead, and his brother injured when they were attacked by a mountain lion in California.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    CRT Lawsuit A high school teacher and two students are suing Arkansas over the state's ban on critical race theory in public schools. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Who Will It Be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign could make waves today as he’s expected to announce his vice-presidential pick.      Claim Your Money It’s tax season and we’re all hoping to be getting money back from Uncle Sam when our returns are calculated. However, you could be one of hundreds of thousands of taxpayers leaving money on the table for the IRS. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, close to a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 are about to expire.     Ohtani’s Response Baseball’s biggest star is denying any wrongdoing in a sports betting scandal involving his former interpreter. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.     Finally   There’s trouble for rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, as Federal agents launched raids at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     A high school prom will be bringing home the bacon. Kevin Carr reports that the school where the movie Footloose was filmed will have a celebrity on hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Two Cases For Trump Donald Trump is expected to spend his Monday morning in the courtroom of a New York judge who might soon preside over his hush money criminal trial, and that’s just one of the two important court hearings that’s set for today. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, today is also the day that time runs out on the former president to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in his civil fraud case.     Johnson On The Hot Seat There's an effort on Capitol Hill to vacate Mike Johnson from his seat as House Speaker. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.   Murkowski Says No To Trump She was one of seven Republican Senators who voted to convict Former President Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial, and now Lisa Murkowski says she’s contemplating her future with the GOP. Pamela Furr has the story.    NJ Governor’s Wife Ends Senate Run New Jersey’s First Lady is ending her run for the United States Senate. Tammy Murphy announced on Sunday she’s dropping out of the race against Congressman Andy Kim to replace Robert Menendez.      Business News  A tech war grows between the US & China. The Financial Times is reporting that the Chinese government is ordering new guidelines that will force the phase-out of US microprocessors from AMD and Intel out of all government PC’s and servers. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.     Sixteen States Face Severe Weather Last week may have marked the first official day of spring, but this week, millions of Americans are still feeling winter weather as the nation braces for a major snowstorm to sweep across the country.       Latest Smoking Ban West Virginia, which has the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, becomes the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present.  Lisa Dwyer reports.     Shutdown Averted A partial government shutdown was averted in the final hour over the weekend when the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a spending bill, despite some objections of GOP members over the cost of the plan. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Latest On Russia-Ukraine Russia spent a day in mourning following the terrorist attack in Moscow that left at least 140 people dead and scores injured. Russia launched a missile attack two Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, angering Poland as one cruise missile flew over Polish airspace during the attack. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    From RNC To NBC Former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is sharing a new perspective after taking a job with NBC News. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Willis Responds To Trump The train is coming” – that’s the quote from Fulton County DA Fani Willis who says despite what she describes as distractions, the election interference case against Donald Trump will continue to be prosecuted. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Another GOP House Resignation Wisconsin Republican Representative Mike Gallagher says he will resign from Congress. As Lisa Dwyer reports, his surprise move also means there will be another open seat in the House, cutting the GOP’s majority to just a single vote.    Latest On Idaho Manhunt Police have identified two men who were found dead in northern Idaho amid a 36-hour manhunt for an escaped inmate and his alleged accomplice. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Investigating The Airlines The government is reviewing the 10 biggest airlines, and whether they're making money off of sharing the personal information of passengers.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Finally   Another remake was a big hit with moviegoers as the new "Ghostbuster" movie led the way at the box office.   Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden’s Budget Showdown The clock is ticking as lawmakers are rushing to consider legislation that would avoid a potential government shutdown. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, conservatives are irate over both the spending and a fast-tracked vote within 24 hours.      Capture Following Idaho Hospital Prison Break More is being learned about the Idaho hospital shootout this week that led to a prison break and a two-day multi-state manhunt. Pamela Furr reports that authorities captured the escaped prisoner and his alleged accomplice – the audio courtesy of KIVI-TV Boise.   Trump/RNC Fundraising Plan A plan between the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee will allow the former president’s fundraising to also focus on his growing legal bills. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Menendez Political Future Embattled Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges. Lisa Dwyer reports he could mount a campaign against another Democrat in the fall.    Business News  It happened in Florida, and now it’s happening in California. Insurer State Farm says they will not renew approximately 72,000 property and commercial apartment policies, citing fire and earthquake damage risk. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.    NY AG Watching Trump Assets The New York attorney general’s office has filed judgments in Westchester County, the first indication that the state is preparing to try to seize assets belonging to Donald Trump.    Operating Room History In a surgical first, doctors have performed a transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human.  Ed Donahue has the story.      Blinken In The Middle East As war rages between Israel and Hamas, the United States is in continued discussion with leaders in Egypt. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the American involvement in the Middle East.     DOJ Pursues Apple The Justice Department has filed an antitrust case against Apple, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    California’s Proposition 1 Approved A statewide ballot measure aimed at overhauling California's mental health care system, primarily through the issuance of nearly $6 point 4 billion dollars in bonds, has been approved by a very close vote. Sue Aller has the details.     Demanding Boeing Answers The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and are demanding answers after a series of issues that include a door panel coming off mid-flight and a tire falling to the ground on takeoff. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Good Housing News There’s some encouraging news in the housing market. Correspondent Rita Foley has details.    Russia Attacks Kyiv Overseas, and Russia fired 31 missiles at the capital city of Kyiv in its first major attack against Ukraine in weeks. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that thanks to American-made missile defensive systems, the Ukrainian military intercepted them all.     Lawyer Needs Attorney Michigan attorney Stephanie Lambert turned herself in Thursday following her arrest in a case involving the 2020 election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Police Force Suspended It wasn’t just one police officer who got into trouble. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the mysterious suspension of an entire police department of a small Maryland town.      Tech News  Human computer interface has allowed a man with a chip implanted in his brain to play chess, using only his mind. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Biden Impeachment Hearings A House committee continues its efforts to impeach President Biden despite repeated questions about lack of evidence. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.     Appealing The Supreme Court Texas Ruling It didn't take long for a Federal appeals court to rule on a controversial immigration law in Texas after the U-S Supreme Court decided not to extend a block on the law. Correspondent Clayton Neville has reaction from politicians and Police.     Latest On Trump Civil Case As former president Donald Trump struggles to come up a $454 million dollar bond payment penalty following his fraud conviction in New York last month, the state refutes his lawyers' claims it is impossible to pay. John Stolnis has more.    Georgia Execution With his final appeal denied by the US Supreme Court, Georgia carried out the execution of Willie James Pye Wednesday night. The 59-year-old was found guilty of murdering his former girlfriend over three decades ago.     Hospital Shootout Three Idaho corrections officers were shot as a gunman breaks an inmate out of Boise hospital.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    “Little Rascals” Captured They’re being called the “Little Rascals,” but this trio is not acting like the characters from the 1950’s TV show. The FBI’s Houston office says three boys, ages 11, 12 and 16, are accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank.        Record Day On Wall Street Wall Street surged to end Wednesday at all-time record highs for the three major indexes, after the chairman of the Federal Reserve said it will hold interest rates for now, but could announce three rate cuts before the year is over. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, Jerome Powell added that inflation continues to cool.     Netanyahu Meets With GOP Israel's Prime Minister met yesterday with Senate Republicans as war rages between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Biden’s Chips President Joe Biden announced Wednesday one of the biggest federal investments in US chip manufacturing, an $8 point 5 billion dollar grant to tech giant Intel.  As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, Biden went to Arizona, a key battleground state, as he struggles to get his infrastructure accomplishments to register with voters.     More Goon Squad Members To Prison Two more former Mississippi sheriff’s deputies who were members of a so-called “goon squad” have been sentenced for their part in torturing two Black men. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.     Missing Student Search Continues The search for missing Missouri student Riley Strain intensified, with police and volunteers retracing his steps in the Nashville area on land and water. Katie Clark has the latest.    Ukraine Aid As aid to Ukraine has stalled in the halls of Congress, interest is growing in the idea of delivering funds to the war-torn nation as a loan, a proposal first floated by former President Trump. As Charles deLedesma reports, the Biden administration is working on getting Kyiv the weapons it desperately needs.    Florida Rescue Flights The first flights from Haiti ordered by Governor Ron DeSantis to transport Floridians stranded in the island nation back to the Sunshine state landed in Orlando last night.  DeSantis offered the flights after gang-fueled violence forced airport closures in Haiti.      Massive Donations The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos continues to give away her fortune. Correspondent Jennifer King reports MacKenzie Scott has announced hundreds of new recipients in a philanthropic competition.    Finally   He had the animal he called his pet with him for 30 years in a town in suburban Buffalo, even building the reptile its own swimming pool. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the owner wants New York authorities who seized his 11-foot long, 750 pound alligator named Albert to give it back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    SCOTUS Rules On Texas Immigration Law In a decision that came sooner than many expected, the U-S Supreme Court is allowing a controversial immigration law in Texas to take effect. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Tuesday Election Results Despite the presidential primaries being locked up by Donald Trump for the GOP and President Biden for Democrats, six states held elections on Tuesday that could also include congressional implications.        It’s A Deal The White House and congressional leaders say they've reached a spending deal that would avert a potential government shutdown this weekend, but the vote still needs to be taken in a divided House of Representatives.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Navarro Behind Bars Peter Navarro, who served as the White House trade advisor to former President Donald Trump, exhausted all of his appeals and is now in a Federal prison. Pamela Furr explains.    NYC Mayor’s New Trouble There’s new trouble for the leader of America’s largest city. Correspondent Jennifer King reports New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse 30 years ago from a time when he was a police officer.     Business News  It will soon be “and a Pepsi” when you pick up your sandwich at Subway. The fast food restaurant franchise just ratcheted up the cola wars, signing a 10-year deal with PepsiCo that begins in 2025 and will ditch Coca Cola products in favor of Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Aquafina. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.    Lawyer Attested Leaving Court An attorney was arrested moments after a hearing in a Federal court ended where she represented a client being sued by Dominion Voting Systems for defamation. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, that attorney now faces arrest in Michigan on charges of illegally breaching voting machines during efforts to upend the results of the 2020 election.    Prison For The “Rock Doc” He was a nurse practitioner, and now the man who became known as the Tennessee “Rock Doc” will be heading to federal prison.   Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Trump’s Jewish Comments Democrats and some in the Jewish community are lambasting former President Donald Trump over comments he made about Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Latest In The Middle East The United States insists it's still working to bring aid to Gaza as Israel promises to eliminate Hamas from the Southern City of Rafah. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the Middle East.    Afghanistan Hearing Two top former generals told a Congressional committee that Biden administration planning failures led to the chaotic exit from Afghanistan three years ago.   Washington correspondent Sagar Meghan reports.     Lawmaker Announces She’s Having An Aboriton Arizona does have laws regarding abortion, but one state senator took to the floor of the legislature to announce she has no choice but to have the procedure. Correspondent Norman Hall tells us why.     Nebraska Lawmaker Under Fire For What He Read To Colleagues A Nebraska state lawmaker is receiving scorn from both Democrats and Republicans demanding his resignation. Ed Donahue reports.     Jail For Mississippi Deputies Two former Mississippi sheriff’s deputies have been sentenced for their part in torturing two Black men after a neighbor complained that they were staying in a home with a white woman. Lisa Dwyer reports.        Finally   There were some pretty intense moments in the interview by former CNN host Don Lemon to Elon Musk. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s New Jersey News Conference The Trump campaign pivoting to the economy, now in the form of a press conference to talk about high prices and inflation. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden & Kamala Rally President Biden joined Vice President Kamala Harris for their first joint speaking engagement since Harris replaced Biden on the ticket for the White House in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Arrests In Matthew Perry Death Authorities arrested five people including two doctors and Matthew Perry’s personal assistant on charges connected to the actor’s overdose death last year. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Biden’s Drug Price Deal The White House announced a landmark deal to lower prices of ten drugs popular with older Americans that could save taxpayers billions of dollars. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Pays To Be The CEO Great if you can get it. Correspondent Norman Hall reports Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package.    Disney’s Legal Issues New trouble at the House of Mouse as a legal fight between a family and Disney has exposed an unusual contract clause. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    US-Led Gaza Talks Continue The high-stakes ceasefire and hostage talks will resume in Qatar today with the US mediating to end the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. As correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, while Israel did have a place at the table, the terrorist group did not attend.    Latest In Russia & Ukraine The United States is actively watching events unfold in Ukraine, where troops continue to seize more ground inside of Russia and is moving outside of the Kursk region, and how Russia has issued evacuation orders for its citizens but has yet to respond with any force. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Walz DUI In Question Now that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, questions have been raised about his record in the National Guard, but also about his arrest for drunk driving in Nebraska in 1995. Correspondent Norman Hall reports concerns are being raised about campaign staffers releasing misleading information about the case when he ran for office back in 2006.    Judge Saying No To Trump Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are seeking to push back the sentencing date for his hush money case in New York City. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, a sentencing date has already been delayed once, but so far the judge has refused to delay the case again.    Arizona’s Abortion Language The Arizona Supreme Court has sided with Republican lawmakers saying it is okay to call a fetus or embryo an unborn human being. Pamela Furr explains the story.      Troopers In Trouble Two Alaska State Troopers are facing assault charges, accused of beating, using pepper spray and allowing their police dog to attack and subdue a man they were trying to arrest.     Another American Sentenced In Russia The crime was donating to a charity in Ukraine. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports a dual US-Russian national has been sentenced to 12 years in a Kremlin prison.     Man Arrested For Threatening Florida Power Station Police in Florida report a Jordanian national was arrested for explosives threats and an attack on a Florida energy facility allegedly motivated by the U.S. government's support of the state of Israel.      Finally   Arrests have been made in Los Angeles following the death of soap opera star Johnny Wactor. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Wants NY Court Delay Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking a New York court to delay payment of hundreds of millions of dollars to the state, a penalty for his recent conviction of overinflating property values over the years to secure better loans and business deals. John Stolnis has more.     Biden & Bibi Talk Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send officials to Washington to brief members of the Biden administration on plans to move into Rafah, a response following a phone meeting between President Biden and the Israeli prime minister. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, this comes amid a growing divide between the two allies over the war in Gaza.     Big Day For SCOTUS The U.S. Supreme Court had a very busy Monday, hearing arguments on cases including social media disinformation, and keeping in place an insurrection ban stemming from a January 6 arrest of a New Mexico public official. The justices also chimed in on Texas' controversial immigration law. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Election Tuesday With the top of the ticket sewn up by Donald Trump for the GOP and President Biden for the Democrats, today’s vote will feature a number of down-ballot races. Elections will be held in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio.      Business News  Gas prices have not only been increasing, but today they have hit a milestone. For the first time since late last year, prices at the pump are now higher on a year-over-year basis.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.    SCOTUS Says No To Navarro The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from a former White House adviser who is trying to stay out of prison. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Sports Illustrated To Stay A lifeline will keep an iconic sports publication from ending a 70-year run. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on an agreement to keep financially-troubled Sports Illustrated in operation.     Budget Deadline Congress is on the clock as both the House and Senate scramble to head off a potential federal government shutdown that could begin this weekend. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Appealing The Willis Decision Lawyers for Donald Trump and eight co-defendants filed an emergency appeal Monday of a Georgia judge's decision allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the election fraud case against the former president.     Another Boeing Incident Following eight incidents in just two weeks, airlines executives are addressing criticism following recent incidents on Boeing planes. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on a string of events that have some fliers concerned about safety.     Small Town Democracy It’s a regular occurrence in Elmore, Vermont, a small town on a lake with a population of barely 860 people. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on how they use their annual town meetings to practice democracy.     Investigating The San Francisco Crash The investigation continues into what led to three people being killed and others injured in a bus stop incident traffic accident in San Francisco. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Police Spot Missing Man A new clue emerged into the disappearance of a Missouri college student, last seen in Nashville, Tennessee, as Riley Strain is seen on police bodycam footage in a chance encounter in a public park. Sue Aller reports.    Vacationing Mom Sentenced A judge has handed out a long prison term for the mom who vacationed while her toddler was left alone in a house and died. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.      Finally   It’s being called the darker side of child stardom. Kevin Carr looks at a new docuseries focused on what was claimed to have happened behind the scenes on Kids television shows.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Receiving Rally Scrutiny At a rally in Dayton, Ohio Saturday, the presumptive Republican nominee warned of a bloodbath if he's not elected, called certain immigrants animals and referred to January 6th participants as hostages, drawing the scorn of critics while rallying his supporters. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Congress Talks TikTok Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the recently passed bill in the U-S House Surrounding Tik-Tok. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Maine Shooter Report Reaction A new report says law enforcement should have seized a man’s guns and had the legal right to put him in protective custody weeks before he committed Maine’s deadliest mass shooting. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Chicago’s New Migrant Housing Plan Chicago officials on Sunday began evicting some migrants from shelters, joining other cities that have made similar moves to ease pressure on overstretched resources.      Business News  Electric vehicles may have cost the CEO of one of the largest rental car companies in the world his job. Stephen Scherr said he’s stepping down as the leader of Hertz Global Holdings at the end of the month. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.    New Mexico State Trooper Killed A suspect in the shooting death of a New Mexico state police officer was captured Sunday by law enforcement outside of Albuquerque. When the trooper arrived, he approached a BMW, and without warning was shot multiple times. The shooter then left the scene in the trooper’s state police car.         Monthly Financials In the first financial report since both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched the delegates needed to lead their parties into the 2024 election, correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on fundraising for November’s presidential race.     Russia-Ukraine & Putin Election Vladimir Putin may have won reelection in Russia by a landslide, but it did not come without controversy, as there were a number of protests during the 3-day election, which included fires being set in at least two polling stations. Putin’s victory was also marred by a large Ukrainian drone attack with targets including Moscow being hit. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports.     Netanyahu Reacts To Schumer Comments Following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s call to have Benjamin Netanyahu leave office, Israel’s prime minister spoke out Sunday, telling Fox News his nation will continue to fight against terrorism and no country should meddle in its affairs. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on the widening flap between U.S. and Israeli leaders.     Repairing Indiana & Ohio Damage assessments and recovery efforts are underway after at least 3 people were killed in a string of tornadoes that ripped through parts of Indiana and Ohio late last week. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Three Dead In Pennsylvania A two-state manhunt came to an end and a Pennsylvania town’s lockdown was lifted when police collared a New Jersey man wanted for the murder of three people in a Philadelphia suburb. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Watching Russia & Iran There’s concern in Europe and in the US over a proposed plan by Russia to receive ballistic missiles from Iran for their fight against Ukraine. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the U.S. and allies are warning Iran to stop progress on the deal, despite the Iranians saying there is no agreement.     Sports – Robert Workman   March Madness and more.        Finally   Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro is turning to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to remain out of jail over his contempt of Congress sentence. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Schumer Wants Netanyahu Out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing backlash from both sides of the political aisle, and the White House, after he took to the Senate floor and said that it's time for Israelis to elect a new leader, labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an obstacle to peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Two Court Hearings For Trump As the Republican presumptive nominee for the third straight election, Donald Trump's legal issues continue to dog his campaign. John Stolnis reports from Washington on some developments yesterday in two of the four cases against him.    School Shooter Dad Convicted A Michigan jury has convicted the father of a school shooter in a landmark case where the parents were found guilty for their son’s actions. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports    Navarro Loses Last Appeal An appeals court has denied a request from a former Trump administration official to stay out of jail. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that the final denial for Peter Navarro means he must report to prison next week.    Biden To Michigan President Biden went on the road and spent Thursday campaigning in Michigan. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.        New Migrant Flight Rules A new federal airport security requirement for immigrants travelling without passports on domestic flights is prompting confusion, for both migrants and advocacy groups. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Mnuchin Wants TikTok One day after the House voted overwhelmingly to force ByteDance’s TikTok to either divest itself from China or face a ban in the US, legislation that also has the support of President Joe Biden, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is building an investor group to acquire the popular social media app. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      A 4-Day Work Week Legislation was introduced this week on Capitol Hill that proposes a shorter work week in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Judge Rules Against Trump On Documents It was a busy day in two courts for Donald Trump and his legal team. In New York, prosecutors have told the judge overseeing the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels that they’re willing to delay the trial until late-April. In Florida, with Trump in attendance, the Federal judge in the former president’s classified documents case ruled against dismissing the charges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Harris Visits Abortion Clinic While President Biden was campaigning in Michigan, Kamala Harris went to Minnesota, and in the process, became the first Vice President to visit an abortion provider. Sue Aller reports.     Bad Weather In America It was Colorado’s biggest snow in three years, with the city of Boulder and the Denver suburbs receiving a foot, and areas near Aspen two feet of heavy snow, and it’s not over yet. Another storm system moving from Arkansas to Ohio brought thunderstorms and tornadoes to the small town of Winchester, Indiana, where at least three people are dead.    Tennessee Proposing New Migrant Rules The Republican-led Tennessee House has advanced a proposal that would require law enforcement agencies in the state to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the country illegally. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Biden Saying No To Steel Merger There was concern on Capitol Hill when a planned sale of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan was announced, and now President Joe Biden is chiming in, saying he is also opposed to the agreement. Correspondent Donna Warder has more.     Cockfighting Comeback A long-since-banned activity in Oklahoma may be making a comeback. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the Sooner State is considering weakening the rules regarding cockfighting.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    House Approves TikTok Bill A bipartisan bill that could potentially lead to a TikTok ban in the U.S. has easily passed the House, but its path forward is unclear, despite President Biden saying he would sign it.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     More Demands For House Ukraine Bill With aid to Ukraine stalled in Congress, House Democrats and some Republicans are trying a couple different ways to push it through. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Putin Makes Nuke Threat Russian President Vladimir Putin is flexing his country's nuclear muscle ahead of this week's election in Russia. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Judge Tosses Some Georgia Election Charges A judge in Atlanta’s Fulton County has thrown out multiple counts contained in the election interference indictment against former President Trump and several of his co-defendants. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the former president still faces charges.      Hunter Biden Legal Issues The president’s son could soon face trial in Delaware and California. Lisa Dwyer reports that Hunter Biden has also turned down an invitation to appear before Congress.         Rats On Drugs  Having your office infested with rats is bad enough, but as correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the rodents in the New Orleans police headquarters are not just a nuisance – they’re also stoned.     History Surrounding Biden-Trump II Now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their party’s nominations, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that November’s Biden versus Trump White House race rematch is a rarity in American history.     Jury Gets Crumbley Case A 15-year-old Michigan boy who shot and killed fellow students at his high school has already learned his fate. Now, following his mother who stood trial, his father’s fate is in the hands of a jury. Correspondent Katie Clark reports.     Boebert’s Election Battle Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, running in a new district, is pointing the finger of blame at Democrats, saying they are targeting her re-election campaign in Colorado. Correspondent Clayton Neville is following the story.     Help From A Surprising Source While life is still not back to normal in Israel, correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Jewish State is getting support from an unusual source, as many evangelical Christians strongly back its war with Gaza.     Oklahoma Student’s Death Results Spark Anger A new development in the case of a non-binary teen that died a day after being beaten in an Oklahoma High School bathroom. Lisa Dwyer reports the death of Nex Benedict has now been ruled a suicide.      New Charges In Super Bowl Parade Shooting Three men are facing firearms charges in connection with the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade last month that left one person dead and nearly two dozen others hurt.      House GOP’s January 6 Investigation Republicans in a House committee are trying to push the blame away from former President Donald Trump for the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.  The details from correspondent Donna Warder.     Florida’s Haitian Concern As the situation in Haiti worsens, there’s concern in Florida that Haitian migrants fleeing the violence in boats could turn up on Florida beaches. Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered extra police along with patrol boats and aircraft to monitor activity in the state’s coastal waters.     Finally   Shoppers at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar take note, the discount variety chain will be closing one thousand stores, the majority of them this year. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Actress Olivia Munn revealed she has been privately battling breast cancer, saying she had had 4 surgeries in the past 10 months. Kevin Carr has the story.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Today on America in the Morning    Biden Budget Released The White House released their budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, with President Biden stumping for his policy proposals and hitting Donald Trump for comments he made about entitlements. John Stolnis has the recap from Washington.     Trump OK With TikTok Former President Donald Trump and other politicians are chiming-in over concerns surrounding TikTok. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports some believe the popular app to be a National Security threat.     Don’t Say Gay Compromise Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms under a new 'Don't Say Gay' bill legal settlement. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Trump Wants Hush Money Trial Delay Former President Trump is seeking to derail the start of his first criminal trial just two weeks out from when it is scheduled to begin, asserting a presidential immunity defense in the case for the first time.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports that the Supreme Court will be taking up Trump’s immunity claim in a hearing next month.    Judge Nixes NLRB Rule A federal judge in Texas is blocking the US Labor Relations Board rule that would make it easier for workers at McDonald's, Burger King and some other big U.S. companies to unionize.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.        Saving AM Radio  Citing public safety and the importance for people to get information, the two senators from Maine are the latest to join an effort in Congress to pass federal legislation to keep AM radio in every new car made. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Social Security Debate President Biden unveiled his election-year budget for 2025. Tax increases would be used to shore up Social Security, and it was that very program that led both the president, and his GOP rival in the 2024 election, Donald Trump, to square off on the topic, with the former president getting pushback from Biden on the idea of cutting Social Security and Medicare spending. Pamela Furr has more on the story.     School Shooter’s Father’s Trial Continues The trial is moving forward for the father of a convicted school shooter in Michigan. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the precedent-setting courtroom proceedings.     Haiti Situation Worsens Gangs are roaming the streets of the nation’s capital city of Port au Prince and the US has airlifted all non-essential staff from the American Embassy. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on an attempt to halt Haiti's dramatic decline amid violence and poverty.     Trump Aide Ordered To Prison Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to a Miami prison. Correspondent Sue Aller has the details.      Executions To Resume The state of Georgia will be resuming executions later this month. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     School Bus Tragedy All three children on a school bus in Illinois were killed when it veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a tractor-trailer.  It happened in the small town of Rushville on Route 24, a major thoroughfare that connects Illinois with Kansas City.     RNC Layoffs There were a large number of staff layoffs on Monday at the Republican National Committee. Politico is reporting that the new leadership which includes Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, wasted no time in purging as many as 60 staffers.    Prison For American In German Killing An American man is going to prison in Germany, for the murder of a fellow American.  Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Finally   A new survey says most teens felt better when they went without smartphones. However, as correspondent Shelley Adler reports, many of them won't give the phones up.    While this year’s Academy Awards ceremony was relatively low-key, there were some controversial moments. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Trump & Biden Campaign Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump were campaigning over the weekend, and the two 2024 frontrunners spent the day in Georgia on Saturday, taking aim at the other. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Katie Britt Fallout Republican Senator Katie Britt's rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union has made headlines for what critics in her own party admit was an awkwardly delivered speech, as well as a reference to an incident of human trafficking years ago seemingly mentioned to appear as if it happened during Joe Biden's presidency. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Deadly Copter Crash Investigation We're learning more about the military helicopter crash at the Texas-Mexico border that left three dead. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from the Lone Star State.    US Evacuations From Haiti The U.S. has flown in military forces to Haiti for embassy security and some evacuations, as gang violence is out of control in the island’s capital city. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.      Reports DOJ Is Investigating Boeing The Justice Department is now investigating the January fifth incident where a door blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight in midair.         Gum’s New Purpose  Chewing gum, it’s not just for blowing bubbles anymore. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on decreasing sales and what gum makers are doing about it.     Latest On Israel-Gaza There's no sign that Israel plans to let up in its retaliation on Gaza. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as the US begins the process of building a temporary port to get aid into the Palestinian enclave by sea, as Israeli troops engage Hamas terrorists in the area, and the leaders of Israel and America are in dispute as to how to move forward.     Peace Talks Proposed  As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, the leader of Turkey has floated the idea of hosting a summit between the leaders of Kyiv and the Kremlin. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.     Bad Weather Weekend It was an extremely difficult weekend for travelers due to soaking rains and tidal flooding. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on record rainfall in Charleston, South Carolina that stranded drivers, some who needed to be rescued.      Mother Mistaken For Robber Killed A Missouri man was arrested after he opened fire inside his home on someone he believed was an intruder. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the man instead killed his own mother.       Arrested For Using Dead Man To Take Money This next story even left police scratching their heads with disbelief. Pamela Furr reports that two Ohio women are under arrest, accused of propping up a dead man in their car to withdraw hundreds of dollars from his bank account.                 Osprey Airborne Again The American military’s Osprey aircraft will return to flight after being grounded following a deadly crash in Japan.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Biden Wins Border Court Battle The Biden administration won a legal victory in its effort to reduce illegal immigration at the Southern border. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports that for now, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the government can continue to accept 360 thousand migrants a year from four countries, including Venezuela and Cuba.     Keeping Clocks The Same We sprang forward this past weekend, but if two members of Congress have their way, we’d be locking the clock on Daylight Saving Time. Oklahoma Senator James Langford and Florida’s Marco Rubio co-sponsored a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time the permanent time in the US.     Finally   There was no slap heard ‘round the world like there was at the Oscars in 2022, but there were some unusual moments which included a naked wrestler at the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Kevin Carr has the recap which included a big night for the movie Oppenheimer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   State Of The Union President Biden delivered his final State of the Union address before November's Presidential election last night on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a recap.     Wildfire’s Power Company Connection The Texas Panhandle wildfire has now burned 17 hundred square miles, destroying homes and livestock, and killing two people. As to what started the inferno, correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that a Texas utility is admitting a role in sparking that state’s worst wildfire.     Judge’s Rule On Trump Trials There’s new developments in two different trials involving former President Donald Trump. Pamela Furr has the latest.    Soldier Sells Secrets An American soldier has been indicted, accused of selling sensitive military information, allegedly to China. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Business News  We’re all feeling the pinch at the neighborhood grocery store, but one chain is looking to capitalize on cost-conscious Americans. Illinois-based Aldi is planning a massive expansion. Here’s CNBC’s Peter Shacknow with Friday business.     NATO Welcomes New Member NATO has expanded their European partnership by one country, adding Sweden as its newest member. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.         Airplane Tire Crushes Car  What are the odds that your car insurance company wouldn’t believe you if you made this call. “I parked my car in a parking lot, and an airplane tire destroyed it.”        State Of The Union Recap The State of the Union address is in the books, and President Biden is touting the economy as we head toward November's general election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Biden’s Gaza Port Plan  During the State of the Union Address, President Biden said America would help build a temporary port for boosting the humanitarian aid flow into Gaza.  As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, not everyone in Congress is on board, as Florida Senator Marco Rubio, speaking to Fox Business, said the only beneficiary of America’s help will be the terror group Hamas, who is still waging war with Israel.     Preventing Bank Failures The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the softening of a regulatory proposal aimed at preventing bank failures.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     House’s TikTok Plan TikTok users may soon lose their ability to use the app in the United States, as a powerful House committee advances a bipartisan bill that could lead to its demise. Pamela Furr has the story.     House Migrant Bill Passes The House on Thursday passed a bill that would require the detention of any migrant who committed burglary or theft, legislation that House Republicans named after a Georgia student who police say was killed by a man who illegally crossed the border.  Sue Aller has the story.    Tech News  Linkedin has been working hard for years to place job seekers with the right employers, now, it looks like A-I is at least partially responsible for finding the right match. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.       Finally   He was known for singing his listeners down memory lane. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of singer-actor Steve Lawrence.   Spring forward – it happens this weekend. Correspondent Jennifer King reports with a little of the history behind Daylight Saving Time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Super Wednesday Suspensions Super Tuesday this week led to a sort of “Super Wednesday” in the race for the White House, with questions as to who a former candidate’s supporters will support, as the nation prepares for tonight's State of the Union address. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.     Guard Heading Underground State officials in New York are ramping up security in the subway system after a string of recent high-profile crimes has left residents feeling skittish about using the rails. John Stolnis has the details.       Judge Rules Against Government Agency Practices A Federal Judge in Texas says the practices of a decades-old government agency are unconstitutional. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Stakes Rise In Waters Off Yemen Concerns are growing for the United States and its coalition partners in the Red Sea, after an Iranian-backed Houthi missile strike on a cargo ship off southern Yemen killed three crew members.      Alabama Passes New IVF Law Alabama’s legislature has a new law protecting in-vitro fertilization providers from legal liability, prompted by a recent state court decision that deemed any frozen embryo as a child. Lisa Dwyer has the details.        Budget Deal Passes  Congress is one step closer to keeping the government operating.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Battle For Haley Supporters As Nikki Haley bows out of the Republican presidential primary following losing all but one of the Super Tuesday races, her campaign suspension leaves Haley backers pondering "Plan B" in November.   Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, her voting block will be critical for both Donald Trump and President Biden to have in the general election.     Other Big Super Tuesday Results  There was more to the Super Tuesday primary than just the Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has key results across the country, and their implications.     Jerome Powell Talks Economy When the Federal Reserve Chairman speaks, Wall Street listens. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that Jerome Powell gave his latest update on interest rates and inflation during testimony on Capitol Hill.     Philadelphia Bus Stop Shootings There’s a demand that action be taken in Philadelphia, after the fourth shooting in as many days targeting teens at bus stops has parents on edge. Katie Clark reports that on Wednesday, gunmen opened fire hitting eight students waiting for a bus.     The Next Crumbley Trial Begins A jury has been seated in the historic shooting trial of the father of a high school shooter, whose fate will be decided by a panel of nine women and six men. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports this judicial proceeding follows the guilty verdict in the case involving Ethan Crumbley’s mother.    Spring Break Enforcement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sending more law enforcement to Miami Beach and other Sunshine State spring break destinations in an effort to keep things under control.     Record Number Of Migrants Die The United Nations says a record number of migrants including those heading to Europe and the United States died last year trying to find a better place to live.  Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Tech News  Congress is set to vote today on measures to ban Tic Tok, if the Chinese parent company Bytedance does not sell it. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Finally   The closing statements made by the prosecution and defense in the involuntary manslaughter trial for the armorer on the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" may have taken longer than the jury leaving the courtroom and rendering a verdict. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports it took just over two hours for the decision to be reached.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Super Tuesday Results Less than 24 hours before Super Tuesday was set to begin, the Supreme Court has reinstated Donald Trump on presidential primary ballots, giving him a big win even before those ballots will be counted. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     More Learned About Nashville Plane Crash We're learning more about the deadly plane crash on a Nashville interstate highway. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Massive Michigan Explosions There were explosions in a town outside Detroit when a vaping supplies business went up in flames. As Katie Clark reports, one person died when vape pens, knives, and other items became projectiles, some landing 2 miles away.      Trump Wants New Trial Donald Trump's lawyers say the ex-president deserves a new trial and a fresh chance to tell a jury why he berated writer E. Jean Carroll for her sex abuse claims against him after she revealed them five years ago. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Business News  Elon Musk wears many hats, but not the one that says “World’s Richest Person.” According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, that title is now held by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $200 point 3 billion dollars. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.     New Troubles For Menendez More legal hot water for Democrat New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, charged by federal prosecutors with obstruction of justice in yet another superseding indictment unsealed on Tuesday.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.        They Smuggled What?  Agents at airports and at ports have come across both the usual and unusual when it comes to smuggling items into the United States. Finding illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes may be a first. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Not Everyone’s Choice President Biden and Donald Trump are edging closer to solidifying the nominations to lead their respective parties, as each tallies up their Super Tuesday delegate count. However, many voters would rather see a different matchup in November.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Ceasefire Talks Fall Apart  Talks to bring a ceasefire to Gaza has broken down, as the terror group Hamas refuses to agree on supplying Israel with any information on the more than 130 hostages it has now held for five months. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.     Wildfire Situation Worsens Wildfires are still burning in the Texas panhandle as ranchers in the region find themselves in dire need. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Cutting Late Fees Consumers may be happy, but the banks are not.  Banking and credit card companies have started reacting to a new Biden administration rule that puts an $8 ceiling on credit card late fees     Sinema Drops Reelection Plans It’s now a two-person race in Arizona as current Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced she will no longer seek reelection this year.     Not Where To Go Thousands of voters in a majority Black Alabama district recently redrawn following a court decision received the wrong information for voting on Super Tuesday. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Abortion In The Constitution Lawmakers in France voted to explicitly enshrine access to abortion in the French Constitution, making their country the first in the world to do so.      Finally   Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, went down for hundreds of thousands of users on Tuesday, because of what the company called a “technical issue.”     The Academy Awards will be presented this weekend. Kevin Carr has some early Oscar predictions.    In a first, members of an Ivy League school’s men’s basketball team have voted to unionize. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Holds Battleground State Rally It was billed as a speech about the economy, but former President Trump’s rally in North Carolina turned into something quite different. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.    US & The Gaza Talks A new round of talks to end the Gaza war is set to begin today, with Egypt, Qatar and the United States acting as mediators between Israel and Hamas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that there’s still no word if the terror group will send a representative to the planned meeting.   Preparing For More College Unrest A Federal Judge is weighing-in on pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American college campuses with the fall semester about to start. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as the president of a prominent Ivy League school abruptly resigned.    New Hunter Biden Trouble President Biden’s son reportedly sought assistance from the U.S. government for a lucrative energy project in Italy. Fox News is reporting that Hunter Biden wrote at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking assistance for the Ukrainian gas company Burisma.    Judge Says No To Trump The judge in Donald Trump's New York hush money case again is refusing to step aside. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Menendez’s Replacement New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to name his former chief-of-staff to become the temporary replacement for outgoing Senator Bob Menendez. George Helmy, who was a former staffer for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and is now a healthcare executive, is expected to be named.     A Texas Gun Ban Following a shooting at the Texas State Fair last year, organizers of the annual event announced it is banning firearms, drawing the ire of a number of Republican officials, including the Texas attorney general who is threatening a lawsuit. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      Hitting The Campaign Trail We're in mid-August with the Democratic National Convention coming up next week, and the Presidential campaigning with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris along with their V-P choices J.D. Vance and Tim Walz is in full force ahead of November's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the busy campaign trail.    Latest On Inflation One of the major topics for the election involves the kitchen table. Annual inflation in the U.S. last month hit its lowest level in more than three years, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next month. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Hurricane Ernesto Ernesto is now a hurricane after pummeling the northeast Caribbean, and leaving three quarters of a million people without power in Puerto Rico, and they may stay in the dark for days. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, while Ernesto may not make landfall in the continental United States, Atlantic coast beaches from Florida to Maine could be severely impacted this weekend with dangerous rip currents.    Face Mask Ban A first-of-its-kind ban on face masks is now the law in a county outside of New York City. Sue Aller reports from Long Island.    MPOX Concerns There’s new concern about the fast-spreading Monkey Pox, or M-POX as it’s called, as the deadly virus is rapidly moving through Africa, and is now officially a global health emergency. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Remembering Gena Rowlands She starred in movies including “The Notebook.” Actress Gena Rowlands passed away at her California home.     Remembering Famous Amos In 1975, Wally Amos took out a $25,000 loan to make baked goods, and the rest is history. The man who became known as Famous Amos built an empire on the cookies he learned to make from his aunt.      Finally   Who said there’s never a police officer around when you need one. It was a man in blue and some good Samaritans who raced to action when a woman drove into a Texas pond, saving her life. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    SCOTUS Sides With Trump On Ballots Less than 24 hours before Super Tuesday was set to begin, the Supreme Court has reinstated Donald Trump on presidential primary ballots, giving him a big win even before those ballots will be counted. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Super Tuesday Preview Today, voters in 16 states are heading to the polls for their primaries, also known as Super Tuesday, with a huge chunk of delegates at stake. John Stolnis tells us how things are shaping up for Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and President Biden on the biggest day of the election so far.    SCOTUS To Decide Texas Immigration Case After losing in Federal court, the Biden Administration is asking the U-S Supreme Court to hear a case surrounding a new immigration law in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Historic Blizzard People in the mountains of two western states are digging out from a days-long blizzard that included hurricane-force winds in the Sierra Nevada.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Business News  Four former executives at X are suing Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire of withholding severance payments worth as much as $128 million dollars after he took over the social media company formerly known as Twitter.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.     California Shooting  Gunmen opened fire in a town between Monterey and Bakersfield as they drove past a party. Sue Aller reports that when the shooting stopped, four people were dead.        Fake Electors Case Settled  A case involving fake electors has been settled in an election swing state.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Sitting Down With Haley Republican Presidential candidate and former U-S Ambassador to the U-N Nikki Haley is optimistic that her campaign can be competitive in today's primaries. In an exclusive interview, America in the Morning correspondent Clayton Neville sat down with Haley during a campaign rally in Texas on the eve of Super Tuesday.     Weisselberg Pleads Guilty  The former Trump Organization Chief Financial officer has pleaded guilty to perjury charges in a New York court. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Donald Trump, Jr., speaking on his Triggered online show, blasted the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for going after Allen Weisselberg, who admitted guilt to the judge, and for going against his father and the Trump company.     UN Releases Rape Report The United Nations released an alarming report saying there are grounds to believe that the terrorists from Hamas committed rape and other inhumane treatment against Israeli women, both during the attack on Israel in October and also among those they kidnapped. Pamela Furr has the details.     Guardsman To Prison Jack Teixeira (pronounced Tuh-SHARE-uh), the young Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of publicly posting top-secret documents will be pleading guilty for his actions and could spend more than a decade in jail. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    More Boeing Problems Plane-maker Boeing is facing more headwinds over safety issues. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Update On Texas Wildfire To battle the largest wildfire in state history, airplanes are dropping fire retardant to battle a cluster of fires in northern Texas.    Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Losing Control In Haiti The United States is keeping a watchful eye on Haiti, where in the latest round of violence, heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport in an exchange of gunfire with police and soldiers trying to repel them. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Finally   One of the great football centers of his era, anchor of the Eagles’ lone Super Bowl title in 2018, and the brother of Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, is calling it a career. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story.    The classic lifeguard series Baywatch is going to make a comeback. The details from Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   SCOTUS Ballot Decision Today  The Supreme Court has moved up its decision date regarding whether former President Donald Trump can appear on the primary ballots in three states – with a response expected sometime today.  Haley Wins First Primary As Trump Prepares For Super Tuesday Donald Trump swept all of the weekend primaries except for Washington, DC ahead of tomorrow’s Super Tuesday vote. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, despite the primary victories for the former president, there is concerning polling regarding what a November election could look like.     Wildfires Surpass One Million Acres Historic wildfires in the Texas panhandle are still raging, and are the size of a number of states. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Historic Blizzard Blizzard conditions have slammed parts of Northern California and Nevada, with some areas receiving as much as six inches of snow per hour. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the powerful storm has knocked out power, and for some they may have to dig out from as much as 18 feet of snow.     Business News  Keep an eye on the gas pump prices as OPEC announced it will be extending their oil production cuts into June, saying they are acting in coordination with a number of member states.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.     Harris Ceasefire Comments  Kamala Harris was in Alabama over the weekend to mark “Bloody Sunday” for the 59th anniversary of the attack on civil rights marchers in Selma. In a speech at the event, she also demanded that the Palestinian terror group Hamas and Israel agree to a six-week ceasefire.        Clock Ticking On Georgia Decision  It’s not expected to be very long before we hear a decision in the Georgia election case to remove Fani Willis from the proceedings. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Super Tuesday Preview Super Tuesday’s primary day is tomorrow, and all eyes are on Nikki Haley who just won her first primary against former President Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.     Debating McConnell Replacements  On the Sunday shows, the race to become the next leader of Senate Republicans was in the spotlight as senators discussed what they're looking for in Mitch McConnell's eventual successor. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, the US over the weekend flew two cargo transport planes over the Gaza Strip, airdropping food into the enclave. As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, Israel has signed off on a framework for a ceasefire, however, their request to know how many of the more than 100 hostages that the terror group is holding are still alive, and the condition of those still living, continues to go unanswered.     Abortion Pills To Pharmacies An abortion pill will become available at two major pharmacy chains in a number of states in the coming weeks. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Funeral For 11-Year-Old Texas Girl Killed Texans mourned at the funeral for an 11-year-old girl who went missing on her way to school, and days later was found dead in a river, allegedly killed by someone her family knew. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     New Search Proposed For MH-370 It has been almost a decade since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 dropped off radar and was never heard from again. As correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports, there’s a new search being proposed, one that will be looking in a different area of the turbulent Indian Ocean.     Protests Turn Violent In SF & NYC Pro-Palestinian protests in New York City and San Francisco turned violent over the weekend.    Tech News  The crypto giants are looking to buy a bit of political influence this year, spending over $100 million on Super Tuesday races. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Biden & Trump To The Border Former President Donald Trump and President Biden made separate trips to the Texas-Mexico border. Correspondent Neville reports the politicians share concerns about the state of the border, but differ on how to fix them.     Budget Deal Passes Congress There will be no government shutdown, as Congress works to pass another short-term funding bill... but what's next. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    The National Forecast   A massive rain for the West from California to Washington State, but inland it becomes snow with up to 4 feet today and even more for the weekend, coming with winds 50-100 mph. Snow will extend into the Rockies and include Montana to Nebraska. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast.     Austin Questioned  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spent Thursday on the defensive as House lawmakers question why his hospital stay last month was kept from the White House for days. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     He Spied For Cuba A former U.S. ambassador has changed his plea, now admitting to spying for Cuba. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Business News  Can what you drive be a national security threat? Citing potential risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made smart cars, with the focus on seeing if these vehicles can gather sensitive information about the Americans driving them.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.     Snow-mageddon  Eight to 12 feet of snow – that’s not forecast for northern Alaska, we’re talking about the mountains of California, as a 3-day blizzard with nearly 100 mile per hour winds is heading into the Sierra Nevada. Correspondent Jennifer King reports forecasters say a Pacific storm is shaping up to be the strongest of the season.         Latest On The Flu  Flu season is still with us, and correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the flu vaccines effectiveness this season.     Different Messages At The Border President Biden and former President Donald Trump each made visits to the Southern Border in Texas yesterday, just a few hundred miles apart. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, they may have gone to the border for the same reason, but they each had different messages.     Latest On Border Issues  Separate trips by former President Trump and President Biden to the Texas-Mexico border highlighted an issue that continues to play out in the courts and across the country. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Latest On Russia-Ukraine  The war on the ground continues in Eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine, but the war of words is heating up between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the West, warning nations including the United States supporting Kiev against sending troops to Ukraine. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.     Alabama Takes Action On IVF The Alabama legislature voted to protect providers and patients doing in vitro fertilization from criminal or civil liability. Sue Aller reports this comes after a state Supreme Court ruling that left doctors and parents in fear of arrest.    Snow To Help A Wildfire As the Texas panhandle wildfire surpasses one million acres burned and is still barely contained, fire crews are getting much needed help from Mother Nature. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the latest.     Officer Killed Serving Eviction Notice In Missouri, a police officer and process server were killed when a gunman opened fire from a home as he was being given an eviction notice.       Pentagon Leaker Changes Plea A young Pentagon leak suspect plans to change his plea. The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.    Finally   A county clerk in Nevada has handed in his resignation. Correspondent Norman Hall reports that he was in charge of the controversial hand-count vote in 2022 that was roiled by voting machine conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   SCOTUS Takes On Immunity It was a busy day for former President Donald Trump in courts for New York, Washington, DC, and Florida. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Supreme Court is moving fast in saying it will decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted in his election interference case.    Illinois Orders Trump Off Ballot A state judge in Illinois ruled late Wednesday that Donald Trump is now ineligible from appearing on the state’s primary ballot, claiming he engaged in insurrection regarding the events of January 6, 2021.       A Budget Deal The top leaders in Congress agreed to a deal on six appropriations bills that were set to expire on Friday and would have triggered a partial government shutdown. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    The National Forecast   Storms in the West brings snow of up to 8 feet in the mountains ranges and rain along the coast. The snow will expand into Idaho and Montana. Rain for New Mexico and Texas that moves into Louisiana and Tennessee later at night. Colder for the Northeast but sunny. Mild in parts of the Central and Northern Plains. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast.     Senator Blocks IVF Bill  A lone Senate Republican has blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue even after backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice. Sue Aller reports.       Texas Wildfire Grows A Texas wildfire is consuming acres in minutes, and has now become the second largest in Lone Star State history. Correspondent Jennifer King has the latest.       SCOTUS & Bump Stocks  The U-S Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday over a Federal ban on bump stocks. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.          Abortion Report  A report has found that the number of abortions performed annually is similar to what is was before Roe v. Wade was overturned.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Hunter Biden Hearing House Republicans leading an impeaching inquiry of President Biden heard closed-door testimony yesterday from the president’s son. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.     McConnell Stepping Down From Leadership  The GOP face of the United States Senate made a surprise announcement. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Mitch McConnell has told colleagues this year will be his last as his party’s Senate leader.     Trump Legal  It was a busy day in the legal dealings of former President Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Biden’s Health President Joe Biden spent part of his day yesterday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, taking his annual physical. His doctor described him as – fit for duty – in what’s expected to be the last update on Biden’s health before November’s election.     Candidate Concerns Donald Trump and President Biden each won their races in the Michigan primary by huge margins, but each victory came with lingering questions. For Trump, it was the more than 20 percent of the vote that went to his rival Nikki Haley. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, Biden’s issue was uncommitted voters.     Idaho Inmate Escapes Death A death row inmate escaped his lethal injection in Idaho, after 8 separate attempts to execute him. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Congresswoman’s Son Arrested Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s year has not been easy. Lisa Dwyer reports that Boebert’s son was arrested, facing nearly two dozen charges related to a string of car break-ins and thefts.   Finally   A longtime comic and actor has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of comedian Richard Lewis.    Rapper Ye (Kanye West) is definitely not feeling the love from the estate of Donna Summer. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Michigan Primary Results The results from the Michigan primary are in, and Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the two anticipated nominees ran away with the race.     Meeting On The Budget With a potential government shutdown looming, the stalemate over getting more aid to Ukraine and Israel continues, with the White House urging the House's Republican leader to move faster. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President Biden hosted the top-4 leaders of Congress at the White House, and the message – get it done.      Questioning The Witness In The Atlanta Willis Case  Tuesday’s testimony in an Atlanta courtroom left lawyers for former President Donald Trump visibly upset.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on key testimony in a case involving Atlanta's district attorney.     Charges Over Navy SEALs Deaths Charges have been filed in an operation that led to the deaths of two US Navy SEALs during the transport of Iranian missiles components.   Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Business News  Without warning, a massive proposed media merger between Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Global has come to an end after several months of discussions.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Wednesday business.     Details Released In Georgia Student’s Death  Friends held a vigil for a University of Georgia student, as new and disturbing details have been released by police about her murder. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.        Unfreeze The Assets  Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging world leaders to un-freeze frozen Russian Central Bank assets, and send the money to Ukraine. Lisa Dwyer reports. Ukraine Funding Discussed  As Russia makes gains on the battlefield in Ukraine, lawmakers continue wrestling over funding the Ukrainian war effort as they race to avoid a partial government shutdown this Friday at midnight. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     IVF Bill For The Senate  Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth is introducing a bill today (Wednesday) to preserve access to IVF treatments. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.     Hawaii Victim Funding Hawaii's governor says a $175 million dollar fund to compensate families of people killed in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century will begin accepting applications at the end of the week. Lisa Dwyer has more.     Latest On Texas Wildfire A wildfire in the Texas panhandle forced evacuations yesterday, as structures were burned, and animals and human life was threatened. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Response Over France Troop Claim Following a statement from the leader of France who said that he can see European nations providing ground troops in Ukraine, Russia, NATO and other nations are responding.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Fast Food Surge Pricing Does your “Baconator” come with or without an upcharge? Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Wendy's wants to modernize its menu, testing out surge pricing.    Tech News  A.I. is in the news again, this time for trying to copy content from major newspapers. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   The family of daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has expressed concern about her health and well-being. Kevin Carr has the latest.    There’s new trouble for the father of pop star Taylor Swift. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Michigan Primary Day Voters in the Wolverine State head to the polls today in the Michigan primary, and there’s plenty at stake not just for Nikki Haley in her battle against Donald Trump, but for President Biden as well. Correspondent Clayton Neville sets the stage.     SCOTUS & The Media How free should free speech be on the internet? That was at the center of a case brought by the states of Florida and Texas before the Supreme Court. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden & Trump To The Border  The Southern border in Texas will get dueling visits from President Biden and Donald Trump later this week.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Idaho’s Earthquake Idaho got a bit of a shake on Monday morning. Lisa Dwyer explains why.     Business News  Look out Ferrari – the Chinese are coming. Tesla’s Asian rival EV automaker B-Y-D is branding it their new supercar, an electric vehicle that reached top speeds of 192 miles per hour, and like the EV-version of the Ferrari can reach zero to 60 in just 2 and a half seconds.  Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.     Trump Files Appeal  Attorneys for Donald Trump filed notice, appealing the $454 million dollar judgment in his New York civil fraud case.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.         McDaniel To Leave The RNC  The head of the Republican National Committee announced she is stepping aside, as the party ramps up for the 2024 election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Latest On The Laken Riley Murder The University of Georgia mourns the tragic loss of a nursing student who was killed, allegedly by a man in the United States illegally. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.      Oklahoma Teens Death Sparks Outrage  The death of a nonbinary Oklahoma 16-year-old has struck a chord around the nation.   Correspondent Jennifer King report students staged walkouts in a number of states after Nex Benedict died after a high school fight.     Donald Trump, Jr. Security Incident  There was a security scare for one of the sons of former President Donald Trump. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.     Caribbean Murder Mystery Two Americans taking the trip of a lifetime are presumed dead in the Caribbean after vanishing from their yacht trip. As Katie Clark reports, local authorities found enough evidence to make several arrests.     Witness To Stay In Jail One of the witnesses at the center of the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden and the investigation into his son Hunter will remain behind bars for now.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Gag Order New Issue In Trump Case In New York City, prosecutors in Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal case have asked a judge to impose a gag order, which his legal team plans to fight, along with trying to stop Stormy Daniels and former Trump attorney Michael Cohen from testifying. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Remembering The First World Trade Center Bombing Also in New York, there was a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims on the anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Cruise Ship Finally Allowed To Dock Many Americans are among the 3,000 passengers finally allowed to leave a cruise ship at the African nation of Mauritius following fears of a cholera outbreak on-board. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Tech News  Big tech investment companies are betting heavily on new tech robot startup. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Finally   A trial date has been set for actor Alec Baldwin for charges connected to the shooting on the set of the movie Rust.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.      A woman in Ireland lost a court case – all because of a Christmas tree.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

   Today on America in the Morning   Can Haley Continue On Sunday, the Koch organization, a vital source of funding for Nikki Haley, ended their financial support for her, saying they would now be focusing more on House and Senate races for the 2024 election. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, this comes as Donald Trump easily won the South Carolina primary, and both candidates prepare for Michigan’s primary tomorrow.     IVF Becomes Election Issue There's continued national reaction, and more uncertainty, surrounding a recent State Supreme Court decision in Alabama related to in-vitro fertilization. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.      Nursing Student Murder Sparks Migrant Debate  Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that the Venezuelan national charged in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old University of Georgia nursing student entered the country illegally via the Southern border in 2022. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest.     Wisconsin Smash & Grab It sounds like a scene out of a Hollywood movie, but it happened in real life, in Wisconsin. Lisa Dwyer reports a group of teens used an SUV as a battering ram to get into a Range Rover dealership, and drive off with nine high-priced cars.     Business News  As they still investigate exactly what knocked out their network in several parts of the nation last week, A-T&T says it will give affected customers $5 each as compensation.  Here’s CNBC’s Peter Shacknow with Monday business.     Migrants Told You’re On Your Own  There are reports out of San Diego where US Border Patrol agents released hundreds of migrants at a bus stop and told they were on their own. Norman Hall reports the move was due to a lack of funding.         Beating High Prices  We’re all still paying more for gasoline and groceries, but analysts say consumers are now fighting back against high prices, and in some cases, coming out ahead. Correspondent Jackie Quinn explains.     CPAC Recap  Republicans at C-PAC sound-off on a number of topics, including potential Vice-Presidential candidates, as former President Trump holds on to a commanding lead in the polls. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Debating Ukraine Funding  As we pass the two-year anniversary of the war that started when Russia invaded Ukraine, there is a renewed push for U.S. aid for Kyiv.  As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, there are some in Congress who want to address problems at home before focusing on situations abroad.        Latest In The Middle East More concern in the waters off Yemen where Houthis backed by Iran launched a missile that nearly struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This comes after British and US coalition forces targeted more than a dozen airstrikes against terrorist sites in Yemen. Meanwhile, negotiators are inching closer to a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas that would allow for about a-fourth of the Israeli hostages still being held to be freed. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.     Shocking Scene Outside DC’s Israeli Embassy In Washington, DC, a US service member is in critical condition after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy.     Students Dead In Colorado Tragedy on a Colorado highway after athletes from the University of Wyoming were killed in a car crash. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   New Lake In Death Valley Kayakers have been paddling in one of the driest places on Earth after a series of storms battered California’s Death Valley and replenished Lake Manly. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Tech News  United Health Care Group has been experiencing nearly a week-long cyberattack, and continues to struggle with outages. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden To Announce New Russian Sanctions President Biden is unveiling new sanctions in direct response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports this comes after the president met with Navalny’s widow in California.    Smirnov Arrested Again The ex-FBI informant charged with lying in an investigation into the Biden family has been re-arrested. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     Latest On Alabama’s IVF Controversy More IVF providers in Alabama are pausing treatments for people in response to an Alabama state Supreme Court decision on the legal status of frozen embryos.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      Successful Launch & Landing  It was one large step for the space program, as a private company has successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.      Indictments In Arms Smuggling Case Four foreign nationals were charged Thursday with transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons on a vessel intercepted by U.S. naval forces in the Arabian Sea last month. (NBC)        Ten Millions Reasons To Stay  Apparently it pays to stay in school. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports the University of Texas is giving its football coach a massive pay raise.        Panda Diplomacy  You can call this “Panda Diplomacy.” Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a new wave of pandas being sent by China to the United States.     CPAC Day One  Republicans from the Trump wing of the GOP are meeting for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference where the focus is once again, first and foremost, securing another term in the White House for Donald Trump. John Stolnis has more on the first day of CPAC.      Massive Cellular Outage  A-T&T is now saying a software update caused the massive failure of their network on Thursday, where everything from making a call, to checking your email, to calling 9-1-1 was rendered inoperable. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Latest In The Middle East  Israel has agreed to send a high-level delegation to Paris for hostage negotiation talks with Hamas, as the US and Arab States push for a peaceful solution in Gaza. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, the ceasefire meeting comes as Yemeni Houthis launched a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden, and Israel intercepted a ballistic missile heading toward a city in Israel’s South.     Good Housing News The first month of housing data is in, and the numbers show a promising start for home sales in 2024. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has more.     Trump Delay Denied A request of former President Donald Trump is denied by a Judge in New York, surrounding the recent nine-figure civil verdict against him.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.    Hair Raising Decision A judge has ruled in a hair discrimination lawsuit in Texas, upholding the suspension of a high schooler over his dreadlocks. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     New Arrests & Conviction From January 6 Within the past 72 hours a Philadelphia man and a retired Charleston, South Carolina police officer were arrested and charged with crimes related to the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports another Capitol rioter was also sentenced to prison.    Housing Needed A study says that the United States is unprepared for the growing number of older people who'll need housing. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Tech News  No official reason has been given for yesterday's massive cellular blackout, which has left it up to the conspiracy theorists to come up with their own.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   The health issues for former TV talk show host Wendy Williams appear to be getting worse. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has the details.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   GOP Impeachment Inquiry Continues On the day President Biden's brother spoke with House lawmakers regarding their impeachment inquiry, some of those same Republicans are attempting to defend their case in the wake of the arrest and false information peddled by a key FBI informant. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Alabama IVF Decision Sparks Concerns A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.  As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the decision could have far-reaching effects inside and outside of Alabama.     Capital Murder Charges In Texas Child’s Death More details are being learned about the abduction and killing of an 11-year-old girl in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Biden’s Port Security Concerns  President Biden signed an executive order to shore up vulnerabilities and boost security at the nation’s ports over concerns of potential cyberattacks.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   More Biden Student Debt Forgiveness President Biden traveled to Los Angeles on a campaign stop, and announced he is forgiving a total of $1 point 2 billion dollars in student debt.   Rust Trial Getting Underway  A jury is being sworn in for the trial of the armorer who loaded the gun in the fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie Rust. Julie Walker reports.         Harrowing Rescue  Trapped on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington for hours facing below-freezing temperatures and 90 mile per hour winds, rescuers battled the elements and were able to save a hiker. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Assange Awaits Extradition Decision  Calling it an attack on the truth, the wife of Julian Assange wants a British court that has now heard his final appeal to block the extradition of the Wikileaks founder to the US where he would face espionage charges. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports an extradition decision is not expected to be immediate.    Changes At Boeing  Following two deadly plane crashes, and in January, the door of a passenger jet blowing out mid-flight, Boeing has removed the head of their 737 MAX program. Correspondent Sagar Megahni has the details.     Biden Considering Executive Action On Border With border concerns becoming a top priority, President Biden is weighing invoking executive authority to stage a border crackdown ahead of the 2024 election. As correspondent Ben Thomas reports, a possible action could include restrictions on a migrants’ ability to seek asylum, which was at one time a former Trump-era policy.     Trump Wants More Time To Pay NYC Case Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have requested a 30-day extension on the time frame to pay a $355 million dollar business fraud verdict levied against him. As Sue Aller reports from New York, the state’s attorney general says she will seize the president’s Big Apple properties if he does not comply with the court’s order.    Girl Dies In Beach Accident Tragedy on a South Florida beach when a 7-year-old girl dies after a hole she and her little brother were digging collapses, swallowing her and her 9-year-old brother. Lisa Dwyer has the shocking details.   Officer On Trial In Connecticut A trial is getting underway in Connecticut, involving a state police officer who shot and killed a teenager who was driving his car in a residential neighborhood. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Arizona Refuses NY Extradition Prosecutors in Arizona say they won't agree right now to extradite the man accused of murdering a woman in a New York City hotel room, saying they don’t trust the Manhattan District Attorney.          Finally   It’s another music first for the Queen B, as Beyonce has now taken the top spot on the country music charts. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Informant Now Say Info On Bidens Came From Russia A confidential source who now faces charges of providing false information to the FBI about President Biden and his son Hunter’s dealing with a Ukrainian energy company and was also a House GOP impeachment witness now says what he passed along came directly from Russian intelligence officials. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     US Sanctions Set For Russia The White House says it's preparing new and serious sanctions against Russia following Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic prison. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Child Found Dead In Texas The search for an 11-year-old Texas girl is over after divers discovered her body in a river, not far from where she went missing last week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the man believed to be responsible is behind bars.    Parent “Expert” Sentenced For Child Cruelty  A former Utah-based Vlogger who gave parenting advice on YouTube is on her way to prison, found guilty of abusing her own children. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Frozen Embryos Are Children Frozen embryos should now considered 'children' under Alabama state law. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.   On Crime Linked To Many  The man arrested following the brutal killing of a woman in a New York City hotel may be the prime suspect in a crime spree spanning several states. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.         California Deluge  More bad weather for California, severe enough to close an airport as the fears of flooding and mudslides increases. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.        US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Plan  The United States vetoed a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council yesterday calling for an immediate ceasefire to the hostilities in Gaza, a move defended by the Biden administration but criticized by some member nations. John Stolnis has the details.      Haley Vows To Continue  Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will stay in the race against Donald Trump beyond the weekend’s South Carolina primary. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that at a rally, Haley blasted the former president’s response to her husband serving overseas, and critics who say she should end her primary challenge.    Super Bowl Parade Arrests  Two arrests are made in the deadly Super Bowl victory parade shooting in Kansas City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the investigation continues.     High School Demands National Guard Four school committee members from a Massachusetts high school are asking the Governor to send in National Guard Troops. Pamela Furr tells us why.       Assange’s Last Stand It’s the last chance for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange as his lawyers head to court to keep him from being extradited to the United States. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Wisconsin’s New Maps Wisconsin Democrat Governor Tony Evers (pronounced EE-vers) signed new legislative district maps into law that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Higher Bag Fees Just in time for spring and summer travel - It will cost more to bring bags on an American Airlines flight.  Ed Donahue reports.   Finally   Not one but four new movies will be heading into production about the lives and history of the Beatles. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    An auction was held, and someone walked away with a speedboat once owned by a former president. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    There’s a big court case in New York City, and it centers around a classic song. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump, X, & The UAW The owner of X praised his interview with Donald Trump claiming over one billion views, but the 'United Auto Workers Union' is threatening legal action against the former President and Elon Musk over what was said. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    FBI Investigating Campaign Hacks The FBI has launched an investigation into alleged Iranian hack attempts targeting both the Trump and the then-Biden-Harris presidential campaigns. Jim Roope has the details.   Primary Recap Two members of the Democrat’s “Squad” have already been voted out by their constituents in the 2024 primaries, and in the most-watched race of the Tuesday night primary, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was able to hold off a strong challenge and will face off with Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi (pronounced al-kee-dee) in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.     Walz Defends Military Record Kamala Harris’ choice to be her V-P has been fighting against claims regarding his military record, and at his first solo campaign event in California on Tuesday, he defended what he called his “damn proud” 3-decade stint in the National Guard. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Florida Trial Begins A Florida jury will decide whether a woman was justified in fatally shooting a neighbor during a dispute last year. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Massive Meth Bust It was a historic bust by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that authorities have arrested a Mexican national in Atlanta, accused of trying to sell over a ton of methamphetamines worth millions of dollars hidden with celery at a farmer’s market.      Senators In Kyiv As Ukraine Presses Into Russia The president of Ukraine says that his forces now control 74 Russian settlements in the Kursk region, double the number from yesterday, after Ukrainian forces mounted a surprise attack against Kremlin troops and drove deep into Russian territory. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports two United States Senators met with Vlodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, praising his nation for not backing down from Vladimir Putin’s war machine.    Officer Who Shot Pregnant Woman Arrested A Police Officer in Ohio is indicted involving last summer's murder of a pregnant woman outside a grocery store. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Police Chief Indicted A special prosecutor in Kansas says an ex-police chief who led a raid on his hometown newspaper now faces charges for his actions. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Agreeing On Tips It appears there’s actually something that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump can agree on – as both presidential candidates have slightly differing proposals to end federal taxes on tips. However, as correspondent Julie Walker reports, no matter which candidate wins the White House, both of their plans would be difficult to enact.    US OK’s Israel Arms Sale The Biden administration has given the go-ahead for a massive $20 billion dollars in weapons sales to Israel.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Talk Over Texas Church Demolition A Texas church, where more than two-dozen worshippers were killed in a 2017 mass shooting, is being demolished. But as correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the families of victims who lost their lives there do not want the church to be torn down.    Tech News Global ransomware group "Dispossessor" has been caught and dismantled by the German and U.S. authorities, giving hundreds of companies a bit of breathing space, and dozens of countries a sigh of relief.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.   Finally   Swifties need to be vigilant. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in London, and the new security measures in place after her concerts in Vienna, Austria were abruptly canceled due to the threat of a terror attack.     Jimmy Kimmel says he did his time. Kevin Carr reports on why the comedian says he won’t host the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America in the Morning from Westwood One     Capital One Buys Discover  Capital One Financial has announced it will buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion. The deal will bring together two of the nation’s largest credit card companies as well as potentially shake up the payments industry.    Fight Over Ukraine Aid Continues  The political battle on Capitol Hill over aid for Ukraine continues. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Nikki Haley Campaigning In South Carolina  Nikki Haley is ramping up her attacks on Donald Trump ahead of this week’s primary in South Carolina. Correspondent Ed Donah ue reports.    Colorado Shooting Suspect Arrested  A suspect has been arrested in shooting deaths in a Colorado college dorm. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Details of Minnesota Shooting Revealed  More details have emerged about the Minnesota man that killed two police officers and a paramedic. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    US Government to Invest in Computer Chip Production  The federal government is increasing its investments into computer chip production inside the United States. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    UN Court Holds Hearings on Israel Territory  The top UN court is holding hearings into Israel’s occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    FAFSA Issues Causing Headaches for Families  Millions of families are having to hold off on deciding about college due to issues with FAFSA. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Voice Actors Worried About AI  Video game studios are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create character voices. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta looks at how that affects voice actors.    US Proposes Gaza Ceasefire  The United States is proposing a temporary halt to the fighting in Gaza and warning Israel not to extend their ground campaign into the Palestinian city of Rafah. John Stolnis has more.    Missouri House Passes New Gun Law  Missouri lawmakers have passed a new firearms law in the wake of the deadly shooting at the victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.    Drones Used to Fly Drugs into WV Prison  Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia.    MA City Asks for National Guard for High School Security  A city south of Boston is asking Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to send in the Massachusetts National Guard to stop violence and address security concerns at a troubled high school.    Man Admits to Causing Death of US Citizen in Germany  New details are emerging about the death of a U.S. citizen in Germany. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Ransomware Group Caught  A massive online ransomware group has been shut down by a multinational law enforcement effort dubbed "Chronos". Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Campaigns Following NYC Verdict It was a weekend of campaigning met with a mixed response for former President Donald Trump, in the days following the verdict in his New York City civil trial and Fani Willis on the stand. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Three First Responders Killed During Standoff In Burnsville, Minnesota, outside Minneapolis, two police officers and a fireman paramedic were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. As Julie Walker reports, the first responders are being called heroes for their actions, including by Minnesota’s governor.   “Person Of Interest” Held In Missing Child Case  A person in police custody on unrelated charges is suspected of involvement in the case of an 11 year-old-girl who went missing Thursday in Livingston, Texas, about 70 miles from Houston.      Cougar Attacks Seattle-Area Cyclists A group of five cyclists are lucky to be alive after they were attacked by a cougar on a trail outside of Seattle. Police say one of the bikers, a 60-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries to her face.     Investigation Into Church Shooting Continues Evangelist Joel Osteen preached about living without fear in his Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday, exactly one week after a woman with an assault rifle exchanged gunfire with security, leaving two people injured and the shooter dead. Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.   More Trouble For Colorado Funeral Home  More charges are pending after yet another grisly find involving a funeral home case out of Colorado.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.         Jimmy Carter’s Hospice Anniversary  This weekend marked one year since 99-year-old former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Fixing The Border  There's some confidence on Capitol Hill that a deal surrounding the southern border can get done, but in the meantime, the State of Texas is expanding its border security operations.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the Lone Star State.     Focus On South Carolina  With the South Carolina primary on Saturday, the latest polling shows Nikki Haley far behind Donald Trump in the polls, as Haley and surrogates for Trump and President Biden appeared on the Sunday shows to stump for their candidates. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Condemnation Over Navalny Death  Western leaders and Kremlin critics are blasting Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny's death.  As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden say the death of Russian political activist, just weeks before an election which would give more power to Vladimir Putin, is highly suspicious.     Wrongly Accused A Kansas man is hoping to clear his name after photos of him being detained following the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally last week went viral.  Sue Aller has the story.     Investigating Colorado Dorm Shooting An investigation continues in Colorado Springs, Colorado after two students were found dead of gunshot wounds in a dorm room. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Man Faces Charges In DC Police Shooting A man faced a judge, held in the shooting of three Washington, DC police officers during a standoff last week.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Ford Weighs Move Over Strike Costs Automaker Ford is weighing a production move after a costly union strike last year.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Finally   Bob Marley was the big winner at a disappointing holiday box office this weekend. Kevin Carr has the details.    Former New York Congressman George Santos is suing late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him and misusing videos that Santos was making for a paid website.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports – audio courtesy of the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Fani Willis Takes The Stand It was at times contentions as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand in her misconduct hearing. As Ed Donahue reports, at stake is whether she, or the person she brought in as special prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, violated any laws, and how all of this will impact how the case against the former president will be brought.    National Security Threat Assessed A day after the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee urged the White House to declassify information about a potentially serious national security threat, lawmakers heard more about a Russian anti-satellite weapon from the National Security Advisor. John Stolnis has more.     Hunter Biden Informant Charged With Lying  An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between President Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden and a Ukrainian energy company.  The latest from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.     Will Manchin Run Senator Joe Manchin hasn't said he'll make a third party bid for the presidency, but he's been thinking about it. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Business News  The tech sector may have some high flying stocks, but it’s also leading the way in job losses. Cisco says they will be cutting 5 percent of their global workforce, or about 4,000 jobs. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.    Rosendale Quickly Ends Senate Run  Montana Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale is dropping his U.S. Senate bid less than a week after he officially launched it. Politico is reporting that Rosendale had publicly explored a campaign for months, but within hours after he announced his Senate bid, former President Donald Trump endorsed military veteran Tim Sheehy.     NRA Case To The Jury  A case against former NRA leadership involving lavish spending now heads to the jury. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Latest On KC Chiefs Parade Shooting  Police are saying that a dispute between several people led to the gunfire at the end of the Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, one person was killed and 22 others, including nine children were injured in an incident that left the Kansas City mayor irate and demanding answers.    Latest On Russia-Ukraine  NATO and the US is pledging its continued support as the two-year mark approaches since Russia invaded Ukraine. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Update On The Middle East  The United States continues to play a role in the negotiations that include Egypt, Qatar, and Israel to end the war in Gaza and get Hamas to return the more than 100 Israeli hostages it is holding. As Karen Chammas reports, Israel went into a hospital in the enclave where dozens of terror suspects were apprehended.   LA Truck Explosion Nine firefighters were hurt when a truck powered by compressed natural gas exploded following a traffic accident in Los Angeles. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Hur To Testify Special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents but in the end declined to bring charges, is expected to testify at a public hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee on March 12.     Hush Money Trial Starts In March A judge in New York ordered Donald Trump to face trial starting in March over hush money payments made to keep an alleged affair out of the media prior to the 2016 election. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Finally   These days with everything costing more, making a car payment is becoming an increasing concern for many Americans. Stephan Kaufman has the story.    With a holiday weekend starting today, some will be heading to the theaters as a new superhero movie is hoping to snare audiences. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Madame Web.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices