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Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty In a surprise move, Hunter Biden changed his plea to guilty in his tax evasion case. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that while Biden will avoid a trial, his attorney Abbe Lowell speaking outside the court said the president’s son could face up to 17 years in prison. Father Charged In Georgia School Shooting A second person is facing charges in this week's school shooting at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta that left four people dead. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the investigation that now includes the shooter’s father. NYC Raids Federal agents raided the homes of two of New York City’s deputy mayors and also confiscated the cellphone of the NYPD Police Commissioner. Sue Aller reports from New York on what is a growing investigation at the Big Apple’s highest levels. DOJ Alleges Media Company With Russian Ties A group of conservative online personalities tied to a Tennessee-based media company say they’re victims after the Department of Justice accused Russia of funding the company to push propaganda. Trump’s Economic Plan Donald Trump has shared with business leaders the economic plan he would enact if elected. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Teenage Vaping Report There’s news in the latest report on teenage vaping. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Alleged Georgia Gunman’s Father Arrested The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested the father of the Apalachee High School teenage suspect in connection with the shooting that left two students and two teachers dead. Correspondent Jennifer King has reaction from students, and reports the teen arrested for the school shooting had a previous brush with the law. Latest On The Campaign Trail Former President Donald Trump was busy Thursday speaking to Jewish Republicans and the Economic Club in New York, as Vice President Kamala Harris begins debate prep. John Stolnis has more. Workers Want Steel Merger Workers at a steel manufacturer in Pittsburgh are rallying around a merger to a Japanese company that is getting pushback from both Presidential candidates and President Biden. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Biden Visits Wisconsin President Biden traveled to Wisconsin where he held a rally, saying a multi-billion dollar clean energy bill will help rural families in the Badger State and across the U.S. Correspondent Bob Brown has more. Couple Charged For Russian TV Work A Department of Justice investigation into election influence in the United States has taken a new turn, as a former Donald Trump 2016 campaign adviser along with his wife have been charged over work they performed for a sanctioned Russian television network. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Trump Lawyers & Judge Spar In Hearing Lawyers for Donald Trump and the judge in the former president’s federal election case clashed in the first hearing since the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, laying out a schedule for the next steps in the Washington, DC-based prosecution. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Potential Storms A lull in ocean storm activity could soon change. The National Hurricane Center is now tracking five separate tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean, each considered a tropical wave but all too weak so far to be given names. Tech News The latest in a long line of character-themed spyware programs is making the rounds, and "he who must not be named" is the latest culprit causing mischief on your computer. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally This has nothing to do with government intrusion into your travel habits. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the government wants to know more about frequent flyer programs, and if they are being fair to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Four Dead In School Shooting Apalachee High School in Georgia joins the list of schools where a mass shooting took place. Two teachers and two students were gunned down after classes began Wednesday morning. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a 14-year-old who was armed with an assault rifle is in police custody preparing to face murder charges. Trump & Harris Campaign With Vice President Kamala Harris ready to hunker down in Pittsburgh for the next few days to prepare for next week's debate, she made a stop in the battleground state of New Hampshire, touting her plans to make it easier for small business startups. Donald Trump meanwhile was in Harrisburg for a town hall with Fox News. John Stolnis has more. Hochul Speaks Out On Aide Arrest New York’s governor is speaking out about a former aide now charged by the Justice Department with being an agent of the Chinese government. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Wildfires In Two States Even as we head toward the fall, growing wildfires in California and South Dakota are keeping people on edge. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Barron’s First Day The first day of the fall semester for students at New York University included thousands of new arrivals, and one with secret service protection. Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron spent his first day on the campus in Lower Manhattan. Lost In Space The good news for Boeing is that their capsule stuck in space with technical issues will soon be returning to Earth. As for the astronauts it carried, correspondent Ed Donahue says they will have to spend much more time away from home than planned. 14-Year-Old Gunman Kills Four Two students and two teachers went to classes on Wednesday morning and never came home, victims after a teenage gunman blasted his way through a Georgia high school. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, police have in custody a 14-year-old who will be charged with murder, and a town has been left stunned and grieving. White House Reaction To Georgia School Shooting The White House is demanding Congress do something after the latest mass shooting in America left four dead at a Georgia high school. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. DOJ Targets Election Interference The United States is targeting what the Biden Administration calls Russian government-sponsored efforts to sway public opinion ahead of the November Presidential election in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Cheney To Back Harris A former top member of the GOP House of Representatives says she will not be casting a vote for Donald Trump in the November election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that Liz Cheney announced she will put her support behind Democrat Kamala Harris. Arrest In Chicago Train Shootings A Chicago man is behind bars, charged with what police are calling the execution killings of four commuters on an early morning train. Pamela Furr has the details. Supermarket Murder Trial To Begin A long-delayed trial finally gets rolling this week for a man who killed 10 people in a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Gas Prices Falling Gas prices continue to drop across the nation. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular stands at $3 dollars 31 cents, down 16 cents from a month ago and 50 cents from a year ago. Finally A New Mexico prosecutor wants a judge to reconsider dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the Rust case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. There are some familiar, and also some unexpected faces for the new season of Dancing With the Stars. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Today on America in the Morning 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 Harris & Walz Interview After being dogged by Republican critics for waiting nearly 40 days to sit down for a one-on-one interview since replacing President Biden atop the Democratic ticket for president, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz sat with CNN for a wide-ranging discussion. John Stolnis has more. Trump’s Town Hall As Kamala Harris traveled through Georgia, former President Donald Trump hit two battleground states, and capped off his trip with a town hall hosted by a former Democrat. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Questions Over Ballot Questions The 2024 election is not just about the White House. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports there are ballot measures on several hot-button issues in 41 states. Cemetery Controversy Continues The Army is now providing new information about an incident at Arlington National Cemetery involving Donald Trump's staff. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Publishers Sue Florida Over Book “Ban” A group of major book publishers sued the state of Florida over what they called an “unconstitutional” book ban law that allows challenges to books in school libraries. Car Hits Plane This will be tough to explain to the insurance company – a plane that made an emergency landing on a highway was soon after hit by a car. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Trump & Harris Campaign On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz spent their second day on a bus tour through Georgia, where polling has them in a statistical dead heat with Donald Trump, while Trump held events in Michigan and Wisconsin, including a Town Hall hosted by Tulsi Gabbard. RFK, Jr. Remains On Battleground State Ballots Robert F. Kennedy Junior's strategy to endorse former President Donald Trump may not be working out exactly as planned where it comes to the all-important battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Russia-Ukraine Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Kremlin is now redeploying some of its forces as Ukrainian troops take more territory inside Russia’s Kursk region, and Ukraine announced one of the F-16 fighter jets donated by Western partners crashed, killing its pilot. Serbia Spurns Russia For France In a blow to the Kremlin’s coffers, their usual trade partner Serbia has agreed to buy several French-made warplanes in a shift away from Russia. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump Legal Team’s Latest NY Case Maneuver With a court date for sentencing just a few weeks away, Donald Trump’s legal team wants a federal court to take his case from the state level. Correspondent Norman Hall has the latest. Blue Origin Soars From a Texas facility and the first in two years, six people launched into space and returned safely to earth. Pamela Furr has the latest on the Blue Origin flight. Twister Toys With Train Cars From the power of rockets to the strength of Mother Nature, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a tornado strong enough to derail train cars in North Dakota. White House New Immigration Plan The White House is relaunching an immigration program for thousands of migrants from four Latin American countries. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details. Finally U.S. intelligence is sharing more details about this month's foiled terrorist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria. Correspondent Donna Warder reports a warning from the CIA helped thwart an ISIS attack that was intended to kill thousands of concertgoers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Latest On The Campaigns Senior Democrat leaders believe a state that once seemed lost, Georgia, is now in play with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, so Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz are embarking on a two day tour of rural Georgia. John Stolnis has more on the race for the White House. FBI Releases More Details On Attempted Trump Assassination As the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump continues, the FBI says the man who tried to shoot Donald Trump in July appears to have acted alone, and did a lot of research before the shooting. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. SCOTUS On Student Loans The U-S Supreme Court is declining to reinstate President Biden's latest plan to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what happens next for the SAVE Plan. Cemetery Controversy There are now conflicting stories about an incident involving Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery. The latest from correspondent Ed Donahue. Judge Sides With Palin Chalk up a win for Sarah Palin. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate’s libel suit against the New York Times will be heading back to court. Positive Transplant News There’s great news on the medical front when it comes to organ donation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on kidney donations being safer now than long thought. Democrats Tour Georgia Tonight, Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will appear on CNN to give their first interview since accepting the Democrat nomination. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Republicans Take To TV, Social Media & Battleground States The Trump and Vance campaign is focused on high prices, with Vance hitting Pennsylvania where he accused Kamala Harris of trying to champion accomplishments of Donald Trump, while the former president is scheduled to be in Michigan today as both are rallying in critical swing states where polling is extremely tight. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Polling A Dead Heat With less than 70 days before the November election, the race for president is as tight as it can be. A new Fox News poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris with extremely narrow one to two point battleground state leads in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. Jail For Two Over January 6 A Kentucky man who authorities say was the first rioter to breach the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 received a four-year prison term for his actions. Now, a militia group member also from the Bluegrass State who is seen on video entering the Capitol wearing a gas mask will spend the next five years behind bars. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Vegas Politician Learns His Fate A Nevada jury returned with a verdict in a case against a former politician who was charged with stabbing to death a newspaper reporter. Pamela Furr has the details. Midwest Mystery Solved A two-decade Midwest mystery has finally been solved, after searchers find a missing plane and human remains in Michigan's Lake Huron. The details from correspondent Mike Hempen. Investigating Train Troubles In the wake of last year's massive derailment disaster in Ohio, federal train regulators are still being held back on making serious change due to longstanding industry issues. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News After a 10-year-old girl died allegedly due in part to a video recommendation from Tik Tok, an appeals court says the mother may sue the social media company for targeting her daughter. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Whether you’re traveling by train, plane, or automobile, you’ll need to pack plenty of patience and even a backup plan in case something goes wrong. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what’s expected to be record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Debate Plans In Place On a day when the Trump campaign agreed to a September 10 debate on ABC with muted microphones, in separate videos former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris made very different pitches to potential voters. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Texas Purges Voter Rolls Leaders in Texas are touting efforts to protect against potential voter fraud as we get closer to the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Smith’s New Trump Attack Plan Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment in Donald Trump's January 6th election interference case following last month's Supreme Court immunity ruling. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani. Biden Immigration Plan On Hold A Biden administration plan to help undocumented immigrants with a pathway to citizenship is now in limbo, after a Texas judge blocked the program from continuing. Katie Clark has the story. Two Dead In Plane Mishap There was tragedy on the tarmac after a fatal explosion at an airline facility in Georgia. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Lowe’s Altering DEI Program Home improvement giant Lowe’s announced it is making changes to its diversity program with some speculating it was due to the company caving in to activist pressure. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump OK’s Debate & Vance Campaigns Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, two former rivals are now on Donald Trump's presidential transition team, and J.D. Vance, campaigning in battleground Michigan, tried to portray Harris as someone who has not followed through on promises made to the Wolverine State. Democrats Plan Bus Tour & Prime-Time Interview The Harris campaign released an ad touting plans for a middle class tax cut and improve conditions for consumers and people to buy a home. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the new ad comes as Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz set out on a bus tour of Georgia, a state where recent polling shows Harris has been able to cut in to Donald Trump’s lead. Israeli Hostage Rescued A pinpoint raid by Israeli troops led to a hostage being found alive and freed after more than 10 months in captivity. Correspondent Josef Federman reports the man, a Bedouin Arab-Israeli, has been reunited with his family. Latest On Russia-Ukraine The Ukrainian offensive into Russia is leading to escalation in both countries, as war rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Private Learns His Fate An Army private who left his unit and fled to North Korea is back on US soil, and will plead guilty to several charges. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. California Officer Killed During Chase A San Diego police officer and a man in another vehicle died when that driver crashed into the officer's car following a high-speed chase. Telegram’s CEO Staying In Jail A French judge has extended police custody for Telegram's CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the arrest of Pavel Durov is sparking outrage for the man who is nicknamed as Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg. Utah Mom Facing Murder Charges Prosecutors in Utah have made their case in the investigation of a mother and children’s grief book author alleged to have poisoned her husband. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a murder trial will now move forward. Tech News Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under scrutiny for a letter he sent to a congressional committee that said his company was pressured into censoring content by the Biden administration during the COVID pandemic and the 2020 election. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Technology is often used to catch a thief, but in the case of a woman in California, she bypassed police and set up her own sting to catch the person stealing her mail. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Campaign & Accusations Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are reportedly sparring over the format for September 10th debate schedule to air on ABC. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Afghanistan Pullout Anniversary America marked the third anniversary of a suicide bombing that killed 13 US troops at Kabul's airport during the chaotic Afghanistan war withdrawal. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, it was a somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery attended by former President Donald Trump, who also tried to tie Kamala Harris to the American pullout. Brushback On Texas Searches The Texas Attorney General is receiving backlash over recent raids surrounding alleged election fraud. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Concerns About New State Election Laws On the same day that the Democratic National Committee and the Georgia Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to block new election rules in Georgia, that state’s Republican governor is looking into whether he can remove state election board members. Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall regarding apple juice sold at Walmart. Correspondent Jennifer King report this impacts 25 states across the United States. Baseball History There’s been a number of firsts in sports, but a backup catcher has done something that has never happened before, and may never happen again in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story. Trump’s New Endorsement & Debate Issues Donald Trump picked up the endorsement of an ex-Democratic congresswoman who ran for the party's presidential nomination against Kamala Harris four years ago, making the announcement in Michigan. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the former president and the campaign of Kamala Harris are bickering over debate details, with their first showdown scheduled in two weeks on ABC. Latest In The Middle East Tensions in the Middle East have de-escalated since Sunday's exchange of rocket attacks between Hezbollah and Israel, but world leaders are still increasingly concerned about the potential of a growing conflict. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports talks surrounding a potential cease fire in Gaza mediated by the US continue this week in Cairo. Police Know What Led To Long Island Massacre More is being learned about the man who massacred four members of his family in the New York City suburbs. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police have determined what led the man to open fire in the home he lived in all his life. Smith Returns To Court Special Counsel Jack Smith is urging a federal appeals court to reinstate the criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents and obstructing the federal investigation. Pamela Furr has the latest. Private Learns His Fate An Army private who left his unit and fled to North Korea is back on US soil, and will plead guilty to several charges. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Money For Parks The nation’s national parks will soon receive a massive donation. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Taking Aim At China EV’s Canada is following the lead of the United States, raising a strong tariff against Chinese-made electric vehicles. Correspondent Naeun Kim (pronounced nay-AHN) has the details. Finally An award-winning Apple TV series is on the verge of getting another season. Kevin Carr has the details. So, you’re looking for a restaurant to impress a date or a business client, or maybe you want to just try out something new and different. Correspondent Jackie Quinn may have found such a place to hold a unique dinner party - an Ohio prison - featuring food that’s grown, cooked and served by inmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & RFK, Jr. Join Forces The Trump – Harris election takes on a new twist as Independent Presidential candidate RFK Junior suspends his campaigning. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Vance Talks Abortion & Trump’s Plan The issue of abortion was front and center during an interview with the GOP Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the Republican presidential ticket now vows to oppose a nationwide ban on abortion. Latest On Telegram’s CEO Arrest More is being learned about the arrest of Telegram's CEO over alleged offenses related to his messaging app. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports. (pronounced nay-AHN) Flooding In The Grand Canyon The body of a woman who had been missing for three days was discovered after she had been swept up in a flash flood near the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that more than 100 people so far have been rescued and the National Guard has been deployed to assist. Latest In The Middle East After a surprise Israeli airstrike using over 100 fighter jets targeted Hezbollah missile launching pads in Lebanon, and the terrorist group firing rockets and drones at Israel, both sides moved swiftly at containing the fighting and not escalating the hostilities. Changes At The Secret Service There’s action involving the Secret Service as the follow-up to the investigation of the Trump attempted assassination continues. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Flush With Cash While both the Trump and Harris campaigns are focusing on people not having enough money to get by, their campaign coffers are certainly filling up. Who Will RFK, Jr. Help Most Questions are being raised as to who this will help more. after Robert F. Kennedy Junior suspended his independent candidacy for President – throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. Pamela Furr with more. Hurricane Floods Hawaii Roads are washed out from a foot and a half of rain, and many remain stranded without power on Hawaii’s Big Island as Hurricane Hone sweeps past the 50th state. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. ((pronounced HOH'-nay)) Five Dead In NY In New York, a quiet Long Island neighborhood has been rocked by a murder suicide. Correspondent Bob Brown reports that 5 people were found dead, members of a family that were preparing for the funeral of a 95-year-old family member. Heat Problems At Nebraska Air Show For the first time since 2018, Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base held its “Defense of Freedom Air and Space Show,” and medical staff at the military base said they treated 150 people for heat-related issues, and seven people required hospitalization. Rousey Mea Culpa A famous fighter is offering up a belated apology. Correspondent Ed Donahue explains. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, discussions to finalize a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal stalled between Hamas and Israel. However, teams from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are remaining in Cairo in the hopes to iron out some of the remaining issues. Drug Maker Stands By High Costs The maker of two popular weight loss drugs defended the increased costs of Ozempic and Wegovy, saying the blockbuster drugs are, in the end, saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs. The CEO of Novo Nordisk told NBC News that obesity costs Americans over $400 billion dollars annually. Tech News Seattle Tacoma Airport may be under another cyberattack. Websites, phone systems and the maritime port are all offline, and numerous flights were cancelled over the weekend. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally The topic of music rights has become front and center in the 2024 election, as some artists do not want certain candidates to use their music without permission. Kevin Carr reports another rock group has demanded the campaign of Donald Trump to stop using their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris Speaks at DNC Kamala Harris took to the stage at the DNC to deliver her acceptance speech for the Democrat party presidential nomination. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports. SCOTUS Rules on AZ Election Law The Supreme Court has issued its decision on a voter identification suit from Arizona. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. Trump Heads to U.S. Southern Border Former President Trump is touting his immigration policies as the Presidential campaign trail moves to the southern border. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Federal Jury Sides with Teacher A federal jury has ruled a Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights after falsely suggesting he took part in the Capitol riot on January 6. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Justice Family Avoids Resort Foreclosure The family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has reached a deal to avoid the foreclosure of their Green Briar Resort. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Germany Defends Warship Germany is defending the actions of one of its warships as it sailed down the river Thames through London. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Large Diamond Unearthed in Botswana One of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma has details. Former Memphis Officer to Change Plea A second former Memphis police officer is expected to change his plea in connection to the deadly beating of a motorist last year. Correspondent Bob Brown has details. Home Sales See Slight Rise Home sales saw a slight increase in July. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. U.S. May Send More Aid to Ukraine An announcement could come soon on more U.S. aid for Ukraine. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. RFK Jr. Rumored to Drop Out RFK Jr. is scheduled to hold a press conference today amid speculation he will end his run for the White House. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. One Person Still Missing from Sunken Superyacht One person remains missing after a super yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports. McDonald’s Instagram Hacked McDonald's Instagram account was hacked and commandeered to convince investors to buy a faked grimace crypto coin created by a hacker group. Chuck palm has more on this story in today's tech news. America in the Morning from Westwood One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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 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 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 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...

Today on America in the Morning Trump, X, & The Hack Delay As Presidential campaigning intensifies, former President Donald Trump is back on X, formerly known as Twitter. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports his scheduled interview with Elon Musk started later than planned because of what appeared to be a hack attack on the X platform. Ukraine’s “Game Changer” The United States is closely monitoring events in Ukraine, where for the first time since World War II, an army thrust deep inside Russia. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to repel the Ukrainian forces, after videos of Ukraine soldiers taking down Russian flags and replacing them with the Ukrainian flag surfaced, but the advances by Ukraine appear to be a game-changer in the more than two-year war. LA Earthquake A Southern California earthquake shook people from Los Angeles to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off store shelves, but appears to have only caused minimal damage. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. RFK’s NY Ballot Denial A judge has ruled that Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been disqualified from appearing on New York's general election ballot. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details. Pot On The Ballot President, Vice President, Congress and mayors, there will be a number of options on ballots in November. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, there will also be issues, and in North Dakota, that includes allowing residents to consider legalizing marijuana. Guilty Of Ballot Tampering A former Colorado government clerk was found guilty of charges in a case involving allowing someone unauthorized access to the state’s voting records system because she questioned the results of the 2020 election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Preparing For 2028 As the 2024 Summer Olympics end in Paris, the torch is now lit again and will head to Los Angeles for the 2028 games. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that the City of Angels, which will host the games for a record third time, has a lot of work to do to get ready for the athlete’s arrivals. Trump & Harris Campaigns Update Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the Trump & Harris campaigns. Latest In The Middle East Israel has been preparing for an attack by Iran, but instead was hit by one coming from the Earth itself. A magnitude 5 earthquake centered in Western Syria shook northern and central Israel, Lebanon and parts of Jordan Monday night. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. is standing by its commitment to the Jewish State, moving more military might into the region. Investigating A Texas Utility Following deadly and lengthy power outages after Hurricane Beryl, Texas authorities have launched a new investigation into the response of Houston's power utility. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Abortion On The Ballot Abortion will be a strong topic in the 2024 election, and an Associated Press report found a number of women who were pregnant complaining they were refused emergency hospital care, in some cases even while bleeding, under the shadow of some state abortion laws. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Vegas Murder Trial Underway It has all the makings of a made-for-TV movie. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the case of an ex-Las Vegas politician accused of killing a journalist over a story he reported. What We Think Of Student Loan Bailouts Correspondent Jennifer King reports a poll finds a majority of Americans are giving the president low marks on how he has handled the issue of student loans. Sports – John Stolnis A Baseball suspension & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning The Trump & Harris Weekend Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the campaign trail out west, with conversations over crowd size taking center stage. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Biden’s Explanation President Biden has given his first interview since dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Campaign Hacked It’s starting to sound like 2016 all over again. Politico and the Washington Post are reporting that they both received a 271-page document from an anonymous AOL account containing an internal vetting document from Donald Trump’s campaign. Trump’s team is pointing the finger of blame at Iran. Officer Severely Hurt During Missouri Remembrance Event A police officer is fighting for his life following protests marking the 10-year anniversary of the death of a teenager in Ferguson, Missouri following a police shooting. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the officer was attacked as he attempted to make an arrest. Latest In The Middle East The terror group Hamas announced that it will not take part in ceasefire talks scheduled for Thursday, after the assassination of their political chief which it blames on Israel, but its new leader said he wants a ceasefire deal. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the United States and other mediators in the Middle East are calling for the resuming of talks on the war in Gaza. US Sends Submarine To The Mediterranean Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. A Trump-Harris Debate Set September could fast become a busy month for presidential debates. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Ukraine Troops Enter Russia For the first time since the war began, soldiers from Ukraine have entered Russia, days after a surprise invasion that has become an embarrassing shock to the Kremlin, with videos posted on social media showing Ukraine’s soldiers taking down Russian flags and replacing them with Ukrainian flags. Correspondent Naeun Kim (pronounced nay-AHN) reports. Trump Campaigns & Vance Hits TV Former President Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance are doubling down on their confidence in their campaign for the White House, as Vice President Harris and her choice for V-P hit the campaign trail over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Harris Heads West As Former President Donald Trump held a rally and his V-P running mate made the rounds on the Sunday shows, on the Democrat side, Vice President Kamala Harris and her V-P pick hit the campaign trail, including in battleground Nevada. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a pledge by the Democrat presidential ticket to reduce taxes on hospitality workers, a promise recently made by Trump. More Uvalde Audio Released Text messages, police bodycam audio and video, and the release of frantic 9-1-1 calls made in May of 2022 paint a concerning picture of extreme panic and disarray during the Uvalde school shooting in which 19 students and 2 educators were killed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports one of the 9-1-1 calls was made by a student, who told the emergency dispatcher that she didn’t want to die. Maryland House Explosion Two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded. Pamela Furr has more. More Fallout Over Illinois Shooting An Illinois sheriff is retiring after a deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting a homeowner who called 9-1-1. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Tech News Hacking is becoming all too common, and now airliners are reporting a huge increase of GPS spoofing attacks of planes in certain areas near combat zones. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Sports – Steve Futterman Olympics Closing Ceremonies & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices