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Today on America in the Morning Wall Street & Congressional Reaction To Tariffs President Trump is urging for patience from the American people as the Dow Industrial average suffered its worst losses since 2020 in response to the implementation of his sweeping new batch of tariffs on foreign goods. John Stolnis has more from Washington. World Reaction To Trump Tariffs The world is reacting to President Trump's launched reciprocal tariffs on a number of countries this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports some nations are considering retaliatory actions against US trade. Judge Demands Answers On Deportation Flights A judge is demanding answers about deportation flights to El Salvador. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the judge is threatening contempt proceedings against the Trump administration. Hegseth Under The Microscope A Pentagon watchdog is reviewing Defense chief Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to convey Yemen strike plans. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. NSA Firings The director and the number 2 official at the National Security Agency were relieved of their duties. The Trump administration announced that General Timothy Haugh (pronounced hawg), along with his civilian deputy Wendy Noble, were removed. The Independent Adams New York Mayor Eric Adams, after charges in his federal corruption case were dismissed, says he'll be running for re-election, but not as a Democrat. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Tariffs Tank Wall Street On a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its fifth-worst point drop in history, the nation was talking about fallout from the new tariffs announced by President Trump and the worst day on Wall Street since the pandemic in 2020. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Rubio Meets With NATO In Europe, NATO foreign ministers along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Brussels, who offered reassurances about Washington's commitment to the alliance. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports. Deadly Weather Deadly weather has wreaked havoc, from flooding rain, to baseball-size hail, to tornadoes which have affected an area from Oklahoma and Arkansas to Illinois and Ohio and left at least 7 people dead. Lisa Dwyer reports. Reaction To Teen Athlete Killed A Texas community is trying to come to grips with the shocking death of a 17-year-old student athlete who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet, and died in the arms of his twin brother. Correspondent Bob Brown has details. DOE’s New School Order As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. More HHS Cutbacks Federal cutbacks continue to take shape at the Department of Health and Human Services. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Brown Faces Funding Cuts Another Ivy League school is facing the potential loss of government funding grants. The Trump administration intends to block $510 million dollars in federal contracts and grants for Brown University Finally In medical news, in what could be a surprising breakthrough, scientists say the shingles vaccine, important for those ages 50 and older, may protect against more than just the shingles. With the details, here’s correspondent Donna Warder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Tariff Announcement President Trump has made good on a promise in the works for weeks, and has signed executive orders imposing big tariffs on goods imported from almost every country in the world. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports those other countries and some in Congress are not happy with the new policy. Musk’s Future A report in Politico says that President Trump has told his inner circle that Elon Musk will be stepping back from his work with the Department of Government Efficiency soon. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this could come as the face of DOGE's government employee status expires in about a month. SCOTUS Hears Planned Parenthood Case The US Supreme Court appears divided over whether a state can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood clinics. Sue Aller reports on the case being brought by South Carolina as a part of a larger fight over abortion access. Potential Texas Primary Speculation is growing over a primary challenger against Texas' GOP Senior Senator. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Dangerous Weather A tornado outbreak has struck areas on Wednesday including Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, where authorities report a number of power outages and homes destroyed. Smell The Ruling Just because you smell it doesn’t mean you can look for it. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a Michigan court decision regarding pot possession. Trump Tariff Reaction Futures on Wall Street plunged after hours following President Trump's announcement of new and higher-than-expected global tariffs. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the tariffs, some reaching as high as 10 to 49 percent on US trade partners, could lead to higher prices for American consumers as they attempt to narrow the nation’s trade gap. Senate Preps Budget Blueprint President Trump says Congress is getting closer to a budget blueprint that meets his approval. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the measure would allow boosts for military spending and immigration enforcement. Special Election Recap Despite Democrats spending more in Florida, the two Donald Trump-backed Republicans won special elections for the House, but in Wisconsin, the most money ever spent on a court election which included big checks from Elon Musk saw the liberal justice win. Correspondent Ben Thomas has a recap – audio courtesy of WKRG-TV. Adams Case Dismissed The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports this comes as the mayor is planning a reelection campaign. Trouble For The Head Of Social Security The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration is facing calls to resign, after issuing an order that emails show was political payback. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. More Shooter Details Emerge A police report unveils startling new details about a mass shooting by a former student at a small Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer King reports. Tech News In another twist to the TikTok saga, Amazon is the latest to throw in its hat to purchase the Chinese owned app before the April 5th deadline. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Tributes are pouring in from around the world following the passing of actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, and Batman. Correspondent Lizzie Knight reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Liberation Day Today is the day President Donald Trump declared Liberation Day in America as he prepares to announce a historic set of new tariffs against foreign goods coming into the country. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Special Election Results Special elections in Florida and Wisconsin received a lot of national attention, and money, in what some of the candidates framed as a referendum on President Trump. But correspondent Rich Johnson reports, in the end, the feared upsets on both sides of the political aisle didn’t happen. Caine On The Hill President Trump’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs spent Tuesday on Capitol Hill for his Senate confirmation hearing. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. HHS Layoffs Underway The Trump administration continues to make good on its promise to cut government spending with the latest rounds of layoffs impacting the Department of Health and Human Services. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Mangione Could Face The Death Penalty The Department of Justice announced that the death penalty is on the table for suspect Luigi Mangione, charged in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Johnson Facing Loss On Proxy Voting Two bipartisan moms brought the House of Representatives to a halt and stopped Speaker Mike Johnson from killing a measure to allow proxy voting for new parents. Ed Donahue reports. Tariff Talk In an event in the Rose Garden at the White House after the markets close on Wall Street later today, the day he is calling Liberation Day, President Trump will unveil his new tariffs. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are both risks and benefits to the president’s plan. World Prepares For Trump Tariffs Reaction from world leaders to President Trump’s new tariffs includes concern for their own nation’s economies, as well as threats of retaliatory action against US goods and US manufacturers. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the European Commission’s top executive warns of a push back, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking on CTV, says Canada is ready to retaliate. Filibuster Record Democratic Senator Corey Booker recorded the longest Senate floor speech in history. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Soldiers Dead In Lithuania The Pentagon reports that 3 of the 4 American soldiers missing in Lithuania have been found dead. The details from correspondent Ben Thomas. Cornell Student Drops Deportation Lawsuit A Cornell University student who was involved in pro-Gaza protests on campus, and sued President Trump after his visa was revoked, says he's now self-deporting. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Arrest In Control Tower Fight A Federal Aviation Administration employee working at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been charged with assault during a fight that broke out in the control tower. Read’s Second Trial In Massachusetts, jury selection began in the second murder trial for a woman who is accused of killing her police officer boyfriend. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Tech News There’s potentially new trouble for National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. After being accused of inviting a reporter to a sensitive Signal chat, a report says he may have leaked info through his personal G-mail account. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally There seems to be more than enough finger-pointing as to why Snow White is a box office bust. Kevin Carr explains what has gone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Liberation Day Preview President Trump says he is getting ready to make a major announcement tomorrow, expected to be a potentially historic number of new tariffs to go into effect, calling it Liberation Day in America. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Florida Elections Today Voters in two Florida districts will be heading to the polls, casting ballots today in two special congressional elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that while the two Democrat candidates did well in fundraising, the two GOP candidates are still favored to win in seats previously held by Republican congressmen. More Deportations More members of a notorious gang have been deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador. Lisa Dwyer reports. Georgia Election Case Over The Justice Department has officially dropped a Biden-era lawsuit challenging Georgia’s election laws. The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Latest On The Hackman Investigation Images of the bodies from the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife will remain under seal for now. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Luna Leaves The Freedom Caucus Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced she is ending her membership with the House Freedom Caucus. Third Term Talk The continued comments by President Trump and others about serving a third term in the White House are starting to worry some opponents as well as political experts. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Anger Over Putin Inaction Despite heavy involvement from the Trump administration, the fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, and some in Europe including the President of Finland are hoping that President Trump puts Vladimir Putin on notice that he must stop delaying coming to the table to talk peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Latest On The Asia Earthquake The death toll has surpassed 2,000 and is expected to rise following last week's massive earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports aid groups are moving into some areas, while others remain cut off due to the devastation. Fire At A GOP HQ Officials with the New Mexico Republican Party confirm that their GOP headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Wisconsin Court Election Preview Along with two congressional elections in Florida, the most expensive race for a court seat in American history will be decided today in Wisconsin. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Harvard Under Review The Trump administration says that it is reviewing roughly $9 billion dollars in federal grants and contracts awarded to Harvard University. California Wildfire High winds are fanning a wildfire east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News No, it's not an April Fools joke, the Chinese owned Tik Tok might be sold to an American investor by next week. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Emmy-winning actress Kim Delaney is in trouble with the law, arrested following an alleged domestic dispute after an argument with her partner became violent. The details from Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Tesla Protests & Counter Protests Across the nation, as well as in Canada and the UK there were protests over the weekend against Tesla and Elon Musk, but in a number of cases there were also people waving American flags holding “Stand with Tesla” rallies. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, both the protests and rallies come as the Department of Justice is investigating a number of cases of people damaging Tesla cars and cybertrucks, along with Tesla showrooms. Tariff Debate The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that an internal debate continues to brew inside the White House over how far to take additional tariffs ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday announcement. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Wisconsin OK’s Musk Checks The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Sunday night unanimously decided not to hear a last-minute attempt by the state’s attorney general seeking to prevent Elon Musk from giving out million-dollar checks at a rally ahead of the state's closely contested Supreme Court election. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Thinking About A Third Term President Trump won't rule out running for a third term, which currently is not allowed under the Constitution. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Unhappy With Putin The president said he is unhappy with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, following remarks from the Kremlin where he suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not a legitimate leader. Utah Flushes Flouride Utah has moved to ban fluoride in public drinking water, a move being criticized by the American Dental Association. Correspondent Lisa Adams Wagner has more. Latest On Southeast Asia Earthquake The death toll has surged past 17 hundred in Myanmar and Thailand following a massive Southeast Asia earthquake and a number of strong aftershocks. Correspondent Jennifer King reports in Thailand, a skyscraper under construction toppled, with nearly 100 workers still unaccounted for. Dangers Persist At DC Airport It was two months ago that an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided over the Potomac River at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. Now comes word that in the span of just a few days, another commuter plane and a military fighter jet were dangerously close to one another. Preview Of Florida Special Elecitons There’s a lot riding on special elections happening tomorrow to fill a pair of House seats in two Florida congressional districts. Bob Brown has details. Dangerous Weather At least one person died when they were hit by a tree in eastern Oklahoma as severe weather erupted across a vast stretch of the United States on Sunday amid warnings of widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and hail as large as baseballs. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Correspondent’s Dinner Cancels Comic The annual White House Correspondent’s Dinner will go on, but without the comedy headliner. Law Firm’s Deal A big law firm is cutting a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order issued by President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Noem Visits Mexico Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has wrapped up her trip to Central and South America with a meeting with the president of Mexico. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Tech News In a bold move, Elon Musk’s X-AI business, acquires the X-Social Media platform in a stock swap that might just save Tesla in the interim. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally He was best known for his roles in Shogun and Dr. Kildare. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the death of actor Richard Chamberlain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning HHS Cuts Coming The White House says there’s plans in place to cut 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the more than 10,000 workers who have already resigned. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what’s being called an elimination of an entire alphabet soup of HHS departments. Feds Arrest MS-13 Leader Outside Washington The alleged leader of the violent MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports he was taken into custody by Federal agents living in a home in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Trump Pulls Stefanik Nomination President Trump caught lawmakers by surprise when he withdrew the nomination of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the United Nations. Bob Brown tells us what led to the White House decision. Busted For Damaging Tesla Cars A man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas could now face federal charges. The details from correspondent Donna Warder. Immigration Student Crackdown Grows A student from Turkey is the latest to be caught up in the Trump administration immigration crackdown. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports the actions come as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending the revocation of student visas for those who violate the rule of law. Sundance Change Of Address There’s a big change of address for an iconic film festival. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Some GOP Speaking Out On Signal Chat Incident On Capitol Hill, some Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out against the members of the Trump national security team who were involved in the Signal social media chat on attack plans that were inadvertently shared with a reporter over the weekend. John Stolnis has more on the continuing fallout from Washington. Worldwide Reaction To Trump Car Tariffs There is concern from American carmakers and condemnation from world leaders to President Trump's announcement of 25 percent auto tariffs that are soon to begin. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that American allies, including Canada, may be planning retaliatory tariffs despite warnings of doing so from President Trump. Musk Talks DOGE Billionaire Elon Musk is defending cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency under his leadership. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Musk sat down with FOX News in an exclusive interview to crunch to the numbers. DOE Investigating California Schools The Department of Education announced it is opening an investigation of the California Department of Education over alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act. Noem To Columbia Following her visit to a notorious prison in El Salvador housing deportees from the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem went to Columbia for talks. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. AP Returns To Court The Associated Press returned to a Federal court to ask a judge to restore its full access to presidential events. JD & Usha Vance To Greenland Vice President JD Vance is expected to criticize Denmark after his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, had to change her itinerary and abandon opportunities to take in cultural aspects of her planned Greenland trip. Sports – Robert Workman Baseball & more. Finally Another honor for TV's beloved "Golden Girl." The-late Betty White is now on a U.S. postage stamp. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Hears Yemen Chat Controversy The talk about the Signal text chat involving the Defense Secretary, National Security Advisor, Vice President and others was ratcheted up after the editor of the Atlantic Magazine published the conversation discussing the detailed attack plans on Yemen before it happened. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that after the Senate, a House hearing into the matter left more questions than answers. Trump Orders Car Tariffs President Trump announced he’s placing a 25% tariff on auto imports, which rattled Wall Street, car buyers, and car makers. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Canada Responds To New Trump Tariffs Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the new tariffs would hurt both the Canadian economy as well as American consumers who will have to pay more for vehicles, and added Canada will respond against the new tariffs. Noem Tours El Salvador Prison Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spent Wednesday in El Salvador's high security confinement center which also houses deportees from the US. Jennifer King has more. Judge Blocks Transgender Military Ban A federal judge has denied the Trump administration efforts to ban transgender people from joining the military. Court Blocks Venezuelan Flights Through El Salvador A Federal appeals court is denying a request to block a ruling that bars the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime authority. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Border Library Closed To Canada A popular library that sits directly atop the US and Canadian border faces new restrictions due to tensions between the two nations. Correspondent Lisa Adams Wagner reports. Fireworks At CPB Hearing As one House hearing Wednesday tackled how a journalist somehow was allowed into a Signal text chain involving members of the Trump administration which was discussing an imminent US attack on the Houthis in Yemen, at the same time, a House subcommittee hearing on federal funding for public broadcasting featured a combination of tension and sarcasm. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more. Greenland Trip Itinerary Changes Vice President JD Vance and the Second Lady will travel to Greenland on Friday, however, their travel itinerary while there has been changed, following blowback from Greenland’s government and Denmark. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Tufts University Student Arrested A Turkish student at Tufts University outside Boston was arrested by immigration authorities, accused by Homeland Security of engaging in activities in support of Hamas and now faces deportation. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports her arrest was captured on video. Debt Ceiling Concerns There are concerns in Washington that the U.S. could run short of money to pay its bills as early as August. Correspondent Donna Warder has the latest on the debt ceiling. SCOTUS On Ghost Guns The Supreme Court has made a ruling on firearms. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a decision involving ghost guns. Protests Against Hamas In Gaza For the second straight day there were large protests in Gaza, but chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” were not being said. Finally A White House event hosted by the President focused on the women helping to shape the nation. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Senate Hears Yemen Chat Controversy As President Trump downplays the situation surrounding the Yemen war plans group chat, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News he’s taking full responsibility for using the unclassified commercial chat app. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday left some on the Senate Intelligence Committee questioning how this situation could have ever happened. House Plans For Judges House Republicans are mounting a two-part strategy to fight what they say is over-reach by some federal judges. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Plea Deal For Texas Mass Shooter The lone gunman who killed 23 people in an attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at a Texas Walmart in 2019, already serving life sentences for his crimes, was also facing the death penalty, but the El Paso County prosecutor has offered the shooter a plea deal to spare his life. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the decision. Congresswoman’s Disability Comments A Congresswoman is facing backlash for comments she made about the disability of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Judge Halts Columbia Student’s Deportation A federal judge has ordered immigration authorities to halt, for now, their efforts to detain a Columbia University student who claims she is being targeted for her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Fighting Wildfires Mandatory evacuations are underway as wildfires in North and South Carolina remain out of control. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Reporter & Hegseth Speak Out On The Yemen Chat The Trump administration finds itself embroiled in a security incident after a journalist was inadvertently placed into a group chat involving high-ranking national security members including the Vice President discussing an imminent US military attack against Yemen. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what was said by the reporter and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with the response of the leadership in the US Senate. VP Also Heading To Greenland Later this week, Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife will head with an American delegation to Greenland, a self-governing region of Denmark that has become a focus of American expansion for President Trump. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Honoring Heroes The National Medal of Honor Museum is officially open to the public. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Election Executive Order President Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order to overhaul elections in the United States. His newest order includes requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, and all ballots cast must be received by Election Day. Peace At Sea The Trump administration says it’s brokered a Black Sea safe shipping deal in talks with Ukraine and Russia, another step in the process of bringing peace to the region. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Coach Fired A well-known college football coach is out of a job after being investigated for mistreating staffers Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Heroic Efforts In New Mexico More is being learned about the mass shooting in New Mexico over the weekend, and heroic efforts by police to help those gripped with fear in the crossfire. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Finally Two new producers are joining the James Bond family, and the next in the long series of Bond films will be in the hands of Amazon. Kevin Carr reports the next Bond movie won’t be released until 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Inadvertent Yemen Messages The White House is doing damage control after it was uncovered that messages on a chat app involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Vice President, Secretary of State and other national security officials discussing plans for the US attack on Yemen accidently included a news magazine journalist. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Hegseth is claiming that nobody sent war plans on that app. Trump Talks Tariffs On a day when South Korea’s Hyundai announced a $20 billion dollar investment in the US, including a steel manufacturing facility in Louisiana in an effort to avoid tariffs, President Trump is adding to his list of products subject to tariffs but suggests there may be some flexibility. Jim Roope reports. Columbia Student Facing New Trouble An accused anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University is facing new accusations regarding his status in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Wildfires In Four States Dry conditions have led to a series of wildfires in the East, including in New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina, and three in North Carolina. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a state of emergency was declared in the Tar Heel State, in the same areas that have already dealt with drought and massive flooding. US-Russia Maritime Deal The U.S. and Russia are planning to release a joint statement this morning after holding discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. DeJoy Stepping Down He was first put in charge of the US Post Office by President Trump during his first term, and stayed in place through the Biden administration. After five years on the job, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Workers President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's decision to force the government to re-hire many federal workers that were cut by Elon Musk's DOGE. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Noem To Central America Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is headed to Central America later this week as the Trump administration deports criminal migrants back to their home countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Reaction To Usha Vance Greenland Trip The outgoing leader of Greenland is denouncing the planned trip by Second Lady Usha Vance and her young son along with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, claiming they had not been invited, and called their trip “a provocation.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. More Legal Trouble For Justin Eichorn The trouble seems to be getting worse for former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn. The Republican was arrested, allegedly caught in a sex sting attempting to meet up a teenage girl who was actually an undercover police officer. Cornell Student Now Facing Deportation A Cornell University PhD anti-Israel student that the government is trying to deport has been ordered to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes as his lawyer and the attorney for a Columbia University student fight to keep their clients from deportation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Jordan To Hold Hearing On Judges The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of "activist judges." Tech News President Trump's Media company, and crypto-dot-com are teaming up to offer a basket of "Made in America" funds with a focus on digital assets and securities. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally It was a big night for Conan O’Brien who was honored with a prestigious award at Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Administration’s Migrant Flight Response President Donald Trump's border czar says they will not defy a judge's order on deportation flights, but they will continue deporting, insisting that all of the illegal migrants flown from the US to a prison in El Salvador were gang members, and that the actions of the Trump administration is saving lives. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Democrats In Distress Democrat lawmakers took to the Sunday shows facing questions about the party's unpopularity among voters and calls by some for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to either step down or be replaced after voting for the House Republicans' stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Former US Attorney Found Dead Authorities in Virginia say a former U-S Attorney, who oversaw cases on Russian war crimes and MS-13, was found dead in her home over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Pope Released From Hospital Although appearing very frail, Pope Francis was released from a Rome hospital where he spent the past five weeks battling double pneumonia. Correspondent Trisha Thomas reports. Deportation To Venezuela Resumes Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed on Sunday after a weeks-long standoff between Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and the Trump administration. Columbia Reverses Course After the Trump administration announced they would block federal funding to a number of colleges and universities over anti-Israel and transgender stances, Columbia University has agreed to make some policy changes. Lisa Dwyer reports. The Tesla Takedown The growing protests of Trump administration cuts to federal programs and firings of federal workers continue to hit the most famous company owned by the face of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, protests that have sparked outrage from both the Attorney General and President Trump, who are decrying the acts including vandalism as “domestic terrorism.” Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on what’s being called “The Tesla Takedown.” New Mexico Mass Shooting Police in New Mexico says four suspects are in custody after a mass shooting at a local park. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports, including the audio of the moments when gunfire erupted – audio courtesy of the Las Cruces Community Watch. Reaction To George Foreman’s Death There is reaction from around the world after one of the most iconic boxers in history has died. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the passing of George Foreman. Former VOA Journalists Lawsuit The latest lawsuit against the actions of the Office of Government Efficiency and the Trump administration comes from several former journalists at the Voice of America. Measles Outbreak Worsens Texas health officials are predicting the length of the measles outbreak will worsen in the Lone Star State, despite the increase in vaccination rates. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Usha Vance To Greenland Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week, becoming the latest U.S. official to visit the Danish territory since President Trump announced his desire to bring the island under US control. Finally It may have been number one at the box office this weekend, which was expected, but it was less than what Disney was expecting, and two other films had even worse news. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Dismantling The Department of Education President Trump is making good on a campaign promise to begin eliminating the Department of Education. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump-Judicial Showdown A federal judge who demanded the Trump administration turn around flights carrying migrants accused of being part of a notorious Venezuelan gang out of the country last weekend says officials must tell him why they ignored his order. John Stolnis has more on the growing showdown between the Trump administration and the judicial branch. Personal Info Outed During JFK File Release Some people who were named in the JFK assassination files released earlier this week are not happy with the decision made by President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on personal information being part of the release that has led to serious concerns. DOGE Social Security Ruling Saying it was like – quote – “hitting a fly with a sledgehammer,” a judge released a 137-page ruling blocking the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing some Social Security system records. Lisa Dwyer reports. EU Delaying New Tariffs The European Union will delay implementing its first set of tariffs on goods from the U.S. until the middle of April to allow for additional time for discussions with Washington. Bridge Concerns Federal transportation officials say last year's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was an accident waiting to happen. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Reason Behind DOE Dismantling President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Correspondent Collin Binkley looks at the reasons the Trump administration is making this move. Hospital Shooting There were tense moments in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan, after a man was shot outside of a hospital in what police called a targeted attack. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that despite initial confusion as to what happened, police acted fast to track down the shooter. Latest On The Houthis President Trump is demanding that Iran immediately stop supplying long-range missiles and other weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. This comes after the US military this week attacked Houthi positions that are threatening commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Trump Rails Against Judges President Trump is calling on the US Supreme Court to reverse injunctions placed on his administration's efforts to carry out mass deportations and other moves to downsize the scope of government. Khalil’s Arrest On Tape New cell phone video shows the arrest of a Columbia University anti-Israel activist by federal immigration agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. American Held In Afghanistan Freed An American civilian being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan is now a free man and will be heading back to the US. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Lawmaker’s Sex Sting A politician who was arrested in a sex sting has resigned from the Minnesota State Senate. Finally We may only be in March, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for singing legend Mariah Carey. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a court case featuring her wildly popular holiday tune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump-Zelensky “Fantastic” Call President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had what the White House calls a fantastic phone call as another step is taken toward a ceasefire in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Jim Roope reports that even though Zelensky said that words are not enough when it comes to Vladimir Putin, there is a path for peace. Judge Extends Deportation Hearing A Federal judge is giving the Trump administration more time to provide details on recent deportation flights. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump’s Department of Education Order Following weeks of staffing and spending cuts, President Trump is expected to sign a directive today to officially wind down the Department of Education. Penn Facing Federal Cuts The Trump administration has suspended $175 million dollars in aid to the University of Pennsylvania over its policies regarding transgender athletes. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. DOGE Wins Peace Institute Case A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, after a government-funded nonprofit organization called the US Institute for Peace filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from making budget cuts. Court Ruling On Ohio Transgender Care An appeals court has handed down a ruling on gender affirming care in Ohio. Lisa Dwyer reports. Verdict In Greenpeace Case It’s a verdict that could bankrupt the organization. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a lawsuit involving Greenpeace and an oil pipeline. Fed’s Take On The Economy Wall Street clearly welcomed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s belief that interest rate cuts could still happen this year despite tariff concerns and inflation he expects will begin to lower, but warned of high economic uncertainty. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Investigating Tesla Attacks Amidst a wave of attacks against Tesla cars and dealerships across the country, the Trump administration is promising to find the perpetrators, calling the attacks an act of domestic terrorism. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Execution Debate There’s now a debate in Louisiana after the state for the first time used nitrogen in the execution of a death row inmate. As Julie Walker reports, while some question whether the use of nitrogen or even executing the inmate is the right thing to do, others are calling it justice served for an unthinkable crime. Latest On Missing Student Case An American being detained in the Dominican Republic is back in the United States after being named a person of interest in the death of a college student. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Khalil’s Trial In NJ An anti-Israel activist detained by the U.S. government over his participation in demonstrations at New York’s Columbia University was told by a judge he can challenge the legality of his detention, but the case should be heard in New Jersey. Lawmaker’s Sex Sting A Minnesota State Senator is in serious trouble with the law. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Justin Eichorn as a part of a sex sting operation. Finally A West Virginia judge threw the book at a couple after they were found guilty of heinously abusing their adopted children. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning The Trump & Putin Conversation President Trump engaged in one-on-one peace talks virtually with Russian President Vladimir Putin, talks the President says were productive. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Astronauts Finally Home The two astronauts who spent nine months in earth orbit, instead of just a few days, are finally back on earth. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on the landing of the Space-X crew, and what NASA is saying about the lessons learned. Kennedy Files Released More than 60 years after he was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government released 80,000 pages of previously-unseen files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. An FBI Most Wanted Captured An alleged MS-13 Gang Member on the FBI Most Wanted List is in Police custody after being tracked down in Mexico. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Pentagon Cuts Coming More cuts are coming to the government workforce, this time at the largest office building in the United States. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Pentagon plans to eliminate up to 60,000 civilian jobs. Tennis Player Lawsuit Tennis players are taking their event organizers to court. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports a filing in U.S. District Court in New York calls the groups in charge of tennis a cartel. Roberts Rebukes Trump Over Judge Impeachment Talk Despite an unusual rebuke from the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice, President Trump continues to call for a federal judge to be impeached. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the growing conflict between the executive and judicial branches. Middle East Fighting Continues Fighting has resumed in the Middle East and the United States is pointing to Hamas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. What’s Next For NASA Astronauts NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally back on Earth after what was supposed to be a few days turned into a nine month adventure in space. Haya Panjwani looks at what caused their longer-than-expected journey, and what the pair will do now that they’re finally home. Murder Charges In Super Bowl Reporter Death Police in suburban New Orleans announced upgraded charges for a woman accused in a Kansas City sports reporter's death in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details. Diplomat Ordered To Leave The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, who was declared persona-non-grata, has until Friday to leave the country. Judge Rules On USAID Firings A judge has found that some of the efforts by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency may have been unconstitutional, and has ordered nearly 25,000 workers to be rehired. Lisa Dwyer reports. Louisiana Execution A Louisiana death row inmate became the first in the Pelican State to be put to death using nitrogen gas. The Louisiana Attorney General said Jessie Hoffman was executed last night. Latest In The Student Disappearance The person who is believed to have been the last to see a University of Pittsburgh college student alive was in a courtroom in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Tech News It’s a historic deal in the tech world - Google's Alphabet is buying out the Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, in its largest cash deal to date. 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 Hearing Today On Trump Deportations Justice Department lawyers have until noon Eastern Time today to explain to a federal judge why planes filled with alleged Venezuelan gang members flew to El Salvador despite the judge’s order to have the flights return to America. The details from Correspondent Rich Johnson. Weather Death Toll Rises Extreme weather, including dust storms and wildfires, along with tornadoes that moved through more than a dozen states have claimed the lives of at least 42 people, and more severe weather is expected before the end of the week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on some of the hardest-hit areas of the nation. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends The ceasefire is over in the Middle East after Hamas refused repeated hostage deal offers that came from Israel, the US, Egypt, and Qatar. Israel’s defense forces struck numerous locations in the Gaza Strip. Trump-Putin Phone Call President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will talk together by phone to discuss the US-brokered ceasefire it offered Ukraine, and how both sides can proceed. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the Kremlin is expected to offer proposals of their own. Lady Liberty Stays Although it sits proudly in New York Harbor, the White House is responding to a French politician who suggested the United States should return one of its most well-known monuments. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. The Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thousands packed a street in Arkansas for what’s considered the shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump & Putin Call Expectations An important day in the White House that could lead to peace as President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone today as the Trump administration pushes for a cease-fire in Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Correspondent Clayton Neville previews the meeting. US Hits Yemen Again President Trump is again warning that Iran can face dire consequences if the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen continue attacking ships in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, saying Iran’s leadership will be held responsible for every shot the Houthis fire. The US again struck targets in Yemen for the third straight night. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Biden Kids Secret Service Protections Ended President Trump has ordered that Secret Service protection be taken away from former President Joe Biden’s two adult children. Don’t Use Our Song It was a song from the 1990’s that became a signature hit for an alternative rock group called Semisonic that many felt was a “last-call” anthem for bars, but the group says they don’t want their classic song being used to portray shackled people being deported. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Willis Ordered To Pay Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay more than $54,000 for violating Georgia’s open records laws in relation to the prosecution of President Donald Trump. Deported Doctor A doctor and college professor was deported to Lebanon following her apprehension by ICE, despite having a valid US Visa, which came after the Department of Homeland Security said she supported terrorists, and attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Not Buying American A wave of anti-Americanism is growing overseas. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that some European nations are planning to boycott American products. Finally President Trump announced he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted files today about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Defies Deportation Court Ruling President Trump authorized the mass deportation of what his administration says are hundreds of Venezuelan gang members under an 18th century war-time law, despite a judge's order not to do so. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Reactions To US Strike On Yemen Despite established ties, Iran is denying helping Houthi rebels after the U.S. launched a destructive wave of airstrikes on Yemen. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the US military campaign also included a warning from President Trump that all Houthi attacks on shipping in the area must stop in a message also directed at the Iranian leadership. Death From Destructive Weather It was a weekend of violent weather across the United States from the Southwest and Southeast to the Ohio Valley that included dust storms, tornadoes and high winds that also wreaked havoc in the Midwest, tipping over trucks and decimating homes, and leaving more than three dozen people dead. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. South Carolina Executions South Carolina has set the date for what will be their fifth execution of a death row inmate in seven months. Lisa Adams Wagner reports. South African Ambassador Told To Leave The world is reacting to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's accusations surrounding the U-S Ambassador to South Africa. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump & Putin Expected To Speak Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "prolonging the war" and "ignoring" U.S.-led efforts to agree to a ceasefire, as a first step toward ending Moscow's three-year-old invasion of its neighbor. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Recap Of Trump-DOJ Speech President Trump visited the Department of Justice, where he decried what he described as the weaponization of law enforcement. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president also went after perceived political enemies during his Justice Department speech. Democrats React To Schumer There is some push back on Capitol Hill against Democrat leadership in the Senate by members of their own party after President Trump signed a continuing resolution that keeps Federal agencies open through September and avoids a partial government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Missing College Student Authorities in the Dominican Republic are beginning to focus on the man who was last seen with missing University of Pittsburgh pre-med student Sudiksha Konanki. The New York Post is reporting that Joshua Riibe (pronounced REE-BEE), a senior at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, who was last seen with Konanki, is now considered a person of interest. Space-X Reaches ISS An amazing moment in space as the crew aboard Space-X arrives at the International Space Station to bring home two astronauts who have been stranded since their mission began last June. Correspondent Bob Brown has the story. Out Of Control Town Hall A North Carolina Republican congressman defied the House speaker's warning about holding town hall meetings, and it descended into chaos. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. VOA Layoffs There are major layoffs underway at the government-funded Voice of America. Just a day after more than 33 hundred employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis, which is the majority of VOA workers, received an email notifying them that they were being terminated at the end of the month. Finally It’s the annual tradition that has endured for over 60 years, the nation’s third-largest city dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. Julie Walker reports on the thousands who came out over the weekend in Chicago to prepare for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Schumer Backs Budget Bill With the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown fast approaching, Senate Democrats must decide if they want to take a stand against President Trump's policies or vote "no" on the House GOP's stopgap spending bill that would likely trigger the shutdown. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Trump Targets New EU Tariffs After the US and Canada held off on retaliatory tariffs this week, President Trump focused on the European Union, threatening to impose a massive tariff on alcohol imported from Europe after the E-U announced retaliatory tariffs on US-made steel and aluminum products. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Plane Catches Fire At Denver Airport A dangerous scene played out at Denver International Airport when an American Airlines passenger jet caught fire while at the gate. Birthright Citizenship To SCOTUS After three courts ruled against President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, an emergency application has been brought before the US Supreme Court. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Teixiera’s Court Martial Comments Jack Teixiera, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, used his court-martial Thursday to describe himself as a “proud patriot.” FAFSA Site Down The website that allows students applying for college to receive financial aid abruptly shut down for hours on Wednesday, and the Education Department still does not know why. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the FAFSA outage. Government Cuts Continue Reaction to President Trump's recent federal job cuts is playing out around the world, including in American courts. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story. Putin’s Conditions Russian President Vladimir Putin is laying out his terms for a Ukraine ceasefire, rejecting calls to halt fighting immediately as Russian troops are gaining ground, and demanding that President Trump’s special envoy not take part in the talks. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has the latest. Missing Student Search Continues It’s now been eight days since a University of Pittsburgh student was last seen at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Weldon Nomination Pulled The White House has pulled the nomination of David Weldon for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director. Storming Trump Tower Police were called out in force in New York City, when anti-Israel demonstrators stormed Trump Tower and took over the ground floor lobby protesting the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Electronic Toll Scam Authorities are alerting people to beware of a massive scam targeting drivers you use electronic toll systems. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Finally Despite her ordeal she found a way to survive - an Indiana woman is recovering in a hospital after being trapped in her crashed car for nearly a week. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the woman, who was found by chance by a construction worker, is lucky to be alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Senate’s Budget Bill Concerns The Senate’s Democratic leader is calling on Republicans to negotiate a new budget bill, rather than force Senate passage of the measure the House passed on Tuesday, and the clock is ticking on whether it can pass in its present form. The latest from Correspondent Rich Johnson. Trump Ramps Up Tariffs President Trump ramping up tariffs on U.S. allies, including Japan and those in Europe who are calling it a trade war. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Khalil Remains Jailed Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil remains in a Louisiana jail, facing a hearing now scheduled for later this month where a judge will decide whether his student visa will be revoked and face deportation from the United States. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Transgender Trouble In The House A Congressman from Texas is defending his introduction of a transgender member of Congress after facing backlash from his Democrat colleagues. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Soaring Deficit As Congress debates a new budget, the nation’s deficit is soaring. The Treasury Department reported that the gap between federal revenue and government spending widened to more than $1 trillion dollars in the first five months of the fiscal year More Aid Finally Coming The White House says that more Hurricane Helene aid should start to flow later this month. Lisa Dwyer has details. Ball’s In Russia’s Court Military aid is flowing to Kyiv again after Ukraine agreed to US-backed peace proposals, including a 30-day ceasefire. This comes as a delegation from the Trump administration will travel to Moscow before the end of the week. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Big Changes At The EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back dozens of regulations, which according to the agency's director, puts “a dagger through the heart of climate-change." Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Greenland Election Results In an election dominated by thoughts of independence from Denmark and President Trump’s desire to add the sparsely populated nation into the United States, the people of Greenland have spoken. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the votes are in, and the nation of just 56,000 people, despite divisions, have decided on a slower approach. Where Did The Votes Go The mayor of Wisconsin’s capital city said that she has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how she failed to count nearly 200 absentee ballots from the November election. Weinstein Back To Court Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein appeared in a New York court as judge weighs key rulings for his looming #MeToo retrial. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Schools Spending & Hiring Freezes A number of colleges and universities, including Harvard, Penn, the University of Pittsburgh, and North Carolina State have all implemented hiring and spending freezes with concerns of losing federal funding hanging in the balance. Correspondent Sue Aller reports. Finally Four astronauts will have to wait at least one more day to travel to the International Space Station. Space-X has scrubbed the launch of their Crew-10 flight for NASA to the ISS after an issue with the ground system led to a postponement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Passes Spending Bill House Republicans passed a continuing resolution that would fund the government through the end of September, but now the Senate must vote on a bill that does not address Social Security or Medicare, and securing the 60 votes needed to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend is far from certain. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Trump & Canada Back Off On Tariffs Following a meeting between the Premier of Ontario Province and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Canada backed off on new electricity tariffs for the US and Donald Trump ordered a halt to doubling steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the impact helped to slow another Wall Street slide. Major Education Department Cuts Coming Some big changes at the Department of Education, with nearly half of all workers expected to lose their jobs before the week is over. Lisa Dwyer reports. WH Walks Back Musk Comments The White House is insisting it won't cut Medicare or social security following comments by Elon Musk that drew some concerns. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump’s New Car After posting on Truth Social that he wanted to help Elon Musk, President Donald Trump has bought himself a brand new Tesla. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. New Trouble For Tiger The world's most recognizable golfer is dealing with another significant injury, one that will keep him from competing in the Masters. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Successful Saudi Talks There was success in Saudi Arabia as talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have led to Ukraine accepting a 30-day ceasefire and the resumption of US military assistance. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. More Government Cuts The Trump administration is seemingly following through on its pledge to cut the fat within the Federal government. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the latest cuts surround the Department of Education. More Dangerous Than First Thought The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a ban on some helicopter flights in the area where a military chopper and a passenger jet collided near Washington, D.C. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that there have been a shocking number of near misses between helicopters and passenger jets at Reagan National Airport. Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests New York City Police arrested at least a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some who were clashing with law enforcement. Mahmoud Khalil Hearing Today The New York Civil Liberties Union is coming to the aid of Mahmoud Khalil and others involved in campus protests. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Judge Rules On Birthright Citizenship There was a setback in court for the Trump administration, following his executive order on ending birthright citizenship that a number of states are trying to block. Bob Brown reports. USDA Yanks Maine School Funding The Department of Agriculture is pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a network of eight public colleges in the state. Finally While you won’t find the United States on the list, a number of nations around the world have air that is very unhealthy to breathe. Correspondent Charles deLedesma explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Wall Street Meltdown Wall Street suffered its worst day since 2022 with a massive plunge on Monday, after President Trump did not rule out more tariffs and a recession during his interview with Fox Sunday Morning Futures. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. House Preps Budget Vote House Republicans last night took an important step towards avoiding a partial government shutdown at week's end as they attempt to pass a funding measure that would last through September. But as John Stolnis reports from Washington, it's far from a done deal. Judge Says Delay Deportation The first person known to be detained for deportation under President Trump’s promised crackdown on anti-Semitic college campus protests is in a Louisiana jail, but a court late Monday ordered that Mahmoud Khalil not be deported until a hearing now scheduled for Wednesday. Correspondent Jake Offenhartz reports. Gabbard Yanks Clearances National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced the Trump administration has stripped security clearances from dozens of former national security officials, including former Biden administration secretary of state Antony Blinken. Latest On The Menendez Case The Los Angeles district attorney says he won’t support resentencing Eric and Lyle Menendez. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on their latest roadblock to freedom. American Student Missing In The Dominican Republic An investigation involving US and India is focusing on the Dominican Republic, where a University of Pittsburgh college student is missing. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Wall Street’s Recession Concerns There are serious concerns that today be a repeat of yesterday’s Nightmare on Wall Street, with markets worldwide falling following the nearly 900 point Dow plunge yesterday. Correspondent Rich Johnson checks the numbers. Canada Talks Tough On Tariffs President Trump is downplaying worries about tariffs, saying they will be a boon to the nation’s economy and financial future. However, north-of-the-border, Canada’s changing leadership is planning to get tough against the United States and is threatening a tariff war. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Musk Highlights DOGE Savings Saying he expects to reach $1 trillion dollars in savings for taxpayers, Elon Musk appeared on Fox Business touting his work, and saying that there’s fraud in Social Security and entitlement programs that he wants his Department of Government Efficiency to find and eliminate. Lisa Dwyer reports. Orlando Tornadoes Tornadoes touched down in the Orlando, Florida area causing at least one home to collapse and damaging a number of other buildings. Sue Aller reports that a newscast for an Orlando TV station had to abruptly come to a halt as the twister bore down on their studios. Rubio & Zelensky In Saudi Arabia Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Saudi Arabia, as will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss moving forward with peace talks aimed at ending the more than 3 year war between Russia and Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Ship Collision A cargo ship that smashed into a US military chartered oil tanker off the northeast coast of England on Monday was carrying sodium cyanide, which led to the dramatic explosion and fire. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports. Tech News The Elon Musk owned X social media platform was under a cyberattack for several hours Monday, and only a "Dark Horse" has come forward. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Calling 9-1-1 is supposed to be because of an emergency or a life-threatening situation, but for police in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, the call came in from a 4-year-old, asking that the police come and arrest his mother. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on why the child wanted his mom behind bars - audio courtesy of the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Plans Budget Vote The House of Representatives is set to vote on a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown from going into effect, but questions remain as to if it can pass both houses of Congress. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Trump On Tariffs President Trump is downplaying business concerns about uncertainty from proposed tariffs and prospects of higher prices. Correspondent Julie Walker reports he also did not rule out the possibility of a recession, and California Senator Adam Schiff, speaking on ABC This Week, claimed tariffs are already driving up prices for working families. Carney’s Message To America Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long battle to replace Justin Trudeau. Winning with 89 percent of the vote, he will now be expected to lead his party into the next federal elections to become Prime Minister. Pro-Palestinian Protester Facing Deportation Protests are slated in Manhattan today following the arrest of one the leaders of the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Measles Cases Increasing The number of measles cases in the U.S. is increasing, now with as many as 10 states reporting outbreaks, and Fox News is reporting that there was a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, DC. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Budget Vote For Tomorrow With a possible government shutdown set for March 14 when current federal funding runs out, House Republicans have abandoned plans to put together President Trump’s budget blueprint, instead, opting for a six-month budget extension that would keep federal agencies funded through September 30. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. TSA Losing Union Bargaining The Department of Homeland Security says it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of employees at the Transportation Security Administration, effectively calling it quits with the TSA workers' union. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Lie Detectors For ICE Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that workers at the Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement Agency will now face lie detector tests to see who may be leaking information about operations to the media. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Vance & Daughter Protested Authorities are investigating after Vice President JD Vance claimed that he was harassed by pro-Ukraine protesters while taking his three-year-old daughter out for a walk on Saturday. NJ Detective Killed A police detective in Newark, New Jersey was gunned down in a shootout before he could even exit his police car. Bob Brown reports that the suspected shooter – a 14-year-old – was apprehended. Pennsylvania Plane Crash A quiet retirement community in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania was rattled after a small plane crashed outside their building. California Earthquake In California, it was the earth moving under people’s feet as a magnitude 4 point 1 earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area yesterday afternoon. Reaction To South Carolina Execution A witness recounted the experience of watching the Friday execution of a prisoner by firing squad in South Carolina, saying they heard a rifle crack, and then silence. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Finally Despite the hype from the Oscars last week, the box office was a little slower than expected for the past few days. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices