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Today on America in the MorningTrump-Japan Meeting Over Iran This week marked the third week we have been at war with Iran, and concerns have been raised over the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz which has led to gas prices rising, asks by President Trump of world leaders who have all said no, including the Prime Minister of Japan, to help the US get the vital waterway open, and attacks by Iran on Gulf oil and gas facilities. John Stolnis has details from Washington. More War Money Needed After spending $11 billion dollars in the initial first few days of the war in the Middle East, the Pentagon is seeking an extra $200 billion in Iran war funding. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Pentagon says this is to replenish armaments, but the call to add more supplemental spending is getting a frosty reception on Capitol Hill, where Republican Senator James Lankford and Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth told CNN that the Pentagon will not receive a blank check. TSA Lines Get Longer As the stalemate over the Homeland Security Department budget continues, more TSA agents are calling out and others are getting help from their neighbors. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Latest On Missing Student In Spain A tragic ending to the story of an American college student who was reported missing earlier this week in Spain. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the 20-year-old was visiting friends for spring break and planned to return to the United States this weekend when he went missing. Latest House Epstein Hearing Lawmakers deposed one of Jeffrey Epstein's associates as part of the House investigation into late-sex offender’s dealings. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Netanyahu News Conference With internet rumors swirling that he was dead and replaced in Israel’s government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference hailing the US and Israeli action against Iran, and vowing to do whatever it takes to stop both the Iranian regime and Hezbollah operating in Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Netanyahu emphatically stated his nation did not coerce or drag the US into the conflict. Targeting Oil & Gas Middle Eastern energy producing nations have been rattled by Iran’s attack on oil and liquefied natural gas fields in nations including Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports Gulf nations are fearing Iran targeting energy infrastructure could hurt them for years if attacks worsen. Removing The Chavez Name Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city's Cesar Chavez Day holiday as “Farmworker’s Day,” which comes after news of sex assault allegations against the late labor leader. Student Loans New Home The Trump administration is making a move to push student loan coverage out of the overview of the Department of Education. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Sports – Robert Workman NCAA Tournament & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningIran Oil Facility Attacked On Wednesday, Israel launched air strikes on an Iranian gas field that later triggered a response by Iran against a key U.S. ally, Qatar, leading to President Trump scolding the Israelis for launching the attack in the first place. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Gabbard’s Senate Testimony There were testy exchanges at Wednesday's Senate Intelligence briefing. Lawmakers grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliff and FBI Director Kash Patel on a number of topics, with the conflict in Iran the center of attention. Joan Jones reports. Mullin Faces Senate Hearing Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Trump's pick to head Homeland Security, sat before a Senate committee and urged his fellow lawmakers to end a partisan divide and return funding for the department. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports one Senator has already stated he will be a “No” vote for Mullin, and that’s fellow Republican Rand Paul. Senate OK’s Continued Iran Action The Senate defeated legislation aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran, the second unsuccessful attempt to rein in President Trump as the conflict nears the three-week mark. Deadline Passes There is yet to be a Presidential endorsement in the Republican runoff for a U-S Senate seat in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both incumbent Senator John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are both looking for the exact same thing – the backing of President Trump. Interest Rates Unchanged The war with Iran, oil prices going up by the day, and a unanimous agreement that the risk of inflation is on the rise left the Federal Reserve with no choice but to leave interest rates where they are. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the why the Fed ignored President Trump’s call to lower rates, and what happens if a new Fed Chairman isn’t confirmed before Jerome Powell’s term ends. NJ Court Battle There were some wild moments in a New Jersey courtroom after a District judge threw a government attorney out of a hearing and ordered the three officials in charge of the state’s U.S. Attorney’s office to answer his questions under oath. Correspondent Mike Sisak reports Illinois Primary Recap The primary elections in Illinois this week came amid tension in the state surrounding recent action by the Trump administration, and one candidate who admitted he dated a student while he was a university professor. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Gas Pains The price at the pump continues to go up with no end in sight. Triple-A says the price for a gallon of regular nationwide now stands at $3-84 – that’s 92 cents higher than it was just one month ago. Trouble For Chavez There are new and very disturbing allegations being made against a civil rights icon. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Finally It’s Alaska’s famous annual event and one that has now been won by a reality TV star for the second year in a row. Lisa Dwyer reports on the champion of this year’s Iditarod dog sled race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTop Intelligence Official Resigns Over Iran War One of the Trump administration's top intelligence officials announced Tuesday he was stepping down over his opposition to the U.S. war with Iran. John Stolnis has more on the President's reaction from Washington. Senate Debates SAVE Act The US Senate has begun to debate a law to require proof of US citizenship when not only registering to vote, but when going to the polls - and that debate could stretch days, and no guarantees it will survive a House or Senate vote. The details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Bondi Ordered To Testify Five Republicans on the House Oversight Committee forced a vote and issued a subpoena for Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer new questions about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and files. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. It Was A Meteor The National Weather Service is explaining a "loud boom" heard in Northeast Ohio on Tuesday. US Plans For Cuba The United States told Cuba that for meaningful negotiations to continue, their current president must step down. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the negotiations and ongoing power problems in Cuba. Amazon Overnight Federal Express can get your letter to its destination overnight, but with a price. Now Amazon is taking a page from their mantra, when it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight. Lisa Dwyer reports on a new delivery program by the e-Commerce giant. Trump Talks NATO & Kent Resigns President Trump was rebuffed by NATO and a number of European nations, along with Japan and Australia, for not heeding his call to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and the president lashed out on Tuesday saying both the US does not need NATO, and that he will not forget those nations who declined to help try to keep the vital waterway open. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the White House is also criticizing a top counterterrorism official who posted an online resignation over the Iran war. Guilty Of Murdering Her Husband A Utah woman is visibly shaken as the jury renders their verdict in a case involving the poisoning death of her husband. Correspondent Bob Brown reports the jury was barely out three hours before saying the children’s book writer was guilty – audio courtesy KUTV Salt Lake City. Spring Break Shootings Police are out in force in Daytona Beach, Florida and other Florida Spring break towns after several shootings and gun arrests were made. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports. Roberts On Rhetoric The Supreme Court’s Chief Justice has a warning to politicians that the criticism of judges in America is going too far. The story from correspondent Ed Donahue. Georgia Shooting One person is dead after a shooting at a Georgia Veterans Administration clinic. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Finally The Chicago River was dyed green, fountains in Savannah, Georgia spewed green water, the ingredients for Irish stew were traditionally tossed in New Orleans, and parades marched through cities from Boston to San Francisco. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the largest parade in the nation as America celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Finds No Help For Strait Of Hormuz Plans In a Monday press conference, President Trump discussed the war with Iran, but also vented frustration with a number of America’s allies over their reluctance to aid the US military in getting ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and getting Middle East oil to its destinations. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is urging other nations to help, but many European and Asian countries are rejecting his pleas. Severe Weather & TSA Trouble The combination of Monday’s severe weather in the Upper Midwest and the East Coast, combined with those tasked with providing security at the nation’s airports still not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown is putting pressure on lawmakers to act. Correspondent Julie Walker reports there were over 4,000 canceled flights in the US on Monday, and people waited as long as 4 hours to get through security checkpoints due to a lack of staffing. Cuban Power Outage President Trump is again considering action against Cuba as the country suffers economic hardships and island-wide power outages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. SCOTUS To Hear Immigration Case The Supreme Court says it will hear another Trump administration immigration case, this one involving migrants from nations in the Caribbean and the Middle East. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details. Striking Slaughterhouse Workers About 3,800 workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company began striking Monday in Colorado, and if they don’t get a new contract soon, already costly beef could become even more expensive for U.S. Trump-Kennedy Center To Close President Trump announced it last month, and now it’s official. The Trump-Kennedy Center will close for a massive two-year renovation project inside and out. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Historic Nebraska Wildfire It’s being called the worst wildfire in the history of the state of Nebraska. More than 700-thousand acres of rangeland are burning in the Cornhusker state, and cattle farmers say it's leading to big losses that could stretch over the next few years. Correspondent Joan Jones has the story. EU Saying No To Trump President Trump’s pleas to the European Union and other nations to help the United States work to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open to shipping as Iran targets vessels and oil facilities in the region seems to be falling on deaf ears. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on E-U foreign ministers weighing up a decision of what to do to keep the Strait of Hormuz open in order to stop an energy crisis. Richins Guilty Kouri Richins, the Utah woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, and then self-published a children's book on grieving following his death, has been found guilty of murder following a weeks-long trial. Finally There were some surprising snubs, at least one missing winning actor, and a number of controversial moments at Sunday night’s Oscar’s. The details from entertainment reporter Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Wants Help Reopening The Strait As gas prices around the world continue to rise due to the U.S. led war with Iran, President Trump is urging allies, and a main adversary, to help secure a highly used oil shipping waterway off Iran's coast. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Severe Weather In America Snow measured in feet in the Upper Midwest, severe rain and bad weather for the South and Midwest, excessive heat in the West, and record rainfall for Hawaii that has caused flooding and power outages for over 100 thousand people is wreaking havoc for a majority of the states. Correspondent Julie Walker says from Florida to Minnesota, the East Coast and over to the Hawaiian Islands, mid-March is roaring in like a lion with more bad weather today. Latest On Michigan Synagogue Attack The Israeli government is claiming they have evidence that the brother of the man who carried out Thursday’s attack on a synagogue in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan was a Hezbollah unit commander responsible for launching hundreds of rockets into Israel who was killed in Israeli airstrikes against the terror group in Lebanon days earlier. The latest from correspondent Ed Donahue. FCC Chair On War Coverage There's bipartisan pushback to a comment made over the weekend by the FCC Chairman regarding media coverage of the war in Iran. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Gun Seller Charged In ODU Attack In Virginia, the government is bringing criminal charges against the man who sold the Old Dominion University shooter a gun. Lisa Dwyer reports. Iran On The Sunday Shows In the Middle East, nations are responding with caution after President Trump called on countries including China, France, the UK and South Korea to join an effort to help protect ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shut down due to attacks. The topic of the war with Iran and the shutdown of shipping was heavily discussed on the Sunday TV talk shows. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. US-Cuba Talks There were protests in Cuba including the torching of Communist Party headquarters in the central part of the island nation over rolling blackouts and a lack of fuel due to the US effectively cutting off oil supplies. Correspondent Cristiana Mesquita reports. Powell Subpoenas Blocked The Department of Justice plans to appeal a judge’s decision to block subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell involving a criminal investigation that the DOJ claims has what it alleges as a mountain of evidence. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Talking About Higher Prices President Trump’s Energy Secretary took to the Sunday talk shows to discuss the rapidly increasing price at the gas pump, but as Sue Aller reports, the answer from the Trump administration is that gas prices will remain higher, but not for the long term. Pain At The Pump Gas prices continue to soar by the day across the nation. At one Chevron gas station in the Chinatown section of Los Angeles, regular unleaded priced out at $7-61-a-gallon, nearly $3 more than the city average, and about $2 more than the Golden State statewide average. Finally The Oscars took center stage in Los Angeles with a showdown between Sinners and One Battle After Another. With a Hollywood recap, here’s entertainment reporter Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningSynagogue Attack In Michigan The FBI is calling it a targeted act of violence. The Detroit area is reeling from an attack on a huge Synagogue in the suburb of West Bloomfield that left the attacker is dead and caused a fire, but 140 children in the building were not harmed. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Act Of Terror In Virginia In Norfolk, Virginia, officials say the gunman who opened fire Thursday morning at Old Dominion University, killing one person and wounding two other people, is a former Army National Guardsman previously convicted of providing material support to ISIS. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the story from Washington. Iran Saying No To World Cup President Trump is discouraging Iran's national soccer team from taking part in the World Cup due to the war. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Washington State’s New Tax Plan Lawmakers in one American state have approved a new income tax on residents making more than $1 million dollars. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the legislation is expected to be signed by the state's Governor and could have implications in other states in the future. Newsom Says No Threats Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to California, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Dire Strait New Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei says they will continue to make it nearly impossible for oil tankers to move through the Strait of Hormuz, choking off oil supply in response to the military strikes made by the U.S. and Israel. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Missile Strike Mistake It is now believed that outdated intelligence likely led to the deadly missile strike in Iran during the initial days of the war, an attack that reportedly left 170 people, mostly children dead. Lisa Dwyer reports the Trump administration is still questioning who launched the missile that hit the school. Shutdown Continues A partial government shutdown continues after a vote in Congress failed to pass. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports as Democrats blame Republicans and Republicans blame Democrats, TSA agents are among the many who are still not receiving paychecks. Gas Prices Trend Higher Triple-A says the nationwide average for a gallon of regular now costs $3-60 – that’s 35 cents higher than a week ago and 66 cents above what we paid at the pump last month. It’s also 52 cents more per gallon than we paid exactly one year ago. Homeowner’s Bill Passes Senate In a rare bipartisan move, the Senate approved a bill meant to make it easier to become a homeowner, although the House is certain to contest some provisions. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Florida Passes Voting Bill Republican state lawmakers in Florida passed a bill on Thursday that would require voters to verify their citizenship when registering and limit which forms of identification they can present at the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump To Release Oil Reserves Americans continue to feel sticker shock at the gas pump in the wake of the U.S. war with Iran. President Trump is encouraging oil tankers to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a highly used waterway that Iran has shut down in response to American and Israeli military strikes. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Midwest & South Tornadoes The National Weather Service confirmed that a powerful EF-3 tornado touched down in Kankakee, Illinois Tuesday evening, just a part of the severe weather to slam into the Midwest that included hail larger than the size of a softball. There was damage reported in towns in Indiana where two people died. Storms continued into Wednesday and reached through the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and into the South, with tornado watches and warnings that included Pennsylvania, Baltimore, and down to Mississippi. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. California Warnings While the war in the Middle East is far from the shores of California, the FBI is warning police departments throughout the Golden State about the possibility of a surprise drone attack. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Vehicle Hits WH Gates There was a scare at the White House when a vehicle crashed through a barricade near the Old Executive Office Building on the White House grounds, sending a swarm of police, National Guard, and Secret Service to the scene. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a man was taken into custody, and the area immediately went into lockdown. Hawaii Storms & Volcano The 50th State is dealing with a powerful and slow-moving storm that was inching across Hawaii on Wednesday, bringing an extended period of heavy rain as much as 2 inches per hour, thunderstorms and strong winds that could last into early next week. Cornyn & The Filibuster Senator John Cornyn is denying changing positions on the filibuster in Congress to gain a potential Trump endorsement in his Texas runoff with State Attorney General Ken Paxton. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Debating The Millionaire’s Tax In Washington State, their House passed a Millionaire’s tax that now moves on to the state senate, a bill that the founder of Starbucks said could force him to move out of the state. This bill is one of a number of bills that states including California and cities like New York City are debating to enact. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on some local governments working on taxing higher income households. War Spending Pentagon officials told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill that they estimated the cost of the war against Iran had exceeded $11.3 billion dollars in the first six days alone. Kansas Transgender Protest Kansas is one of five states to prohibit trans-people from changing the gender marker on their driver's licenses. Correspondent Joan Jones reports they also became the first state that retroactively is canceling licenses that were already active and changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningWar Will End With Trump The White House continues to proclaim their war with Iran is proceeding on schedule, and that President Trump will be in charge of when it ends and how, including when he will announce Iran’s unconditional surrender. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Concerns Over Strait Of Hormuz One reason the price of oil plunged was a report from the Energy Secretary saying the Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, which was later retracted. CNN reported Tuesday that the vital corridor in and out of the Persian Gulf was being mined by the Iranians. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports tensions are high at sea, in the oil producing nations in the Gulf, and also at the White House which warned Iran not to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Georgia Primary Results Clayton Fuller, one of 12 Republicans on the ballot and who received an endorsement from President Trump, will take on Democrat Shawn Harris in the runoff scheduled for April 7 as the two top vote getters. Shooting Outside Toronto Consulate Police in Toronto are investigating and actively searching for two people who opened fire outside the US consulate on Tuesday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports officials in Canada are calling this a national security incident. Strip Club Promo Stopped A pro sports league is scrapping plans for one of its teams to promote a local strip club after facing criticism. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Oil Production Cuts With ships and oil tankers not traversing the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in and out of the Persian Gulf, a number of oil and liquefied natural gas producing nations are planning to cut production with their storage tanks at or near capacity. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports. Charges In NYC Attack Two Pennsylvania men, ages 18 and 19 and one of them a high school senior, were charged with bringing bombs to the New York City mayor's home where a protest and counter-protest was being held, and supporting a terrorist organization. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the FBI investigation led them to a storage facility in a Philadelphia suburb where more bomb making material was found. Issues Over Mamdani’s Dinner New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after hosting a holiday dinner that included Columbia University student and anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil. Correspondent Bob Brown has details. Finally Police have charged a woman from Florida for driving up to the Los Angeles home of singer Rhianna and opening fire. Correspondent Jennifer King has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Talks Iran Bombs, missiles and drones continue to fly and fall in Iran, Israel, and much of the Persian Gulf. President Trump spoke to the nation and took questions about the war with Iran. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. NY Attack Inspired By ISIS One lived with his parents in a $2 million dollar Pennsylvania home. That teen, and his friend, went to New York and told police they were inspired by ISIS when they tried to use an explosive device during a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Guilty Verdicts Three brothers, including two who were among the country’s most prominent real estate brokers, were convicted in Manhattan on Monday of engaging in a year’s long conspiracy to traffic women and girls for sex. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the verdict came in after 3 days of deliberations. Georgia Primary Day There’s a lot on the line in Washington as voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District today head to the polls to elect a replacement for former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Iran School Hit Investigated Much is being said about a missile that struck a school in Iran that reportedly killed over 160 people, mostly school-age girls. Now new footage is raising the likelihood the U.S. was responsible for the deadly blast at an Iranian school, but President Trump believes as an investigation is underway, the US did not launch the suspected Tomahawk missile. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Latest In The Middle East President Trump spent Monday afternoon addressing the war with Iran as “Operation Epic Fury" continues, answering questions on topics including moving ships through the Strait of Hormuz, high oil prices, and Iran’s new choice to head the Islamic Republic, as Iranian leaders pledge to keep fighting. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Pain At The Pump Oil prices may have fallen on Monday following a sharp weekend rise, but that has not stopped the price at the pump to worsen for American drivers, which has risen nearly 50 cents in just the past week. Ed Donahue reports global markets are reacting to rising oil prices due to the war in Iran, and people getting gas in Pennsylvania and Florida are feeling the impact to their bottom line. Kiley Leaves GOP The razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives just got a little thinner after a GOP congressman from California announced he’s leaving his party and becoming an independent. Joan Jones has details as to what led Kevin Kiley to defect during an election year. Trump’s SAVE Act Demands Politico is reporting that President Trump will delay his endorsement of a candidate in the Texas GOP primary runoff between state attorney general Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn in an effort to pressure senators to pass his voting restrictions bill. Tech News Anthropic isn’t going quietly into the night, suing the Pentagon over the government’s restriction of their A-I program. Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningOil Prices Skyrocket As War Intensifies The Trump Administration maintains that the United States and Israel are winning war with Iran, but is leaving the door open to sending in ground forces to secure nuclear materials as Israel and the US continues to attack Iran’s capabilities to wage war and develop nuclear weapons. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Russia In The Background There are serious questions being raised as to reports that Russia has gotten involved in the war with Iran, helping the Iranian government with logistics about US positions in the region, and providing Iran with information to help Tehran strike the US military. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports in an interview with the UK’s Sky News, Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin confirmed his nation is backing Iran, a situation that the Trump administration is not at this time concerned about. Gracie Mansion Explosive Device The FBI is launching a terrorism investigation after a homemade explosive device ignited outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on protests and counter-protests that ended in a number of arrests. Incident At US Embassy In Norway There are terrorism concerns abroad after an explosion outside of the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway caused damage but no injuries. The details from correspondent Mike Hempen. Prank Leads To Teacher’s Death There was tragedy in Georgia when a prank gone wrong left a teacher dead. It happened in Gainesville, Georgia, when teenagers as a prank were throwing rolls of toilet paper in a tree in the front yard of Jason Hughes, a 40-year-old teacher at North Hall High School. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, acrid smoke filled the air in Tehran after the Israeli Air Force destroyed a fuel depot, setting it ablaze, as both the US and Israel began targeting Iranian infrastructure. The US military confirmed a seventh service member has died from injuries they sustained during an Iranian attack at a facility in Saudi Arabia. Iran dominated the Sunday TV news programs, as supporters and opponents predicted glory and doom, which came as Iran’s leaders reportedly chose a new Supreme Leader. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson. US-UK Trouble President Trump had choice words for the prime minister of Great Britain, saying we don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won since the UK had originally refused the US request to use British bases to attack Iran. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports. Trump’s Next Target While word out of Florida is that President Trump could announce an economic deal with Cuba in the coming days, the president is predicting that the government of the island nation just 90 miles from Key West could fall in weeks as a lack of fuel and energy is decimating the Communist nation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says Cuba is the next country in the U.S. crosshairs. Gas Prices Soaring Your eyes will not be deceiving you when you gas up today. The price of a barrel of West Texas Crude oil was up 20 percent and surpassed $110 dollars overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningNoem Removed As DHS Secretary Less than 24 hours after Kristi Noem faced bipartisan backlash during a Senate hearing, where one Republican member questioned whether she was telling the truth, the Homeland Security Secretary was removed from her position, and will be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on reactions to the removal of Kristi Noem, who instead will be shifted to a position with a new government security initiative. Trump Wants Decision For Who Will Lead Iran As U.S. and Israeli planes continue pummeling targets inside Iran with air strikes, President Trump says he wants to be personally involved in picking who will be the next leader of Iran. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Gas Prices Surge Gas prices continue to surge across the nation over the Iran war. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest on sticker shock at the gas pump. Gonzalez Drops Reelection Bid A Texas House Republican has lost the support of his party following the suicide of a woman he had an affair with. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this has led Congressman Tony Gonzalez to release a statement late Thursday night, saying he will drop his reelection bid but says he will remain to finish out the end of his term in Congress. DHS Funding Bill Fails The temporary government shutdown continues as legislation that would have funded the Department of Homeland Security failed to pass in the Senate. The details from correspondent Clayton Neville. New Trouble For Britney Spears Oops, she did it again. Britney Spears was stopped by police driving on a California highway, suspected of being under the influence. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Latest In The Middle East President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. He called thoughts of the son of the late-Ayatollah Ali Khameni taking over as supreme leader unacceptable. Iran Attacks Widen Overnight, Iran attacked two residential buildings and a hotel in Bahrain, continuing their strategy of bringing more countries into the conflict. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports neighboring Azerbaijan accuses Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate, while Sri Lanka says it is trying to safeguard an Iranian navy vessel after the US torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate that was near its territorial waters. Texas Two-Step Results from Tuesday’s primary elections in Texas are leading to calls from Washington for some Republican candidates to drop out of their runoff races. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas. Senate Protester Injured A man’s arm was broken this week as he protested US military action in Iran and Israel’s war in Gaza while inside the Capital at a Senate hearing in Washington in his full uniform. Correspondent Joan Jones reports that one of those who helped secret service usher the veteran out of the Senate chamber was a sitting US Senator. Arrest After Two Cleveland Girls Murdered There was shock and horror in Cleveland this week when police found the bodies of two young girls stuffed inside suitcases and left in a park in shallow graves. Thursday night, police arrested the mother of the two girls. States Tariff Lawsuit Two dozen states announced they are taking legal action over President Trump's recent tariffs. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports that one state, Connecticut, is seeking $17 hundred dollars per family in his state for tariff-related expenditures. Finally NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has visited her co-workers in New York for the first time since the disappearance of her mother in Arizona one month ago. Correspondent Carrie Antfinger has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningWar Powers Act Vote Fails Democrats in the Senate were thwarted in their attempt to bring a Congressional war powers vote to the floor that would have moved them one step closer to giving Congress authority to authorize military action against Iran. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Hegseth Discusses Iran War Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to the media and said ramped up U.S. air defenses cannot stop every Iranian aerial attack, while asserting that the United States cannot be stopped in its pursuit of putting an end to Iranian pursuits of having a nuclear weapon and threatening other nations. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. House Wants Bondi Back Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are calling in Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer more questions about the Epstein files. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Trouble For Gonzalez A U-S Congressman from Texas is headed into a runoff election amid scandal and calls from his own party to resign. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas. SCOTUS On Immigration The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Federal appeals courts must defer to immigration judges when reviewing asylum decisions, bolstering the executive branch's authority in immigration cases and handing the Trump administration a win as it pushes an aggressive deportation agenda. Cellphones For Pets For some parents, it’s tough enough to decide at what age your kids will be given a smartphone. Now, correspondent Julie Walker reports that the next call you get could instead be coming from your pets. Latest In The Middle East The Defense Department released the names of two more soldiers killed in an Iranian attack in Kuwait on Sunday. The State Department said it arranged a charter flight that has picked up American citizens in the Middle East and is on its way back to the United States. Iran Leadership In Iran, the 59-year-old son of the late-Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as the leading choice to succeed his father and lead Iran. However, as correspondent Jon Gambrell reports, if selected, he is considered someone with strong links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, and even more hardline than the late-Supreme Leader. Primary Recap There were a few surprises in Tuesday's primary elections in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a recap. Sex Abuse Coverup An explosive report finds that hundreds of children were sexually abused by Catholic priests in Rhode Island, covering over 7 decades. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the sprawling investigation also found failures by the Providence Diocese in responding to abuse allegations. Walz On The Hot Seat Minnesota’s Governor went toe-to-toe with Republicans on the House Oversight Committee in a Wednesday hearing over charges of massive fraud in government programs. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Finally It was clearly an unusual day for the hosts of The View. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr says viewers were audibly protesting a discussion about immigration enforcement when their conservative host called the Democrats “the party of masks.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump-Merz Meeting Talks Trade & Iran On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House as the President thanked the German people for their support with the American air strikes in Iran, but the President also had some criticisms for two key European allies. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Who Will Lead Iran Saudi Arabia intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles and nine drones, and Israel also shot down a number of missiles and drones fired from both Iran and Lebanon. Four of the six US soldiers killed during a drone strike in Kuwait have been identified – all were part of the same Army reserve unit from Iowa. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports there’s only speculation so far as to who will emerge as the new leader of Iran, and there’s still serious issues with trying to evacuate American citizens from several Middle East nations. Primary Day Primaries were held Tuesday in three states including Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas. Father Convicted For Son’s School Shooting A Georgia man has been convicted in his connection to a 2024 high school shooting by his son that killed two students and two teachers. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Labor Department Trouble Two top aides of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer were forced out amid internal investigations of misconduct claims within the department. The Strip Club Promotion Sports teams have promotions all the time, but an unusual one in Atlanta is under scrutiny. A former NBA player is among those criticizing an NBA team’s upcoming promotion with a strip club. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Latest In The Middle East The Pentagon has identified four of the six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The four soldiers identified were all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit out of Iowa. Stranded In The Middle East With the war in the Middle East starting with no notice, people have found themselves stranded in a number of nations. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Europeans and Americans stuck overseas because of the Iran war – audio courtesy of the UK’s Sky News. Gas Prices Spike With no ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, oil is barely moving out of the Middle East, and that is impacting the price at the pump here at home. Triple-A reports the nationwide average price of a gallon of unleaded gas spiked to $3 dollars 11 cents, up 12 cents in one day Noem On The Hot Seat Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced daunting scrutiny during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill. Ed Donahue reports the senators took aim at the DHS handling of events in Minnesota, as well as the number of deportations and arrests. Too Many Candidates California Democrat Party Chair Rusty Hicks is making a rare public appeal to struggling gubernatorial candidates ahead of the primary election filing deadline, saying if you don’t have a “viable path” to victory in November, don’t run. Congestion Pricing Stays Driving in certain parts of Manhattan will still cost extra because of congestion pricing, thanks to a New York judge's ruling on Tuesday. Joan Jones reports on a Trump administration lawsuit turned away by a court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningIran Hits US Embassy In Riyadh Iran is retaliating for the air strikes against targets inside their borders with attacks of their own on U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries, including the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, broadening the scope of the conflict. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Hegseth Says No Endless War America woke up Monday with a press briefing held by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon to discuss what Hegseth said will not be an endless war. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Trump administration is rebutting concerns the Iran war could spiral into a bigger regional fight. Evacuate Now The US State Department urged American citizens to depart immediately from countries and territories throughout the Middle East after Iran widened their scope of attacks. Correspondent Julie Walker reports travelers have been stranded in a number of nations as the Middle East conflict spreads, and governments including the US are scrambling to bring citizens home. SCOTUS Rules On NY Congressional Map The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it would keep in place a New York congressional map, overruling a judge who had found that the map violated the Constitution by diluting the power of Black and Latino voters. Primary Day Voters in several states including Texas will vote in the primaries as midterm elections ramp up nationwide. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Will Iran Go Iran was scheduled to be a part of the 2026 World Cup played in the US, but their participation is now in doubt which could cause headaches for soccer’s governing body. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Trump Talks Iran President Trump says the war with Iran could last as long as five weeks, and called the US and Israeli action the last best chance to address the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile program. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the lead-up to the president’s decision to take America to war. Congress Briefed On War Congress continues to react to U-S-Israeli strikes on Iran after leaders were briefed by the top military officials. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Texas Shooting Authorities in Texas say the gunman who opened fire outside an Austin bar, killing two people and wounding 14, was not on their radar before the attack that authorities are treating as an act of terrorism tied to Iran. Jennifer King reports. Cuba Discusses Attack The Cuban government has displayed a lot of arms that it claims was on the Florida speedboat that got into a fatal firefight with Cuban soldiers last week. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that a US Senator is saying that the regime change that the United States facilitated in Venezuela and Iran could happen next in the Communist nation 90 miles from the Florida Keys. Guthrie Back In Arizona Now one month since she went missing, an emotional return to Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home by members of her family, including NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningUS & Israel Attack Iran Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched an air campaign against targets inside Iran, killing Ayatollah Kamenei and other senior leaders in the first series of strikes on Friday. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Congress On War Powers A bipartisan group of members of Congress want to restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran, demanding they return to Washington and vote on a War Powers resolution. Correspondent Donna Warder reports there are some who believe this is not necessary, including South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who told NBC’s Meet the Press that the president is protecting America and its allies from a clear and present threat. Protests For & Against Iran Attack Around the nation and around the world, there have been demonstrations against the US and Israeli action against Iran, but outnumbering those gatherings are those being held by Iranians including within Iran praising the killing of Iran’s Ayatollah and the Islamic Republic’s leadership. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that there’s word from the Trump administration that Iran’s new leaders want to make a deal, a move that President Trump says he’s “eventually” willing to do, but warns that any Iranian actions against the US will come with severe reprisals. Homeland Alert FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday he has placed the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert as U.S. operations against Iran unfold. Texas Mass Shooting Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas as a potential act of terrorism after what police quickly found out about the assailant. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Congress Speaks Out on Iran Attack From the moment the news was reported that the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran which included the killing of the Ayatollah and other leaders of the Iranian regime, members of Congress began speaking out both for and against the decision of the White House, while others discussed the president’s ability to wage war. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Destruction In Israel In Israel, there was death and damage when a pair of Iranian ballistic missiles were able to penetrate the Israeli Iron Dome defense system, damaging an apartment in Tel Aviv and at least 9 people died and dozens more injured when a missile hit a synagogue outside of Jerusalem. Correspondent Sam Mednick reports from Central Israel on Iran’s deadly retaliatory strikes, ones that the Israeli government says will have repercussions on Iran’s leadership. World Response To Attacks While the leaders of Russia and China are condemning the United States and Israeli military actions against Iran, countries including Cuba, Venezuela, and Spain are denouncing the attacks. However, other governments around the world are reacting with caution and urging restraint. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some European leaders are fearful of a wider war. Major Flight Disruptions Flights throughout the world have been impacted by the US and Israeli attack on Iran, and the Iranian response. DC Road Rage Stabbing Attack A traffic accident outside of Washington, DC led to road rage. Authorities in Fairfax County, Virginia say a traffic accident on the Capital Beltway led to one of the drivers stabbing four people who were also involved in the multi-car crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningHillary Faces Epstein Questions In an extraordinary closed-door hearing that at one point had to be halted when a GOP member of the committee sent out a picture that was posted on social media, Hillary Clinton on Thursday spent 6 hours answering House Oversight Committee questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein, someone that the former First Lady and Secretary of State said under oath she never met. Correspondent Jennifer King has details. No US-Iran Deal Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations Thursday over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal, leaving the danger of another Mideast war on the table. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the prospect of military action against Iran is growing, as is the air and naval forces the US is moving into the region. New Details In Cuba Boat Shoot New details are being learned as Cuba’s government said the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US, and at least one was an American citizen. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Border Drone Shoot Down The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone. There are questions as to exactly what happened, as ABC News is reporting the drone shoot down was accidental. Viewership Down The numbers are in. An estimated 32.6 million people tuned into President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, according to Nielsen. Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Meeting A Columbia University student was detained by ICE agents at her dorm Thursday morning sparking a protest on campus. Joan Jones reports she won her release thanks to the unusual relationship between President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Primary Preview Today is the last day to vote early in the primary elections in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from a state where there's speculation parts of it could turn from red to blue. Means Facing Resistance Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, does not yet appear to have the votes for confirmation following a testy Senate health committee hearing on her nomination Wednesday. FedEx On Refunds FedEx announced Thursday it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers who paid them as it seeks compensation from the federal government for tariffs paid that were subsequently ruled illegal. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this comes after the historic Supreme Court decision. Gas Prices Rising If your wallet is feeling a bit lighter, look no further than the gas pump. Gas prices have been steadily rising, according to Triple-A, with the average price for a gallon of regular nationwide now at $2 dollars 98 cents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningState Of The Union Day After The day after President Trump's State of the Union, administration officials and Republican allies hit the cable news networks to stump for the President's policies while Democrat lawmakers took to the airwaves to slam Trump's speech. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Cuba Fires On US Craft A serious escalation between the United States and Cuba, as the Cuban military shot four people dead in a speedboat just off Cuba’s coast, an incident that the Cuban government claims were armed Cubans living in America attempting to infiltrate the island on a mission of terrorism. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. LA’s School Chief Raided Federal agents in Los Angeles armed with a warrant raided the home and office of the head of the nation's second largest school district. Correspondent Jennifer King reports a home in Miami was also searched linked to this case. Snowball Trouble There’s new trouble for the mayor of New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Zohran Mamdani's relationship with the NYPD starts to get icy after officers were pelted in a snowball fight, and suspects now are being sought. Contentious Hearing A contentious at times confirmation hearing was held Wednesday for President Trump's Surgeon General nominee. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Ukraine Talks Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his negotiators will meet with Trump envoys today, in the hopes that Russia will eventually join them for peace talks. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this meeting is now 5 years and 2 days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. US-Iran Meeting U.S. and Iranian negotiators have returned to Geneva for their third round of indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program. The meetings come as President Trump has upgraded his rhetoric towards Tehran, and the Islamic Republic has been pushing back. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Agents Fired At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records after he left the White House in 2021 were fired on Wednesday. Finally Phil Collins, Shakira, and Billy Idol are some of this year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the list of all of the nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningState Of The Union Standing before a joint session of Congress, President Trump touted what he sees as the accomplishments of the first year of his second term and offered heavy criticism at Democrats in what became the longest State of the Union speech in history. John Stolnis has the recap from Washington. Democrat State Of The Union Response Outside the Capitol, Democrats held what they billed as the People’s Rally, blaming President Trump for a number of issues, and after the State of the Union, Virginia Governor Abagail Spanberger gave the Democrat response. Bob Brown has that part of the story. Reward Upped In Guthrie Disappearance The reward for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie has been increased. Ed Donahue reports the plea by NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie comes as her mother has now been missing for nearly a month. Washington Stabbing Spree A shocking scene in a small residential neighborhood - Five people, including a suspect, are dead in a mass stabbing in the Pacific Northwest. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson in Seattle. DOJ Sues UCLA The Department of Justice is suing University of California system over allegations that its L-A campus turned a blind eye to workplace antisemitism. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. State Of The Union Recap In the longest State of the Union speech in history, President Trump touted his accomplishments and also sparred with Democrats. John Stolnis has the recap from Washington. GOP Calling For Gonzalez Resignation Republican House leadership is responding to calls for a Texas Congressman to step down following an alleged affair that ended in tragedy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Deputies Killed During Traffic Stop Two Missouri sheriff's deputies were killed early Tuesday morning while conducting a traffic stop. The incident triggered a manhunt that ended with the death of the suspect. Correspondent Joan Jones tells us two other deputies were wounded in the firefight. Consumer Confidence A small rebound in US consumer confidence in February comes after a plunge a month earlier. Lisa Dwyer has details. New Developments In Kirk Case In a Utah courtroom, there were new legal developments in the case surrounding the Charlie Kirk shooting. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Finally A rift is forming between the New York City mayor and the police department in the nation’s largest city after nearly a dozen officers were injured during a snowball fight. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the officers were responding to what was a planned event in a park, but a video has now surfaced of the snowball throwers taunting police as they pelted the officers, and the police union is demanding arrests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningChaos In Mexico Tourists from around the world, especially the United States, are hoping to get out of the Mexican resort cities that have been hit by drug cartel violence following the death of one powerful cartel leader. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the cartel attacks came after a drug kingpin known as “El Mencho” was tracked down and killed by Mexico’s government forces. The Northeast Blizzard The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as the worst winter storm to hit the Northeast in 30 years, and even though the snow has stopped, the effects of the blizzard will remain for days and weeks. Sue Aller reports from New York, where some places received over 2 feet of snow. State Of The Union Preview President Trump will address the nation tonight in his annual State of the Union address. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview. Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed More is being learned about the armed man who was shot and killed after he breached security at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort Sunday by the Secret Service. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Congressman Facing Resignation Calls Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is facing growing pressure to resign amid allegations that he had coerced a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself. Judge Rules On Trump Probe A federal judge has permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's probe into President Trump's keeping of classified documents. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Blizzard Aftermath It started on Sunday and is finally winding down, but for many between Delaware and Maine, the Blizzard of 2026 has left people under snow measured in feet, mass transportation systems closed down, and airport flight cancellations in the thousands. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a huge snowstorm in the northeast forces millions to stay home and closing schools, and in Boston, this snow event is expected to eclipse Beantown’s January blizzard which dumped the 8th highest snow total Boston has ever had. New Epstein Fallout There's more fallout overseas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, including another high-profile arrest and a mea-culpa from a famous self-help guru. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. War Enters Year 5 It was four years ago today that Russia sent a phalanx of tanks and launched air strikes against Ukraine, a military incursion that the Kremlin believed would take days to seize their neighbor and former Soviet satellite state, but instead, four years later, Russia barely holds 20 percent of Ukrainian territory, hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are believed to have died, and hardships for Ukraine’s people worsen by the day. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports some hardships of a different kind are now befalling Russian citizens far from the fighting. US Orders Some Out Of Lebanon The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Finally Both the British BATFA Awards, the UK’s version of the Oscars, and the BBC are apologizing after a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slurs as two Black actors were onstage, with millions of people watching. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTariff Turmoil On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that President Trump exceeded his authority to levy tariffs using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Over the weekend, the President instituted new temporary tariffs and railed against the justices. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. The Northeast Blizzard Thousands of canceled flights, snow measured in feet, and over 50 million people dealing with blizzard conditions as a massive winter storm moved through the Northeast from Virginia to Maine. Sue Aller reports from New York, where the mayor of New York City instituted a road travel ban, regional trains stopping service, and even led to DoorDash and Grubhub temporarily suspending operations in the nation’s largest city. Chaos In Mexico After Drug Lord Killed After hearing reports of gunfire at two international airports, the US is suspending some flights to Mexico and telling Americans to shelter in place in several parts of that nation, which comes after the killing of a Mexican drug lord. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed A man armed with a gasoline can and a shotgun was able to enter a secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago before being shot and killed by police and Secret Service. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an investigation is underway as to how the 21-year-old was able to penetrate the property of President Trump. Latest With Russia-Ukraine Tomorrow is the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and several US Senators were in Odessa and Kyiv to show their support for the Ukrainian people. Miracle On Ice 2026 The US is tops in the hockey world for the first time in almost a half-century. Correspondent Donna Warder has details of the newest miracle on ice – Olympic Games audio courtesy NBC Sports. Tariffs & Small Businesses Despite the Supreme Court ruling against him, President Trump doubled down on tariffs, issuing a new 15% global tariff increase. Another question for those on Main Street - Where does the tariff ruling leave small businesses? Jennifer King reports. Iran Clock Ticking The top American negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks with Iran over their nuclear ambitions, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two US carrier groups are now within striking distance of Tehran. The latest from correspondent Clayton Neville. Back To School As more people are finding themselves out of work or looking for better jobs, many are considering going back to school. Michigan adult education programs have seen a double-digit enrollment jump, and a New Jersey program has helped bring over 13 thousand adults back into the classroom. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez explains your options if you’re thinking of enrolling in school as adult. Check TSA PreCheck A partial federal government shutdown tied to Department of Homeland Security funding negotiations caused confusion Sunday morning at a number of the nation’s airports, where travelers and airport staff were briefly told TSA PreCheck would be suspended. Homeland Security soon after reversed course and changed its announcement concerning TSA PreCheck. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Judge Rules On Ten Commandments An appeals court has given the go-ahead for the Ten Commandments to be posted in Louisiana classrooms. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Finally His next performance could be in prison. A former 'American Idol' contestant is charged with murder in his wife's death in Ohio. Correspondent Julie Walker reports this comes after police released the frantic 9-1-1 calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices