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Today on America in the MorningPreparing For War The US military presence in the Middle East is growing to now include the U.S.S Gerald Ford - the world's largest aircraft carrier, five destroyers equipped to shoot down incoming missiles and Tomahawks that can strike targets 1,000 miles away. It comes amid a maximum pressure campaign to get Iran to agree to stop making nuclear weapons, as President Trump is threatening war. Correspondent Joan Jones has the latest. Board Of Peace Convenes President Trump hosted his inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, and in the process, pledged a $10 billion dollar commitment from America for Gaza relief and reconstruction. Correspondent Katie Clark has the story. New Mexico Investigates Epstein Property There were two major developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case. First, the former Prince Andrew was arrested in the UK and faces charges for his involvement with the late-sex offender. And in New Mexico, correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a state investigation of a property Epstein once owned. Widower of Texas Congressman’s Aide Speaks Out In Texas, the widower of an aide for Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez is speaking out months after his wife died. Trump Banner Controversy A controversy is brewing in Washington after a big banner featuring President Trump's face has been unfurled on the Justice Department's headquarters. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Ballroom Approval President Trump’s vision for a grand ballroom at the White House has taken an important step forward. Correspondent Donna Warder gives an update on President’s plans which has now been fast-tracked for approval with a unanimous vote, despite over 2 thousand public comments that were nearly all negative. Former British Royalty Arrested Thursday marked the highest-profile arrest since the Epstein files were released by the Department of Justice, and it happened overseas. The former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor since he was stripped of his Royal title, was arrested by British authorities. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the arrest of the brother of King Charles the third. Taxing The Rich Plans by Democrats to tax millionaires and billionaires is gaining traction in New York City, Washington State and California. Correspondent Rich Johnson checks the status of all three efforts which has drawn the support of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Trump Visits Georgia President Trump made a trip to Georgia on Thursday and touched on unproven claims of voter fraud linked to that state. Ambulance Crashes Into DHS Office State and federal authorities are investigating after a person allegedly stole an ambulance, loaded up staged gas cans and plowed the emergency vehicle into a Department of Homeland Security office in Idaho. Trade Gap Widens President Trump says the tariffs he enacted have brought in much needed revenue, and it was also supposed to narrow America’s already wide trade deficit. Lisa Dwyer reports the trade gap for 2025 has instead reached a record high. Finally In the midst of the horror of a mass shooting this week by a transgender man at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, came heroic efforts by people in the crowd who subdued the gunman before others could be shot or killed. One man is being called a hero for stopping that gunman. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningCalifornia Avalanche An investigation is underway in California following an avalanche that happened during a mammoth snowstorm that left eight skiers dead and another missing. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the extreme conditions that led to the avalanche as weather is making it difficult to continue the recovery efforts. New Guthrie Case Developments With the search for Nancy Guthrie in its third week, several new developments emerged on Wednesday, along with a new ransom note. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more, including an interview given by the Pima County Sheriff and what the FBI is now focusing on. US Prepping For Iran Attack The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Pentagon is sending significant numbers of jet fighters and support aircraft to the Middle East, assembling the greatest amount of air power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Wexler Behind Closed Doors Members of the House Oversight Committee heard closed-door testimony from billionaire Leslie Wexler, the businessman behind the brands of Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret. Jennifer King reports on what was learned during the latest hearing regarding Jeffrey Epstein. No Breakthroughs In Russia-Ukraine Talks The word from Geneva was not good with lack of breakthroughs in the latest U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports we are now a week away from the war entering its fifth year. Gunman Near US Capitol Stopped We are learning more about the man arrested Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward the west side of the U.S. Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Zuckerberg Takes The Stand Mark Zuckerberg traded in his Silicon Valley office for a seat in the witness stand in a Los Angeles trial focusing on a landmark case of social media addiction. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the testimony given by the Facebook parent-company Meta CEO. Georgia Election Officials Want Answers Fulton County, Georgia election officials want their ballots back, and they've filed a new motion claiming that the search warrant used by FBI investigators was "unprecedented in American history." Correspondent Joan Jones has more. Colbert Interview Causing Uproar An interview with Texas Democrat U-S Senate candidate James Talarico with Steven Colbert was scrapped on the CBS Late Show but allowed to air online this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville says FCC Chair Brendan Carr insists “There was no censorship" and accused Talarico "of committing a “hoax" in a situation that is being pointed to the Equal Time rule. New Kansas Law Local governments, school districts and public colleges in Kansas will have a matter of days to conform their facilities to a new state law restricting who can use restrooms and other private spaces in government-owned buildings. Finally Mardi Gras is usually a festive time, unless you break the law. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details of the arrest of actor Shia LeBeouf in New Orleans after getting into a fight at a bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningRemembering Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson, a two-time candidate for president who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior and led the American Civil Rights Movement for decades, died on Tuesday at the age of 84. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of a man President Trump called a “force of nature.” Debating NYC & Washington Tax Hikes With Democrat leadership on both coasts looking for ways to plug large fiscal deficits, eye-popping tax increases appear to be on the way for residents of Washington State and New York City. Correspondent Joan Jones has the story. Latest On Rhode Island Shooting More is being learned about the person who carried out a mass shooting this week at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. No Quick End For Shutdown Republicans and Democrats are seemingly digging their heels in as a partial government shutdown continues over demands surrounding the Department of Homeland Security. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. T-Shirt Mistrial A mistrial was declared in the case of nine alleged Antifia members charged in connection with the 2025 ambush shooting of a police officer at a Texas ICE detention center. The judge in the case cited a T-shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys under a blazer. More Boats Targeted The Pentagon gave the green light to targeting three more alleged drug cartel boats in the Pacific and the Caribbean. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. US-Iran Talks Iran’s foreign minister says that talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States are making progress, but come as the Iranian military partially closed the vital Strait of Hormuz to hold military drills. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that as the meetings continue, Vice President JD Vance, speaking on Fox News with Martha McCallum, says Iran’s future rides on how they respond to the talks in Geneva. Sewage-Gate President Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore are having a war of words about a sewage leak in the Potomac River in Washington, DC, with the president also heaping blame on District of Columbia’s Democrat leaders as well as Virginia. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details about what is turning into one of the largest wastewater spills in American history. Ash Wednesday The celebration of Mardi Gras has come and gone in New Orleans, and with the last King Cake eaten and parade ended, today now ushers in the first day of Lent, a solemn 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance for Christians preparing for Easter. Correspondent Peter Smith explains how Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday. California Avalanche The heavy snows that has fallen in parts of Northern California and Nevada’s mountains has led to an avalanche. Judge Rules In Abrego Garcia Case A federal judge has made a ruling in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani. Clinton Hits Trump On Epstein Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is accusing the Trump administration of a coverup involving the Jeffrey Epstein files. Sue Aller reports this comes as she and Bill Clinton will soon testify before a House committee about any involvement they had with the late-sex offender. Finally The host of the Late Show has had another run-in with politics. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details of a canceled interview on orders of the CBS Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningNew Evidence In The Guthrie Case Investigators are following several leads in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, as her daughter, Today Show host Savannah Guthrie holds out hope. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, investigators are now consulting with Walmart as the backpack a person seen on surveillance video wearing is only sold at their stores, and the FBI now says that suspect is a man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build. California Weather Snow measured in feet in the north, torrential flooding rains in the south. A big chunk of California is being blasted by a series of strong storms this week. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Rhode Island Shooting It was shock and horror at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. At least three people are dead including the gunman and three hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a high school hockey game on Monday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it’s the second mass shooting in Rhode Island in the past two months. US Military In Nigeria Members of the American military is now on the ground in Africa as Nigeria's military is getting help from the U.S. with their government battling a widening threat from terrorist groups. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Remembering Robert Duvall He starred in dozens of films including the Godfather, the Great Santini, Network, Apocalypse Now, and the Natural. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of the legendary Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall. Malinin Speaking Up He was the consensus frontrunner to become a star on the ice in Milan, but a combination of severe pressure and online hate has an American ice skating star speaking out after his shocking and costly stumble at the Winter Olympics. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Rubio Diplomacy It’s shuttle diplomacy this week for the Secretary of State. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Marco Rubio's stop in Hungary to sign a civilian nuclear deal, and next it’s on for a new round of upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Iran, in Geneva. Trump-Newsom Feud Escalates The political rivalry between Republican President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsome is back in the spotlight. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the president is slamming the possible 2028 Democrat candidate for the White House after he signed a Golden State green energy deal with the United Kingdom, and Newsom is firing back. Utah Preparing A western-state governor is addressing concerns about U.S. politics eight years ahead of the Winter Olympics that are set to take center stage in his state. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more. Curling Controversy One of the biggest stories to come out of the Winter Olympics in Milan isn’t about skier Lindsey Vonn breaking her leg, or the shocking results in figure skating. Correspondent Julia Frankel reports from the Winter Olympics in Italy on the widening curling controversy and allegations of cheating that have led to expletive-laden shouting matches. Judge Orders Slavery Exhibit Returned A federal judge used the backdrop of President's Day to issue a ruling that reverses a Trump Administration order involving an exhibit about the enslaved people George Washington brought to Philadelphia. Correspondent Joan Jones has details. Finally Former President Barack Obama is back peddling a bit after recent comments about aliens he made went viral. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Police Match A Glove In Guthrie Case The FBI now confirms that DNA found inside the glove discovered near Nancy Guthrie’s home belongs to a man, and appears to match the gloves seen being worn by the masked person in doorbell video the night the 84-year-old vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on where the investigation stands into the disappearance of the mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Munich Back-And-Forth Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US wants to re-vitalize its friendship with Europe, but in the same speech, he criticized several bedrock European values -and European and some American political leaders are pushing back. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Massie Slams Bondi A Republican congressman leading the House investigation into the Epstein files says he's lost confidence in U-S Attorney General Pam Bondi. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Board Of Peace Plans President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace is pledging $5 billion dollars toward rebuilding Gaza. Correspondent Donna Warder reports there are still questions as to when Phase 2 of the ceasefire deal will be fully implemented, and exactly how the Board of Peace money will be spent. Storms On Two Coasts Wicked winter weather on both coasts is expected to impact California and New York this morning. Stanford Hung Jury A jury fails to reach a verdict in the trial of Stanford protesters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the jury could not decide whether 13 students who were arrested during anti-Israel protests caused the hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the campus. Partial Government Shutdown A partial government shutdown continues into another week after lawmakers failed to come to terms on a spending bill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Homan Talks Drawdown The drawdown of immigration agents is underway in Minneapolis. Correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump's border czar says a 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota, while the Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the damage from having ICE agents in his city doesn’t justify the results. Olympic Pressure The talk of the Olympics has turned to what many are calling the meltdown on the ice of the American who was destined to win gold. Steve Futterman reports on the latest from the Winter Games in Milan. US-Iran Talks Iranian State Media reported that the nation’s foreign minister will attend the indirect talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States, which comes as CNBC is reporting that potential energy, mining, and aircraft deals will be on the table as both sides discuss a nuclear deal. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on new U.S. action geared toward Iran, with a second aircraft carrier task force heading to the region. US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker The Department of War said Sunday that American forces intercepted a vessel in the Indo-Pacific after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued by the Trump administration. NJ Man Guilty A New Jersey man has been found guilty in a bizarre murder plot targeting his own brother and his family. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Finally Who ever thought back in December of 1989 that an animated cartoon debuting about the Simpson family in the fictional town of Springfield would still be going strong today, and more seasons are still to come. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the latest on a history-making episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningPartial Government Shutdown The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to shut down after Senate Democrats voted to block a bill to fund the agency. They complain that negotiations with Republicans to change immigration enforcement tactics have stalled, and comes in the wake of two high-profile shootings in Minneapolis. Joan Jones reports. Greenhouse Gas Rules Ended The Trump administration has revoked key findings that repeal the Obama-era greenhouse gas rules, being called the largest single deregulatory action by the government in history. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani. Search Widens For Guthrie Following the release of doorbell video and a person taken into custody and soon after released, Arizona police and the FBI investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have widened their search for surveillance camera footage in an effort to find the mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Who Pays For Tariffs A new report shows that Americans are taking the brunt of President Trump's tariffs. The details from correspondent Clayton Neville. Trump’s BBC Lawsuit President Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against Great Britain’s BBC will go to trial in 2027. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Valentine’s Day We celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and correspondent Lisa Dwyer delves into what love means to people around the world. Senate Immigration Hearing Testimony surrounding immigration enforcement in Minnesota was front and center during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, and got very heated at times. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Homan Confirms Drawdown As Senators held a heated hearing regarding immigration enforcement, the Trump administration’s Border Czar announced there would be an immediate drawdown of federal immigration officers in Minnesota. That story from correspondent Donna Warder. NTSB Hearing The head of the National Transportation Safety Board had a lot to communicate to lawmakers Thursday about the lack of communication that led to the mid-air collision of a commuter jet and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport last year. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Planning A School Shooting Two teenagers are under arrest and facing serious charges after they were caught planning a mass shooting at an Indiana high school. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Who Didn’t Know About El Paso Airspace Closure More is being learned about the FAA’s sudden closure of El Paso's airspace in Texas, including their international airport. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the shutdown came without warning to the airport operators, the city government, and the White House. Goldman Sachs Lawyer Resigns Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer resigned on Thursday night in the wake of the Justice Department’s release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningBondi Grilled In Congress Members of the House Judiciary Committee grilled a combative Attorney General Pam Bondi in a hearing on Wednesday, with Democrats and some Republicans highly critical of her handling of the Epstein files. Correspondent John Stolnis has more from Washington. Latest In The Guthrie Disappearance The man taken into custody as a person of interest in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona was soon after released. This comes as there was new activity in a crypto wallet tied to the ransom of the mother of the NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Correspondent Julie Walker reports investigators have yet to zero in on where the 84-year-old might be. Trump-Netanyahu Meeting The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Pentagon is ordering a second air craft carrier strike group to prepare to head to the Middle East as the US readies for a possible attack on Iran. This comes as President Trump held a phone meeting with the leader of Israel. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Reason El Paso Airport Closed There was anger and confusion when the airspace surrounding El Paso, Texas was temporarily shut down without warning this week, grounding flights. Lisa Dwyer reports with new information on why the airport was forced to close. Keeping His Job There have been a number of high-profile people who have resigned from their jobs in the wake of their being tied to Jeffrey Epstein, including a Norwegian ambassador, the head of a powerful US law firm, and the chief-of-staff to the UK’s prime minister. However, the head of the L.A. Summer Games will remain in charge, after being mentioned in the Epstein files. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. NYC Taxing The Rich Plan The Mayor of New York City is asking state lawmakers to get behind his plan for a tax hike on the wealthy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Canada School Shooting Canada remains in shock after an 18-year-old in a small town hundreds of miles north of Vancouver killed two members of her family in their home, and then opened fire in a high school, murdering 9 people and injuring over two dozen others. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the suspected shooter was no stranger to local law enforcement. Democrats Cleared In “Illegal Orders” Senate Democrats are urging their fellow Republicans to speak up, after a federal grand jury said no to the Trump administration's bid to indict several Democrat lawmakers for releasing a video telling U.S. troops they must refuse what they called "illegal orders." Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. House Votes It was a busy day Wednesday in Congress as lawmakers voted on a resolution surrounding Canada that went against the Trump administration and took up a vote to avoid a government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Debt Clock Ticks Louder The nation’s debt grew by 2 trillion dollars last year, and has surpassed a record 38 point 67 trillion dollars. For those who think that’s already too high, be prepared for an even larger number in the coming few years. Lisa Dwyer reports that U.S. deficits and debt are expected to rise, and there’s not much right now that can stop it. Expanding Coal Power The Pentagon will now purchase power from coal plants, under orders from President Trump, a move that will keep coal plants open in four states, but at a cost. Sue Aller reports. Finally He burst on the scene as a 15-year-old growing up for six seasons on Dawson’s Creek, and continued his career in TV and movies including Varsity Blues. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the untimely death of coming-of-age drama star James Van Der Beek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningBreak In The Guthrie Disappearance Authorities detained a man for questioning Tuesday night in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest on the investigation. Facing Another Government Shutdown With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security set for Thursday, Congress is under pressure to reach a compromise on reforms for ICE's immigration enforcement. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. ICE Head On The Hot Seat There was a heated House hearing on Capitol Hill where ICE's chief defended his officers amid outrage over their actions in Minnesota. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this included several instances where the committee chairman nearly lost control of the hearing. Latest On Georgia Election Records Seized New details are emerging of ballot checks in Georgia. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the investigation that led to an FBI search warrant began with a referral from a Trump 2020 campaign lawyer when they lost a number of lawsuits challenging the election. Collins For Reelection A long-time Republican Senator announced she is running for re-election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Monks Make It To DC A group of Monks have finally reached the Nation's Capital after walking nearly 23 hundred miles on a quest for peace. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Congress Pressing On The Epstein Files Congress continues to press the Trump Administration to the Epstein files. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Michigan-Canada Bridge There are two routes between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario: a tunnel under the Detroit River and the Ambassador Bridge. A third crossing is just weeks from opening - or maybe not, according to President Trump. The details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Canada School Shooting Tragedy north of the border where a shooting at a school in Canada’s British Columbia left eight dead including a female whom police believe to be the shooter, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home. Mejia Declared Winner The shocking upset of the candidate expected to win a primary that included over a dozen contestants vying for the Congressional seat once held by Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey is complete. Lisa Dwyer reports that a challenger to a progressive New Jersey Democrat has conceded. Finally There was a lot of controversy surrounding the NFL halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, but now questions about lip syncing are being raised about Kid Rock in the alternative show. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningMaxwell Pleads The Fifth Former Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before the House Oversight Committee from a prison in Texas, and the only answer she gave to any question was to plead the Fifth, an answer that didn’t sit well with any member of the panel. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on that it was clear to both Democrats and Republicans that she was looking for a presidential pardon. Latest On Nancy Guthrie Disappearance NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video plea on social media, hoping for the release of her 84-year-old mother who went missing and believed to have been kidnapped over a week ago. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Judge Rules On ICE Masks A judge has blocked California from enforcing a new law sharply limiting when federal agents can wear masks while engaged in deportation operations. Ohio Bomb Threats Dozens of bomb threats have hit central Ohio schools, the Ohio Statehouse and the state Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Joan Jones reports that while none of these email threats have been deemed credible, it sent schools and offices into lockdowns. New Evidence In Brown U. Shooting The Providence, Rhode Island Police Department has released new body cam footage from a December 13th shooting at Brown University. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. School’s Out In San Francisco Kids in the City by the Bay won’t be in their classrooms today. Lisa Dwyer reports that teachers are trading their lesson plans for picket signs in San Francisco. No Answers During Epstein Hearing Ghislaine Maxwell, in prison on charges she led a child sex ring for years with the disgraced and deceased former financier Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer lawmakers' questions in a closed virtual hearing on Monday. John Stolnis reports from Washington that some believe her end game is to get clemency and freedom from prison in exchange for telling what she knows. Shutdown Looming The clock is ticking louder on Capitol Hill to ensure funding for the Department of Homeland Security and avoid another government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Olympic Athletes Speak Out President Trump has criticized an American Olympian for speaking out against the administration’s immigration operations. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, freestyle skier Hunter Hess has responded, now proclaiming that he loves America, and cannot wait to represent Team USA when his competition begins. Trump Warns New Bridge May Not Open President Trump threatened Monday evening to prevent the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario from opening until Canada treats the United States with, what he described as, "fairness and respect." Social Media Addiction Trial Opening arguments are beginning in a landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the trial centers on how the Instagram and YouTube platforms target children. No Power & Water Two Weeks Later It has been about two weeks since a powerful winter storm slammed into Mississippi, a state that rarely sees snow and ice, and took the lives of 29 people. The heavy weight of the snow and ice snapped trees and took down power lines, and now two weeks later, thousands of Mississippi residents still remain in the dark waiting for power and water to be restored. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningSearch For Nancy Guthrie Continues We enter Day Nine of the disappearance of the mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Over the weekend, law enforcement spent more time searching the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, and the family once again released a video begging her alleged abductors to release the 84-year-old. As correspondent Julie Walker reports the desperate search continues, but so far police still have no suspects or persons of interest in what has become a kidnapping case. Video Controversy Some Republican lawmakers are joining with Democrats in criticizing President Trump for the re-posting of a video that contained a brief clip of a cartoon version of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, with critics calling it an overtly racist post. John Stolnis has the latest on the fallout from Washington. Funds Must Be Returned A judge has ruled against the Trump administration saying it can't withhold funds from five Democrat-led states amid claims of fraud. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Another Shutdown Likely Senator John Fetterman anticipates a partial government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans spar over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Mangione’s Day In Court Luigi Mangione spoke out in court as a judge has now set a trial date for state murder charges against the man arrested for killing the United HealthCare CEO. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Judge Rules On GA FBI Raid A federal judge in Georgia ordered documents related to an FBI raid on an election facility in Fulton County to be unsealed by Tuesday. Olympic Protests The Winter Olympics got underway with the usual fanfare – and a less-than-warm welcome for the head of the US delegation. Meanwhile, outside the venues, police and protestors have battled, including some who vandalized rail links to the venues. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that as American and Israeli athletes have been met with boos, some US athletes are voicing their own concerns about politics at home. Midterm Meddling Complaints Democrats are raising concerns over political intimidation in the upcoming midterm elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Funeral Home Owner To Prison The owner of a Colorado funeral home has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for stashing 189 decomposing bodies and giving fake ashes to grieving families. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the tragedy that one of those families is facing. FBI On Epstein The FBI has concluded Jeffrey Epstein was not running a sex trafficking ring for rich and powerful men. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Closing For Good Some well-known food franchises will soon be closing their doors. Mushroom Poisoning Alarming news out of California where three people have died and others severely ill from eating poisonous mushrooms. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. T Finally The Seattle Seahawks are the champions of Super Bowl 60, but there were some who watched the big game for the ads. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details on what ads were the big hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningMore Details Released In Guthrie Kidnapping Investigators in Arizona have released a new timeline, as the investigation into the disappearance of NBC Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie's mother drags on. Joan Jones reports that at this point, law enforcement has not identified any suspects or persons of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Democrats Dig In On DHS Funding Democratic leaders have sent the White House and Republican leaders a list of 10 items they want to see addressed as part of the negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security. With the deadline a week away, correspondent John Stolnis has the latest on the talks from Washington. US-Russia Nuke Deal Ended Today is the day that the Trump administration meets with leaders of Iran in Oman to discuss the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile programs, but in another part of the world, questions as to what happens next with the expiration of the last nuclear arms pact between the U.S. and Russia. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Trump-RX Launches The Trump administration is launching a website that facilitates buying prescription drugs. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. NJ Recount In the end it was a photo-finish and it appears likely heading for a recount as former Congressman Tom Malinowski is trailing progressive activist Analilia Mejia by less than one percent in New Jersey’s 11th District special election. Money For Cuba The Trump administration announced they’re sending $6 million dollars to Cuba, which is in the midst of an energy blockade and many in the Communist island nation are having a tough time just keeping the lights on. Lisa Dwyer reports. Latest In The Guthrie Disappearance No suspects, but concern grows by the hour as Nancy Guthrie remains missing, now for six days. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the latest on the search for the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie as the family waits for both signs of life, and contact from those who kidnapped the 84-year-old. Prayer Breakfast President Trump attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, and while announcing a national event in Washington in May to rededicate America as one nation under God, he also took some political shots at rivals on both sides of the aisle. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Clinton-Congress Back & Forth The back and forth continues between Congress and the Clinton's surrounding a hearing about the Epstein files, one that Bill and Hillary Clinton are demanding be done in public. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fatal LA Car Crash At least three people were killed and six others were injured after a car crashed into a grocery store in the Los Angeles suburb of Westwood. Arrest For Threatening ICE A Minneapolis man has been arrested for posting threats and encouraging violence against immigration officers. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Arizona Copter Crash Authorities are investigating after a police helicopter crashed in Arizona, killing two people. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Tech News Elon Musk is working on a plan to supersize Starlink. 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 MorningGuthrie’s Plea For Kidnapped Mom The urgent search for Nancy Guthrie continues in Arizona, as her daughter, NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie released a plea on Instagram that whoever has taken the 84-year-old let her go, saying time is not on our side. Correspondent Julie Walker reports we are learning more about her health issues and her urgent need her medication, and that the FBI is sending additional personnel to help with the investigation. SCOTUS Rules On Proposition 50 For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided NOT to get involved in the fight over re-drawing Congressional Districts. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that California’s Proposition 50 that re-drew the California congressional map will stay as-is for now, heading back to a lower court. Fulton County Fights Back On Election Probe Officials in Atlanta’s Fulton County said Wednesday they have asked a federal court to order the FBI to return ballots and other documents from the 2020 election that it seized last week, with more questions being raised about the involvement by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump-Xi Call President Trump held a phone meeting with China's President yesterday (Wednesday). Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. Post Purge It was Black Wednesday at one of the world’s most legendary newspapers. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a day at the Washington Post where widespread layoffs will lead to sharply scaled back news coverage. No Ice At Olympics It may be the Winter Olympics, but don’t say the word “ice.” Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a politically inspired name change at the Winter Games. US-Iran Meeting Preview Representatives from the Trump administration are scheduled to sit down with Iranian leaders for nuclear talks set for Friday, but ahead of those discussions, the President had a strong warning for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Minneapolis Drawdown The Trump administration confirmed they will be initiating a drawdown in federal officers immediately on the streets of Minneapolis, and those who remain will be outfitted with body cameras. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this comes as Congress will be spending the next two weeks grappling with funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Bessent On The Hot Seat Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was pressed by lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday during a hearing on the state of our nation’s finances. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Would-Be Assassin To Prison The man found guilty of trying to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024 will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Democrats Plan Oversight Revenge Facing the threat of being held in contempt of Congress, Bill and Hillary Clinton both agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about their knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hush Money Re-Do President Trump's hush money conviction was back before a New York judge. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Signs Spending Bill President Trump has signed a government spending bill that funds the entire government with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, with the White House and lawmakers set to negotiate over changes to ICE and immigration enforcement over the next two weeks. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Search For Guthrie Continues The search for 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mother is intensifying, as TMZ confirmed they were sent a ransom note. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police are calling Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance an abduction, taken from her home against her will, and concerns for Guthrie now go all the way to the White House. Trump’s Election Plans Meets Resistance Reporters peppered President Trump with questions regarding his call to nationalize elections, which comes as the GOP-led Senate prepares their own version of a voter registration bill. Bob Brown reports that the top Republican in the Senate is against the president’s plan. US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Despite a planned meeting on Friday between the United States and Iran over their nuclear program, tensions ratcheted up after the US military was forced to shoot down an Iranian drone that was getting dangerously close to the American fleet in international waters off Iran. Lisa Dwyer reports. Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home. Flag Bearers A trailblazing American skater and an Army-enlisted bobsledder have been selected as the Winter Olympic American flag bearers. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Trump Talks Spending & More President Trump signed a $1.2 trillion dollar funding package to end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday. It was a compromise struck between Senate Democrats and the White House that would fund roughly 97-percent of the federal government through the end of September, and then the president spoke to the media covering a number of topics. Correspondent Joan Jones has more. Pirro Walks Back Gun Comments Jeannine Pirro is walking back comments she made threatening jail time for people who travel into Washington, DC with firearms. Sue Aller reports the US Attorney has come under fire from a key support base of President Trump. Epstein Files UK Fallout The fallout over the release of the Epstein files in America is having a devastating impact in the UK. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the charity founded by Sarah Ferguson is shutting down after release of Epstein emails with the former duchess, and a top politician is also handing in his resignation. Judge Rules On Portland Protests A judge has ordered federal agents to stop firing tear gas and other crowd-control weapons at protesters and journalists who regularly gather outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon. Alleged Kirk Shooter’s Demands Lawyers for the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk were back in a Utah court, making several demands including having the prosecutors removed from the case. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Changes At Disney There’s a changing of the guard at the House of Mouse. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the head of Disney Parks will be named Disney’s new CEO. Finally It’s never just the game at the Super Bowl. Along with the halftime show, Entertainment Reporter Kevin Carr says the big draw is also what will be advertised on Super Bowl Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Shutdown Vote Today President Trump is urging the U-S House of Representatives to pass a funding package to end the partial government shutdown, but there’s still no guarantees that a scheduled vote for today will get over the finish line with questions being raised by both Democrats and some Republicans. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a potential holdup surrounds money for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Bodycams For ICE Good police policy or just smart politics - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s new order for federal agents in Minnesota has drawn both positive and negative reactions. That, and more developments in Minneapolis from correspondent Rich Johnson. Clintons Agree To Testify Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for in-person depositions in Washington, DC, in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein probe. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. Latest On Guthrie Disappearance Arizona authorities are continuing their search for NBC 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mother. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that police are now investigating her disappearance as a kidnapping. Virginia Trial Ends A sensation trial in Virginia ended with guilty verdicts for a man accused of killing his wife and having an affair with their au pair. Lisa Dwyer reports. DHS & Government Shutdown A big reason we started the month with a government shutdown was due to the situation in Minneapolis, as Democrats and some Republicans were demanding reforms to ICE and federal officers, specifically in how they conduct themselves. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a big shift for Homeland Security officers, who will now wear body cameras, a point that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, speaking on Fox News, said needed to be done. Texas Election Aftermath There’s fallout in the Lone Star State as Democrats are hopeful that the tide is turning among Texans who historically vote Republican. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a Democrat will head to Washington, narrowing even further the razor-thin House GOP majority, and the Texas State Senate will get a Democrat in a district that President Trump won by double-digits just 14 months ago. Still Digging Out Winter weather has devastated parts of the South, including snow in Tampa, snow and ice in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and blizzard conditions that wreaked havoc in North Carolina, and the cleanup could take a long time. Correspondent Joan Jones in Nashville, Tennessee with the latest there, where many people are still without power, heat, and internet from a winter storm over one week ago. Trump Wants Nationalized Voting President Donald Trump said Monday that Republican lawmakers should nationalize voting. US & Iran To Meet There’s saber-rattling coming out of Iran after the Ayatollah said any action by the United States against the Islamic Republic would lead to what he called a regional war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports this comes despite the Trump administration announcing that the US and Iran would hold nuclear talks on Friday. Hazing Death Three college students in Arizona, all members of a fraternity, are under arrest after what police are describing as a hazing death of an 18-year-old. Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally There was more politics than usual in the annual Grammy Awards, which caught the ire of President Trump who threatened a lawsuit against the music show’s host. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Shutdown In Effect With Friday's midnight deadline for the government to pass a spending bill for fiscal year 2026 come and gone, there is a partial shutdown in effect, but lawmakers believe it won't last long. John Stolnis has more from Washington. East Coast Bomb Cyclone It was a weekend many in the Southeast will soon not forget. Snowbirds in Florida are dealing with temperatures below freezing, falling iguanas, and snow in Tampa as well as South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach. But North Carolina seemed to get the worst of a bomb cyclone that dumped record amounts of snow, with over 1,000 accidents, and a blizzard in the Outer Banks. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. ICE Releases Father & Son The father and a five-year-old boy arrested by immigration in Minneapolis and detained at an ICE facility in Texas has been released. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Democrats Prevail In Texas Elections President Trump is distancing himself from State Republican candidates in Texas after a pair of wins by Democrats over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Melania Box Office Success It may have been panned by many critics, but that didn’t stop the film about the First Lady becoming a top movie at the box office. DC Indy Race Rush hour travel through Washington, DC can be tough enough, but both the White House and the local government in the Nation’s Capital are both firmly behind plans to host an Indy-Car race on the streets near the White House. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Epstein Files Issues The Trump Administration is releasing new files on convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and says the review is over, despite continuing questions. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Lemon Speaks Out Former CNN anchor Don Lemon says he'll fight the charges after being arrested in connection with a protest at a church in Minnesota. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the arrests of Lemon and several other journalists is reverberating all the way to the US Capitol. Utah Town’s Transformation A Utah town once controlled by a polygamous sect has emerged transformed after court supervision. Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports. Trump-Kennedy Center Renovations President Trump announced on Sunday that the Trump-Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations. Jails Director Once Incarcerated New York City has a new director for its jail system. Katie Clark reports that the choice of Stanley Richards is a historic one, as he was also once an inmate, after serving time for robbery in the 1980’s. Finally Music’s biggest night had a few surprises and also dabbled a bit into politics. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has a recap of the 2026 Grammy Awards. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Shutdown Deal In The Works Lots of drama on Capitol Hill Thursday that ended with a bipartisan agreement on how to keep MOST of the federal government funded for the rest of the fiscal year. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on the impasse that turned into an agreement. Drawdown Proposed For Minneapolis In his first press conference since taking over as President Trump's point person on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, White House border czar Tom Homan says they are working on a gradual drawdown of officers in Minnesota. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Charges Filed In Omar Attack Charges have now been filed and the FBI is investigating the attack against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis Town Hall. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Latest On Georgia 2020 Election Probe Officials with the Fulton County, Georgia Elections Department says it's unclear as to why the FBI executed a search warrant and seized records tied to the 20-20 Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Deputy Learns His Fate An ex-Illinois sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a woman in her own home is heading to prison. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. With Barron’s Help A man from Russia who attacked a woman in London was apprehended, thanks to a call from the United States that came from the youngest son of President Trump. Correspondent Karen Chammas explains. Senate Has Deal On Averting Shutdown On Thursday morning, the talk on Capitol Hill was that a government shutdown was inevitable, however, by Thursday evening, enough progress was made that Senate Democrats said they have struck an agreement to move forward with a package of bills to avert a partial closure of the government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that both sides are moving back from the cliff after Democrats first blocked the funding package, but the clock is still ticking. Cost Of ICE One reason that both Democrats and Republicans are looking closer at ICE deployments is the overall cost. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on what President Donald Trump’s deployment of federal troops to U.S. cities is costing the taxpayer, and comes as Senator Susan Collins says in her state of Maine, ICE is ending large-scale operations. Weekend Weather Worries A major winter storm is expected this weekend for areas still digging out from last weekend’s ice and snow event. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. He Tried To Free Luigi A man was charged Thursday with impersonating an FBI agent after he showed up at a federal prison in New York City, attempting to release Luigi Mangione from jail. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. Klobuchar For Governor Senator Amy Klobuchar has made it official, becoming both the Democrat candidate and frontrunner to replace Tim Walz as governor of Minnesota in the November election. Correspondent Marissa Duhaney reports. Trump Sues US Government President Trump has announced he’s suing two government agencies for $10 billion dollars, alleging that they failed to take necessary steps to prevent a former IRS employee from improperly disclosing his tax returns. Tech News Elon Musk is behind a merger that could create a mega-tech monster. 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 MorningLatest In Minneapolis Two border patrol agents who fired their weapons in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICE protester Alex Pretti last Saturday have been put on administrative leave as new video shows Pretti getting into an altercation with ICE officials 11 days prior to his death. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Government Shutdown Likely It’s looking more and more like another government shutdown will happen as the Senate grapples with funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and Democrats are demanding some reforms following the incidents involving ICE in Minneapolis. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the status of budget negotiations. FBI Investigating Omar Attack The FBI is taking the lead in the investigation after a man was arrested for spraying a liquid on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Trump’s Warning To Iran President Trump has a stern warning for Iran, as a massive military fleet has sailed into the Indian Ocean. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Two Trials For Mangione In New York, prosecutors are seeking a July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. FBI Investigating Georgia 2020 Election The FBI has opening an investigation into a Georgia election office regarding the 2020 presidential election. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. No FED Rate Cut The Federal Reserve says it is keeping its benchmark interest rate as-is, after three cuts last year, and despite objections from President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Rubio Faces Senate Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussing a number of topics, including the administration’s actions involving Venezuela. Bob Brown reports that Rubio was also questioned on President Trump’s plans for Greenland, Cuba, and Iran. Trump Accounts The Trump Administration is hyping the launch of "Trump Accounts for Kids." Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the plan, and a famous rapper who’s backing it. Protests & Questions At Two ICE Facilities There were protests in Texas at an ICE facility south of San Antonio where a 5-year-old is being detained, which led to several people being arrested in clashes with federal agents. At another detention center, this on one the grounds of Fort Bliss outside of El Paso, questions are being raised after a Cuban migrant was found dead. Lisa Dwyer reports on 911 calls that were made and what the autopsy report showed in the death of the ICE detainee. Noem On The Hot Seat There are now bipartisan calls for President Trump to remove Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. War Casualties Rising It will soon be four years since Russia amassed an army to invade Ukraine, and a new report shows staggering casualty figures on both sides in numbers not seen since World War II. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports. Finally Stephen Colbert is looking ahead to his final episode for his late-night talk show. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Talk On Minneapolis In a series of interviews and public statements, President Trump called the shooting death of ICE protester Alex Pretti unfortunate, but resisted calling Border Czar Tom Homan's presence in Minnesota as a repudiation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Deaths Increase From America’s Arctic Blast Millions continue to dig out from weekend snow, and thousands are still without power in several states following the Arctic blast that will soon reach down as far as New Orleans and Miami. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the death toll is surpassing 4 dozen people in places hit by winter weather, including some found frozen to death on the streets of New York City. Arizona Border Patrol Shooting Authorities in Arizona are investigating after a man was shot and critically wounded in a shooting involving a US Border Patrol agent in an area adjacent to the US-Mexico border. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Arrests In Attempted Murder Of Indiana Judge There are now shocking allegations into the ongoing investigation in the attempted assassination of an Indiana judge at his home. As Lisa Dwyer reports, a motorcycle street gang was involved. ICE To Olympics It won’t just be the athletes from the United States heading to Italy next month for the Winter Olympics. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will also be heading to Milan for security measures, a move that has angered Italians who do not want American ICE officers helping with Olympic security. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. France Social Media Ban A new law passed by France’s Parliament will create both a ban on social media for all kids under 15, and keep cellphones out of the classroom. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Latest In Minneapolis President Trump dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis and reassigned both Greg Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Southern border following the deadly shooting of an ICU Nurse by immigration officers this past weekend. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that President Trump says he wants to let investigations into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti play out. Getting Even Colder By the weekend, temperatures will be in the 20’s in New Orleans and 30’s in Miami as America is inundated by an Arctic blast keeping wind chills below zero in a number of states, and the snow on the ground becoming solid ice. The death toll in this winter blast that is impacting much of the country is rising. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. NTSB Report On DC Plane Crash One year to the week that a passenger jet and a military helicopter collided just yards away from Washington Reagan Airport, the NTSB is pointing blame at failures in the system. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what the NTSB says was clearly a crash that was avoidable. Ilhan Omar Attacked There was chaos at a Minneapolis town hall hosted by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar when a man lunged at the Democrat and tried to spray her with an unknown substance. Alexander Trial Begins They were defined as predators masquerading as party boys. Sue Aller reports on the beginning of the trial against two brothers and a third man accused of being real estate brokers involved in sex trafficking. Yale Changes Tuition Policy The Ivy League school announced that starting in the fall 2026, students from households earning up to $200,000 dollars can attend tuition-free. T Finally Every second counts when it comes to the Doomsday Clock. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the scientists measuring the closest point to catastrophe now say we are closer than ever, and artificial intelligence isn’t helping matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningLeadership Shakeup With Homan To Minneapolis In the wake of the shooting death of protester Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement officers Saturday, the White House says there will be new leadership overseeing those operations in Minneapolis. John Stolnis has more from Washington. America’s Severe Arctic Blast Some parts of the United States are seeing some relief to the catastrophic cold that prompted emergency advisories in more than two dozen states while others remain in a deep-freeze. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports at least 17 people have died in the winter blast. Seven Dead In Maine Plane Crash Seven people are dead in Bangor, Maine after a private jet attempting to take off on Sunday evening crashed as the snow was beginning to fall. Correspondent Julie Walker reports – audio courtesy of Broadcastify. Wedding’s Court Appearance He went from an Olympic snowboard hero in Canada to becoming a top drug kingpin finding himself on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the dramatic arrest and the first US court appearance of Ryan Wedding. Trump Says Iran Ready For A Deal President Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. Speaking exclusively with Axios, the president says that because he has sent a carrier strike group into the area, that Tehran is ready to come to the table. Bravery Finally Rewarded Eight decades after they lost their lives fighting for the United States against Japan and Germany, a group of Japanese-American soldiers have been given a posthumous promotion. Lisa Dwyer reports. Democrats Considering Noem Impeachment There's a growing call for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from a majority of House Democrats. Correspondent Joan Jones reports it comes after the death of a second Minnesota protester, and questions from both Democrats and Republicans about the mission of ICE in Minneapolis. Gun Groups Angry About Minneapolis Some gun rights groups are pushing back against the Trump administration's response to the shooting of an armed protester legally carrying a handgun by ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Second Amendment rights advocates were taken aback by comments made by FBI Director Kash Patel, as well as the leadership of DHS. Latest In The Middle East In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has found and recovered the body of the last remaining hostage taken by Hamas on October 7 two years ago. As correspondent Laurence Brooks reports, the retrieval of Ran Gvili will now allow for Phase 2 of the US-led Gaza peace plan to begin. Trump Raising South Korea Tariffs President Trump announced he’s increasing tariffs on products coming into the country from South Korea because of a delay in that country’s legislature approving the trade deal reached with the US last summer. Flight Delays Continue It’s not expected to be as bad as the past two days, but there will still be more flight delays to sort through following the Arctic storm that caused emergencies in 25 states. Dudley Announces Governor’s Run If he wins, he would clearly become the tallest governor in the nation. Former Portland Trail Blazer center Chris Dudley has launched a second attempt to run for governor of Oregon as a Republican. Finally A popular rapper and fashion mogul took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to denounce years of his behavior, which included using anti-Semitic imagery and describing himself as a Nazi. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the latest on the mea-culpa of Kanye West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningAnother Protester Death In Minneapolis Sparking Outrage Cell phone video over the weekend captured border patrol officers shooting 37-year-old Alex Pretti on the streets of Minneapolis as he protested ICE's presence by recording their actions on his cell phone. John Stolnis has the reaction from Washington. America’s Severe Arctic Blast Half of all American states have issued emergency declarations as a massive winter blast is bringing dangerous conditions from New Mexico to New England, where some in the Northeast received 2 feet of show, and a number of Southern states are iced over. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs More trade troubles could be on the horizon as President Trump is threatening 100% tariffs on goods from Canada over their recent trade deal with China. The details from correspondent Donna Warder. Maine Plane Crash The FAA is reporting that a private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening. Former NFL Player Killed Police in Los Angeles are investigating after a former professional football player was found stabbed to death in a homeless encampment. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. March For Life The annual anti-abortion March for Life was held in the Nation’s Capital, this year highlighted by a speech from Vice President JD Vance. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Travel Troubles The winter storm that has wreaked havoc on 35 states and impacted well over 200 million Americans is also causing air travel trouble both domestic and international. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest In Minneapolis Despite wind chills below zero, protesters are gathering in Minneapolis following the death of Alex Pretti while being subdued by members of Immigration. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, the father of Pretti is searching for answers after his son is killed during a protest against ICE, and additional videos being released of the confrontation are raising more questions. Trump Softens NATO Comments British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded harshly to President Trump downplaying NATO actions in Afghanistan. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Senate Digging In On DHS Budget The government is set to run out of money again by the end of the week, and while some appropriations have been voted on and cleared, a partial shutdown is still likely, and it has to do with funding for Homeland Security. Katie Clark reports. New Leader For Columbia U Columbia University has chosen Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president. Finally The weather nationwide played a factor at the box office with slow ticket sales. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices