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NTSB Hearings on Reagan National Crash Begin The NTSB has begun a multi-day hearing on January’s fatal plane crash at Reagan National Airport. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the blackhawk helicopter that was involved in the crash may have had faulty equipment on board. Trump Tariffs India After months of negotiations, President Trump is threatening India with a big increase on tariffs. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Harris Says She Won’t Run for CA Governor Since she lost the 2024 presidential election questions have swirled about what Kamala Harris will do for her next job. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports one option has been crossed out. Brown University Makes Deal with White House Another university has reached an agreement with Trump Administration to restore its federal funding. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the deal is similar to the one signed last week by Columbia. Tsunami Danger Passes People along the pacific coast of the western hemisphere are breathing easier. Tsunami warnings, advisories and watches have been cancelled. But Correspondent Rich Johnson reports experts remain vigilant. FDA Vaccine Chief Stepping Down The FDA’s vaccine chief has announced he plans to step down from the role. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports his tenure in that position was brief. Ozzy Osbourne Laid to Rest Correspondent Charles de Ledesma takes us to Birmingham, England, where fans of heavy metal gathered to honor Ozzy Osbourne as he travelled to his final resting place. Francis Scott Key Bridge Final Demolition Begins The final stages of the demolition of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has begun. And correspondent Mike Hempen reports this step involves breaking down large sections of the collapsed bridge. Virginia Councilman Hospitalized After Attack An elected official in Virginia has been hospitalized after being attacked at his place of work. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that officials do not believe the incident was politically motivated. Appeals Court Judge Confirmed by Senate A former lawyer for Donald Trump has been confirmed by the Senate as an appeals court judge. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Government Looking to Take Back COVID Relief Funding The federal government is looking to get some of its money back. Correspondent Mike Hempen explains. Energy Drink Recall Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports there's been a recall of an energy drink brand after some cans wound up in the wrong product line at the factory. NASA Launches Satellite NASA and India have jointly launched a satellite into space. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports the spacecraft will help scientists track changes to the land. National Guard Called After Cyber Attack The National Guard Cyber response unit was called in to respond to a threat inside the network of St. Paul Minnesota. Correspondent Chuck Palm has details with today’s tech report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tsunami Warnings in Hawaii The National Weather Service issued tsunami warnings for three places in the United States. Correspondent Rich Johnson in Seattle has more. More Details Emerge About NYC Shooting More details are coming out about the shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday. Correspondent Julie Walker says authorities believe the gunman was targeting the NFL. Ghislaine Maxwell Makes Offer to Testify Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell laid out some demands from their client as conditions for an interview in the U.S. House. P. Diddy Asks to be Released Rapper P. Diddy has renewed his pleas to be released from jail on bond. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the famed music producer is set to be sentenced on prostitution charges in October. President Trump Clarifies His Relationship with Epstein President Trump is explaining what he describes as a falling out with deceased pedophile, and disgraced financier, Jefrey Epstein. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tea Data Breach Worsens Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a data breach on a popular dating app has turned out to be larger than first thought. Caitlin Clark Stalker Sentenced A man who claimed to be in a fake relationship with a top women’s basketball star has received a multi-year prison sentence. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Scrutiny Mounts on Kratom Federal regulators are beginning to increase their scrutiny of a substance called Kratom. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some worry it could cause the start of a second opioid epidemic. U.S. and China Reach Potential Tariff Deal The United States and China have reached a potential deal on a tariff pause between the two countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that according to U.S. negotiators, President Trump will need to sign-off the pause before it can be finalized. Fed to Discuss Interest Rates Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the upcoming meeting of the Fed where they will discuss wither to raise or lower interest rates. Trump Admin to Repeal EPA Findings The EPA is trying to repeal findings that paved the way for many climate regulations. Correspondent Mike Hempen has details. U.K. Announces Plan to Recognize Palestinian State The United Kingdom has announced plans to potentially recognize a Palestinian state in the Middle East as Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the country’s prime minister is calling for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Russia Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians Continue Overnight attacks from Russia have killed at least 20 people in Ukraine. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma says the attacks come as President Trump ramps up the pressure on Russia to stop the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shooting in Manhattan A shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building has left at least five people dead. Correspondent John Stolnis reports officials are now looking into the motive behind the attack. Shooting Outside Reno Casino In a separate incident at least 3 people have died in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports there is no known connection between the alleged gunman and the victims. Judge Blocks Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood A Federal Judge is blocking the Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. President Trump Sets New Deadline for Russia Ceasefire President Trump has set a new deadline for Russia to agree on ending the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Manhunt for AR Couple’s Murder A manhunt is underway after a couple in Arkansas were killed while out hiking with their two young daughters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports police are asking the public for potential leads. UN to Hold Talks on 2 State Solution As the war in Gaza approaches its 22nd month correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.N. is holding a meeting to discuss a two-state solution between Palestinians and Israel. Parents Make Gruesome Discovery The parents of a deceased man are suing the funeral home that handled his body after making a gruesome discovery. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the story. MLB Player Suspended A player from the Cleveland Guardians baseball team has been placed on leave as part of a sports gambling probe. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports this is the second player on the team to be caught up in the investigation. New Law in Benin A famous American musician is among the first people to be the beneficiary of a new law recently enacted in the African country Benin. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Senate Dems Want Maxwell Transcripts Senate Democrats are seeking access to transcripts of last week’s meetings between DOJ officials and Ghislaine Maxwell. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the request comes as there is mounting scrutiny over the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Deadly Boat Crash in FL At least two children are dead after a barge collided with a sailboat in Florida. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the sailboat was part of a sailing camp U.S and China Tariff Talks Underway High level tariff talks are underway in Stockholm between the U.S. and China. Correspondent Jamey Keaten reports on what is on the table. Deadly Church Attack in the Congo ISIS backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports dozens were killed in the attack. Insurance Company Hit by Cyberattack Cyber security experts are warning about a massive data breach at Allianz Insurance, where they believe customer personal and financial data may have been exposed. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning MI Stabbing Suspect Charged with Terrorism 11 people were wounded over the weekend after a man went on a stabbing spree inside a Michigan Walmart. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the suspected stabber is now facing terrorism charges. President Trump Travels to Scotland President Trump got some business done during what the White House was calling a "private trip" to Scotland. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Plane Evacuated on Runway in Denver Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the FAA is investigating a "possible landing gear" incident at the Denver airport that forced passengers on board the plane to use the emergency exits. Israel Begins Fighting Pauses in Gaza The Israeli military has begun limited pauses in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day to allow aid to reach the Palestinian people, as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war. Southwest Flight Experiences Rapid Drop An incident on board a Southwest flight caused two flight attendants to suffer injuries. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. HIV Drug Moving Towards EU Authorization Correspondent Jennifer King reports a promising new drug to prevent HIV is moving towards authorization in Europe. AL Inmate Issued Temporary Stay of Execution A judge in Alabama has issued a temporary stay of execution for an inmate on death row. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports there are concerns over the inmate’s worsening mental state. NFL Fines Players for Selling Superbowl Tickets The NFL is fining a large group of players and team employees for impermissibly selling tickets to the Big Game at an inflated cost. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the story. Replica Oval Office Built in D.C. Tourists to the nation's capital can now see an exact replica of President Trump’s Oval Office. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details. U.S. and E.U. Enter into Trade Agreement A trade agreement is reached between the United States and the European Union. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Court Pauses Trump’s Birthright Citizenship EO A third court has weighed in on President Trump’s executive order on birthright Citizenship. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this court’s ruling aligns with the first two. KS Sheriff’s Deputy Killed A sheriff’s deputy in Kansas City has been shot and killed in the line of duty. Correspondent Julie Walker has details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Naked Man Found Inside MN State Capitol Authorities in Minnesota are trying to determine how a naked man with apparent mental health issues was found inside the state Capitol late at night. Correspondent Mike Hempen says the incident comes just weeks after the Minnesota House Speaker was assassinated. USDA to Relocate D.C. Based Workers The US Department of Agriculture has announced plans to relocate many of it’s D.C. area employees. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the workers’ union claims the moves are just a way to mask additional job cuts. CA Utility Company Sets Up Fire Compensation Fund A California utility company is setting up a program to help compensate victims of January’s Eaton Fire. Correspondent Ben Thomas says officials are blaming equipment belonging to the utility for starting the blaze. Using AI To Assist with Interpersonal Communication AI is being used all over the world by millions of users every day, but now some users are beginning to relate to other people more by using chatbots to help them communicate better. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's Tech Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning President Trump Signs Recissions Package The recissions package that passed the house last week has been signed into law. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has been following the story and says opponents claim the funding cuts will hurt public broadcasters. President Trump Visits the Fed President Trump paid a visit to the Federal Reserve on Thursday, where he met with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who has been highly criticized by the President. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. U.S. Cuts Short Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks The U.S. is ending its most recent effort at ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Correspondent Sagar Megani reports the U.S. is placing the blame of the failed negotiations on Hamas. National Forecast A large portion of the South and Eastern U.S. will experience extreme heat and humidity. Meteorologist La Troy Thornton has your national forecast. DOJ Meets with Ghislaine Maxwell Members of the Department of Justice travelled to Florida today to meet with the former Girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. Remembering Hulk Hogan Hulk Hogan, an icon in the world of professional wrestling has died at 71 years old. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has a look at his life and legacy. Business News On Wall Street fresh highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. Jessica Ettinger has your Friday business. U.S. Government Investigating UnitedHealth The government has launched an investigation into UnitedHealth. Correspondent Tom Murphy reports they’re one of the largest healthcare companies in the country. Remembering Chuck Mangione Grammy award winning musician Chuck Mangione has passed away at 84 years old. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details. New 60 Minutes Producer Announced A long-running newsmagazine TV show has a new top producer. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Deported Migrant Takes Steps to Sue U.S. A man who was deported to El Salvador is taking the first steps to suing the U.S. Government. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the man is claiming he was mistreated while in El Salvadorian custody. WI Governor Not Seeking Reelection The governor of a battleground state has announced he won’t be seeking reelection. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the announcement leaves the field open for who will replace them. Railroad Companies Confirm Merger Talks Underway Two railroads confirm they're in late-stage merger talks. Correspondent Mike Hempen has details. Protests Breakout in Ukraine Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukrainians are taking to the streets to protest a new law they say weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption teams. Trump Lays Out AI Action Plan The Trump administration has laid out the U.S. Action Plan for A.I. with aggressive goals for building power and data centers, and even retraining workers who are replaced by artificial intelligence. Correspondent Chuck Palm has more in today's Tech Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Appeals Court Blocks Birthright Citizenship EO A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide. NYC Bomb Plot Foiled Correspondent Julie Walker reports federal prosecutors are hailing police for stopping a bomb plot in New York City while announcing the alleged would-be bomber will face multiple felony charges. Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony A federal judge has denied the Trump Administration’s request to release decades old grand jury testimony from cases involving Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the judge says her hands are tied. Brian Kohberger Sentenced Correspondent Ed Donahue says the man who plead guilty to murdering 4 college students in Idaho has learned his fate. Columbia University Makes Deal with Trump Admin Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus. New Developments in Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia A Federal Judge in Tennessee is paving the way for the release of previously deported-immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story. Business News Wall Street opens this morning with the S&P and NASDAQ at record heights. Jessica Ettinger has your Thursday business. Trans Athletes Banned from U.S. Olympic Teams U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials are placing a ban on Transgender women being allowed to compete in U.S. Olympic women’s sports. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports the decision comes in the wake of an executive order from the White House. Alleged Los Angeles Nightclub Attacker Charged A driver who rammed his car into a crowd waiting outside a Los Angeles nightclub is being charged with dozens of counts of attempted murder. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the man accused of being behind the wheel has a history of breaking the law. Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection to Death of Matthew Perry One of the doctors charged in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry has plead guilty. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. House Dems Move to Acquire Epstein Files House Democrats moving to acquire files on Jeffrey Epstein from the Justice Department. Correspondent Sagar Meghani says Speaker Mike Johnson has said he won’t bring any votes to release the files to the floor. SCOTUS Sides with Trump on Firings Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the Supreme Court is backing President Trump’s decision to fire several Democrats from an independent federal commission. President Trump Issues EO on AI President Trump issued a series of executive orders laying out his administration's policies relating to artificial intelligence. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Silicon Valley helped shape the orders. Tesla Sales Down Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports Tesla sales declined for the second quarter in a row as the company continues to grapple with backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political activity. Whatsapp Banned in Russia The Russian Parliament has banned Meta's Whatsapp messenger, calling it a threat to National security. Here's Chuck Palm with that in today's tech report. Miami Dolphin’s Player Injured at Training Camp A player with the Miami Dolphins was airlifted to the hospital after suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Slams Democrats As The Epstein Controversy Drags On On a day when the President of the Philippines was in the Oval Office, President Trump on Tuesday continued his attack on his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden, labeling Obama with treason as the Jeffrey Epstein controversy continues to swirl around the Trump presidency. John Stolnis has more from Washington. House Ends Session Without Epstein Vote Speaker Mike Johnson announced he is ending the House session earlier than planned amid a clash within his own party over a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the move angered a number of prominent pro-MAGA Republicans who are readying a House subpoena to compel testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell. Habba & Replacement Both Out Alina Habba is out of a job, but so is the person chosen to replace her. The D-O-J fired a newly appointed U-S Attorney who took over the position vacated by President Trump's former personal attorney. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Child Drowned & Father Charged New York State police are now saying a 9-year-old girl reported missing by her father was drowned, and he will face murder charges. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Remembering Ozzy Osbourne The godfather of heavy metal has passed away. Our entertainment reporter Kevin Carr looks back at the career of the legendary rock music and reality star Ozzy Osbourne. Commanders Respond To Name Change For the first time since President Trump made comments about wanting the Washington Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins, a front office member of the NFL’s franchise has publicly commented. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. House GOP Considering Maxwell Subpoena The U-S Attorney General's Office is reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell as members of Congress push for the releases of the Epstein files, and a House committee is considering sending Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime partner a subpoena. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Hunter Biden Speaking Out Hunter Biden has been on the P-R offensive this week, and he spent much of one interview going after prominent Democrats over how they treated his father during last year’s Presidential campaign. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. US-Japan Trade Deal President Trump last night announced the United States and Japan have agreed to a trade deal. Driver Beating Under Investigation An investigation is underway in Florida after a video surfaced showing sheriff’s deputies punching and dragging a man from his car during a traffic stop. The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Wants Epstein Vote Democrats and some Republican lawmakers are calling for legislation that would compel the Trump Administration's Justice Department to release all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. John Stolnis reports from Washington that this comes as Speaker Mike Johnson ruled out an Epstein vote in the House. Canadian Father Kills Daughter In NY The father of a nine-year-old girl who called police saying his daughter was abducted in Upstate New York now faces murder charges in the child’s death. Sue Aller reports on what led police to accuse the girl’s father of doing the unthinkable, taking the life of his own child. Judgment Day In Louisville Case It was not the one day sentence that the Department of Justice was looking for. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the prison time given to the former Louisville police officer found guilty in the death of Breonna Taylor. King Files Released The Trump administration released hundreds of thousands of documents tied to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Harvard & DOJ In Court The Department of Justice and Harvard University met in Federal court on Monday. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a hearing where Harvard is seeking the restoration of billions in federal funding. Patz Case Reopened An appeals court is ordering a new trial for the man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case (pronounced PAY-tz). Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Homan & Noem Want Action The shooting of a U-S Border Patrol agent in a New York City park over the weekend in an apparent robbery attempt is prompting a shift in priority for the Trump administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both the Border Czar and the head of Homeland Security are demanding more from cities like New York where large numbers of illegal immigrants reside. Latest On Russia & Ukraine Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, the first in over seven weeks, were announced last night by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky scheduled for Wednesday to be held in Turkey. Trump Demands Name Change A new stadium deal for the NFL’s Washington Commanders in D.C. could face resistance from the White House. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Minnesota Lawmaker To Resign Changes are coming to the political landscape in Minnesota after a state senator was found guilty of burglary. Finally A star of the Cosby Show died while vacationing with his family. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the age of 54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump-Epstein Weekend Talk The Justice Department is requesting all grand jury testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case be released as calls grow louder for greater transparency by the Trump administration. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Investigating LA Explosion The investigation continues into the explosion in Los Angeles at a police training facility that killed three L-A County Sheriff’s Department deputies who were moving undetonated ordnance. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, all three of those killed were members of the Sheriff Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau’s Arson Explosives Detail, and police are zeroing in on an apartment in LA that may be linked to the explosives – audio courtesy of KTLA-TV Los Angeles. Border Agent Shot A U-S Border Patrol agent is recovering after being shot in the face in a New York City park over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details on the alleged suspect. CEO Resigns Following Coldplay Cuddle The fallout continues to flow from that viral moment when a CEO was caught cuddling with someone other than his wife at a Coldplay concert last week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Lawmaker Guilty Of Break-In Guilty – a Minnesota State lawmaker faced a judge, now convicted of a burglary charge. Lisa Dwyer has details. Missing Numbers Drop In Texas Flooding The number of missing in the Texas Hill Country flooding has dropped significantly as lawmakers convene to tackle the catastrophic July 4th floods. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Texas. New Uvalde Lawsuit Also from Texas, a video game maker is seeking to have a lawsuit against it dismissed, saying it cannot be held responsible for the 2022 Uvalde school shooting that left 19 elementary school students and two teachers dead. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Driver Shot After Ramming LA Crowd The victims are recovering from their injuries after a car drove into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub over the weekend, a situation that police are calling a miracle that nobody was killed. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that while police have the alleged driver in custody, they’re actively looking for the person who shot the man after pulling him from his car. Subject Of Amber Alert Found Dead Tragedy in Upstate New York as a 9-year-old Canadian girl who was previously the subject of an Amber Alert after her father said she was kidnapped was found dead. Americans Coming Home The United States has announced a prisoner swap with Venezuela, which will bring home 10 Americans being held in Venezuelan jails. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Finally In Hollywood, speculation seems to be running rampant as to what led to CBS cancelling the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Sorting out the details is our Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Wall Street Journal Threat President Trump says he plans to sue the Wall Street Journal after a story came out Thursday saying Trump wrote a racy letter to Jeffrey Epstein as part of a gift for Epstein's 50th birthday. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Trump’s Health Trouble President Trump underwent medical testing for mild swelling in his legs and bruising on his hand. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports on the president’s condition from Washington. GOP Concerns Over Powell Ouster As President Trump continues to take verbal aim at Jerome Powell, there are warnings from Republicans for the president not to fire the Federal Reserve chair. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Officer In Breonna Taylor’s Death Awaits Ruling A judge is considering a recommendation from the Justice Department surrounding the 20-20 Police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. No More Late Show It’s a decision that has shocked the entertainment and comedy world. Host Stephen Colbert announced that CBS is cancelling “The Late Show” next year. Bove Hearing Walkout Senate Democrats have previewed what could be a very tense floor debate on the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove (BOH-vee) to become a federal appeals court judge. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the preview came in Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Texas Redistricting Threats A state Supreme Court decision in Florida is bringing more attention to President Trump's calls to redraw Congressional Maps in Texas ahead of the mid-term elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Democrats in Texas are vowing to fight, as is California’s Democrat governor who says his state can also do the same to benefit his party. Retail Sales Rise After a pullback earlier this year, Americans are picking up our spending. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on a better-than-expected report on retail sales. Gag Order Lifted Citing his confession, the judge in the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case in Idaho has lifted a gag order, which followed motions from a number of media organizations. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally Connie Francis, a 50s and 60s pop icon whose personal life was marked by tragedy, has died. Correspondent Jennifer King takes a look back at her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Epstein Response President Trump is lashing out at both Democrats and his own supporters over criticism of the Jeffrey Epstein probe, which the president now blames on Democrats. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, high ranking members of the GOP, including House Speaker Mike Johnson want details into the Epstein probe released, which comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on Fox News, said she had on her desk and had reviewed it. Trump’s Plans For Powell President Trump could explore his power to oust the Federal Reserve Chair. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a move to oust Jerome Powell is legally untested, and there’s serious concern as to how Wall Street would react. NYC Mayor Facing Police Lawsuit The race for New York City mayor gets muddier by the day, as a former NYPD commissioner has sued New York's mayor, alleging he ran police department as a quote - 'criminal enterprise.' The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Alaska Earthquake After the earth shook violently, people along Alaska’s coast began seeking higher ground after a strong magnitude 7 point 3 earthquake rattled the region, and sent fears of a Tsunami down the West Coast and to Hawaii. The latest from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Gulf Coast Deluge From Florida’s Gulf coast to the Louisiana-Texas border, Southern states are bracing for bad weather. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that what is now a tropical disturbance could dump as much as 10 inches of rain in New Orleans and flood other parts of the Deep South. Senate Clawback In Motion The Senate went into what is called a vote-a-rama on Wednesday night, which includes hours of voting on amendments to a White House request to claw back $9 billion in spending, including for public media and foreign aid funding. Correspondent Rich Johnson looks at what Senators have been voting on, and why they need to get the bill passed by Friday. Biden Aide Takes The Fifth A top Biden administration aide sat before a Congressional committee, and refused to answer questions in a House GOP probe of the ex-president's mental fitness in office. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports . Deployment Over The Pentagon announced it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, that’s about one-half of those who were deployed during unrest over immigration raids in the nation’s second-largest city. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that the Los Angeles mayor had a lot to say about the deployments, ones she claims were both not necessary and dangerous. Another Airport Move The Department of Homeland Security Secretary is hinting at the Trump administration's next step to making security check points less grueling inside the nation's airports. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. ICE Arrests Lawsuit A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over arrests being made by ICE at state and federal courts. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Comey’s Daughter Fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired from her position at the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Epstein Files Back & Forth The House GOP for the second time on Tuesday voted down a Democrat procedural maneuver aimed at forcing the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a partisan ploy. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on President Trump's support for his Attorney General over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Waltz On The Hot Seat On the other side of the US Capitol, former national security adviser Mike Waltz was grilled by Senate lawmakers during a confirmation hearing for his next role in the Trump administration, which led to explosive testimony regarding the use of the Signal chat app. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Indictment In Minnesota Political Murder The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting a state senator, as well as their spouses, has been indicted. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Oregon & Arizona Wildfires A new fire has exploded in size in Oregon. The Cram Fire has now consumed over 28,000 acres, sparking evacuations in two counties. Meanwhile in the Southwest, Arizona’s Senators and Governor Katie Hobbs are demanding answers from the Trump administration over the federal response to two wildfires burning around the Grand Canyon. Lisa Dwyer reports. American Idol Supervisor Killed An arrest has been made in the deadly shooting of a longtime, award-winning "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband in their multi-million-dollar Los Angeles-area home. MLB All Star Game In sports, Major League Baseball held its annual All-Star Game last night in Atlanta and for the first time ever, it took a swing-off to decide the winner after the game ended in a 6-6-tie. In what was a mini-home run derby to decide the winner, the National League beat the American League. A concern for America’s Pastime between owners and players is the potential for a labor stoppage along with participation in the upcoming Summer Olympics next year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Trump Talks Tech & Epstein President Trump on Tuesday traveled to Pittsburgh to talk about tens of billions of dollars being invested in Pennsylvania for high tech work... but continues to be questioned about Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Rigging Accusations Amid continued rescue efforts following deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are being accused of trying to rig Congressional voting maps. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that this comes as Governor Gavin Newsom has floated a redistricting retribution in California if Texas follows through and redraws its maps. Massive Flooding Manhattan intersections turned into lakes, major New York and New Jersey highways became roaring rivers, and trains had to slog through cascading water in the New York City subway system after a storm that dumped as much as six inches of rain in an hour caused flooding and led to two deaths. Sue Aller has details from New York. Update On Spending Cuts On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans needed Vice President JD Vance to advance a procedural vote for President Donald Trump’s effort to claw back billions in funding. Finally There were some snubs and surprises as streaming services have scored big as the nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, television’s top honor, have been announced. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump To Tariff Russia and Arm Ukraine On Monday, President Trump welcomed the NATO Secretary General to the Oval Office and announced a weapons deal to help Ukraine and warned Russia of penalties to come if they don't stop their attacks on their neighbor. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Assisted Living Building Fire Kills Nine An investigation is underway as to what caused a massive fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that killed 9 and injured at least 30 people. Correspondent Julie Walker reports when firefighters arrived, they found some elderly residents hanging out of windows and begging for help. SCOTUS Rules On DOE Employees The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Education Department to fire hundreds of employees. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fed Building Flack Facing scrutiny from the White House, the Federal Reserve's chairman is asking a watchdog group to review costs of the Fed's building renovations. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. NYC Mayoral Surprise It appears that Andrew Cuomo isn’t giving up yet on his political comeback. The former disgraced New York Governor, who lost in a Democrat New York City mayoral primary to socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, will stay in the race for mayor, but instead run as an independent. Tarantulas At The Airport This can be considered either food for thought or thinking twice when ordering airport food. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on over a thousand tarantula spiders found in desert boxes at an airport in Germany. Latest On Texas Flooding The continued threat of flooding is making rescue and recovery efforts in the deadly July 4th floods challenging in the Texas Hill Country. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Investigating The Auto Pen President Trump and some House Republican leaders continue to investigate former President Biden’s actions and demeanor in his final weeks in office. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the latest focus is on Biden’s use of the ‘auto pen.’ States Sue Trump Administration The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit being brought by more than a dozen states. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the suit revolves around frozen after-school and summer funding. Finally “H” is for hacker, and “X” stands for the X social media platform. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports fans of Elmo on Sesame Street were left speechless after racist and obscene tweets were posted on that favorite character’s X account in a cybersecurity breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Rains Slow Texas Recovery Efforts Weekend rains and more flooding threats in Texas remain a concern as recovery efforts continue from catastrophic flooding that claimed the lives of at least 120 people. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Assassination Attempt Anniversary Sunday marked the one year anniversary of an armed sniper attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. John Stolnis on what's happened since, and changes at the Secret Service in the wake of the shooting. Two Dead In Kentucky Shooting A man went on a shooting rampage in Kentucky on Sunday. State Police report two people were killed among the four hit by gunfire. Touring Alligator Alcatraz Members of Congress toured the holding facility now known as Alligator Alcatraz, and returned with mixed reviews. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the Trump Administration is in discussions to open more ICE detention centers. Arming Ukraine President Trump as early as this morning is expected to announce an aggressive plan to arm Ukraine. Discussing The Famous Photo Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a lone gunman breached security, firing 8 rounds from an assault rifle, killing one audience member, wounding two others, as one of the bullets grazed Trump’s ear as he spoke at the podium. Associated Press photojournalist Evan Vucci recalls the assassination attempt. It was Vucci took the iconic award winning photo of Trump, his fist raised in the air, blood across his cheek, surrounded by Secret Service, that so many have seen. Epstein List Debate It’s the one scandal surrounding President Trump that, for now, won’t go away: the existence – or not – of a so-called “clients list” recovered from Jeffrey Epstein after he died. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports despite demands from the President, it’s his base is demanding answers. More Air India Crash Quesitons There are now even more questions than answers after a preliminary report into the recent Air India crash that killed over 260 people focused on what appeared to show confusion in the cockpit. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Arizona Wildfire A historic site in the Grand Canyon is destroyed in a massive wildfire that consumed parts of the region over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. I Egg Lawsuit The Trump administration has announced a new lawsuit against California, this one for adversely affecting egg prices. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump To Survey Texas Tragedy President Trump travels to Texas to survey the devastation which continues to unfold one week after catastrophic floods tore through the state's Hill Country leaving behind a massive death toll and scores still reported missing. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports questions continue to unfold as to if and how this tragedy could have been avoided. Judge On Birthright Citizenship President Trump's desire to end birthright citizenship has hit a temporary snag after a federal judge's ruling Thursday. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Willingness For Troops In Ukraine As attacks by Russia against Kyiv intensifies, there are nations willing to send troops to Ukraine in the future, and the United States participated in those meetings. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Virginia School’s DEI Issue A university in Virginia that’s a short drive from the White House becomes that state’s second school facing a Trump administration investigation. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. LA Rescue Some in the City of Angels are calling it a miracle. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the successful rescue of 31 construction workers in a partially collapsed tunnel in Los Angeles. Paxton’s Problems The embattled Texas Attorney General, who is running to unseat the state's Senior U-S Senator, is facing a high-profile divorce and questions from his own party. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Under Investigation The Trump administration has put two repeated targets of President Donald Trump under a criminal probe, although details of what exactly they are being investigated for or how far the Justice Department intends on taking the probes are unclear. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on the investigations of the former leaders of the CIA and the FBI. Latest On New Mexico Flooding The numbers are simply staggering, with over 120 dead in Texas from flooding that includes 96 men, women, and children in Kerr County as the search for the missing enters its eighth day. In New Mexico, officials are promising help for residents caught in flash flooding this week where three people died, including two children of a US soldier caught in the rushing floodwaters at an RV park and carried away. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Khalil’s Lawsuit Freed from ICE detention by orders of a judge, the former graduate student who was at the center of the Columbia University anti-Israel protests has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the Trump administration. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Mahmoud Khalil claims he is being punished for what he calls his “advocacy.” Trump Proposes Brazilian Tariffs That cup of “Joe” or a hamburger could start costing more. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that the President is threatening a massive tariff on Brazil, due to that country’s criminal trial against its former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro. Maine Murder There’s concern revolving around the death of a woman paddle boarding in Maine. Sue Aller reports that little details and no suspects have people on edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy’s Death Toll Rises The death toll has risen to 120 in last weekend's catastrophic flooding in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville says recovery will continue into another day as the number of people reported missing has topped 150. Flash Flooding In New Mexico In neighboring New Mexico, a different storm sent historic flash flooding through a mountain village, the waters strong enough to carry a house down the stream that became a raging torrent. Correspondent Julie Walker reports so far three people have been killed. Doctor’s Silence President Biden's former doctor appeared on Capitol Hill looking into the former president’s competency, but refused to answer questions from a House panel. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Municipal Worker’s Strike Ends The strike that had trash piling up as much as 10 feet high on the streets of Philadelphia is over. Correspondent Jennifer King reports – audio courtesy of WPVI-TV-6ABC Philadelphia. Arms Shipments Continue Again On the same day Kyiv was hit by a massive Russian drone and missile attack, there are reports that the U.S. again is sending weapons to Ukraine. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Baseball’s Robots Normally, it’s up to the umpires at a baseball game to call balls and strikes against a batter, but technology is showing that what we already knew – they’re not always right. Robot umpires are set to make their in-season debut on one of baseball’s biggest stages – the Major League All-Star Game. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Under Investigation The Trump administration has put two repeated targets of President Donald Trump under a criminal probe, although details of what exactly they are being investigated for or how far the Justice Department intends on taking the probes are unclear. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on the investigations of the former leaders of the CIA and the FBI. West African Leaders To The White House President Trump has promised West African leaders who came to the White House a pivot to trade as the region is dealing with sweeping US aid cuts. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. SCOTUS Florida Ruling The Supreme Court has rejected Florida's emergency bid to let it enforce a controversial immigration law that would ban illegal immigrants from entering the state, leaving in place a lower court's pause on enforcing the measure. Trump Sues California The Trump administration is suing California over the Golden State’s transgender athletes’ policies. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Latest On Tariffs President Trump sent out letters to seven more nations dictating new US tariff rates unless deals are made, including to the Philippines and Sri Lanka. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this comes as the president is targeting Brazil with steep tariffs, citing what he is calling a “witch hunt” trial against is former president and Donald Trump ally. Finally Dolls are definitely getting more realistic. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the rollout of Mattel’s new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes and outfitted with medical devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy’s Missing Tops 160 The death toll in the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has climbed to 109 as search and recovery continues, which follows the Texas Governor’s statement that as many as 160 people still remain unaccounted for. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Cabinet Meeting Floods in Texas, tariff negotiations, and Russia-Ukraine - just some of the many topics discussed at the marathon Tuesday Cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington. SCOTUS Sides With Trump On Workforce The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with downsizing the Federal workforce. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a ruling that could lead to mass firings. Trump Backs Bondi On Epstein Some conservatives remain irate over Pam Bondi’s announcement that despite saying otherwise, there is no Jeffrey Epstein client list in the government’s possession. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that President Trump is now defending his attorney general. Latest On Immigration Center Shooting More arrests have been made following a shooting at a Texas immigration detention center. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Philadelphia Strike Philadelphia is entering its ninth day of a massive municipal workers strike. With no garbage pickups, trash has been seen piled more than 10 feet high. Conversion Therapy Ruling The Wisconsin Supreme court has ruled in a power dispute between the governor and state lawmakers over the practice of conversion therapy. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. C Floods Happening More Often Intense downpours like the one that happened in Texas are becoming more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that extreme rain events are turning deadly in other parts of the nation. Abrego Garcia Remains In Jail A judge has scheduled another hearing in deciding the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who faces deportation if he is released from Federal custody. Bob Brown reports. Newsom To South Carolina Apparently it’s not too early to be thinking about 2028. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on California Governor Gavin Newsom's visit to an important presidential primary state. Tech News It can happen to anyone - Secretary of State Marco Rubio has had an A-I deepfake made from his voice, making calls and acting like him on the now infamous chat app Signal. Chuck Palm has details in today’s tech report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy Now 100 Dead As the death toll now surpasses 100, the aftermath of deadly flooding in Texas is bringing political finger pointing in the Lone Star State and in Washington, while recovery operations continue to find those still missing. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump-Netanyahu Dinner Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in the Nation's Capital meeting with President Trump and top aides for dinner Monday night. John Stolnis has more on what was said, from Washington. Epstein Outrage There’s outrage from some leading conservatives after reports that the Justice Department now acknowledges there is no Jeffrey Epstein 'client list,’ placing Attorney General Pam Bondi under scrutiny. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. New Immigration Rules Immigration changes are coming for some Hondurans and Nicaraguans on Temporary Protection Status. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Keep Your Shoes On The Transportation Security Administration is letting that rule expire for fliers going through the standard TSA screening procedures. Trump On Tariffs President Donald Trump is threatening to significantly raise tariffs on seven trading partners in Asia, Africa, and Europe, ranging from war-torn countries to key political allies, as it continues to negotiate trade deals with the countries ahead of a new August 1 deadline. Correspondent Josh Boak has the latest on the tariffs and for some countries what they can look like. Musk’s Party Plans Shares of Tesla tanked nearly 7 percent on Monday on the news that Elon Musk is planning to form a new political party in America. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the Tesla and SpaceX owner is also laying the foundation’s planks for his new party, to include pro-Second Amendment and pro-Bitcoin positions. Border Station Shooting A man armed with an assault rifle opened fire at a Border Patrol facility in Southern Texas, in what Fox News is reporting was a planned attack. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has the story - audio courtesy of KGTV San Diego, California. Chantal Turns Deadly Floodwaters in North Carolina created by Chantal have turned deadly. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Finally A new report on kids is painting a disturbing picture. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a physical and mental health study tracking two decades of America’s youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy Tragedy in Texas as the death toll from catastrophic flooding in the Lone Star State’s Hill Country has risen to 80, as search efforts continue into this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tariff Threats & Confusion President Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs to many nations is set to expire on Wednesday, however, there appears to be some change to that deadline, causing some confusion and uncertainty on when the President's Liberation Day tariffs will be into effect. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Netanyahu To The White House For the third time since he returned to the White House, President Trump will meet with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the President is feeling very good about a possible deal to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson. Fireworks Explosion Investigation Authorities in Northern California have found the bodies of all seven people missing since last week when an explosion and fire gutted a fireworks warehouse. Ship Attack There’s concern today in the Middle East after a cargo ship was attacked off the coast of Yemen. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that ship is in danger of sinking. Birthday Fight Many events have been held at the White House, from signing ceremonies to Easter Egg rolls, but President Trump is hoping to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a fight. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Death Toll Surpasses 80 The death toll has surpassed 80 after a deluge of rain caused rivers to rise past flood stages in a matter of minutes, sweeping people to their deaths including at a girl’s camp where a number of youngsters are still missing. Correspondent Julie Walker reports flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killer. Texas Leaders Respond To Flooding There’s both shock and outrage as to how the catastrophic flooding that killed more than 70 people in the Texas Hill Country played out. Correspondent Clayton Neville has reaction from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other state leaders. Tariff Talk In Washington, the U.S. is putting the pressure on trading partners to make a new deals as the President’s tariff deadline has been extended. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. The New Party The bromance between the President of the United States and the world’s richest man may be beyond repair. Katie Clark reports that Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party, now that Trump’s sweeping tax cuts law known as the big, beautiful bill was signed. Chantal Threat What was once Tropical Storm Chantal is now a tropical depression, but it’s still packing winds and heavy rain. Rapper Says No Performance A popular rapper's decision to not play at a Philadelphia July Fourth festival had everything to do with garbage. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Big Beautiful Bill Clears House Later today, President Trump will officially sign the Big Beautiful Bill after it cleared its final hurdle in Congress yesterday. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Independence Day There will be fireworks and cookouts around the nation as we celebrate Independence Day, but several communities across the country have cancelled or postponed their Fourth of July celebrations today. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on what has led some places to put aside traditional events. Chicago Drive-By Kills Four It happened in a matter of seconds. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on a drive-by shooting outside a crowded Chicago night spot that left four people dead. Boxer To Be DeportedA famed Mexican boxer has been arrested for overstaying his visa in the US, and faces deportation. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. California Wildfire A fast-moving blaze has become California’s largest wildfire this year, growing to more than 80 square miles. Lisa Dwyer reports on the Madre Fire. EPA Suspensions The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended over 140 employees and opened an investigation after they signed a letter criticizing President Trump. Correspondent Mike Hempen. Signing Ceremony Today House Republicans overcame setbacks and some divisions within their own party, and like the Senate, passed by a narrow margin President Trump's big tax and spending cuts package. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the vote came after a marathon speech by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and President Trump will sign the bill today. The Trump-Putin Phone Call President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call on Thursday, where they discussed Iran and Ukraine among other topics. Holiday Weekend Travel Whether its planes, trains, or automobiles, millions of Americans will be on the move for the July 4 holiday weekend. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. Disney Cruise Rescue Update In Florida, authorities are setting the record straight about a dramatic rescue by a father after his daughter fell overboard off a Disney cruise ship. Sue Aller has the details. SCOTUS On Deportations The Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a big victory for the Trump administration, clearing the way for the deportation of eight migrants from Djibouti to South Sudan. Finally He appeared in hits including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on the passing of actor Michael Madsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices