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Today on America in the Morning Gaetz Report Released The House Ethics Committee released a long anticipated report into allegations of illegal sexual relations with an underage girl and drug use by former Trump Attorney General nominee and Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Mangione’s Day In Court The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of United Healthcare went before a judge in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports as Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder and other charges inside the courtroom, outside there were protests demanding he be released. North Carolina Police Officer Killed A Greensboro, North Carolina police officer was killed after he responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man with a gun inside of a supermarket. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Texas Sues NCAA Just 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump told a crowd in Arizona that he will end what he called the “transgender lunacy,” Texas announced it is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, as transgender athletes are about to face another challenge in court. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Biden Commutes Death Sentences In his last month in office, President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of most every prisoner on federal death row. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details. Bill Clinton Hospitalized Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever. The 78-year-old former president was in Washington, DC at the time, and was taken to Georgetown University Medical Center as a precaution for treatment and observation. Busy Travel Day Today will be a busy travel day as a part of a tough travel week, with millions of Americans also facing weather issues including rain and snow in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, and some rain in the Midwest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports holiday travel did get off to a good start for some leaving early. Trump On Panama & Greenland President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on statements that he wants control of the Panama Canal returned to the United States, and that America should purchase Greenland from Denmark. Migrant Arrested For NYC Subway Murder Critics are blasting New York City after surveillance video showed some people running away while others were standing around and watching after a woman was set on fire on a subway train. Pamela Furr reports fast action by police caught the primary suspect in the horrific killing, an illegal migrant from Guatemala who had been previously deported. Dangerous California Surf A major storm is pounding California's central coast creating damaging surf conditions, and at least one person has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Arrest In Chemical Leak The head of a chemical company is facing charges in Michigan, related to the 2022 oil and chemical discharge into the Flint River. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. FAA Investigating Florida Drone Incident As Florida authorities are trying to determine why some drones fell from the sky in Orlando, Florida during a Christmas light show, the FAA is now getting involved after a young boy was hit by a falling drone and required life-saving surgery. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Nordstrom Sold A major department store chain is being sold and one of those buying Nordstrom is a Mexican retail group. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Tech News Quantum communications promises near instant transfer of massive amounts of data. But, until now, it was not able to traverse the existing Internet. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally This one most likely was not on your holiday gift list. Correspondent Norman Hall reports there's been an uptick in the sales of nuclear bomb shelters. As we begin to close the door on Hollywood and music in 2024, Kevin Carr takes a look ahead for what we need to know about some of the top entertainment events in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump At Turning Point In his first major rally appearance since becoming President-elect, Donald Trump delighted supporters with promises to pursue political unity while also seeming to threaten Panama over fees charged at the Panama Canal. John Stolnis has more. Fetterman Talks Democrats & Trump Democrat Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says he’s doing what any good lawmaker should do - meet with presidential nominees and hoping the incoming president will be successful. Jim Roope has the story. Woman Set Ablaze On Subway A Guatemalan migrant is in police custody after a passenger was set on fire on a New York City subway train. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Child Seat Recall The government announced an urgent recall on a child car seat. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Lara Trump Says No To Senate Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, said she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio’s seat in the US Senate. Santa’s Military Helpers Sometimes it’s not easy for Santa to get to every small town in the world and even Saint Nick needs a little help now and then. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Santa's visit to a remote Alaskan village. Recap Of Trump’s Turning Point Speech President-elect Donald Trump was in Arizona Sunday to address the Turning Point Action Conference, where he touched on a number of topics including saying America needs to take back control of the Panama Canal, some of his Day One plans, political unity, and why Elon Musk cannot be the president. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Sunday Talk On Spending Bill Congressional lawmakers are reacting to a spending bill passed on Capitol Hill over the weekend that averted by minutes a government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Warning Signs Missed In Christmas Market Attack Nations in Europe are on edge as well as many large American cities following the deadly Christmas market car attack in Germany. As correspondent Shelley Adler reports, the alleged driver is under arrest, but how the attack happened has raised questions for both the security of large events, and intelligence gaps including apparent disregarded warnings from the Saudi Arabia government. Boy Severely Hurt At Holiday Light Show There was chaos in a park at a holiday light show in Orlando, Florida after several drones being used to light up the sky in Christmas colors crashed into each other, and one of them fell into the crowd landing on a small boy Biden Out-Judges Trump As he ends his presidency, Joe Biden has outpaced Donald Trump's judicial confirmations. The details from correspondent Norman Hall. Friendly Fire Incident Two US Navy pilots sustained just minor injuries after being shot down in a friendly fire incident in the Middle East. The pilots ejected from their aircraft after their F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet was mistakenly hit by fire from the USS Gettysburg. Flu Concerns There’s concern across the nation about heading into winter and the flu season, and already in states including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, and California are all seeing a high number of cases. Ed Donahue has details. Tesla Recall There have been a plethora of car recalls in 2024, including more than one from electric car maker Tesla, and now the government reports they just announced another. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Tech News The most popular brand of routers, that just happen to be made in China, might get banned after an investigation by the justice department over security concerns. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Of course with the holidays comes spending on gifts, and that can sometimes go over your budget and even get out of control. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on ways to keeping both spending and stress in check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Budget Vote Fails After a vote scuttled a second stopgap spending bill in two days, a government shutdown appears to be more likely than not unless Congress can find common ground. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Mangione’s Surprise Day In Court Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the shooting death of United Healthcare C-E-O Brian Thompson was surprised along with his lawyer when he found himself in in New York with a federal court appearance. Jim Roope has details. Amazon Workers Strike It’s possible that holiday gift will not arrive on time. Workers at several Amazon facilities are going on strike. Correspondent Donna Warder reports - Audio courtesy WABC-TV New York City. TSA On Gifts As for taking a flight, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports holiday air travelers should beware of what gifts they bring on airplanes. Senate Social Security Bill Close To Passage The Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance a bill to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans by repealing two laws that have limited payouts to state and local public-sector workers and their families. Fani Willis Out The prosecutor in the Georgia election case against Donald Trump has been removed. Correspondent Mike Hempen tells us why. House Fails To Pass Budget The US Government will shut down in less than 24 hours unless Congress comes up with a plan and acts on it by tonight. Federal funding expires when the clock strikes 12:01-AM Saturday. Larger US Troop Presence In Syria There is a larger-than-expected American military presence in Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Pentagon says it more than doubled the number of U.S. troops in Syria before the Assad regime's fall. FAA Closes NJ Drone Airspace Following outcry over mysterious drone sightings, and some being spotted in areas including over Donald Trump’s Bedminster home and military facilities, the FAA is stepping in with an order for the skies above New Jersey. Bob Brown reports. Indictments In New York City The New York City Mayor’s former chief adviser, her son and two real estate investors were indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges, the latest in a string of investigations targeting people associated with Mayor Eric Adams. Pamela Furr reports. DOJ Targets CVS One of the largest drug store chains in the nation is in trouble with the law. The Justice Department is accusing CVS Pharmacy of filling unlawful prescriptions for opioids. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Deportations Increase A surprising statistic has been released by the government, as 2024 marks the highest numbers of people being deported from the United States in about a decade. Lisa Dwyer has the story. Oklahoma Execution A man in Oklahoma was put to death by lethal injection, the last execution in the US this year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Home Sales Higher The numbers were good for November home sales, but there’s concerns as mortgage rates have been ticking higher. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Finally Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird are officially on hiatus. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit company that makes the long-running children’s show is looking for a new distribution partner after Warner Brothers Discovery decided to not renew its agreement. You have probably heard that famous holiday favorite, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” sometime this month. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the long history of Brenda Lee’s song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Budget Deal Collapses Republicans now face less than 48 hours to fix a budget bill and avert a government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly stated they don’t like the bill as it is now. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Gaetz Report To Be Released In a surprising reversal, the House Ethics Committee tasked with investigating multiple areas of potential wrongdoing by former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz will release their report to the public. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Trump’s Warning To Cheney President-elect Donald Trump says his political rival, former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, could be in serious trouble surrounding the House GOP Committee investigation into Trump's alleged role in the January 6 riot. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. SCOTUS To Hear TikTok Case The Supreme Court announced they will hear the case against a potential nationwide ban on the TikTok app. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. LA Deputy Mayor On Leave Police in Los Angeles have been investigating for two months to determine who phoned in a bomb threat to City Hall, and they believe they have found their suspect. Fox News is reporting the Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles has been place on leave. The End Of The Murder Hornet What a difference a year makes when it comes to the insect known as the Murder Hornet. Lisa Dwyer reports. GOP Abandons House Budget Bill It's back to the drawing board for GOP leaders in the U-S House after their spending plan catches criticism from Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, who warned any Republican voting for the spending bill could face a tough reelection. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the current funding expires Friday night. Fed Rate Cut Leads To Massive Stock Selloff The Federal Reserve did impose an interest rate cut, but it’s signaling fewer rate cuts next year, and the moment they did, it sent stocks on Wall Street into freefall. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Wisconsin Shooter’s Electronic Footprint There is a new and disturbing element to this week’s school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, and it involves the police and FBI performing a deep-dive into the social media of the 15-year-old teenage shooter. Madison, Wisconsin Vigil Community members in Madison, Wisconsin are grieving in the aftermath of the Christian school shooting that killed a teacher and a student, and wounded six others. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Israel Attacks Yemen There are reports out of the Middle East that Israel sent warplanes to Yemen, targeting the Yemeni capital city for the first time, a retaliatory strike after Houthis in Yemen fired a missile last night toward Central Israel. Bird Flu Update California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases across the nation. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the first severe illness of bird flu in a person was reported in Louisiana. Utah Murders Police in Utah found a house of horrors, where a man, his wife, and two daughters were dead, and their teenage son shot in the head. Katie Clark has details. Air Bag Recall Reversed A government agency is doing an about-face from a massive air bag recall. Lisa Dwyer reports. Tech News In a plot twist, the Chinese have accused American spy agencies of cyber espionage in the theft of smart energy and sensitive Chinese corporate data. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Actor Alec Baldwin is opening up about the Rust shooting case, and saying there’s more details to come. Kevin Carr reports. It’s certainly not what an upstate New York homeowner expected to find while he was gardening. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a man who found remains in his backyard from an animal that predates the Ice Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Details About The Wisconsin School Shooter More is being learned about the 15-year-old girl who opened fire inside a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a classmate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports police still are trying to figure out why it happened. Terrorism Charge In Healthcare CEO Death The man accused of killing the CEO of United Healthcare in New York City was indicted for first-degree murder. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, those charges also include the death as an act of terrorism. Senate Social Security Bill Later this morning, the U-S Senate will try to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but it comes with a price. Pamela Furr has more on this story. Warning On Energy Exports Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is warning the incoming Trump administration to proceed cautiously as it considers proposals for new natural gas export terminals. Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump Lawyers Hit Back President-elect Donald Trump’s attorneys have gone back to a New York court with allegations against the jury in the so-called hush money case. Julie Walker has details. Prison Settlement The federal government is paying millions of dollars to settle rampant sexual abuse claims at a California women's prison. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. House Planning Budget Vote With the deadline for a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Congressional leaders unveiled a stopgap spending bill that would fund the government into March. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Latest On Trump Legal Cases President-elect Donald Trump's legal cases are still seeing movement as he prepares to take office. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest In Israel In the Middle East, Israel announced it will be maintaining a presence in an area of the Golan Heights occupied by Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Maryland Mass Shooting One person is dead and another nine have been hospitalized after a gunman opened fire outside of Baltimore last night. Towson, Maryland Police are calling it a mass shooting incident, and it may have been targeted. House GOP’s January 6 Report The House GOP has wrapped up their own investigation on the January 6, 2021 events at the US Capitol, and is pointing fingers at former Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Lisa Dwyer reports. Retail Sales Up A report on last month’s retail sales shows some positives for the economy as we head toward the end of the year. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Snow Tire Recall With some states already deluged with snow, the last thing you need are defective wheels. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a massive snow tire recall. Indiana’s Planned Execution As the clock struck midnight, James Corcoran was given his last meal request of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and awaited a lethal injection in the Indiana State Prison. Ukraine Kills Russian General This may be a chilling new phase in the war between Russia and Ukraine. A Ukrainian official tells the Associated Press his country carried out the bombing of a top Russian general in Moscow, an assassination of the Kremlin’s chief of the military’s nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces that the Pentagon is saying the United States had nothing to do with. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Finally One of the roles actor Tom Cruise is famous for is playing a naval aviator hero in films. Now he is being honored by the Navy for his theatrical heroics. Kevin Carr has the story. What do Cheech and Chong, Star Trek, Dirty Dancing, and Beverly Hills Cop all have in common? Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports they are all part of the 25 films being added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Wisconsin School Shooting Days before the holiday break, a deadly shooting at a private Christian school has rocked the community of Madison, Wisconsin. Authorities identified Natalie Rupnow as the 15-year-old shooter, who took the life of a teacher and a fellow student in a classroom before turning the gun on herself. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump News Conference President-elect Donald Trump gave his first news conference since last month's election, fielding questions on a wide array of topics. John Stolnis has the roundup from Washington. Arrests In Army Drone Attack Two men were arrested for exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a deadly drone attack against American soldiers. Pamela Furr has the latest. TikTok Goes To SCOTUS This could be TikTok’s last chance to avoid being shut down in the United States. Correspondent Norman Hall reports the operators of the popular social media app have asked the Supreme Court to block a U.S. ban unless it's sold. Judge Upholds Trump Conviction A New York judge upheld the felony conviction against President-elect Donald Trump in the so-called hush money trial, rejecting Trump’s claim that a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity had nullified his Manhattan criminal case. Latest On Wisconsin School Shooting More is being learned about the shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, including that one of the calls placed to 9-1-1 came from a terrified second grader inside the school. Authorities identified Natalie Rupnow as the 15-year-old who went by the name Samantha as the shooter, who took the life of a teacher and a fellow student before turning the gun on herself. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the story. Drone Arrests Two people have been arrested for allegedly conducting what was described as a hazardous drone operation in the area of Logan International Airport in Boston. This comes as the Northeast has been the epicenter of a large number of perceived drone sightings. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Latest In Ukraine At least 30 North Korean troops, deployed to bolster Russian forces in their war in Ukraine, have been wounded or killed in Russia’s Kursk region. This comes as President-elect Donald Trump called the war between Russia and Ukraine “carnage,” and says the fighting has to stop. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Trump Warns Federal Workers President-Elect Donald Trump is promising to demand Federal workers return to the office, or face the loss of your job. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Stowaway In Trouble Again The woman who stowed away on a Delta Airlines flight from New York to France last month and was returned to the United States is in trouble with the law again. The FBI says Svetlana Dali was taken into custody in Buffalo trying to sneak into Canada. Religious Sect & Sex Abuse Claims Survivors are seeking a reckoning as the FBI investigates child sex abuse in a little-known Christian sect. Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports. Seat Belt Warning Right now it’s just a flashing dashboard light or a little warning chirp, but soon the federal government will require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Trump Nominates Five Ambassadors President-elect Donald Trump has announced five new ambassadors to be posted. Finally Lawyers for Jay-Z plan to ask a judge to toss a lawsuit accusing the rapper of raping a 13-year-old. The unnamed accuser claimed that she had been raped by Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs at a party at a private residence after the MTV Video Music Awards in Manhattan in 2000. Friends star Lisa Kudrow has some serious concerns about the future of film making when it comes to artificial intelligence. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Outcry Over Drone Sightings Residents continue to be bewildered by the hundreds of drones seen flying over parts of New Jersey and New York over the last few weeks, and now federal officials are promising to try and get some answers. John Stolnis has more from Washington. New Lawyer For Luigi Mangione The suspect in the killing of the United Healthcare CEO has a new lawyer as he faces extradition back to New York to stand trial. Latest On Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Pete Hegseth, whose nomination for Defense Secretary is still not a done deal with Senators, may be preparing to release his accuser from a non-disclosure agreement. Pamela Furr has details. ABC Settles With Trump While he didn’t mention it on his Sunday show, ABC News agreed to pay millions as part of a legal settlement with Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. New Mexico Murders A shocking discovery at a house in New Mexico over the weekend. Two adults and two teenagers were found dead inside a home south of Albuquerque, and under arrest is a 16-year-old boy. United’s Santa Flight For some it was the plane trip of a lifetime. United Airlines flew some very special children and their parents on a fantasy flight to visit the North Pole. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. US Diplomacy In The Middle East The rapid fall of Syria has left the Syrian people free, but the power vacuum has many in the region concerned, including the United States which wants to help form a more stable new government to replace the Assad regime. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on celebrations in in the streets, and discussions in nearby capital cities as to what will come next. Democrats Questioning Presidential Pardons There have been questions, including by leading Democrats, into Presidential pardons following President Biden’s move to pardon his son Hunter before he could have faced a likely prison sentence. Clayton Neville has the latest on comments made by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders on the Sunday shows. San Francisco Tornado A few more feet of snow this weekend was no surprise in New York, nor were ice storms in the Northern Plains, rain in Florida, and snow in the Rockies and Cascades, but the tornado that hit San Francisco without warning was a shock to many. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Time Running Out For TikTok The clock is ticking louder against the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, as the company that operates it has suffered another legal setback. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Statewide Cyberattack If you live in Rhode Island, you may be the victim of a cyberattack. The New York Times is reporting that the personal and private information of possibly hundreds of thousands of people who applied for government assistance in Rhode Island could be in the hands of hackers. Update On Duke Lacrosse Developments There’s reaction to the shocking new development in the 2006 Duke Lacrosse rape case. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Trump’s Apple Visit Another big tech leader has made a visit to Mar-a-Lago. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. McConnell On Vaccines There’s opposition already coming in from a leading member of the GOP for an apparent anti-vaccine idea being explored by the incoming Trump administration. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Tech News Amazon workers voted overwhelmingly to strike last week, with only a few delivery days left before Christmas. What does this mean for your delivery? Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally It was another chart-topping weekend for Moana and Wicked. Kevin Carr has the best of the box office. Aaron Pierre and Nicholas Alexander Chavez were just two of the people who made the list of the Associated Press Breakthrough Entertainers of the year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Dealing With Drones The debate is raging from small towns to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon over reported sightings of mysterious drones over New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are a number of theories as to where the drones are coming from, including New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who told Fox News he is pointing the finger of blame at Iran. Time’s Man Of The Year President-elect Donald Trump received a double honor, along with being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, he got to ring the opening bell on Wall Street. Jim Roope reports. FBI Holds Some Blame In New January 6 Report A new report on the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol cites some FBI missteps in how they approached security on that day. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Biden’s Historic Pardons President Biden is making history when it comes to pardons and commuted sentences. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. No Always Paying For Tips There is a potential payoff for the McDonald’s worker and others who helped police make an arrest in the killing of a healthcare executive. However, as correspondent Ed Donahue reports, collecting the five-figure reward may not be easy. SCOTUS Lottery It’s not your typical lottery – this one is to see the happenings inside the Supreme Court. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Senate Keeps Busy It's been a busy week in the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Senators are tackling a range of issues to include social security and recent drone sightings. Latest On The Trump Nominees With President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Pentagon far from a sure thing to be confirmed, Pete Hegseth met with a key senator in the hopes of peeling off at least one Democrat to support him. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Biden’s Middle East Final Plans Top aides to President Biden are making a final diplomatic push in the Middle East in efforts to end the war in Gaza and stabilize Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Found In Syria A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri was found Thursday in Syria after he said he was freed when rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad from power overran the prison where he was being held. Belichick Heads To College He won six Super Bowls as a head coach, and won two more as a defensive coordinator. Bill Belichick’s lifelong goal of coaching a college football team has become reality. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Trump Gets $1 Million From Meta The owner of Meta has given a mega-donation to the Donald Trump inauguration fund. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Attacking Bank Fees The White House is hitting banks, cracking down against high overdraft fees. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Finally There’s new trouble for jailed music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports three more lawsuits have been filed against Combs alleging sexual misconduct. Finally, it was not the night before Christmas, and what was stirring in the chimney was not there with care. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports police were called and arrested someone who was clearly not Santa Claus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Wray To Resign The FBI will soon have a new director after Christopher Wray announced he would be stepping down in the next few weeks. John Stolnis has more from Washington. More Evidence In Healthcare CEO Murder They got a 3-D printed gun with his fingerprints on it, and now there are reports that police also have in their chain of evidence a notebook detailing plans to kill a healthcare CEO. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on evidence matching the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Evacuations In Malibu Wildfire A still out-of-control wildfire outside of Los Angeles is destroying property and forcing many, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher to evacuate. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Tycoon Trio Facing Sex Charges Three real estate tycoon brothers are facing serious Federal sex crime charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Canada’s Tariff Threat The first warning shot against proposed Donald Trump tariffs has been fired, and it comes from North-of-the-border. House Passes Defense Bill In Washington, the House has approved a defense bill that includes a military pay raise. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Kari Lake To VOA President-elect Donald Trump said last night he is picking Kari Lake to be the next director of the Voice of America. Blinken On The Hot Seat It happened in the first year of the Biden presidency, but for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, it’s in the last days of his time in office that he faced critical questions from a House committee looking into the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. NJ Drone Mystery Hits Congress A series of recent unidentified drone sightings over New Jersey and parts of New York are now prompting serious concerns on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Daniel Penny Speaks Out Daniel Penny, the former US Marine acquitted in the New York City subway chokehold trial involving Jordan Neely, has spoken out about what happened on the train and how his life has changed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Trump To NYC Donald Trump will travel to New York City today, as the Associated Press is reporting he will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, one of the two honors he’s expected to receive. Mike Hempen reports. Missing Hawaiian Found Safe Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search and a missing person investigation in Los Angeles, has been found safe. Sue Aller reports. Wisconsin Kayaker Facing Charges A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own disappearance and left the country has returned home, and will now face criminal charges. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Failed Supermarket Merger-Turned-Lawsuit It was supposed to be a major supermarket merger, and now it’s turned into an even larger lawsuit. Correspondent Haya Panjwani explains. Finally He was famous for his TV appearances and was also a friend to radio. The man who wowed talk show audiences for decades has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the passing of The Amazing Kreskin. While some Hollywood studios are continually expanding their franchises, it appears Sony is taking the web out of Spiderman’s hands. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Suspected Shooter Fighting Extradition Police in New York City and Pennsylvania are being credited with a rapid investigation that led to the capture of the man suspected of gunning down UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, authorities are also concerned about the social media sympathy for the former school valedictorian-turned-inmate Luigi Mangione, who is now fighting extradition back to New York. Malibu Wildfire Out Of Control Strong Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions are the fuel for the out-of-control wildfire burning in upscale Malibu, California. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles. Plans For Secret Service Changes A House of Representatives task force recommends changes to the Secret Service following two attempts on Donald Trump's life. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Billionaire Business Perks President-elect Donald Trump is offering incentives to billionaires and big businesses that invest in the U-S economy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Potential Environmental Impacts The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition vesus Eagle County case involving a railway in Utah, and the ruling could limit the scope of environmental reviews currently required by Federal law. TikTok Back To Court Facing the potential of being banned in the US, TikTok is heading back to court. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. Matt Gaetz’s New Job In 30 days he went from congressman to attorney general nominee to TV show host. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Matt Gaetz now has a new job. Lawyer For Suspected Healthcare CEO Speaks Out The suspected shooter in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan is pushing back against extradition to New York. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the arrest, and what Luigi Mangione’s lawyer is saying. Latest In Syria In the wake of the stunning fall of the Assad government in Syria, U.S. officials remain cautiously optimistic about the future of that war-torn country, but are also warning about terrorists seizing control in a power vacuum. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Biden Talks Legacy & Trump President Biden spoke at a forum in Washington, DC, where he highlighted his administration's economic achievements, and also took some parting shots at his successor. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Infowars Sale Stopped A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday night rejected a bid by The Onion’s parent company to buy Alex Jones’ media empire, including the website Infowars, ruling that the auction process was unfair. Saving The Hush Money Case New York prosecutors are trying to come up with a way to preserve Donald Trump's hush-money conviction. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Swatting Death A number of politicians have dealt with swatting incidents. The latest is Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the fake 9-1-1 bomb threat call cost an unsuspecting woman her life. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Guilfoyle’s New Job President-elect Donald Trump announced he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece. A Dangerous Career It’s been another dangerous year for reporters who tell the story of events in war-torn areas of the world. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a journalists' rights group finds the number of media workers killed, notably in the Middle East, has risen. Finally Epic gamers could be seeing some big refunds coming their way, following a Fortnight court settlement. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Superstar Taylor Swift is spreading the love around after wrapping up her record-setting world concert tour. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Arrest In Healthcare CEO Shooting A manhunt that started on the streets of Midtown Manhattan ended at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a person of interest now under arrest in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. US Hits ISIS In Syria The Middle East nation of Syria is facing a seismic turning point after rebels in less than two weeks were able to overthrow the more than 50-year rule of the al-Assad family. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the United States is bombing ISIS targets, and Syria’s people are wondering what comes next. NYC Chokehold Acquittal Former Marine Daniel Penny’s acquittal in the New York City subway chokehold death of a fellow train passenger is sparking both applause and outrage. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. SCOTUS Turns Away Cases The United States Supreme Court is declining to take up a number of cases including transgender issues and affirmative action. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Gabbard Facing Syria Questions One of Donald Trump’s choices for an important intelligence post is facing questions about prior comments she made regarding Syria. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Prophet To Prison A man who claimed to be a religious prophet will spend decades behind bars for sex crimes. Lisa Dwyer reports. US Carefully Watching Syria The United States is keeping a very watchful eye on the events in Syria, pledging vigilance in making sure the terror group ISIS does not take advantage of the recent fall of the al-Assad regime and cause more instability in the region. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. January 6 Committee Speaking Out Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney is speaking out after President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of possible jail time for her and other members of the January 6 House Select Committee. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has more. Lara Trump Resignation Lara Trump announced she is leaving as co-head of the Republican National Committee. Jennifer King reports the wife of Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump has been floated as a possible replacement for Secretary of State nominee and current Florida Senator Marco Rubio. Healthcare In Focus With the arrest of the suspected shooter of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, it comes as Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance. As Sue Aller reports, people are outraged at both the events surrounding the CEO’s shooting, but also the American healthcare industry as a whole. Boeing Layoffs Reuters is reporting that plane maker Boeing will restart their 737 MAX production a month after a crippling seven week strike. However, their workforce will now be much smaller. Lisa Dwyer reports that Boeing will lay off hundreds of workers on the West Coast. Gas Prices Hit Low Mark Gas prices continue to fall nationwide, now reaching a low for 2024. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Nevada Earthquake A moderate earthquake shook parts of Nevada and California. The US Geological Survey measured the tremor at 5.8, centered near Carson City, and it was felt in Northern and Central California. Finally A lawyer for rapper and music producer Jay-Z wants a woman accusing him of rape to reveal her identity. With the details, here’s entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta. Awards season is kicking off for the start of 2025, and this time it’s the Golden Globes nominations. Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning US Reaction To Syria’s Demise The government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, which had kept rebel forces at bay for more than a decade with Iranian and Russian military support, collapsed in less than two weeks. Steve Futterman reports on what happens next in Syria, and the American reaction. Trump Speaks To NBC President-Elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC's Kristen Welker in his first one-on-one broadcast TV interview since winning the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Trump was asked about a range of topics including deportations, and the potential of his administration opening an investigation into unproven fraud in the 20-20 election. Latest On The Healthcare CEO Murder The manhunt continues for the gunman who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Pamela Furr has the latest. NJ’s Drone Trouble Residents in New Jersey feel like they’re being left in the dark after a number of drone sightings in the skies over the Garden State. Governor Phil Murphy has met with the Department of Homeland Security over these unauthorized drone flights. Soto’s Historic Contract One of baseball’s biggest stars now has the largest contract in sports history. Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will join the New York Mets, agreeing to a 15-year - $765 million dollar deal. Trump’s French Visit President-elect Donald Trump has returned to America after visiting France, his first international trip since the November election. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Reaction To Syrian Government Fall The world is reacting to the fall of the Al-Assad regime in Syria, a nearly half-century dictatorship brought down in a matter of days. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Who Brought Down Bashar al-Assad Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad left behind a collection of cars, including a red Ferrari F-50 – which routinely sells for over $3 million. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on who led the insurgency that brought down Syria’s leadership. Remembering Pearl Harbor In Hawaii, there was a very somber observance that included two American heroes, one 102 and the other 104, who stood and saluted those who fought and those who died on the 83rd anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Latest On The California School Shooting While more details are emerging about the gunman, investigators are still putting the pieces together as to the motivation for a school shooting in Northern California. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Fixing The Prisons The Bureau of Prisons nationwide is making big court-monitored changes ahead of the second Trump presidency. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Latest Vehicle Recall A number of car makers have issued recalls in the past 10 days, and as correspondent Rita Foley reports, the latest involves Stellantis and a group of their pickup trucks. Ending Use Of Red Dye-3 It’s in the ingredients of a number of candies, chewing gum, and also some desserts and treats, but it could also be causing cancer. The Food and Drug Administration could soon move to ban what’s been come to known as Red Dye Number 3. Sports – Robert Workman Juan Soto Signing & more. Finally In the theaters, Moana and Wicked continue to dominate, while a highly-anticipated new movie couldn’t even crack the top-five. Kevin Carr reports. These were not just your run-of-the-mill footwear. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on a pair of ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” that sold for an eye-popping price at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning UHC CEO Killer Manhunt Underway More details are being learned about the killing of the United Healthcare CEO in the middle of New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. House Hearing Shouting Match A House hearing into lapses of security by the Secret Service and their vow of culture change after the summer attempt on Donald Trump's life went off the rails when the agency’s acting-director and a GOP Congressman began screaming at each other. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. California Earthquake A strong earthquake off the California coast rattled nerves and sent Tsunami warnings along the West Coast. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Anesthesia Rule Reversal Just imagine you need to have surgery but you then find out there’s a time limit on the use of anesthesia during your procedure. That happened to some insured by Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield, until outrage got the decision reversed. Bob Brown reports – audio courtesy of WFSB-TV Hartford, Connecticut. Gaetz Report Held On party lines, the House has voted not to release the ethics report of former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Former Senator Becomes China Ambassador President-elect Donald Trump has tapped David Perdue to take the post, saying the 74-year-old former CEO of Dollar General and Georgia senator “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.” Latest On Trump Nominees & Agenda As Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, continues to meet with senators to save his potential nomination, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy spent the day on Capitol Hill discussing their plans to remake the federal government. John Stolnis has more from Washington. More Great Lakes Snow Just when you thought the deluge was ending, more lake effect snow in parts of the North and Great Lakes Region is back for another round. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports – Audio courtesy of WBAY-TV Green Bay, Wisconsin. Memphis Police Report Nearly two years into the making following the beating death of Tyre Nichols, and a scathing report of the investigation into the Memphis Police Department has been released. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details. California School Shooting Police are piecing together exactly what happened after two kindergarteners were wounded in a shooting at a small religious school near Oroville, California. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Judge Says No To Boeing A judge has rejected a Boeing plea deal regarding their 737-MAX airplanes. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Preparation Call There was a rare phone call made between the top American and Russian military officers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has details. Passenger Protection After this week’s Capitol Hill hearing into “junk fees,” correspondent Rita Foley reports on a Biden administration push for new consumer protections for airline passengers. Tech News The FBI is issuing a warning not to send text messages containing any sensitive information, as all of the cellular networks are likely still compromised. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Singer Taylor Swift isn’t just a hit on stage – she also now has the top-selling book of the week. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. A new movie mixes 90’s nostalgia with the robot apocalypse. Kevin Carr has a weekend sneak peek at Y-2-K. Don’t you wish we all got one of these when we turned 18. Suri Cruise can now dip into her trust fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Healthcare CEO Killed In NYC The UHC CEO was gunned down in New York City, in what police believe was a targeted killing. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details. SCOTUS Hears Transgender Case The U.S. Supreme Court, led by its conservative majority, appears likely to let stand Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. GOP Clashes On Policy There may be a Republican trifecta in the Senate, House and White House in 2025, but already there are clashes over President-Elect Donald Trump's aggressive legislative agenda. Pamela Furr has more. DOJ’s Tyre Nichols Report The Justice Department has released its findings in the death of Tyre Nichols and the Memphis Police force. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Trump Wants Georgia Case Dumped President-elect Donald Trump wants the Georgia election interference case against him dismissed. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Sinkhole Rescue Emergency crews in Pennsylvania are trying to figure out the best way to rescue a woman who may have fallen into a sinkhole. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. SCOTUS Debates Tennessee Transgender Case In a major case regarding transgender rights, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Tennessee's state ban on certain gender-affirming care for minors was unconstitutional. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Hegseth On The Hot Seat Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination is under pressure amid misconduct allegations as he spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with Senators who will decide his fate. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President-elect Donald Trump is reported to be looking at alternatives as the former Fox News host’s nomination hangs in the balance. Last House Race Complete A Democrat has won the last outstanding US House race, by a razor-thin recount margin. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, this will also leave House Republicans with a very narrow majority as they get set to hold leadership of both sides of Congress and the White House. Montana Votes Against Transgender Bathrooms A measure to bar Montana’s first transgender legislator from using women’s restrooms in the State Capital building failed to pass a State House Committee, after a handful of Republicans balked at its passage. Sue Aller has more. Senate Scolds Airlines Over Junk Fees Those airlines that are charging for everything from baggage and seat selection to when you board your plane isn’t just frustrating passengers. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports airlines are being called out on so-called "junk fees" in Congress. Biden Wraps Up Africa Trip President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington following his trip to the African nation of Angola, a first for a sitting president, where he promoted a major US-backed rail project. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Finally It was a better-than-expected charity day when it came to Giving-Tuesday donations. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Prince Harry was in New York where he talked about a number of topics, including alleged marital strife with the Duchess of Sussex. Kevin Carr reports. The list is out on the most mispronounced names of 2024. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hegseth Meets With Senators As allegations of past sexual impropriety and public drunkenness swirl around Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to curry support for his potential nomination. John Stolnis has more from Washington. SCOTUS Hears Transgender Case Today in Washington, in what will be an historic case, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments surrounding the legality of gender-affirming care. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Snow & Dangerous Cold For The Great Lakes For some in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, they’re digging out from snow that’s piled up to their noses. Making matters worse, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Great Lakes region bracing for even more snow. Willis Ordered To Hand Over Documents A judge in Georgia ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over any records from special counsel Jack Smith or the House Select Committee on the January 6 assault following a lawsuit from a conservative legal group seeking documents related to the DA's 2020 election interference case. Biden In Angola President Biden is in Angola, the first time a sitting president has visited that African nation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. McDonald’s Cleared An investigation into McDonald’s tainted hamburgers has come to an end. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. More Hunter Biden Pardon Fallout There is bipartisan angst over President Biden’s full pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, especially since he had vowed he would not make such an offer on multiple occasions. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the President is ignoring questions about his reversal, as the gun and tax charge cases against his son are expected to be terminated. Background Check Agreement There will be more scrutiny ahead for people hired by the incoming Trump administration. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, this comes amid the news that the President-elect’s pick to head the Drug Enforcement Agency has pulled his name from consideration, and concern on Capitol Hill grow over the nomination of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon. Senate GOP’s Plans Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune outlined an aggressive 2025 schedule for President-elect Donald Trump’s first months in office, including what he categorized as filibuster-bypassing bills targeting border security and cutting taxes. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. The 51st State The Associated Press is reporting that Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, said Trump’s comments were in jest. Social media immediately jumped on the report, with Trump posting on his Truth Social platform an A-I-generated image of himself standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him with the caption “Oh Canada!” Missing Hawaiian Woman In Mexico Police in Los Angeles have an update on a missing Hawaii woman who vanished while on a layover at Los Angeles International Airport last month. Pamela Furr has the latest on this story. South Korean Upheaval There is concern here in America regarding the past 36 hours in South Korea, there their embattled president without warning declared martial law, and was forced to lift it following national outrage. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Notre Dame Reopening It will be a very busy weekend in France which will mark the reopening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, an event that will be attended by both First Lady Doctor Jill Biden, as well as President-elect Donald Trump. Finally While some artists ordered Donald Trump not to play their music at his rallies, a popular 1970’s classic heard at his events is getting unexpected support from the songwriter. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Pardon Reaction After a late Sunday announcement by the White House that President Biden was pardoning his son Hunter, reaction from around the Capitol has been swift, with some members of the President's own party criticizing that decision. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Five Feet Of Snow Dangerous lake effect snow continues to blanket states around the Great Lakes, with some areas getting over five feet, and more snow is on the way. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Trump Demands Hostage Release “Or Else” President-elect Donald Trump offered a stark warning to the terrorist group Hamas and to those who support them, demanding that Israeli hostages in Gaza be freed before he takes office. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Sentencing For Woman Who Killed Bride The woman who drunkenly plowed her speeding car into a newlywed couple on their golf cart, killing the bride instantly and severely injuring the groom, stood before a judge and learned her fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. NYC’s Choke Hold Trial In New York City, the trial of a Marine Corps veteran who used a deadly choke hold against a mentally ill subway rider now moves to closing arguments. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports at issue, whether Daniel Penny was protecting fellow train passengers, or whether he used unnecessary excessive force. 2024 Word Of The Year The winning word from Oxford University Press, to sum up 2024, is a modern condition familiar to most of us. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Discussing the Hunter Biden Pardon Members of the Biden administration are defending the President’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, despite breaking his word that he would refrain from doing so. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump are outraged, while many on the left are sympathetic toward Joe Biden’s decision. Latest In The Middle East A civil war in Syria is only adding to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has seen in the past 24 hours Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory and Israel’s stronger reaction despite the cease-fire in effect, the US firing on Houthi positions in Yemen, and President-elect Donald Trump’s direct warning to Hamas that Israeli hostages must be released before he takes office. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Kansas Officer On Trial Saying he betrayed the public trust, a Kansas police officer accused of preying on the women he was sworn to protect now faces trial. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Three Weeks Before Government Shutdown Congressional leaders, staring down a government shutdown in just three weeks, have started negotiations toward what’s expected to be a funding patch that the next Congress will have to deal with. SCOTUS & Vapes The U-S Supreme Court is weighing the pros and cons of flavored vape products after vape product manufactures sued the F-D-A over the agency banning the sale of the products in America. Jim Roope reports. California Preparing For Trump California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to Sacramento to begin a special legislative session with the goal of protecting the state’s progressive policies ahead of Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Record Setting Weekend Holiday air travel for one day and for the Thanksgiving Day holiday shattered records. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Tech News Elon Musk got denied the largest payday in history by a Delaware Judge, after the board at Tesla OK'd his $56 billion dollar salary. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Legendary singer Elton John says he has lost his eyesight following a severe eye infection. Kevin Carr has details. We’ve had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and today is another day to reach into our wallets – it’s called Giving Tuesday. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Pardon Saying he was unfairly prosecuted, President Biden issued a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports the pardon comes after numerous occasions the President claimed he would not issue one. Debating Kash Patel Washington is buzzing over the selection of Donald Trump’s pick to become FBI director. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that some on Capitol Hill believe he’s the right choice to shake things up at the FBI, while others consider him unqualified. Great Lakes Deluge It’s called “Lake Effect Snow” and a winter storm in the Great Lakes region blanked the area from Ohio into New York in a small amount of time. Correspondent Clayton Neville has reaction as some are measuring the snowfall in inches, and others just a few miles away are buried under several feet of snow. Trump Meets Trudeau Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to meet Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, a trip that comes after the President-elect announced he would enact tariffs against Canada. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports while Trudeau said his nation would strengthen border security, he added the proposed tariffs would hurt the American consumers. Shopper’s Delight Black Friday shoppers spent a record $10 point 8 billion dollars online, and today is Cyber Monday, considered the biggest online shopping day of the year. There was also another important shopping day this weekend, and Julie Walker reports on Small Business Saturday. Union Sex Workers In Belgium, you will now see the union label on people whose livelihood is prostitution. The European nation now a new law that sex workers will have access to health insurance, paid leave, maternity benefits, unemployment, and even pensions. Hunter Biden’s Unconditional Pardon President Joe Biden granted an official pardon to his son Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. The Next FBI Director President-elect Donald Trump has named who he thinks should be the next director of the FBI, but there is some question on when that job will become available. John Stolnis has more from Washington. How California Will Handle Illegal Migrants A California Senator says that state enforcement has "no obligation" to help ICE with mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. The DACA Question As for the DACA recipients who grew up in the United States, they are worried about being left without a shield from potential deportation. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Latest In The Middle East Work is still underway to try to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, to include a hostage release. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Woman & Dogs Dead In Oregon A woman who went missing a week before Thanksgiving has been found, and her husband is now facing murder charges. Bob Brown has details – audio courtesy of KGW-TV Portland, Oregon. Boaters Missing Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized in waters off of Southern Alaska. Tech News Australia has banned social media usage for almost all platforms for kids under the age of 16, a move being watched closely by governments around the world. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally The government ordered a massive recall of potentially dangerous cucumbers, affecting 26 states and Canada. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. It was one of the Thanksgiving biggest box office weekends in recent memory, and two blockbusters shared the love. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Thanksgiving Across America From Maine to California and Minnesota to Florida, Americans coast to coast celebrated Thanksgiving with plenty of food, parades, and entertainment. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump & Biden Celebrate Thanksgiving President Biden spent part of his Thanksgiving visiting firefighters at a firehouse in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he's vacationing for the holiday, while President-elect Donald Trump gathered with his family at his Florida Mar-a-Lago home. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Democrats Threatened A group of President-elect Donald Trump’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks” this week, incidents that the FBI said it was investigating. On Thanksgiving Day, a number of Democrat lawmakers from Connecticut were subjected to bomb threats, including four members of the House of Representatives, and Senator Chris Murphy. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Mexico’s Tariff Concerns Mexican producers are talking about the tariffs threatened by Donald Trump, and how it might impact Mexico’s shoppers, as well as US consumers including everything from fruits and vegetables to cars and SUV’s. Jennifer King reports. Man Who Threatened Trump Arrested An Arizona man has been arrested after he allegedly posted videos online that showed him brandishing an AR-15-style rifle and threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of Trump's family. Another Hyundai Recall For the second time in just one week, South Korean car maker Hyundai announced a large recall. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Celebrating Thanksgiving From coast to coast the country celebrated Thanksgiving, and the nation's outgoing and incoming leaders continue the transition of power following President-Elect Trump's election victory earlier this month. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. What Went Wrong For Democrats Dissecting what went wrong more than three weeks after election night, Kamala Harris’ top campaign advisor says their internal polls never showed her with a lead over Donald Trump, even though the public polls did. Pamela Furr has the story. Free At Last A Massachusetts man was awarded $13 million dollars by a jury that ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, the now-64-year-old is trying hard to get his life back together. Military Suicides Increase Despite more prevention efforts to help the men and women in our armed forces, the latest 2023 report shows a rise in military suicides, continuing a long-term trend. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. New Hampshire Rape Verdict Is In There’s a guilty verdict in a rape trial for a former leader at a youth center in New Hampshire. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details. Trouble In Tampa There’s concern that a major league baseball team may have to leave town. Correspondent Curt Anderson reports that the county that is home to the Tampa Bay Rays is asking for a commitment by the team before the county commission votes on bonds for its share of a new ballpark. Inflation Rising In news about the economy, the US inflation gauge ticked a little higher last month. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Tech News It’s the busiest shopping day of the year, and today we have the top tech gifts available for you and that favorite someone. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally A study looking into the costs of home ownership shows the dollar figures go beyond the home’s price tag. Correspondent Stephan Kaufman explains. Checking out films for the holiday weekend, our Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at the Disney animated sequel Moana 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Threats Against Some Trump Picks Some recent Cabinet picks by President-elect Donald Trump say they are facing harassment in the form of bomb threats and swatting. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Latest On The Trump Tariff Threat Donald Trump announced last night that he and Mexico’s President have agreed to stop migration through Mexico to the United States. There's global reaction to the President-elect's plan surrounding tariffs, which includes concern from one of the nation’s largest investment banks, and also from Mexico, warning they would enact retaliatory tariffs against the US. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Renewed Interest In The JonBenet Ramsey Case After a Netflix documentary looked into the 1996 death of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, the Boulder, Colorado police chief is now speaking out about his department’s response to the investigation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Diddy Stays In Jail Disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend Thanksgiving in a prison cell, as a judge cites his actions while behind bars as the reason he was denied bail. Lisa Dwyer reports. Tesla Truck Crash Kills Three Three people are dead after a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and burst into flames on a California road. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Thanksgiving Parade They are expecting rain and storms for the holiday in the Big Apple, but that’s not expected to dampen the spirits of people packing the streets for the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade today in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. More Additions To The Trump Team President-elect Donald Trump has already put together the people he wants on his Cabinet, and now he has filled out his economic team with two veterans from his first administration. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Ohio’s New Transgender Law Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bathroom bill into law, joining 13 other states with similar rules regarding restroom and facilities usage. Jim Roope reports. Latest In The Middle East The United States-brokered cease-fire agreed to this week in the Middle East took hold with intentions of being permanent. However, as correspondent Clayton Neville reports, both Israel and Lebanon have concerns about the terrorist group Hezbollah not following the letter of the agreement. Keeping Thanksgiving Civil This Thanksgiving will be one where some at the table might wear their politics on their sleeves, which could lead to not-so-friendly holiday chatter. Correspondent Julie Walker has tips from a therapist on how to keep Thanksgiving conversations civil. Threats Against The Trump Nominees Several of the people President-elect Donald Trump has picked to be cabinet nominees or for White House positions have received threats in the past 48 hours. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay is following the story. Trump Dines With Zuckerberg Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Mar-a-Lago where he met with President-elect Donald Trump and members of his soon-to-be second administration. China Releases Three Americans Just in time for Thanksgiving, the State Department is reporting that three Americans who were held in China are now being released. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Weinstein Sues NYC Saying he’s “living in a Gulag where people are treated like animals,” lawyers for disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein are suing New York City, claiming their client is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment. Finally Some of us got our Thanksgiving turkeys at the neighborhood supermarket, but others far off the beaten path can’t just jump in their car and head down the street so easily. Lisa Dwyer reports on one woman's efforts to get frozen turkey's to people in very remote areas of Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Response To Trump Tariff Plans China, Mexico and Canada are all responding to President-elect Trump doubling-down on imposing tariffs on goods from those countries on day-one of his administration. Jim Roope reports that all three nations are looking at this as potentially the start of a trade war. Middle East Ceasefire A US-led brokered ceasefire is now underway between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorists and approved by the Lebanese government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports both nations, and the Middle East, remain on edge to see if the truce can hold. Giuliani & The Judge Rudy Giuliani was back in court Tuesday, trying to shield some of his assets from the penalties in his defamation case. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former New York City mayor lost both his attorneys in the courtroom and his cool after the hearing. Weight Loss Drug Plan The Biden administration wants Medicare and Medicaid to cover popular weight loss drugs for people struggling with obesity. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Students Urged To Travel Early At least three universities, including Boston’s M-I-T, are telling their international students to make sure they arrive in the US before January 20 for the spring semester. Some schools are concerned that President-elect Trump could impose an executive order blocking foreign students from some countries to return to America. Social Media Ban Imagine some high schoolers unable to have any access to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Australian lawmakers are deciding on a bill that would ban young children from social media. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Nations React To Trump Tariffs The Chinese, Mexican and Canadian governments are responding to a Donald Trump tariff threat, with each country signaling they will not stand by and let it happen without retaliatory tariffs slapped back on goods from the United States. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there was outrage on the floor of Canada’s Parliament - Audio courtesy Canada’s C-T-V. Border Czar Threats President-elect Donald Trump's border czar says he will jail any public official who does not obey laws concerning illegal immigration during a trip to the Texas border. John Stolnis has the details. Thanksgiving Travel Underway Despite the concerns for bad weather, and the knowledge that travel records are very likely to be set, some 80 million Americans are beginning the journey to their Thanksgiving destinations. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that the roads, rails, and airports are expected to be packed for the next several days. Transition Agreement Following negotiations, a transition agreement with the Biden White House has been signed by President-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Norman Hall has details. FBI Agent Arrested An FBI agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law, arrested for the rape of two women outside of Washington, DC. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that police are asking for the public’s help to find out if there are more victims that have not come forward. How Trump Won The 2024 election remains in focus, especially how Donald Trump made gains in key demographics that sealed his victory. The Associated Press looks at the numbers. Jennifer King reports. Judge OK’s Transgender Ban A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery and medications for transgender minors is constitutional. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Tech News Electric Vehicle manufacturer Rivian has received conditional approval of a $6.6 billion dollar loan to build a new factory in Georgia. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally There is new interest in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case, thanks to Netflix. Kevin Carr reports. The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’ Infowars brand remains on hold, and a new reason, is Elon Musk. Pamela Furr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices