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Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!

  1. 1d ago

    GOP Anger Over US-Iran Deal, Obama Opens Presidential Library, Mangione's Defense Change, UFC 250 Arrests

    Today on America in the Morning Iran Deal Signed But GOP Pushback Continues U.S. and Iranian officials were supposed to meet in Switzerland to build upon the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries earlier this week, but the White House has delayed Vice President J.D. Vance's trip to Davos.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Obama Library Opens A star-studded crew joined former President Barack Obama at his presidential center's opening in Chicago, but it did not come without controversy.   Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the day’s events, which included a speech by former First Lady Michelle Obama that at times was pointed toward the current president.   Mangione Defense Changes Just 24 hours after lawyers for Luigi Mangione announced they were going to use an emotional disturbance psychiatric defense, the attorneys went back to court and reversed course on their defense plans for the man charged with killing the chief executive of the nation’s largest health insurer.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   New Reflecting Pool Problems Now there’s a new twist in the ongoing saga to clean up the Reflecting Pool. Some of the new “American Flag Blue” paint used to coat the bottom appears to be peeling away.    Readying For Arthur While it may not be a hurricane, people from Texas to the Florida Keys around the Gulf of America are battening down the hatches for expected flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   SCOTUS On Pot & Guns A unanimous U-S Supreme Court decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted for having a history of drug use.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the case surrounds a Federal possession charge against a Texas man who admitted to smoking marijuana but wasn't high or holding a firearm when he was arrested.    Vance’s Tough Stance On Israel President Trump sealed his Iran deal with his signature on a 14-point agreement, but there are some in the GOP who are irate about the deal, claiming the president did not achieve his objectives and may make the situation in the Middle East worse.  Correspondent Seung (pronounced sung) Ming Kim reports JD Vance is becoming the public face of the US-Iran negotiations, and he made sharp remarks to Israel about making the deal work.   Investigating Camp Mystic Investigators in Texas are updating a report to lawmakers about failures they found by leaders at Camp Mystic during the deadly Independence Day flooding last year.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Arrests From UFC 250 Terror Plot An investigation into an alleged plot to target the recent UFC 250 event at the White House has taken an unusual turn.  A man who was in the country illegally for decades has been identified as the ringleader of the group planning to attack the White House Ultimate Fighting event this past weekend.  Correspondent Joan Jones has more details about the plot and the suspect, Abraham Alvarez – audio courtesy of News Nation.  California’s Billionaire Tax A proposed tax on California billionaires has officially qualified for the November ballot, igniting the next phase of a brawl that has consumed the Golden State. Finally   A crowd estimated at just over 2 million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan for a victory parade to honor the New York Knicks on winning the NBA Championship.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what became the largest-ever ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes in New York City history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  2. 2d ago

    Pushback On Iran Deal Grows, Clayton Hearing Stopped By Trump, Serial Killer Jailed For Life, Fed On Interest Rates

    Today on America in the MorningPushback Against The Iran Deal Grows It’s not a complete deal, just a memorandum of understanding to end the war between the US and Iran, but it has been approved by President Trump and will be signed on Friday, and the criticism from both sides is already piling up.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Trump Stops Clayton Confirmation Hearing A confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, was abruptly postponed Wednesday after Trump said he was cancelling it over political disagreements with Democrats and told Clayton not to show up.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president tied any hearing for Clayton to Congress passing a voter ID bill.   Serial Killer Jailed For Life Wednesday was sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports in New York the judge did not mince words when he ordered Rex Heuermann to spend the rest of his life behind bars.   Pastor Suspends Congressional Campaign A Congressional candidate in Oklahoma who had the backing of the president and founded the group Pastors for Trump is withdrawing from his runoff election amid controversy over an alleged text-messaging scandal.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Georgia Election Set The stage is set in Georgia after two Republican election runoffs gave the GOP their candidates to take on Democrats for Governor and the US Senate in November.  Donna Warder reports.   New York’s Parade More than 10,000 police officers and over a million people will line the Canyon of Heroes in New York City this morning for a ticker-tape parade to honor the New York Knicks, who won the NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs.   Texas & Louisiana Prep For Storms The first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season is churning in the Gulf of America and is targeting the Texas and Louisiana coast.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both states are making preparations for a storm with flooding rains expected to make landfall tomorrow.   Fed On Interest Rates The first meeting of the Federal Reserve with Kevin Warsh at the helm unanimously voted to leave current interest rates unchanged, but did signal that changes to the benchmark interest rate could be coming under the new chairman.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve’s move did not sit well with President Trump, who was asked about rates not being lowered while leaving the G7 Summit.   Mangione’s Defense Attorneys for the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson plan to present an affirmative psychiatric defense at his state trial.  Sue Aller reports that Luigi Mangione alleges he was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the murder.   Texas Plane Crash Police in Texas are saying it’s nothing short of a miracle that more people didn’t die following a deadly plane crash on a southern Texas highway.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has the latest. Alligator Alcatraz Closed The federal government has emptied the Everglades immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that money and the weather were the key factors for the closure. No Redistricting For Georgia Republicans in Georgia have decided to end any thoughts of congressional redistricting in defiance of President Trump.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  3. 3d ago

    A Primary Surprise, Trump Defends US-Iran Deal, UFC 250 Attack Thwarted, Reflecting Pool Algae Issues

    Today on America in the MorningPrimary Winners & Losers A Trump-backed candidate for governor lost to a billionaire in the Georgia runoff election, and there were some other surprises on Primary Day.  John Stolnis has details.   Trump Defends US-Iran Deal At the G-7 Summit in France, President Trump touted the deal he struck with Iran to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal may come with a price.  Israel’s leadership is not accepting the terms involving Lebanon, and some senators on both sides of the aisle are wondering aloud if the deal can work.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Serial Killer To Face Sentencing The man dubbed the Gilgo Beach serial killer is set to be sentenced today in a New York court.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Latest On B52 Plane Crash The Air Force confirmed that 8 crewmembers died when their B-52 bomber crashed after taking off from a California military base.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what authorities know so far as they have started their investigation.   DeWine On The Death Penalty There was a surprise announcement out of Ohio where Republican Governor Mike DeWine says his state should abolish the death penalty.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Judge Blocks Parts Of Idaho Transgender Law An Idaho judge has temporarily blocked part of the state's new transgender bathroom law.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ruling means transgender people in the Gem State won't face criminal charges for using public restrooms that match the gender they identify with.   Attack On UFC 250 Stopped The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were able to disrupt an alleged plot targeting this past weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House.  Ed Donahue reports five arrests have been made and another two dozen others have been identified in connection with a planned attack that would have used explosive-laden drones and other weapons at the event attended by President Trump and his family.   Algae In The Pool Just days after the multi-million dollar repair, repainting and refilling of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a problem that has plagued the water for decades is back: algae.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Flooding Concerns A slow-moving weather system near South Texas and parts of Louisiana has the potential to strengthen into a tropical storm before moving inland later this week.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports flooding could be widespread and damaging to both states.   Minnesota Arrests Federal prosecutors announced they are charging 15 people they claim are connected to Antifa and impeded agents during Minnesota's immigration crackdown.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Delaware Hospital Shooting A suspect is in custody following a double shooting on Tuesday afternoon that left one person dead inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware.  Police in Philadelphia took a 23-year-old man into custody and is facing extradition back to Delaware to face charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  4. 4d ago

    Questions Over US-Iran Deal, Newsom Claims DOJ Investigating Him, B52 Bomber Crash, G7 Preview

    Today on America in the Morning Questions Over US-Iran Deal Vice President J.D. Vance led a Trump administration media blitz in an effort to convince the American people the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran will be good for everyone.  But skeptics aren't so sure.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Newsom Alleges DOJ Investigating Him It was an extraordinary statement by California Governor Gavin Newsom, saying he and his wife are being investigated by the Justice Department, claiming in a video that it’s under orders from President Trump because he’s considering running for president in 2028.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports Newsom called the DOJ action an investigation in search of a crime.   B-52 Plane Crashes Eight crewmembers are said to be dead in a B-52 bomber crash at a California military base.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Latest On Missouri Plane Crash More is being learned about the skydiving plane that crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 people on-board.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.   When Will Gas Prices Fall With a deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, questions remain as to how long it will be before fuel prices come down.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   UFC Says No More WH Fights He’s saying it’s one and done.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a sequel is unlikely after a night of UFC fights at the White House.   US-Iran Deal A deal has been electronically signed but a formal signing is scheduled for Friday in Geneva where the US and Iran will ink an agreement to stop fighting and negotiate a number of issues, including on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  However, there are still a number of unanswered questions, including if ships will have to pay to use the Strait of Hormuz, and the situation in Lebanon and how Israel will respond.  Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports officials say the interim deal will be discussed in greater detail later in the week.   G-7 Preview President Trump is in France for the G-7 Summit.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the meetings come as the Trump administration celebrates a deal to end the fighting with Iran.   UK Plans Kids Social Media Ban It’s happened in Australia and discussed in several other nations, and now the UK is planning to ban all kids under-16 from using a range of social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the plan, which will go further than any other nation’s child blocks, will also be very difficult to enforce.   Child Killed During Shoplifting An investigation is underway in Mississippi after a report of a shoplifting at a Walmart led to the death of a child, shot by police as a car was getting away.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. ICE Shooting In NJ In New Jersey, an ICE agent opened fire after the driver allegedly struck the officer with his car as he was attempting to flee.  Sue Aller reports the driver, illegally in the nation from Peru, is now the subject of a manhunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  5. 5d ago

    US-Iran Deal, Fight Night At The White House, Missouri Plane Crash, McConnell Hospitalized

    Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Deal After weeks of promises that a peace deal was close, the White House, Iranian leaders and Pakistani intermediaries have confirmed a peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran that will end military action.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  Fight Night At The White House President Trump will be leaving Washington and is heading to the G-7 Summit in France, after marking his 80th birthday by watching UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  Missouri Plane Crash The Missouri State Highway Patrol says all 12 people on board a skydiving plane that crashed in Butler, Missouri over the weekend died in the crash. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Virginia Tent Collapse Officials in Southwest Virginia say one person is dead and 22 others hurt after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor church service over the weekend.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  McConnell Hospitalized Former Senate Majority Leader and current Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was rushed to a hospital on Sunday morning.  No details were released about McConnell’s status, but his spokesman David Popp released a statement saying McConnell is receiving excellent care.   Urgent Recalls A number of urgent recalls were issued on Sunday.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism from an organic baby formula that so far has sent three babies to the hospital.  US-Iran Deal The U.S. and Iran agreed to a framework extending their ceasefire for 60 days, with a formal signing ceremony that was discussed for yesterday now expected Friday and nuclear talks to follow.    Question Over Munitions The U-S Defense Secretary is denying that there is a "munitions" crisis as the war with Iran could be coming to an end.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Knicks Victory It has been both a euphoric and dangerous weekend in New York City after the New York Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.  The NYPD reported over 5 dozen arrests, five buses set on fire, four stabbings and a shooting as tens of thousands of people mobbed the streets in celebration.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the Knicks party in New York will continue through Thursday when the team receives a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes.  Trump’s Name Removed A large blue and white tarp hangs over the front façade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where President Trump’s name once adorned the building above the name of John F. Kennedy.  Gang Leader Taken Out President Trump says a U.S. strike has killed the head of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports. No FISA Without Voting Bill President Trump says ​he opposes any renewal ‌of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that does not include his Save America ​Act, which would require proof ​of citizenship for voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  6. Jun 12

    Trump Signals Iran Agreement, Trump Nominates New DNI Leader, FISA Faces End, SCOTUS Says No To Alabama Execution

    Today on America in the MorningTrump Signals Agreement With Iran President Trump on Thursday withdrew threats to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal and also put a stop to his previously scheduled attacks on Iran, saying in the Oval Office that an agreement to end hostilities with Iran may happen as soon as this weekend.  Politico is reporting that this was put into motion after several Gulf and South Asian nations called the president to change his mind.  Ed Donahue reports that if an agreement is signed, it will include Iranian guarantees that it will not pursue any nuclear weapons and also reopen the Strait of Hormuz.   Trump Names New DNI Nominee With Democrats and some prominent Republicans revolting over President Trump's pick to serve as interim Director of National Intelligence after the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, the President has named someone else as a permanent replacement.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   FISA Expiring A key surveillance tool that lets the U.S. collect intelligence abroad now seems nearly certain to expire at midnight, after 20 Republicans broke ranks with the GOP and joined House Democrats to vote it down.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   86-47 Etched Near White House Large numbers “86-47,” a phrase generally used to signal opposition to President Donald Trump appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall on Thursday in an area just a short walk from the White House and where a UFC fight will be held on the South Lawn of the presidential residence.   Pentagon Incident There was concern at the Pentagon on Thursday after the home of the Department of War went into lockdown after its internal systems detected a dangerous air quality issue.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports about 25-thousand people who work inside the building were impacted.   SCOTUS Says No To Execution The US Supreme Court in a ruling on Thursday night said the state of Alabama cannot execute a death row inmate by a method using nitrogen gas.  The high court’s ruling upheld two lower courts that said using that type of method of execution violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment, sending Jeffrey Lee back to death row.  Mike Hempen reports.   Debating The Anthony Case America is still reacting to the murder conviction of a black teenager in Texas who stabbed another teenager at a high school track meet.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from Dallas.   Minnesota Shooter Takes A Plea Deal The man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband...and the injuring of a state senator and his wife, has taken a plea deal that spares him the death penalty.  Correspondent Joan Jones has details on the case that shocked the nation nearly one year ago.   SpaceX IPO Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX makes its debut on Wall Street today, with an initial public offering that is expected to shatter records.   Correspondent Damian Troise explains. Producer Prices Higher The prices for what we pay shot up in the Month of May, as a report points at the war with Iran for price hikes.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  7. Jun 11

    US Continues Attacking Iran, Gates Testifies On Epstein, Graham Platner Reactions, Southern Baptist Convention Update

    Today on America in the MorningUS Continues Iran Attacks While both sides are not saying the ceasefire is over, the US military conducted a second round of what CENTCOM is describing as “self-defense” strikes against targets in Iran, which comes after the Iranian military shot down an Apache attack helicopter patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and comes as President Trump continues to say a peace deal is within reach, while Iran’s leaders are warning they will defend against any aggression, and on Wednesday fired on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.   Reactions To Graham Platner President Trump called him a “thug,” and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said his name on the ballot is “hard to stomach.”  Democrats and Republicans are reacting to a primary win for a Democrat candidate for Senate in Maine.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Southern Baptist Convention The Southern Baptists held their convention in Florida, where they elected a new president, and also approved a constitutional amendment that would bar women from serving as pastors in their church.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   World Cup Controversies The first matches for the World Cup soccer will begin today in Mexico, who along with the United States and Canada are the host nations for the tournament, but not every stadium will be sold out.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the games are beginning with controversy, which includes visa issues for Iran, FIFA's president defending some sky-high ticket prices and acknowledging a Somali referee was denied U.S. entry.   Chicago Cross Burning It was a shocking scene in the Windy City as police in Chicago are investigating a cross burning in a public park.  The details from correspondent Donna Warder.   NBA Finals Record Comeback Security in New York City wasn’t as heavy for the NBA Finals as it was when President Trump attended the game, but it was still a show of force.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Gates Testifies One of the richest men in the world went to Capitol Hill and sat before the House Oversight Committee behind closed doors to give testimony on his relationship with the late-Jeffrey Epstein.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports what Bill Gates was asked in the Jeffrey Epstein congressional investigation.   Investigating California’s Toxic Tank Federal authorities issued search warrants and collected documents at the California plant where a toxic chemical tank overheated, forcing thousands to evacuate last month.   Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports - audio courtesy of KNBC-TV Los Angeles.   Hegseth Addresses Troops In Cuba Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Cuba to visit American troops at Guantanamo Bay.  Sue Aller reports the Secretary of War praised the troops, but also warned Iran that the US will negotiate peace with force, and if Cuba sought weapons it could invite a US military response.   Inflation Higher Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years for the month of May.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports this could have an impact on any thoughts of cutting key interest rates. Court OK’s Florida Maps The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections in the Sunshine State, marking another victory for the GOP in a nationwide redistricting effort.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  8. Jun 10

    US Retaliates Against Iran, Primary Day In Four States, Texas Teen Convicted Of Murder, Hilton To Face Becerra In California

    Today on America in the Morning US Retaliates Against Iran The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took a dark turn after Iran shot down a US Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, and in retaliation, the United States in what CENTCOM described as a proportional response targeted Iranian air defense and radar sites near the vital shipping waterway.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are new details about how the military rescued two Army aviators from their downed helicopter.   Primary Day Voters in four states cast their ballots on Tuesday, with one of the most closely watched races for a Senate seat in Maine.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Texas Teen Convicted Of Murder A Texas teenager who stabbed another teen to death at a high school track meet last year learned his fate after the jury deliberated for just a few hours.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Collin County, Texas that emotions erupted outside the court following the verdict.   House Passes Immigration Funding On the thinnest of votes along party lines, Republicans in the House ended a months-long standoff over funding for immigration reform.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the bill now heads to President Trump’s desk.   Social Security Concerns Social Security may not be as secure as you might think.  Lisa Dwyer reports the Social Security retirement trust fund is expected to run dry faster than expected.   Update On California Primary Republican Steve Hilton will take on Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California Governor's race.  Correspondent Steve Futterman reports that this comes as an investigation will be opened into alleged voter fraud following President Trump's allegations.   Cuba Denies US Threat Claims Cuba's top envoy to the U.S. is saying the Trump administration's recent sanctions against Cuban leadership are a 'pretext' for American military action on the island.  Correspondent Matthew Lee reports from the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC where they claim their nation is not a threat to the US, nor will they capitulate.   Judge Says No To Alabama Execution Plan A judge has ruled against the state of Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for an upcoming death row execution.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer Finally  NASA has chosen a new crew to practice docking runs ahead of the planned moon landing mission set to begin in 2027.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on who was picked to fly Artemis Three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!

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