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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. 3H AGO

    Trump-Merz Meeting, Latest On War With Iran, Primary Day In 3 States, Gas Prices Spike

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

    40 min

  2. 1D AGO

    US Embassy In Saudi Arabia Hit By Iran Drones, Congress Briefed On Iran, Hegseth Discusses War, Primary Day In 3 States

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

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  3. 2D AGO

    US & Israel Attack Iran, Congress Talks War Powers Act, Worldwide Reaction To Iran Attack, Texas Mass Shooting

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

    40 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Hillary Answers Epstein Questions, No US-Iran Deal, Latest On Cuba Boat Shootout, Mamdani Helps Free ICE Detained Student

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

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  5. 6D AGO

    SOTU Reactions, Cuba Fires On Florida Boat, LA Schools Chief Raided, US-Ukraine & US-Iran Talks Today

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

    39 min

  6. FEB 25

    State Of The Union, Democrat's SOTU Response, Guthrie Reward Increased, Missouri Deputies Killed, Washington Stabbing Spree

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

    40 min

  7. FEB 24

    Violence In Mexico, The Blizzard Of 2026, SOTU Preview, More Epstein Fallout

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

    39 min

  8. FEB 23

    Trump Doubles Down On Tariffs, Northeast Blizzard, Gunman Killed At Mar-A-Lago, US Men Win Olympic Hockey Gold

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

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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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