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Today on America in the MorningPrimary Day In Six States Six states held primaries on Tuesday, including California where voters will look to fill the state’s governor and Los Angeles mayor’s office.  John Stolnis has details from Washington.     Blanche On The Hot Seat Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche answered questions surrounding what has been called the "anti-weaponization" fund, and allegations against the Trump family, during an at-times contentious hearing Tuesday in Congress.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports questions still remain as to allowing President Trump and his family a tax immunity, as well as issues including Jeffrey Epstein and a Qatari jetliner.   Rubio & Senate Discuss Iran Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat before a Senate committee on Tuesday, saying he's optimistic about potentially resuming nuclear talks with Iran.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president is drawing a hard line regarding the nuclear issue and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.   Latest On Iowa Murders Questions are being raised in Iowa as authorities are investigating the fatal shootings of six people, all from the same family.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.   Platner & Paxton Head To Washington Two US Senate candidates with tarnished reputations were both in Washington to meet with members of their parties.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Questions Over Pulte Promotion There's bipartisan criticism of President Trump's surprise pick to be the nation's acting national intelligence chief, replacing the departing Tulsi Gabbard.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the choice has some GOP senators opening questioning the choice of Housing Secretary Bill Pulte taking on the dual-role of heading the nation’s intelligence service.   Delaney Hall Curfew Lifted An inspection of the New Jersey Delaney Hall ICE facility contradicts some claims made by state elected officials as the facility’s operator faces a new lawsuit from the New Jersey attorney general, while the city of Newark and other groups are also moving with legal challenges.  Bob Brown reports a curfew in the surrounding area of the detention facility is being lifted.   SCOTUS OK’s Alabama Map The US Supreme Court on Tuesday night gave Alabama the go-ahead to use a congressional map that eliminates one of two majority-Black districts in the state.  OZ OK’s Trump Health The Trump administration is answering questions about repeated trips to the doctor by President Trump.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Finally   Longtime CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired by the network after clashing with the show’s new executive producer.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay tells us what led to the surprise firing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Backing Off Anti-Weaponization Fund The Trump administration has agreed to comply with a federal judge's order to temporarily halt its so-called 'anti-weaponization' fund. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this came following a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, and a number of Republican members of Congress who went on the record denouncing the fund.   US-Iran Talks Off & On Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump appear to be working from separate playbooks as Israel's incursion into southern Lebanon continues amidst a faltering US peace deal with Iran. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Primary Day In California Californians go to the polls today for the state’s primary, with includes high-profile races for governor and the mayor of Los Angeles.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Lab Worker Finally Found The body of a worker at a New Mexico lab who was reported missing last year has been found.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Tina Peters Freed There’s reaction regarding the release from prison of a controversial former clerk in Colorado.   Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Open Doors For Kirk Shooter Trial There are new developments surrounding the trial of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that one of those developments – the trial will not take place behind closed doors.   Latest In The Middle East President Trump called Israel’s leader to get the Israelis to not attack Beirut which came as the Lebanese government talked Hezbollah into not firing on Israel.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Iran says it has stopped talks with the US, while President Trump says the talks with Iran are moving at a rapid pace, and he also told CNBC he’s not concerned about the talks at all, and through all of this, the vital Strait of Hormuz is still closed to shipping.   Platner’s Wife To His Defense A US Senate race that could tip the balance of power in Congress is playing out in Maine, where the wife of the Democrat candidate for Senate defending her husband's infidelities and social media spaces.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Florida Sues Open AI Calling the artificial intelligence site Chat GPT unsafe, the state of Florida is suing Open A-I, alleging deceptive practices and harm to state residents.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the Sunshine State lawsuit alleges the Open A-I chatbot of encouraging or abetting a range of harmful and violent behavior.   Police Officer Fired A North Carolina police officer is out of a job after he was caught on a doorbell camera punching a woman that he was trying to place under arrest.  Correspondent Joan Jones has the details – audio courtesy of ABC News. Iowa Mass Shooting There was carnage in Iowa on Monday after six people were killed in a shooting spree at multiple locations across a town that police believe stemmed from an apparent domestic dispute.  Finally   In a remarkable sign of the turmoil at CBS’s top-rated “60 Minutes,” during an introductory meeting between the staff and the show’s new executive producer, longtime correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS News head Bari Weiss was “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the latest trouble at "60 Minutes."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Trade Messages After a weekend of contemplation, President Trump continues to ponder the peace deal negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials and whether to give it his stamp of approval.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Protests Continue At Newark, NJ ICE Center In New Jersey, Delaney Hall is located just 9 miles from the World Cup venue Met Life Stadium and a 9 minute drive to Newark Airport, but it’s become the hotbed for protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a curfew around the immigration detention center after clashes between protesters and ICE, and New Jersey Senator Andy Kim, speaking on CNN’s State of the Union who was able to inspect the facility, says part of the problem is the for-profit status of the detention center.   Criminal Charges In VA Bus Crash A Massachusetts family of four was among the five killed in a crash involving a bus on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia south of Washington, DC.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the driver of a bus involved in the crash is facing criminal charges.   US Strikes Another Drug Boat The United States military has carried out another attack on vessels it accuses of running drugs.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the latest strike happened in the Pacific Ocean, the fourth such assault in the past 7 days.   Virginia Deputy Killed The man police in Virginia believe is responsible for shooting two sheriff’s deputies and killing one of them was tracked down to North Carolina.    Less People Smoking Cigarette smoking rates have hit an all-time low in the US, with just one-in-11 adults now saying they are smokers.  Lisa Dwyer reports on a drop in smoking rates, and what’s leading to less people lighting up.   Salute To Israel Parade There was both pageantry and controversy in New York City on Sunday – the pageantry coming with the city’s annual Salute to Israel parade amid unprecedented security measures, and the controversy coming as Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not participate, a mayoral first in over 60 years.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Focus On Maine & Texas Senate Races America is playing close attention to two highly contested Senate races that could shift the balance of power in Congress in November's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Hegseth’s Message To Asia Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was in Asia over the weekend attending an Indo-Pacific forum where he stressed his Asian counterparts to have their nations increase their defense spending, but toning down China threat comments at the defense forum.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Hawaii Triple Murder Authorities in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with murder in the killings of three men in a remote island community known for its eclectic, communal lifestyle.  All Recovered From Washington Implosion Officials in Longview, Washington have confirmed over the weekend that the bodies of all of the missing after a chemical tank at a paper mill imploded have been recovered.    Tech News We used to get it for free, but now there will be paid tiers for Meta’s social media sites Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.  Chuck Palm has this story in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Agreement Reached U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have reportedly reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire and re-open the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump has the final say on the deal.  Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Confusion Over Carroll Investigation The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thursday evening that his office had opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the woman who said that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her 30 years ago, despite numerous media reports to the contrary.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Department of Justice appears to be probing a non-profit group they claim helped pay for some of Carroll’s legal bills, while Carroll’s representation is calling this a weaponized legal assault against someone who won a court case against President Trump.  T Dallas Apartment Explosion A recovery operation is underway in Dallas after an apartment building exploded following reports of a gas leak.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas that it’s unclear how many people may have died in the blast.   The Trump $250 Some controversy in Washington over the potential for new U.S. currency with President Trump's face on it.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.   Judge OK’s Trump Voter Order A federal judge is refusing to block an executive order from President Trump that would create a federal voter list and limit some mail-in voting.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Latest On US-Iran Agreement The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to end their months-long war in the Middle East, but there are questions as to what will happen next in what appears to be a multi-step process.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that even if officials on both sides agree, it will still be up to President Trump to give the go-ahead.   Latest On California Primary Texas was the big primary this week, and next week California will be front-and-center with important races from the governor to the mayor of Los Angeles.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports while one candidate is seemingly pulling away in the polls in the California Governor's race, the battle for mayor in L-A appears close.   Focus On NJ ICE Detention Center National attention has turned to a detention center called Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, an ICE facility where agitators have staged protests outside leading to 6 arrests so far, and one US Senator getting pepper sprayed this week.  Correspondent Joan Jones has details.   Blue Origin Rocket Explodes A Blue Origin Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida.  Alleged Hawaii Murderer Apprehended It was a frantic couple of days in Hawaii after word spread of three murders of elderly men in two days.    Finally   There is a significant shakeup coming to 60 Minutes.  Correspondent Jenifer King reports that CBS is making big changes to the long-running news program, both on the air and behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Cabinet Discusses Iran The United States carried out another series of military strikes against Iran Wednesday night, and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones.  This came after President Trump held a cabinet meeting at the White House where he made clear he’s not happy with the Iran negotiations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president said that nations including Saudi Arabia should join the Abraham Accords because as he said, those nations owe it to the United States.   Washington State Tank Implosion A small mill town in the Pacific Northwest is trying to recover from a devastating industrial accident. Two are confirmed dead, nine injured, and nine missing and presumed dead in the collapse of a huge tank filled with a deadly chemical used in the production of paper.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has more from Seattle.   Biden Sues DOJ A former president announced he is taking legal action against the Department of Justice.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on what led Joe Biden to file a lawsuit.   Alabama Redistricting Appeals To SCOTUS After a three-judge Federal panel found against Alabama’s plan to redistrict, the state is now taking their case to the Supreme Court to allow the use of a GOP-drawn congressional map.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Bondi’s Cancer Diagnosis On the same day that the White House announced that Pam Bondi would be joining a newly-formed advisory committee, an ethics group filed a complaint alleging misconduct during her time as Attorney General, and just days before she’s expected to sit before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files, the former AG announced she’s undergoing cancer treatments.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   DOJ Investigates E. Jean Carroll The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump.    Texas Showdown Begins The campaign speeches ended on primary election night, and almost immediately ads hit the airwaves as the candidates in Texas were finalized for a high-profile race for a US Senate seat.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.   All Clear In Southern California It’s the news that as many as 50,000 people who were forced from their homes had been waiting for.  Southern California officials have lifted all evacuation orders for residents near a damaged toxic chemical tank in a town between Los Angeles and Anaheim.  Correspondent Julie Walker has details.   Florida’s Property Tax Proposal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his property tax plan, calling for sweeping tax cuts that if approved, would spare millions of Florida home owners from paying any taxes on their primary residences.  Sue Aller reports that there may be some obstacles in the way to make the proposal a reality.   Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns The Minneapolis police chief brought in following the police killing of George Floyd has resigned.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the chief is leaving office under a cloud of complaints. Finally   The fifth and final sentencing in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution of Matthew Perry's death was handed down in a Los Angeles court.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that going to prison will be Perry’s personal assistant who injected the actor with the fatal dose of ketamine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices