America In The Morning

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Interviews With three weeks to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both sat down for Q&As with prominent news outlets and personalities. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.    Early Voting & Voting Rulings In Georgia The first day of early voting in Georgia brought two key rulings by an election judge in the Peach State, as well as a state record for ballots cast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Fighting The Misinformation Campaign The governor of North Carolina says misinformation is sowing chaos and the head of FEMA admits the threats made to its workers is slowing down the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Status Changes Hundreds of military personnel kicked out of the armed services under the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy are now getting honorable discharges. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.    Forced Labor Question There’ll be a number of questions on ballots across the nation for the November election, and voters in California and Nevada will decide next month whether forced prison labor should be banned. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Questions Over New Gas Law And also in California, correspondent Rita Foley reports the state with the highest gas prices in the nation says it's trying to do something about it, but not everybody's happy.     US Letter To Israel The United States has laid its cards on the table where it comes to the ongoing battle in Gaza. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a letter has been sent to Israel that comes with a stark warning about continued weapons support unless it gets more humanitarian aid into the war zone.     NC & TN Cleanup Concerns Cleanup continues in the Southeast from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports authorities in Tennessee and North Carolina are cracking down on lawbreakers and misinformation in the aftermath of the death and destruction.    Latest On The Florida Hurricanes Cleanup Gas and power still remains in very short supply in Florida where powerful Hurricanes Helene and Milton both made landfall. Insurers are warning that the destructive impact of Milton could be a double-digit billion dollar loss. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Florida residents hard hit by hurricane Milton are slowly getting back on their feet.    Robinson Sues CNN North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN over a published report that alleged Robinson made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website. Sue Aller has details.    SCOTUS Divided On CBD Case The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired after a failed drug test he said was caused by a “CBD-rich elixer.”     Low On Loans The hurricanes that plowed through the Southeast has taken its toll on many businesses. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the Small business disaster loan program reports it is now out of money.    Fixing Idaho Executions The state of Idaho’s prison system is revamping procedures for its execution chamber, following a failed lethal injection earlier this year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Finally   This is the time of the year companies hope people think about opening their wallets and buy for the holidays. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on predictions for holiday spending.    The Joker sequel has faced poor reviews, and even worse ticket sales. Kevin Carr reports the movie will also cost the studio that made it a lot of money in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris & Trump Rally Pennsylvania Pennsylvania remains a hotbed of political activity, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the Keystone state trying to win over any remaining undecideds while rallying their base. John Stolnis has more.    Latest On Milton & Helene Damage Progress continues in the Southeast where lights are coming back on in Florida after two deadly and destructive hurricanes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the overall recovery will take much more time, and misinformation is causing trouble for North Carolina’s cleanup efforts.     Canada & India At Odds There’s a diplomatic row north-of-the-border involving two US allies after Canada and India expel each other's diplomats in an escalating dispute. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    Israel Tells US Of Iran Attack Plans Oil prices fell overnight after reports surfaced that Israel told the United States that it will not target oil or nuclear sites when it decides to attack Iran.     More Lawsuits Against Diddy Another day and more legal trouble for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this time for the music mogul its more allegations of sexual assaults in six new civil lawsuits.    Huge Pumpkins It weighs as much as a car. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a Minnesota Horticulture teacher remains a champion of giant pumpkins.     Florida Getting Power Back Power in Florida is expected to be restored to all areas affected by Hurricane Milton by sometime today, and the state is offering free gasoline to those in need as the cleanup continues. Correspondent Julie Walker reports it may take upwards of a year to fix the damage and clear the debris left behind by a storm that cut right through the heart of Central Florida last week.     Death Toll Rises In North Carolina In North Carolina, the death toll has risen to 95 from Hurricane Helene. The largest number of deaths – 42 – comes from Buncombe County, one of the hardest hit counties in Western North Carolina.     FEMA Workers Threatened In NC In some cases, people in North Carolina who are desperately needing help are not getting it, because they are telling those who want to help them to leave. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that FEMA workers had to change how they were operating in North Carolina after receiving death threats at a time of heightened disinformation about relief efforts.    Legal Action Threatened Over Coachella Arrest The man arrested with guns outside a California Trump rally is telling his side of the story, while authorities are standing behind his arrest. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Wall Street Protests It was busy on Wall Street on Monday, but it had nothing to do with what was happening on the trading floor. About 200 demonstrators protesting Israel’s war in Gaza were arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange.    Another Arrest In Michigan Home Invasion Murder Authorities in Michigan have made a second arrest in the case of a 72-year-old man found dead in the basement of his house after a home invasion robbery. Pamela Furr has more on the story.    California Takes Action On High Gas Prices Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at reining in California’s soaring gas prices that remain the highest in the nation. Newsom said the bill will require oil refineries to keep a minimum inventory level of fuel in an effort to avoid scarce supply, which leads to higher prices.     Remembering Lilly Ledbetter An icon of the equal pay movement has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on the passing of Lilly Ledbetter.    NJ Train Accident A train operator died after a New Jersey Transit River Line train struck a tree that had fallen onto the tracks. It happened during the start of the morning commute.      Finally   Elon Musk is catching heat from a Hollywood director, claiming the Tesla CEO copied his robotic designs. The details from Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Tours Milton Impacts of two deadly hurricanes are still playing out across the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that President Biden toured the damage caused by Milton in Florida, and promised more money and resources will be heading South.    Weekend Campaign Less than one month until Election Day and the latest polls of Kalama Harris and Donald Trump show a statistical dead-heat, not just nationally but also in the battleground states as Trump’s popularity is gaining and Harris is falling. As Jim Roope reports, the former President and the current Vice President spent the weekend on the road, and in the case of Trump, his trip included a scare in California.    Harris Doctor Report Vice President Kamala Harris released a report with details about her health and medical history, as the Harris team tries to place former President Donald Trump’s health and age under new scrutiny. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the Vice President’s doctor gave her a glowing report.    What TikTok Knew Newly released documents in a Kentucky case indicates that the social media app TIKTOK clearly knew the dangers their platform presents to young people. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Home Invasion Suspect Caught A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a Michigan home invasion robbery. Michigan’s Oakland County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 37-year-old Carlos Jose Hernandez, who was apprehended while on the run in Louisiana and faces felony murder charges.    Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall affecting parts of a Fisher Price product for infants that may have led to five babies dying. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Biden Inspects Florida Damage Many people enter today with no power following Hurricane Milton cutting a path of destruction through Central Florida, and making matters worse rising rivers days after the storm are flooding roads and submerging entire neighborhoods. President Biden was in Florida to inspect the damage, where he met with local leaders and FEMA workers. Shelley Adler reports on Biden’s Florida trip.       Misinformation Dominates Sunday Shows The back and forth surrounding Federal storm recovery efforts dominated the Sunday talk shows, weeks out from the Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Latest In The Middle East As Jews around the world and in Israel observed their most holy day of Yom Kippur, a Hezbollah drone and missile attack from Lebanon killed four soldiers on a military base and injured more than 60 others in Central Israel. . Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that now, on its way to Israel, an American-made anti-missile defense system that will be manned by 100 American troops.    Tennessee Mass Shooting There was another deadly shooting near a college campus, this time at a school in Tennessee hosting their homecoming weekend. Bob Brown has the details.    Boeing Cuts Coming Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of their workforce in the coming months as it deals with a strike and ongoing production challenges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    SpaceX Success Space X received positive news after a successful fifth test flight of their Starship rocket. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Cargo Container Concerns Some environmentalists say shipping containers that travel over water and never make it to their destination are polluting the ocean floor.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Tech News After a major weather event, you may be in the dark for quite some time. Chuck Palm tells us about how to be better prepared with your tech after the storm in today's tech report.    Finally   The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon is the latest to speak out about attending the infamous parties hosted by disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Proves Deadly Hurricane Milton is proving deadly as the storm's impact is becoming more evident in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports significant damage in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, and further destruction inland.    Trump, Harris, Walz, Vance & Obama Campaign Twenty-five days before Election Day, and both campaigns continue stumping in swing states. Jim Roope reports that includes a former president campaigning for a current Vice President, and a former Commander-in-Chief who wants his job back.   Gold Mine Accident One person was confirmed killed and over a dozen others were trapped underground but rescued after an equipment failure inside a Colorado gold mine. Pamela Furr has details on the rescue effort.     DACA Case Heard A six-year legal battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, faced appellate court judges inside a New Orleans court, while protesters demanded justice outside. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Urgent Recall There’s an important recall involving 5 tons of meat and chicken over concerns of listeria contamination. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Twins For Sale If you have the money, a Major League Baseball team will soon be up for sale. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Federal Response To Hurricanes As the Federal and local governments are grappling with a double-dose of hurricane recovery in the aftermath of Helene and Milton, Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the political back-and-forth continues ahead of the November Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Parks & Airports Reopening It may be some time before some neighborhoods and towns will be back to normal following the destruction brought by Hurricane Milton, but the same cannot be said for the Sunshine State’s famous theme parks.  Florida attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen today.    Biden Slams Trump On Misinformation President Biden is angrily calling out Donald Trump and others, claiming they are spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and Milton. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Kennedy Matriarch Passes Away Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, has passed away at the age of 96. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Arizona Debate Aftermath Immigration and abortion were front and center for the candidates running for the open Senate seat in Arizona’s only scheduled debate. Bob Brown has details.    Texas Chemical Leak Kills Two Two people are dead and at least 35 others were affected after a chemical leak involving hydrogen sulfide occurred at a facility in Deer Park, Texas.     Less COLA For 2025 If you collect Social Security you will be getting an increase in 2025 - but it may not be as much as you expect. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Judge Rules On Trump Election Interference Case A judge has agreed to unseal additional filings from special counsel Jack Smith laying out his election interference case against former President Trump, something Trump’s attorneys signaled they plan to challenge.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the world awaits how and when Israel will respond to the recent missile attack launched by Iran, the Israeli military continues to target Hezbollah with strikes in Lebanon and Syria by air, and a ground incursion into Lebanon’s south. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Finally   Arrested music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was all smiles in court, where a judge set a May trial date in his sex trafficking case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the prosecutors are now hinting at new charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Milton Makes Florida Landfall Hurricane Milton made landfall late last night on Florida’s West Coast after a day of deadly and severe weather in the Sunshine State. Correspondent Clayton Neville is tracking Milton’s impacts.    FEMA Discusses Florida Planning As Hurricane Milton ravages Central Florida, the Biden administration says federal officials are ready to help with recovery efforts in the aftermath. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Hurricane Price Gouging It's bad enough that Florida is being hit by another massive storm, but it's also getting clobbered by price gougers. Pamela Furr has more on this part of Hurricane Milton.    The Waffle House Barometer Sometimes it’s not the meteorologists who can tell you just how bad weather can be.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how Waffle House   The Biden & Bibi Call For the first time in almost seven weeks, President Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Trump Ends Debate Rumors Their last debate will be their only debate. Former President Donald Trump made clear that he will not engage again with Vice President Kamala Harris. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said in capital letters – there will be no rematch.      Milton Brings Destruction To Florida Hurricane Milton brought damaging winds and historic rain after making landfall late last night in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.     WH Disaster Response Televised In the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall, President Biden convened the administration’s disaster response team, which included Vice President Harris and the FEMA director. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, their goal was to make sure recovery teams are in place the moment the storm leaves Florida, and one thing they’ll also deal with, keeping shelters safe and aiding those people who decided to ride out the storm.     GOP Response To Hurricane Misinformation Dealing with misinformation on a wide scale, including from within their own party saying the Biden administration can control the weather, some members of the Republican Party are lashing out at their colleagues who are spreading myths about the federal government and hurricane relief. Jim Roope has details.    U. Of Michigan & Brown University End Divest Talk There were losses on two fronts for pro-Palestinian protesters on a pair of college campuses.     Goodbye Tropicana It was an iconic part of the Las Vegas Strip, and now it will make way for a major league baseball team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Las Vegas blows a kiss goodbye literally to the Tropicana Hotel with a flashy casino implosion.    Pilot Dies Mid-Flight A Turkish Airlines jetliner on a long haul flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York.  Police report that the plane’s captain died on board.     Nobel Prize Winners An American is one of three people to share the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.    Tech News You spend a lot of time on your tech, and when bad weather comes, including hurricanes like Milton, you should be prepared in case you have to leave, or you lose power. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.    Finally   Gas prices continue to fall across America. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now 3 dollars and 20 cents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices