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Today on America in the MorningTrump Arrives In China President Trump is in China today meeting with the country's leader Xi Jinping.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the Trump-China Summit.   Richins Learns Her Fate The Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on how to deal with grief and was found guilty of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl faced a judge and learned her fate Wednesday afternoon.  Steve Futterman has the story - Audio courtesy of Court TV.  Murdaugh Murder Conviction Overturned There was surprise in South Carolina after that state’s top court on Wednesday unanimously undid the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, the lawyer a jury had found guilty of murdering his wife and one of his sons in a trial that captivated the country.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that despite the conviction being overturned, Murdaugh will still have to remain behind bars.   California Medicaid Money On Hold Vice President JD Vance said that California’s Medicaid money will be impacted as a part of the new government crackdown on fraud.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Survivors Rescued Eleven citizens of the Bahamas are lucky to be alive after the plane they were in suffered an engine failure and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean about 80 miles off the coast of Florida.  More States Plan Redistricting The Supreme Court ruling that called Louisiana’s Congressional map unconstitutional racial gerrymandering is leading more Republican-led states to attempt to re-draw their maps, including in Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina - But one lawmaker wants to outlaw the practice for everyone.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Producer Prices Spike Wall Street said the report on producer prices spiking by 6 percent was blamed on soaring higher oil and grocery prices due to the war with Iran.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the political reaction to the latest inflation report, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, speaking on Fox News Fox and Friends, saying the economy was in great shape prior to the hostilities in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.   Nebraska Primary Results The primary election results in Nebraska are in, and all eyes are on an independent candidate as we move toward the midterms.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate OK’s Warsh Kevin Warsh has crossed an important hurdle as the Senate has confirmed the man who will replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman.  Lisa Dwyer reports. House Passes New E-15 Bill House lawmakers passed a bill that would allow year-round sales of increased ethanol-blend fuel after years of debate on the issue sparked partisan fights and divided Republicans.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Heads To China President Trump has left the United States for important meetings with the leadership of China, but his trip to Beijing started with controversy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it was the president’s comments about American’s financial situation that caused some angst.   Democrats & GOP Target Hegseth Pete Hegseth faced another contentious Congressional hearing on Tuesday, but it wasn’t just Democrats on the attack.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that GOP Senators were also visibly angry with the Defense Secretary on a number of issues.   Carroll Payments Posponed A federal appeals court says President Trump can postpone payment to a columnist who won sexual abuse and defamation suits against him. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Vacancy At The FDA The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is out after facing pressure from within the Trump Administration.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Charges & Settlement In Maryland Bridge Collapse Charges have been filed for those involved in a fatal 2024 bridge collapse in Maryland.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports this comes as the state reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with the operator of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge.   Hacker Payday Data stolen from a large education group that affected institutions from Harvard University to high schools was deleted after a deal was struck with the hackers who stole it.  Mike Hempen has details.   South Carolina Redistricting Decision Redistricting efforts continue in several American states ahead of the midterms, but state senators in South Carolina are rejecting a new Republican-proposed Congressional map.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Patel On The Hot Seat There was nothing less than a fireworks display in the United States Senate where FBI Director Kash Patel sat before a committee to testify, and strongly denied reports of excessive drinking and investigating news reporters.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Comey’s Comments Fresh off a second indictment from the Department of Justice, former FBI Director James Comey is making the rounds on news networks defending his actions and claiming himself a victim of political retribution.  John Stolnis has more from Washington. Man Killed On Denver Runway Identified Authorities in Colorado have identified the person who was killed when he wandered onto an active runway at the Denver International Airport, and why he went there.  Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally   A familiar name will be back at the Academy Awards hosting the Oscars for 2026.  Correspondent Ed Donahue has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Responds To Iran & Offers Gas Tax Holiday President Donald Trump is saying that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is on what he calls “life support” after receiving Tehran’s response to his ceasefire proposal and is not ruling out a return to the war if the Iranian government cannot meet the president’s goals.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked to shipping, the president is considering a suspension of the federal gasoline tax, as Americans struggle with high prices due to the Iran war.   Virginia Redistricting Case To SCOTUS As the state of Alabama announced Monday evening that they will plan a special legislative session to change their congressional map, Democrats in Virginia are asking the U-S Supreme Court to get involved in their effort to redraw congressional lines after Virginia’s state Supreme Court found lawmakers violated procedure.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   America Hantavirus Case There were more passengers evacuated from that cruise liner with Hantavirus that have tested positive since the ship docked at a Spanish port, including an American.  Correspondent Julie Walker has details.   Bodies Found In Texas Tragedy near the U.S.-Mexico border as authorities discover six people dead in a shipping container.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports police in Laredo, Texas now say a body found by the same railroad tracks may be a seventh victim.   Trump On Gas Prices As the war with Iran continues, so do the increase in gas prices.  Jim Roope reports President Trump is suggesting a possible short term relief.   Trump Response To Iran Counter Offer As for the war with Iran, both Washington and Tehran remain at an impasse over how to end the hostilities.  Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports that President Trump says Iran’s response to his proposal to stop the war is a non-starter.   Not Guilty Plea In WH Dinner Shooting The man charged with trying to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondence Dinner has pleaded not guilty.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that the attorney for the accused gunman is asking for key members of the prosecuting team to be removed from the case.   NTSB On Denver Accident The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering details on the Frontier Airlines evacuation after that plane hit a person who wandered onto the runway in Denver.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. SCOTUS Temporary OK On Abortion Pills Women in America can keep accessing a widely used abortion pill at least until Thursday.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the high court has temporarily made the drug available as it will soon rule on a lower court decision that blocked its use.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   President Trump Responds to Iran  President Trump took to social media to voice his criticisms of Iran’s response to the US plan to end the war. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson.      President Trump Headed to China  President Trump heads to China later this week to meet with President Xi Jin Ping. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Tenuous Ceasefire in Ukraine Holds  Today marks the last day of the three-day cease fire between Russia and Ukraine, but correspondent Julie Walker says both sides are accusing each other of not honoring the deal.    Alleged WHCD Shooter Claims Conflict of Interest at DOJ  Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports attorneys for the alleged gunman who rushed the White House Correspondent’s dinner are asking the courts to rein in perceived conflicts of interest at the Department of Justice.    Death Toll Rises in Pakistan  The death toll continues to rise in a deadly attack by a Taliban linked group in Pakistan. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      Nintendo Raising Prices  The price of a popular gaming console is about to go up. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.      Wrong Way Driver Rescinds Guilty Plea  A driver in California has rescinded his guilty plea on charges related to a wrong-way crash that led to the death of a Los Angeles sheriff’s recruit.    ABC Rachets Up Fight with Trump Admin  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that the fight between the Trump Administration and the ABC has expanded past the comments made by Jimmy Kimmell in the wake of the incident at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.          Cruise Ship Evacuation Complete  The evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship infected with Hanta virus is complete after the vessel anchored off the Canary Islands.  Airplane Strikes Person on Runway  Passengers aboard a frontier airlines plane had to evacuate after the plane struck a person who was on the runway at the Denver airport.    U.S. Soldier’s Remains Found  The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco have been found. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the search and rescue effort involved personnel from multiple countries.      Alabama Weighs in on Redistricting  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Alabama is the next state getting caught up in a redistricting effort ahead of this year’s midterm elections.      Jobs Report Suprises Analysts  American Employers managed to add 115,000 jobs last month. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports analysts were expecting that number to be lower.      U.S. Lifts Hold on Some Visa Applications  The U.S. is lifting its hold on immigration applications for doctors. Correspondent Mike Hempen has details.  Solving major health issues using gene therapy used to be tricky business, but new advancements make it possible to correct some problems forever.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.    Russia Celebrates Victory Day  Russia used the three-day ceasefire with Ukraine to hold Victory Day celebrations. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this year’s parades were scaled back from ones seen in previous years.      President Trump Hosts Mother’s Day Luncheon  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports President Trump celebrated Mother’s Day by hosting a luncheon in the newly renovated rose garden at the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningIran Attacks US Navy & US Military Responds Iran appears to be stalling on responding to the peace deal offered by President Trump, and the president says there could be a deal next week, but all of this comes as Iran on Thursday attacked three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US military retaliated with airstrikes on Iranian military facilities.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that Thursday’s incidents, ones that the president downplayed as a “love tap,” are stoking fears the attack and counterattack could derail both the talks and the cease-fire.     Tennessee’s New Redistricting Map Following this week’s Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s congressional districts, several states immediately embarked on redistricting plans of their own.  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has quickly signed into law newly redrawn congressional maps voted on Thursday in a special session of the state legislature which eliminates the state’s lone majority-Black Democrat district.  Joan Jones has the story from Nashville.   Massive School Cyberattack Students and staff at hundreds of school districts, colleges and universities, including Harvard, Penn and Duke, have been the victims of a massive cyber data breach.    Rubio Visits Pope Leo Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to Italy, meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican.  Correspondent Nicole Winfield reports the meeting comes after President Trump's criticism of the Pontiff.   Hegseth & Kelly A Federal appeals court is taking up the Trump administration’s efforts to censure Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over comments he made last year.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Profiting From High Gas Prices High gas prices are becoming the norm, and oil industry analysts are saying that we can be paying $4 dollars or more per gallon well into the summer driving season as the war with Iran continues.  While Americans and others around the world pay higher gas prices, the oil companies are reaping the profits.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details of who is benefitting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.   Thomas Makes History Clarence Thomas is making Supreme Court history, becoming the second-longest serving justice on the bench.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, speaking on Fox News, praised Justice Thomas for both his legal knowledge and his personality.   Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after losing his tariff case at the Supreme Court.  Mississippi Tornadoes Mississippi is assessing the damage and cleaning up after several tornadoes that ripped through parts of the state.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Firebomber Gets Life A man who firebombed a crowd in Boulder, Colorado will spend the rest of his life in prison.  Lisa Dwyer reports on the sentencing of a man who attacked pro-Israel demonstrators almost a year ago.   Finally   The plea was not guilty.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a civil rights group that is being taken to court in a federal case, and went on the offensive against acting-Attorney General Todd Blanche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices