America In The Morning
America In The Morning

America In The Morning

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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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Kash Patel Confirmed, McConnell To Retire, CPAC Day 1, Social Security Pink Slips
FEB 21, 2025
Kash Patel Confirmed, McConnell To Retire, CPAC Day 1, Social Security Pink Slips
Today on America in the Morning   Kash Patel Confirmed One of President Donald Trump’s most loyal followers – and one of the most controversial nominees – is now on the job. The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to be the Director of the FBI. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details of what turned into a very close vote.     McConnell To Retire He is considered one of the most consequential Republican senators of his generation and spent 18 years as the Senate’s GOP leader. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Mitch McConnell will end his storied Senate career after this term.    Hundreds Of Snow-Related Crashes The wintry weather that dumped a foot of snow in parts of Southern Virginia and North Carolina left police dealing with over one thousand fender-benders, shutting down roads and highways, and leading to dozens of injuries. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the heavy snow also led to power outages.    Texas Teens Threaten School Two Texas teenagers are in serious trouble with the law, after police were alerted that the girls were preparing to attack their high school with guns and pipe bombs.     IRS Downsizing The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday began firing employees in a massive layoff ordered by the Trump administration.     Pushback On DOGE Dividends There has been some pushback from conservative Republicans over Donald Trump’s plan to create dividend checks for the American taxpayers, using money gained from DOGE government cutbacks. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    DC Takeover He has already threatened to take over the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, and make Canada America’s 51st state. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump says he wants the federal government to "take over" the city of Washington, DC.     CPAC Day 1 The annual Conservative Political Action Conference, better known as CPAC, kicked off yesterday with Trump supporters in attendance to hear conversations with Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk and others about the next four years of the Trump administration. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.    New Proposed Texas School Plan The Texas House has unveiled its long-anticipated plan for education savings accounts, commonly referred to as vouchers, which would allow families to use public funding for private schooling.    NY Corrections Officers Strike Unusual scenes played out in a number of prisons across New York State, as National Guard helicopters swooped in bringing in troops to help shore up security. This comes as corrections officers at New York prisons continue to strike over safety and working conditions. Correspondent Bob Brown has the latest.    Latest In The Middle East There was outrage by the Israeli government when it was determined that Shiri Bibas, the mother of two children also taken hostage by Hamas, was not returned with her young children as promised.      Mexico’s Tariff Concerns Concerns over tariffs threatened to be enacted by President Trump are having an effect South-of-the-border, as Mexico's Tequila makers are wary of the costs.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Kohberger Denied Evidence Suppression A judge has denied Idaho college murders suspect Broan Kohberger’s motions to suppress key evidence collected during search warrants.      Finally   As Spring Training gets underway in Florida and Arizona, baseball fans are set to get a glimpse at the future of umpiring in the major leagues during the exhibition games in March. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump-Zelensky War Of Words, Budget Battle Brewing, Appeals Court Says No To Birthright Order, A Possible DOGE Dividend
FEB 20, 2025
Trump-Zelensky War Of Words, Budget Battle Brewing, Appeals Court Says No To Birthright Order, A Possible DOGE Dividend
Today on America in the Morning   Trump-Zelensky War Of Words The rhetoric is ramping up between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, which included Trump calling the Ukrainian leader a dictator, and the impact has reached Capitol Hill where members of the Senate on both sides of the political aisle have concerns over America’s dealing with Vladimir Putin.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Budget Battle Brewing The battle to beat yet another federal budget expiration deadline continues at the Capitol. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that major differences between the House and Senate budget plans remain, including the one that President Trump says he favors, as well as differences among House Republicans.    Appeals Court Says No To Trump Birthright Order The issue of birthright citizenship may be on a collision course with the nation’s highest court.     Adams Day In Court New York City’s Mayor was in court again, as the fallout over the Department of Justice asking for charges to be dropped against Eric Adams and talk about a quid pro quo was discussed before the judge.     RFK’s HHS Orders The new health secretary says childhood vaccines are going to be reexamined. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that this comes as Robert F. Kennedy, Junior announced new HHS guidelines recognizing only two sexes.    Send In The Drones American military drones have been seen flying over parts of Mexico, but as correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the Mexican government agreed to the move with the Trump administration.      Trump & DOGE The cost cutting continues at a rapid pace in Washington, as the Department of Government Efficiency is looking at all federal agencies, including military defense to clean up budgets and reduce the federal workforce. TOne area that the Trump administration is facing pushback is with Social Security. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Discussing A DOGE Dividend As the Department of Government Efficiency continues its cost savings agenda, both Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering giving back some of the savings they generate back to the American people in the form of a DOGE dividend.    IVF Lawsuit A shocking story out of Georgia where a woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy through In-vitro fertilization, and now five months later she was ordered by a court to give the baby up. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an IVF clinic’s embryo mix-up, a lawsuit, and a family’s pain and anguish.    Trump Says No To NYC Congestion Pricing The Trump administration followed through on a campaign promise to end New York City’s controversial congestion pricing toll system. Sue Aller reports from New York on the reaction and what happens next.    Hitting The Cartels There are reports that the U.S. State Department is moving to designate Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa Cartel and six other Latin American drug cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.      Latest On Pope Francis Pope Francis continues to be treated for double pneumonia at a hospital in Rome, but seems to be improving. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports.     Mistaken Identity Florida Shooting A Florida plumber is facing charges for allegedly firing 17 shots from his car at two people in another vehicle he believed were of Palestinian origin. The details from correspondent Jennifer King.     Tech News Apple has announced the release of their newest iPhone, the 16E, which is available for pre-order tomorrow, and a big surprise will be the price. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   Delta Air Lines is offering passengers who were on the flight that crashed after landing at Toronto’s airport $30,000. Delta Flight 4819, which was arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport from Minneapolis, flipped upside down and burst into flames as it landed.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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41 MIN
Judge Denies Democrats On DOGE, Trump On Ukraine War, Court Sinks Biden Student Loan Plan, Wicked Weather Worsens
FEB 19, 2025
Judge Denies Democrats On DOGE, Trump On Ukraine War, Court Sinks Biden Student Loan Plan, Wicked Weather Worsens
Today on America in the Morning   Judge Denies Democrats On DOGE A federal judge denied a Democrat-led effort to block access by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to accessing government data, saying the plaintiffs could not prove irreparable harm. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that this comes as President Trump stated that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE, but merely working in an advisory role.     US-Russia Meeting On Ukraine President Trump says that there must be an end to the war in Ukraine, which comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia meeting with his Russian counterparts in an attempt to lay the foundation for peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that nobody representing Ukraine was invited to the talks.    Court Rules On Biden Student Loan Plan An appeals court may have put an end to former President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, ruling that Biden’s secretary of education went beyond his authority regarding the SAVE Plan.    Adams Heads To Court The case against New York City's Mayor is in the hands of a judge. Correspondent Julie Walker reports New York's Governor is considering removing Eric Adams as Mayor, and Hakeem Jeffries says Adams has a job to do, audio courtesy of New York One.   Stories Of Survival More details are being learned and some people who were on the Delta Airlines flight that crashed after landing in Toronto are telling their stories. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Lutnick Confirmed Another name has officially been added to President Trump’s cabinet following a Senate vote. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Trump Blames Ukraine For War President Trump appeared to place the blame for the war in Ukraine on the Ukrainians in remarks to the press yesterday... this as negotiators for the White House met with Russian counterparts to lay out a framework for peace. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Trump & Musk On Fox News President Donald Trump and Elon Musk praised each other, blasted Democrats, and defended the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, in an hour-long interview with Sean Hannity that aired last night on Fox News. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details.    America’s Arctic Blast The death toll continues to rise in Kentucky following a deluge of rain that caused flash flooding, while temperatures in the Northern Plains remain below zero and snow blankets areas around the Great Lakes.    Peltier Controversy Continues Leonard Peltier, a Native-American activist who was released from prison after his life sentence was commuted by former President Joe Biden, has returned home. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the release of the man who was serving sentences for the murders of two FBI agents.    House GOP Eying Medicaid Changes As the House GOP work to craft a budget, one of their targets to eliminate waste is in Medicaid, which could include a combination of cuts and work requirements. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Latest In The Middle East The United Nations says it may take well over $50 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza following the October 7 attack on Israel that started the war in the Gaza Strip. Hamas announced it will hand over 6 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four others on Saturday, including an infant and toddler who were taken hostage by the terror group. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports.   Finally   Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican released information saying the Pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs, and remains hospitalized.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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41 MIN
President's Day Protests, America's Wicked Weather, Delta Crash In Toronto, New Arrests Tied To Border Agent Killing
FEB 18, 2025
President's Day Protests, America's Wicked Weather, Delta Crash In Toronto, New Arrests Tied To Border Agent Killing
Today on America in the Morning   President’s Day Protests On President's Day, thousands of protesters in different cities across the country, including the nation's capital, took to the streets to voice their concern and displeasure at the policies being implemented by our current president Donald Trump and his DOGE team. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Dangerous Weather Across America Wicked weather across America - severe rain and flooding claimed the lives of at least 11 people in Kentucky, sent temperatures plummeting with wind chills below minus 40 in North Dakota and Minnesota. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    New Arrests Tied To Border Agent Killing Police have arrested the apparent leader of a cult-like group suspected in several homicides throughout the U.S. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, police believe there is a link between these murders, and the killing of a border agent gunned down in Vermont near the US-Canadian border last month.    Adams Dealing With Dissent Four top deputies to the New York City mayor have resigned, but Eric Adams, who corruption case was ended by the Justice Department, remains defiant as he fights back against calls to resign from within his own party.    Rubio In The Middle East Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel where he met with Benjamin Netanyahu, and soon after, met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Saudi Arabia.    Trump’s DEI School Order The Trump administration is drawing a line in the sand, ordering schools to remove DEI inclusions in their decisions, or risk losing federal education funding. Correspondent Katie Clark has details.      Delta Crash In Toronto A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned on landing, and miraculously everybody on board survived.     Europe Upset Over Trump Ukraine Plans The European Union and a number of US allies are irate after the Trump administration began negotiations with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, and effectively left Europe’s military powers as well as Ukrainian leadership on the sidelines.    China Upset With Trump Administration China is accusing the United States in what it is calling “serious aggression” in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website to remove a reference to the independence of the Beijing-claimed island.     Mexico Threatening Map Lawsuit One nation that is taking great offense to the re-name of the Gulf of America is Mexico, which is demanding the change be reversed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Mexico’s government is considering a number of options, which could include a lawsuit.    Trump’s SCOTUS Appeal The Trump administration has issued its first filing with the Supreme Court, an emergency appeal asking the justices to permit its firing of the head of the independent watchdog agency overseeing workplace protections for federal employees.      Too Cold For School Kids in Minneapolis and in other parts of Minnesota won’t be going to school today, but they also won’t be celebrating by going outside.      Finally   The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special was not without controversy. Kevin Carr has a recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Winter Weather Turns Deadly, Rubio Meets With Netanyahu, EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits
FEB 17, 2025
Winter Weather Turns Deadly, Rubio Meets With Netanyahu, EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits
Today on America in the Morning    Winter Weather Turns Deadly  At least nine people have died in a harsh weather weekend across the United States.    Rubio Meets with Netanyahu  Secretary of State Marco Rubio is endorsing Israel's plans for dealing with Hamas. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits  The EEOC has moved to dismiss six of its own cases on behalf of workers alleging gender identity discrimination, arguing that the cases now conflict with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order.    National Forecast  An incredible storm that moved across the country will be the main driver of colder air entering the U.S. from Canada. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has your national forecast.    President Trump Takes a Lap  President Donald Trump traveled to Daytona Beach on Sunday to attend the Daytona 500.    U.S. Citizen Jailed in Moscow  A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days.  Business News  Wall Street is quiet for the President’s Day holiday. Correspondent Jessica Ettinger has your Monday business.    CHIPS Act and AI Growth  What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers? Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced  The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the class of 2025. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Chicago Aquarium Gets a New Beluga  An aquarium in Chicago has a new resident. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Trump Admin Files Appeal to SCOTUS  The Trump Administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered the head of a government watchdog agency be reinstated.      Ukraine Pushes Back on U.S. Support Offer  Ukraine is refusing to sign off on a U.S. offer of support. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  Utah Gov. Signs Collective Bargaining Ban  Utah’s governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.    Retail Sales Slump  Retail sales saw a slump after the holidays. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    WY Crash Investigators Discover Third Fatality  Investigators in Wyoming who are looking into Friday’s 26 car pile-up inside a tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming say they have found a third victim.    More Federal Employees Subject to Layoffs  Federal employees at more agencies are waiting to see if they will be subject to the next rounds of mass layoffs triggered by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by Elon Musk. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details.    Federal IT Workers on the Chopping Block  Tech Correspondent Chuck Palm reports that federal IT workers were also on the chopping block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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40 MIN