America In The Morning

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Grows His Cabinet The leadership staff of the incoming Donald Trump administration is starting to take shape. Reports indicate that Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is expected to serve as Secretary of State, and Florida Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. After naming the first woman to ever serve as White House Chief of Staff, correspondent Clayton Neville reports there were more names added to the cabinet.    House Close To GOP Control Although not yet official, Republicans are now seen likely to retain the majority in the House of Representatives, giving the GOP a clean sweep of Congress and the White House.     Bullets Hit Spirit Airlines Flight There was danger in the skies when a Spirit Airlines passenger jet was diverted away from Haiti’s capital city after it was struck by gunfire from the ground, suspending all American carriers into the island nation. Katie Clark has details.     Biden Leads Veterans Remembrance President Joe Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery for the last time as Commander-in-Chief to honor Veterans Day. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Tuskegee Shooting Arrest Tuskegee University has closed its campus to outsiders and fired its security director after the Homecoming shooting over the weekend. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an arrest has been made- audio courtesy WAKA-TV Selma, Alabama.   Wildfires Burning A major wildfire continues to burn in California, but a number of fires are impacting parts of New Jersey and New York. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Wisconsin Abortion Case The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in an attempt to reactivate the state’s total abortion ban. Sheboygan County’s Republican district attorney asked the court to reinstitute a law passed in 1849.     Rubio To Join Trump Cabinet The next cabinet for President-elect Donald Trump is starting to take shape, with several appoints made, including a Border Czar, and former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Senator Marco Rubio is expected to named Secretary of State, and Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Senate Leadership Vote Coming Senate Republicans look to elect a new leader this week while President-Elect Trump is yet to endorse any of the candidates. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     COP-29 Begins The new president of U.N climate talks has opened the COP-29 summit in Azerbaijan with a stern warning, and an urgent need for money. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports this may also be the last time, for the time being, that an American delegation will take part.    Delphi Murder Verdict There was a guilty verdict in the double murder trial of an Indiana man accused of killing two teenagers nearly 8 years ago. Pamela Furr has the story.    Football Coach Fired A former NFL player-turned-college coach is out of a job after his arrest over the weekend for drinking and driving. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sarandon Claims Blacklisting If you haven’t seen Susan Sarandon in a starring role lately, there may be a reason. The Oscar-winning actress is claiming she has been blacklisted by Hollywood over her remarks about Jewish people at anti-Israel rallies last year.      Auto Issues A large number of Honda and Acura vehicles are being investigated for engine issues. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Tech News The price of bitcoin does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon, but some investors are not all that happy about it. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   New York City held its 105th Veterans Day Parade, considered the largest in the nation with over 20,000 participants marching up the city’s iconic Fifth Avenue. Correspondent Julie Walker has the highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Prepares His Cabinet As Democrat in-fighting and self-analysis is gripping the party in the wake of Tuesday's landslide victory for Donald Trump, the former and future president is beginning to piece together who will be a part of his next administration. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    House Not Yet Decided Nearly one week after last Tuesday’s election, and there’s more than a dozen Congressional races that have yet to be called. The potential for complete Republican control in D-C remains on the table as the majority in the House is still sorted out. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     CA-NJ-NY Wildfires Dozens of homes have been destroyed in California after the Mountain Fire north of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of over 14 thousand people and burned more than 21 thousand acres. On the East Coast, a series of wildfires have been burning in New Jersey and New York due to a worsening drought, and one of the fires has led to the death of an 18-year-old who was helping to fight an out-of-control blaze outside New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Biden To Meet With Trump All eyes will be on Washington, DC come Wednesday when President Elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   SNL Cozies With Trump Saturday Night Live has been known to take shots at President-elect Donald Trump, but as correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports, S-N-L may be softening their stance against the man who has a home just blocks from Rockefeller Center.    Remembering Veterans Today is the day we remember those who fought for our nation. Fighting during World War 1 ended on November 11, 1918, and that is why this day was chosen to remember and honor our veterans for their patriotism and love of country, and for the sacrifices they made.      What’s Next For Democrats Republicans and Democrats highlighted some of the missteps by Democrats in the Presidential race ultimately won by GOP Presidential-Elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump’s Day One Speculation is growing as to exactly what President-elect Donald Trump will do when he returns to the White House in January. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, Trump has a list of priorities for his first day in office, and as Senators John Barrasso and Bernie Sanders debated on NBC’s Meet the Press, there are concerns about worker wages, and also the belief that extending tax cuts will be a priority.     Netherlands Anti-Israel Attacks There’s outrage in Europe and Israel after anti-Israel violence against Israeli soccer fans at a tournament in Amsterdam, so severe the King of the Netherlands likened it to his country’s failure to protect Jews during the Holocaust. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Alabama Mass Shooting One person is dead and 16 others were shot during a mass shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Pamela Furr has the details.    FEMA Worker Fired For Hurricane Response A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee was fired after advising a survivor assistance team not to visit homes with yard signs that support President-elect Donald Trump during Hurricane Milton relief efforts in Florida last month.      NASA Recaps Space-X Mission NASA astronauts are being tight-lipped about which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space. Correspondent Jennifer King has a recap of the latest Space-X mission.    Tech News The largest online ticket booking company has had a rash of complaints from customers about tickets being transferred out of their accounts to unknown users. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   You may not know the name Elwood Edwards, but if you received an email in the 1990’s, you certainly know the voice. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   New Chief-Of-Staff As the Nation's Capital prepares for a second Donald Trump administration in the White House, the President-elect has broken a glass ceiling with his choice to be his Chief of Staff. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden Addresses Trump Victory President Biden has addressed the nation, extending an olive branch to Donald Trump and praising his Vice President’s campaign, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, some Democrats blame him for Kamala Harris' election night loss.    KSM’s Deal Nixed The plea bargains for an alleged 9/11 mastermind remain valid, according to a judge at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    A Smooth Transition The head of the Pentagon is sending our orders to the military, preparing for a smooth transition of power for the incoming Donald Trump administration. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Judge KO’s “Keeping Families Together” A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would allow unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens to get legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. citizenship.     Vaccine Time Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as hospitals are reporting the more people under the weather.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.      Historic Choice For Chief-Of-Staff Saying that she has helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, President-elect Donald Trump announced his first Cabinet appointee. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the person who is also a historic pick for that West Wing post.   Fed Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate again, with the Fed Chairman saying he is feeling good about the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the move comes with a new administration entering the White House in January, and questions as to his own future with the president-elect.     GOP’s Senate Control Grows In the United States Senate, what is known is that the GOP will take control in January, having already flipped three seats, and potentially another. The Associated Press called the Pennsylvania race for David McCormick over incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, but Casey has not conceded    California Wildfire Evacuations Thousands of people have been evacuated in parts of Southern California as a massive wildfire rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the blaze is being fueled by dry heat and winds and the cause is still under investigation.    Giuliani Threatened With Contempt Charge A judge admonished former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, ordering him to turn over his assets or face a contempt charge in a multi-million dollar defamation judgment. Pamela Furr has the story.     Europe’s Reaction To Trump Victory European leaders are reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations following Donald Trump's win for the White House. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Monkey Break Dozens of monkeys have staged a break out from a facility in South Carolina. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Tech News Canada becomes the latest nation to ban the use of TikTok for its citizens, but not entirely. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   We’re three weeks away from Thanksgiving, and already Christmas movies are hitting theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Election Recap A day after Election Day, former President Donald Trump became president-elect Trump for a second time, with Republicans winning back the Senate and on the verge of keeping the House under GOP control. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Harris Concession Speech Standing at the university she attended in Washington, DC, Kamala Harris spoke to her supporters, but not as president-elect. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Harris is urging backers to accept the election's results, but not abandon their fight.    Trump Election & The Supreme Court The next four years of a Donald Trump administration is expected to bring about change in Washington government, and on Capitol Hill. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this also includes the future of the Supreme Court under Trump's second term in office.    Giuliani Court Date Former New York City Mayor and former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has a court date this morning after failing to surrender his belongings in an election misinformation lawsuit. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   What Jack Smith Will Do Justice Department officials are evaluating how to wind down the two Federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office.      Uber & Lyft To Unionize Big changes are coming to Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ride share drivers will soon be bearing the union label.      Trump’s Mandate As President-elect Donald Trump begins planning to re-enter the White House, he will do so with partisan strength in Congress, and a mandate from voters rarely seen. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Harris To Certify Trump When both chambers of Congress meet in January to officially certify the election results, the person who will be announcing the vote for the winner of the 2024 presidential election will be the same person who was defeated by president-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Worldwide Election Reaction President-Elect Donald Trump's victory this week is bringing reaction from Europe and the Middle East where two wars are raging. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Hurricane Rafael It took less than 24 hours for Rafael to ramp up from a tropical storm to a Category 3 hurricane, slamming into the western part of Cuba and now entering the Gulf of Mexico. Rafael’s 115 mile per hour winds took down a large portion of the Communist island’s power grid.    Arizona Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene in Arizona, after five people were killed when a small plane crashed landed by the Mesa Airport. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   California Wildfire In California, thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a powerful wind-fueled wildfire is burning out of control. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Gas Prices Dropping Gas prices continue to fall. Correspondent Rita Foley has more.      Election Firsts When it comes to the 2024 election, there were a number of firsts. At 78 years old, Donald Trump will now become the oldest person elected as president. Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, is the first millennial and youngest-ever Vice President to serve in the White House.     Tech News Cryptocurrencies are hitting new record highs today on the news of a 2nd Donald Trump presidency. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   Hours after president-elect Trump spoke to the nation overnight when he declared victory, celebrities on both sides of the political aisle sounded off about the 2024 election. Kevin Carr reports.     Looting and store theft in the San Francisco Bay Area has been an all-to-familiar headline, and during the election, California voters approved a ballot measure that is expected to help crack down on those offenders. Katie Clark has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Wins The White House The race for 270 Electoral Votes was achieved by Donald Trump, now the president-elect.     Trump Addresses The Nation President-elect Donald Trump is celebrating his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in his quest to return to the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    How Pennsylvania Was Won It was said that whomever won Pennsylvania would win the White House, and it was the Keystone State that helped propel Donald Trump to victory. Across the nation and in Pennsylvania, voters went to the polls on Election Day, for some their choice was made in the final hours. Steve Futterman reports on what voters were saying in Pennsylvania as they went to cast their ballot, and what led them to make their decision.     GOP Takes Over The Senate There will be new leadership in the United States Senate in January. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.    Voter Preferences Voters made their voices heard at the ballot box. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that for many, the economy was important but concern over democracy was what drove many to the polls.    Abortion On The Ballot There were 10 states that had abortion measures on the ballot. Jeff McKay has the results from the election desk.    Voting With Puppies In Arizona, for some waiting in long lines to cast their vote, they did so with puppies at the polls. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Trump Wins White House Donald Trump took to the stage at his watch party in Florida after 2 in the morning, declaring victory to his supporters and the nation, after Fox News was the first network to call the race for the 45th president.      Republicans Win US Senate Republicans are poised to take control of the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.     Understanding The Electoral College Even though voters are the ones casting ballots, it’s the Electoral College that in the end determines who will win the presidency. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer helps explain how the Electoral College affects the Presidential election.     Hurricane Rafael Rafael has become the eleventh hurricane of the 2024 season, intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to move through western Cuba before setting its sights on the United States later this weekend. Correspondent Sue Aller reports.     Election Delays A number of key battleground states have yet to finalize their vote totals, and for some it could take days. Jeff McKay has the details from the election desk.    Delaware’s Historic Vote History was made in one race for the House of Representatives. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Missouri Weather Kills Four Severe weather in Missouri has killed at least four people, including two poll workers who lost their lives when their car was swept off a highway by rising water.      Latest In The Middle East A leadership shakeup in Israel has led to protests after the Israeli Prime Minister dismissed the country’s Defense Minister during a time of war. Correspondent Norman Hall reports – audio courtesy of Israel’s I-24 News.     Tech News Electronic voting machines always seem to get a bad rep, but overall, polls reported fewer problems, and the process seemed to go pretty well. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   There was concern in Georgia after several bomb threats disrupted voting at 12 sites in the Peach State. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.     In some places across the nation, people waited in lines as long as 4 to 7 hours to cast their vote, and for some in Pennsylvania, they found out that you never know who you’ll run into at your polling place. Kevin Carr explains.     Finally today, a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices