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.
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Primary Day, Senators Question Pulte Promotion, Pelley Fired At CBS 60 Minutes, Blanche Says Anti-Weaponization Fund Dead

JUN 3, 202639 MIN
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Primary Day, Senators Question Pulte Promotion, Pelley Fired At CBS 60 Minutes, Blanche Says Anti-Weaponization Fund Dead

JUN 3, 202639 MIN

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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