Today on America in the MorningTrump-Merz Meeting Talks Trade & Iran On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House as the President thanked the German people for their support with the American air strikes in Iran, but the President also had some criticisms for two key European allies.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Who Will Lead Iran Saudi Arabia intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles and nine drones, and Israel also shot down a number of missiles and drones fired from both Iran and Lebanon.  Four of the six US soldiers killed during a drone strike in Kuwait have been identified – all were part of the same Army reserve unit from Iowa.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports there’s only speculation so far as to who will emerge as the new leader of Iran, and there’s still serious issues with trying to evacuate American citizens from several Middle East nations.   Primary Day Primaries were held Tuesday in three states including Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.    Father Convicted For Son’s School Shooting A Georgia man has been convicted in his connection to a 2024 high school shooting by his son that killed two students and two teachers.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Labor Department Trouble Two top aides of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer were forced out amid internal investigations of misconduct claims within the department.   The Strip Club Promotion Sports teams have promotions all the time, but an unusual one in Atlanta is under scrutiny.  A former NBA player is among those criticizing an NBA team’s upcoming promotion with a strip club.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Latest In The Middle East The Pentagon has identified four of the six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.  The four soldiers identified were all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit out of Iowa.     Stranded In The Middle East With the war in the Middle East starting with no notice, people have found themselves stranded in a number of nations.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Europeans and Americans stuck overseas because of the Iran war – audio courtesy of the UK’s Sky News.   Gas Prices Spike With no ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, oil is barely moving out of the Middle East, and that is impacting the price at the pump here at home.  Triple-A reports the nationwide average price of a gallon of unleaded gas spiked to $3 dollars 11 cents, up 12 cents in one day   Noem On The Hot Seat Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced daunting scrutiny during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.  Ed Donahue reports the senators took aim at the DHS handling of events in Minnesota, as well as the number of deportations and arrests.   Too Many Candidates California Democrat Party Chair Rusty Hicks is making a rare public appeal to struggling gubernatorial candidates ahead of the primary election filing deadline, saying if you don’t have a “viable path” to victory in November, don’t run.    Congestion Pricing Stays Driving in certain parts of Manhattan will still cost extra because of congestion pricing, thanks to a New York judge's ruling on Tuesday.  Joan Jones reports on a Trump administration lawsuit turned away by a court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices