Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

WAPE 95.1 Program Director Jud Heussler joins JMN to share details on the "Labor of Love" Diaper Drive benefitting military moms in cooperation with The Players and Operation Mom.

Ryan reports on President Trump hosting the King of Jordan, where the future of Gaza is sure to be a hot topic of conversation. Meanwhile, Vice President Vance is in Paris for an AI summit. The Senate is expected to vote on Tulsi Gabbard's and RFK Jr.'s confirmations this week, but its a risky proposition while Vance is out of the country. The Senate and House are both working to produce spending...

Kilmeade joins JMN to share thoughts on Trump's applied 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and associated imported metals, and potential additional tariffs on miscellaneous imported goods. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon, and see Kilmeade live this weekend at the Florida Theatre!

Ryan updates the latest on Trump cabinet nominees, as Senate confirmation votes are expected this week for Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. Neither is a sure thing, despite the Republican majority in the Senate.

Thane reports on the legal challenges to President Trump's "Deferred Resignation Program," and legal challenges to various other executive orders so far during the new administration's first 100 days.

Sara reports on the staffing reduction for USAID, as their workforce is being pared down from +/- 8000 staff and contractors to less than 300, in accordance to Trump Administration and Elon Musk's DOGE review.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh looks at the weekend forecast, and the good weather we can expect for your Super Bowl cookouts this weekend (and the all-important Alice Cooper concert next week)! Pollen season is starting up, though, so get your allergy medications ready!

Jared updates the latest DC headlines, including President Trump expected executive order creating a Faith Office to address "anti-Christian" bias in the US, and a judge's decision to extend Trump's offered "buy-out" deadline for federal employee resignations.

CBS News reporter Scott MacFarlane looks at the latest Trump Administration headlines, as Pam Bondi has been sworn in as the Attorney General, and pledged that the DOJ would follow Trump's mandates -- a radical shift from the DOJ's legacy position of political independence. Meanwhile, confirmations are pending for Kash Patel, RFK Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard.

Action News Jax's Jake Stofan looks at the increase in vigilante efforts to capture sexual predators -- and the risks that entails, for the would-be crime busters AND for ongoing law enforcement investigations! Get the full story tonight at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

Jared reports on another recent Trump Executive Order, this time barring "biological males" or transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, citing justification from an interpretation of Title IX codes. The broader scope to this raises questions toward its impact in the Olympics and other amateur sports. In other DC news, today is the deadline for federal employee buy-out offers, and con...

A warm weekend for getting outdoors in the 904 - Celebrate Black History Month at the Melanin Market. Explore the haunted history of St. Augustine on a Ghost Walk. Or maybe indoor events are your thing? Check out the Model Train Show at the Prime Osborn, or take in some hockey with the Icemen. Relive the glories of the King of Pop with MJ Live - The Michael Jackson Tribute at the Florida Theatre....

CBS Middle East correspondent Courtney Kaley looks at the circumstances surrounding President Trump's proposal that the US "take over" control of the Gaza Strip, what the actual vs. the implied involvement might entail, and the global critical responses opposing the idea.

Jared reports on Trump's controversial suggestion about taking over Gaza, and forcing displaced Palestinians to relocate to other (not USA) countries. The radical suggestion is being met with considerable criticism from foreign and domestic political figures.

President Trump introduced controversial suggestions regarding interjecting US control to manage Gaza in the wake of their conflict with Israel. Brian Kilmeade shares some thoughts on Trump's statements. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10am-noon.

Scott MacFarlane looks at the latest headlines in DC, including several controversial initiatives from the Trump Administration - including President Trump's potential dismissal of FBI agents involved in the January 6 insurrection investigations, and the latest on Elon Musk's seizure of USAID offices & Treasury data.

USA Today Florida's John Kennedy looks at the upcoming legislative session, and the challenges in agenda and process between Governor DeSantis and the Florida legislature, including budgets, immigration policies, insurance reform, and open carry laws.

Action Sports Jax Brent Martineau reports on changes in the Jaguars admin offices, as former Jags player Tony Boselli joins the admin staff as an EVP of Football Operations, reporting to Shad Khan, and a short list of general manager candidates is taking shape,

Jared reports on the latest "trade wars" tariff bluster after President Trump threatened, then withheld, imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing "deals" in immigration policy as the condition meriting the delay. In other DC news, Jared reports on Trump hosting Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan reports on "Bridges Going Bad," checking on the safety and inspection data FDOT has on the 7 major bridges in the Jacksonville area. How up to date are the reports, and how do our bridges measure up? Hear the full story on Action News Jax at 545pm, on CBS47 and FOX30.

Jared reports on the 25% tariffs President Trump is activating against Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs against Chinese imports, drawing criticism for increased costs to American consumers.

Clark Howard looks at the real impact of tariffs, and how that will impact YOU and your wallet!

After the severe winter weather we just went through, can you believe it will be almost 80 degrees today? Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast and what we can expect next week.

Jared reports on the 2/1 deadline President Trump set before imposing 25%+ tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and updates the latest on the American Airlines / Army helicopter midair crash investigation, as recovery efforts continue.

Chase Robinson from First Coast Crime Stoppers joins JMN with details on an increased reward for information leading to resolution in the murder case of 7-year-old Breon Allen.