Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

This week, the Biden administration travel from coast to coast, visiting three different cities focused on issues that impact all of us – such as high prices at the pump and in the store and supply chain issues. The President will also spend these trips talking about improvements in the works through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The Republican National Committee voted to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates. Jared looks at what led to this decision, and what it means for debates going forward.

Mike Bender provides critical analysis of the redrawn zoning maps proposed by Gov. DeSantis, likely resulting in Rep. Al Lawson losing his district and 20 of 28 districts being Republican seats.

Blair reports that some senators want a Ukraine assistance coordinator appointed, as assistance offered so far comes close to $3 billion. More aid legislation is likely when Congress resumes session after the Easter break.

Jared looks at the latest military equipment aid proposed for Ukraine.

Lots to do this Easter weekend, starting with the Jax River Jams featuring Boyz II Men tonight! Follow that up with the return of the Mandarin Art Fair, take in one of the great concerts or markets happening this weekend, there's hockey with the Icemen, and check out the St. Augustine Easter Parade - the 2nd longest running Easter parade in the country! Learn more about these events and a lot of o...

Today, President Biden will be in North Carolina talking about ways to improve supply chain issues and create more manufacturing jobs with the Bipartisan Innovation Act. This trip comes as a new White House report show those issues may be here for a while.

Jared looks at the political races heating up in Georgia, as Trump endorses GOP challenger David Perdue over incumbent Brian Kemp, while Stacey Abrams challenges from across the political aisle. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens a "Florida-Georgia Cold War" if Abrams wins, adding to the political melodrama.

Romney has the latest updates on the NYC subway shooting yesterday. At least 10 people were injured. Frank R. James, a person of interest, is being sought for more information.

Breaking: Meghan reports from a house fire on the 7800 block of Hogan Settlement Road. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire.

Blair reports on the next military aid package for Ukraine, including helicopters and other equipment to prevent what President Biden has called "genocide."

Tonya has the latest in the manhunt for the NYC subway gunman. NYPD has named Frank R. James as a "person of interest" based on materials found at the scene.

Jared looks at the E15 fuel release that President Biden is proposing, as a means of relief against high current fuel costs. Critics point out that E15 fuel has an environmental complication at higher temperatures, which is why it isn't usually sold during summer seasons, and that this still doesn't address a need to increase domestic oil/fuel production.

Action News Jax's Emily Turner reports on a COJ recycling collector closing out reports of non-collection, without actually dispatching or resolving the claim. Emily has more on Action News Jax, or read about it in WOKV Local News.

Blair reports on the latest White House announcements, including an updated report on the Consumer Price Index, showing an inflation rate of over 8%. Additionally, the White House is looking at releasing a supply of E15 gas to reduce pump costs for the summer.

Kilmeade vs. Curry? An recent on-air comment by Kilmeade about Jacksonville needing to pursue downtown development stung the pride of Jacksonville residents, resulting in Mayor Lenny Curry appearing on Kilmeade's Saturday night show... to agree with Brian's statements. Brian follows up on that discussion with thoughts about how Jacksonville could improve to achieve its potential.

Jared looks at Biden's upcoming address regarding regulations for "ghost guns," and a new nominee to (potentially) head the ATF.

Today, the President and Dept of Justice are finalizing a new federal rule on “ghost guns” which are untraceable, privately made weapons that don’t have serial numbers. The White House says there were approximately 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported to ATF as having been recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations last year alone. We break down the new federal rule, when it take effe...

Jared looks at what's next for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, after yesterday's confirmation vote advances her to the US Supreme Court when Justice Breyer retires. Shortly after her appointment as Justice Jackson, the Court is likely to hear cases regarding abortion laws, transgender athletics, and more.

So how do you follow up the Jax River Jams show this week? Do you get outside for some Jumbo Shrimp baseball... or stay home and watch Tiger at the Masters on CBS47?! Maybe you'll laugh it up with Joe Rogan, or check out the midway at The Clay County Fair. You can shop local at the 904 Pop Up, get your Nassau County groove on at the Wildlight Porchfest, or check out the Old Town Art Fest in St. Au...

Blair reports on the Senate vote yesterday to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Justice for the US Supreme Court. Jackson will be sworn in when Justice Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the current term (June), becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.

While the confirmation VOTE is expected to happen today, Judge Jackson will not join the Supreme Court until Justice Breyer retires at the end of the current judicial term. While the court sits in recess starting in June, Jackson likely won't be officially sworn in until just before the next term starts in October -- just in time for significant cases on abortion, gender, and other hot button issu...

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to look at the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation vote today, and what it represents in terms of historical, gender, racial, and judicial impact.

Blair reports on this afternoon's vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Barring any unexpected developments, Brown will become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, and for the first time in US history white men will not be the majority of sitting Justices. Jackson's appointment will be to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

Alicia is in the CBS47 FOX30 First Alert Storm Tracker, reporting on the severe rains and ponding in Nassau county.