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Today on America in the Morning   U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire  The U.S. and Iran are once again exchanging fire in the Middle East. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports.       Testimony Heard in Case Against Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin  Testimony from Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin’s romantic partner was presented today in a Utah court by prosecutors in the...

Today on America in the Morning   Graham Platner Exits Senate Race  Graham Platner has announced he will drop out of the Senate race in Maine. Correspondent Joan Jones reports his decision follows a rape accusation from an ex-girlfriend.      U.S. Launches More Strikes on Iran  President Trump is keeping his options open for how he plans to deal with Iran&nb...

Today on America in the Morning   Bernie Sanders Pulls Endorsement of Graham Platner  Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing more calls to end his campaign amid new allegations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran  The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is heating up again. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports...

Today on America in the Morning   Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault  Maine Democrat Senate Candidate Graham Platner has found himself embroiled in another scandal. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      NY Man Sues ICE  A New York man is suing officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleging they violated his first amendment rights. Correspondent Sue Aller has details.       Allege...

Today on America in the Morning   U.S. Celebrates Independence Day  High heat across much of the country wasn’t enough to stop folks from celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day. Correspondent Donna Warder has a look at the celebrations.      Plane Lands on East River in NYC  A scary scene unfolded in New York City as a small seaplane was forced to land on the waters of the East River Sunday....

Today on America in the Morning Heat Wave Impacts Fourth of July  Extreme heat blanketing much of the country is affecting this weekend's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday in Washington. Reflecting Pool Indictment  A Reflecting Pool indictment—and two very different stories. Rich Johnson explains the Justice Department has indicted a former Olympic athlete, accusing him of vandalizing the...

Trump's Wealth Grows in First Year Back President Trump's first year back in the White House was a lucrative one, according to new data released yesterday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. Critics, however, argue he's using the presidency to enrich himself. John Stolnis reports from Washington. New Fed Chair Focuses on Inflation Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence...

Birthright Citizenship RulingThe Supreme Court hands President Trump a defeat, ruling that any child born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Mystery SolvedThe more-than three-month absence of New Jersey Representative Tom Kean is no longer a mystery. Kean returned to the House on Tuesday and explained his absence. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Trans...

Today on America in the Morning Supreme Court RulingsJohn Stolnis reports from Washington as the Supreme Court hands President Trump setbacks on elections and the Federal Reserve, while delivering a victory on one aspect of executive power. Drone Strike Near JFKEd Donahue reports after a JetBlue pilot says the aircraft struck a drone while approaching New York's JFK Airport for landing. Nancy Pelo...

Today on America in the MorningU.S.-Iran Ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt their weekend military exchanges as the fragile 60-day ceasefire between the two nations remains in effect. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Mississippi Immigration Law A new Mississippi law takes effect Wednesday targeting people living in the state without legal immigration status.  Donna Warder reports...

Today on America in the Morning Iran tensions continueIran strikes a ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz as discussions continue over whether tolls will be charged to transit the strategic waterway. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Alligator Alcatraz closesAfter one year of operation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the Everglades immigration detention center kn...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Wins Key War Powers Vote After Contentious GOP MeetingA loud and contentious meeting with Senate Republicans results in a victory for President Trump on another War Powers Resolution vote. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Postmaster General Defends USPS FinancesThe U.S. Postmaster General testified before Congress about the financial future of the United S...

Today on America in the Morning  The Senate passes a bipartisan war powers resolution in a symbolic rebuke of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict. John Stolnis reports from Washington.  “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is making an emotional appeal as her mother's February disappearance remains unsolved. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Federal prosecutors and the Justice Depa...

Today on America in the MorningTrump OK’s Iran Oil Sales Claiming talks between Vice President Vance and the Iranians were productive despite no movement on nuclear issues, the Trump administration announced they will allow Iran to sell their oil on the open market and lift oil sanctions temporarily.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump may not have been at the meeting i...

Today on America in the Morning Trump Threatens New Iran Attacks As Vice President JD Vance met in Switzerland with the Iranian negotiators, President Trump threatened new attacks on Iran if they don’t comply with US demands.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Reflecting Pool Re-Drain As National Guard troops keep watch over the weekend, there were pro-algae protests around the Reflec...

Today on America in the Morning Iran Deal Signed But GOP Pushback Continues U.S. and Iranian officials were supposed to meet in Switzerland to build upon the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries earlier this week, but the White House has delayed Vice President J.D. Vance's trip to Davos.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Obama Library Opens A star-studded crew join...

Today on America in the MorningPushback Against The Iran Deal Grows It’s not a complete deal, just a memorandum of understanding to end the war between the US and Iran, but it has been approved by President Trump and will be signed on Friday, and the criticism from both sides is already piling up.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Trump Stops Clayton Confirmation Hearing A confirmatio...

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Winners & Losers A Trump-backed candidate for governor lost to a billionaire in the Georgia runoff election, and there were some other surprises on Primary Day.  John Stolnis has details.   Trump Defends US-Iran Deal At the G-7 Summit in France, President Trump touted the deal he struck with Iran to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the de...

Today on America in the Morning Questions Over US-Iran Deal Vice President J.D. Vance led a Trump administration media blitz in an effort to convince the American people the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran will be good for everyone.  But skeptics aren't so sure.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Newsom Alleges DOJ Investigating Him It was an extraordinary statement by C...

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Deal After weeks of promises that a peace deal was close, the White House, Iranian leaders and Pakistani intermediaries have confirmed a peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran that will end military action.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  Fight Night At The White House President Trump will be leaving Washington and is heading to the G-7...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Signals Agreement With Iran President Trump on Thursday withdrew threats to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal and also put a stop to his previously scheduled attacks on Iran, saying in the Oval Office that an agreement to end hostilities with Iran may happen as soon as this weekend.  Politico is reporting that this was put into motion after several Gulf an...

Today on America in the MorningUS Continues Iran Attacks While both sides are not saying the ceasefire is over, the US military conducted a second round of what CENTCOM is describing as “self-defense” strikes against targets in Iran, which comes after the Iranian military shot down an Apache attack helicopter patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the rising ten...

Today on America in the Morning US Retaliates Against Iran The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took a dark turn after Iran shot down a US Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, and in retaliation, the United States in what CENTCOM described as a proportional response targeted Iranian air defense and radar sites near the vital shipping waterway.  Washington corresp...

Today on America in the Morning Iran & Israel Stop Shooting Both Israel and Iran have stopped shooting after Iran fired ballistic missiles toward Israel and Israel returned fire with fighter jets targeting Iranian military positions including in Tehran.  Israel’s retaliatory strikes happened after President Trump called Israel’s Prime Minister telling him to ignore Iran’s attack, a plea which Benj...

Today on America in the Morning Iran Attacks Israel & Israel Retaliates The already fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran may be on life support as Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday evening in retaliation for Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Israel retaliated against Iran with strikes of their own, and the world is await...