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Today on America in the Morning   Washington, DC Plane Crash A passenger jet preparing to land at Reagan National Airport in the Nation’s Capital crashed into the Potomac River after striking a helicopter. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the story from Washington.    Trump Signs Laken Riley Act As ICE and law enforcement around the country continue with raids aimed at arresting immigrants...

Today on America in the Morning   Judge Blocks Spending Freeze The White House Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to pause grants, loans and other financial assistance to place those programs under review. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that even after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's hold on federal grants and loans, leaders on Capito...

Today on America in the Morning   DOJ Officials Fired President Trump's Department of Justice announced more than a dozen employees were fired for their roles as prosecutors involved in cases against Trump before he became president. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.    Migrant Crackdown The Trump administration is cracking down on immigration as promised, and anticipated concern is beg...

Today on America in the Morning   ICE Enforcement Underway Immigration enforcement raids taking place over the weekend in a few U.S. cities, all part of the Trump administration's promise to begin mass deportations of migrants with criminal backgrounds in the country illegally. John Stolnis with more on the raids and a political battle with Colombia over migrants.     Trump Wants To “Clean Out” Ga...

Today on America in the Morning   Judge Blocks Birthright Order One of President Trump's first acts since beginning his second stint in the Oval Office was to sign an executive order that would redefine birthright citizenship in America. A federal judge put a temporary hold on that order. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Hegseth Vote To The Senate After clearing a key procedural vote mos...

Today on America in the Morning   LA’s Newest Wildfire Fifty Thousand Southern California residents are under evacuation orders as the Hughes fire rages out of control and grew to more than 8,000 acres in just a few hours, forcing the closure of Interstate 5 in Los Angeles. Lisa Dwyer reports rain expected this weekend cannot come soon enough.     Reaction To J6 Pardons President Trump's decision...

Today on America in the Morning   Reaction To J6 Pardons The President is defending his decision but reactions are varied on both sides of the political isle on Donald Trump’s pardoning of some 15-hundred people convicted in the wake of the January 6, 20-21 Capitol riot. Jim Roope has the latest.   Deep South’s Deep Freeze Dangers in the Deep South as it looked like a blizzard in the French Quarte...

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Takes Oath Of Office With cold weather forcing the ceremony inside the US Capitol Rotunda, Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president, and vowed to put America first as he enters his second term in office. Steve Futterman has the story.   Trump’s Executive Orders Following the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol, President Trump signed a num...

Today on America in the Morning   Inauguration Day The second presidential administration of Donald Trump begins later today after the President-elect is sworn in, although frigid temperatures in the Nation's Capitol have forced the ceremonies indoors. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Israeli Hostage Release The exchange of hostages has begun in the Middle East. Correspondent Clayto...

Today on America in the Morning   Finalizing The Ceasefire Israel’s Prime Minister said a deal is done, and while a cease fire was reached and signed between Israel and Hamas, the agreement has not taken hold yet, and that is evident on the ground. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Tough Nominee Hearings President-Elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general Pam Bondi spent a second da...

Today on America in the Morning   Biden’s Farewell Speech After fifty years in politics, including 36 in the Senate, another eight as Vice President and the past four years as Commander-in-Chief, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation. Pamela Furr has the story.    Ceasefire & Hostage Release Deal For Gaza After more than a year of daily battles, the world is reacting to...

Today on America in the Morning   Battling Wildfires & The Winds A new round of Santa Ana Winds hit Southern California but firefighters are managing to keep the historically devastating wildfires from gaining more ground, fires that have already scorched over 62 square miles. Jim Roope has the latest from Los Angeles.    Hegseth On The Hot Seat It was a four hour contentious hearing on Capitol Hi...

Today on America in the Morning   Wildfire Winds Return Southern California is on edge with the return of strong winds as the deadly and devastating wildfires continue to burn out of control with more than 60 square miles now decimated. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.    “Strings Attached” For Wildfire Aid As firefighters work to slow down the massive Los Angeles wildfires, lawmakers in Washin...

Today on America in the Morning   Blame For LA Wildfires The death toll continues to rise, dangerous winds are fanning the flames again, and finger pointing, blame and questioning continues as does the fire fight against deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. From the City of Angels, here’s our Jim Roope.   Biden News Conference After being criticized for a scarcity of doing news conferences, President...

Today on America in the Morning   Blame For LA Wildfires As Mother Nature becomes a bit more cooperative allowing fire fighters to make progress on wildfires burning in the nation’s second largest city, Jim Roope reports the blame game begins into the worst fires in Los Angles history still raging out of control.    Jimmy Carter’s Funeral In a striking display of democracy and bipartisan unity, ev...

Today on America in the Morning   LA Wildfires Out Of Control The death toll is growing and more than a thousand homes are destroyed in what is now the most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles. Jim Roope reports all fires remain out of control, and a lack of water and firefighters, and hurricane-force winds are only making matters worse.    Trump’s Emergency Appeal Donald Trump’s legal...

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s News Conference During an hour long news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he would not rule out using military force in order to make Greenland a part of the United States or to take back control of the Panama Canal. John Stolnis has the details on his wide-ranging comments.   Los Angeles Area Wildfire As a n...

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Certifies Trump Victory It was a smooth and uneventful January 6th in Washington, DC, with enhanced security around the US Capitol. In a joint session of Congress presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is declared the winner of the 20-24 Presidential Election. Jim Roope reports.    Canadian Prime Minister Resigns As the United States wi...

Today on America in the Morning   Certifying the Presidential Election Later this morning, Congress will officially certify the results of the November election and officially declare Donald Trump the next president, and it comes amid heightened security around the Capitol. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Massive Winter Storm A combination of bone chilling cold, heavy snow, sleet, ice, a...

Today on America in the Morning   Latest On The New Orleans Terror Attack Federal investigators now believe the terrorist in the New Year’s morning attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans acted alone. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on a city exemplifying resilience after the attack that left at least 14 people dead and 35 injured when a truck plowed through a crowd.     More Learned...

Today on America in the Morning   At Least 15 Dead In New Orleans Terror Attack The FBI has taken the lead into the investigation of the apparent terrorist attack in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans after a man driving a pick-up truck plowed through revelers, killing at least 15 and wounding dozens. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     Truck Explodes At Trump La...

Today on America in the Morning    Happy New Year  Hundreds of Thousands of people gathered in Times Square last night, and millions around the world stayed up late to welcome in the new year.   Puerto Rico Power Outage  Nearly all of Puerto Rico is going through a power outage. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  9/11 Plea Deals Restored  A military court is restoring the plea deals for the me...

Today on America in the Morning   China Hackers Strike US Treasury It’s being called a “major breach.” The US Treasury Department says they have been victimized by Chinese hackers. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Remembering Jimmy Carter Tributes are pouring in throughout the nation and around the world for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Washington cor...

Today on America in the Morning   Jimmy Carter Passes Away The 39th President and longest-lived former president in American history, Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Jim Roope has a look at his legacy.     Tornadoes Strike The South At least four people are dead after a string of tornadoes ripped through parts of the South over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville brings us...

Today on America in the Morning   WHO Chief Nearly Caught In Israeli Airstrike  Israeli forces launched airstrikes into Yemen striking targets close to where the head of the World Health Organization was visiting. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  Sinkhole Snarls Holiday Travel  A massive sinkhole is being repaired after snarling holiday traffic in New Jersey. Correspondent Clayton Neville h...