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Today on America in the MorningBondi Blames Blanche For Epstein Issues In closed door testimony last month, former attorney general Pam Bondi told lawmakers her deputy, now President Trump's nominee to take her job, Todd Blanche, was the one responsible for the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and investigation.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Senate Vote-A-Rama...

Today on America in the MorningHouse Approves War Powers Resolution Democrats pushed through with the help of Republicans in the U-S House voting to pass a war powers resolution Wednesday that aims to potentially limit President Trump's military action in Iran.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it was a vote that House Speaker Mike Johnson was adamantly against.   Still Counting California Ba...

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Day In Six States Six states held primaries on Tuesday, including California where voters will look to fill the state’s governor and Los Angeles mayor’s office.  John Stolnis has details from Washington.     Blanche On The Hot Seat Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche answered questions surrounding what has been called the "anti-weaponization" fund, and alleg...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Backing Off Anti-Weaponization Fund The Trump administration has agreed to comply with a federal judge's order to temporarily halt its so-called 'anti-weaponization' fund. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this came following a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, and a number of Republican members of Congress who went on the record denouncing...

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Trade Messages After a weekend of contemplation, President Trump continues to ponder the peace deal negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials and whether to give it his stamp of approval.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Protests Continue At Newark, NJ ICE Center In New Jersey, Delaney Hall is located just 9 miles from the World Cup venue M...

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Agreement Reached U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have reportedly reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire and re-open the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump has the final say on the deal.  Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Confusion Over Carroll Investigation The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thurs...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Cabinet Discusses Iran The United States carried out another series of military strikes against Iran Wednesday night, and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones.  This came after President Trump held a cabinet meeting at the White House where he made clear he’s not happy with the Iran negotiations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the presi...

Today on America in the MorningTexas Primary Results Texas voters have made their choice in several primary runoff elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress in November, and it was also another case of a President Trump endorsement that put a candidate over the top.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a longtime GOP Senator is accepting a rare defeat.   Washington State Tank I...

Today on America in the MorningUS “Self-Defense” Attacks On Iran Despite claims by President Trump a peace agreement with Iran is drawing closer, and with Iranian negotiators heading to Qatar for talks, the United States launched what it called “self-defense” missile strikes against targets in Iran on Monday.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   California Tank Catastrophe May Be Avert...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Says US-Iran Deal Nearing A senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday that a deal to end the war between Iran and the U.S. is nearing completion, although final approval could still take a few days.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Firestorm Over Anti-Weaponization Fund The US Senate will return to work one week from today, and a political fi...

Today on America in the MorningFunding Bill Stalls Over Trump Fund & Ballroom Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Republican infighting on passing an immigration bill stalled over sparring about White House security funding and that Justice Department fund to compensate Trump allies who say they were politically persecuted.   “Autopsy” Raises More Questions Than Answers It wasn’t just q...

Today on America in the MorningRaul Castro Indicted It’s been wanted for decades, and been in the works for weeks, and now it’s happened.  Federal prosecutors have indicted the former president of Cuba for murder but getting him into an American courtroom will be an issue.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Police Officers Sue Over Trump Fund Two police officers who were injured during th...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Primary Victories Congressman Thomas Massie lost his reelection primary to a candidate backed by President Trump, and he wasn't the only one as six states went to the polls including in Georgia and Pennsylvania.  John Stolnis has election details from Washington.  Blanche Questioned Over Trump Settlement Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate com...

Today on America in the MorningMosque Attack In San Diego Three people were shot and killed during an attack on a mosque in San Diego on Monday morning in what police immediately described as a hate crime.  Sue Aller reports the attackers, identified as a pair of teenagers, took their own lives blocks away.   Primary Day For Massie Today is the busiest primary day so far in the 2026 election cycle...

Today on America in the MorningCassidy Loses Louisiana Primary & Trump Now Targets Massie Two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy will not be returning to Congress next year after losing his Louisiana primary to a challenger backed by President Trump.  John Stolnis reports the President and his allies have targeted another incumbent Republican for defeat on Tuesday, Congressman Thomas Massie.   T...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Talks Taiwan, Trade & Iran With Xi President Trump concludes his visit to China today with a final meeting with China's President Xi Jinping.  Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest on the Trump-China Summit.   SCOTUS On Abortion Pills The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be available by mail w...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Arrives In China President Trump is in China today meeting with the country's leader Xi Jinping.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the Trump-China Summit.   Richins Learns Her Fate The Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on how to deal with grief and was found guilty of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl faced a judge and lear...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Heads To China President Trump has left the United States for important meetings with the leadership of China, but his trip to Beijing started with controversy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it was the president’s comments about American’s financial situation that caused some angst.   Democrats & GOP Target Hegseth Pete Hegseth faced another c...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Responds To Iran & Offers Gas Tax Holiday President Donald Trump is saying that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is on what he calls “life support” after receiving Tehran’s response to his ceasefire proposal and is not ruling out a return to the war if the Iranian government cannot meet the president’s goals.  Washington correspondent Sa...

Today on America in the Morning   President Trump Responds to Iran  President Trump took to social media to voice his criticisms of Iran’s response to the US plan to end the war. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson.      President Trump Headed to China  President Trump heads to China later this week to meet with President Xi Jin Ping. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Tenuous Ceasefi...

Today on America in the MorningIran Attacks US Navy & US Military Responds Iran appears to be stalling on responding to the peace deal offered by President Trump, and the president says there could be a deal next week, but all of this comes as Iran on Thursday attacked three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US military retaliated with airstrikes on Iranian military facilities.  Correspo...

Today on America in the MorningEpstein Suicide Note Released As Lutnick Faces House Hearing A federal judge has released the purported suicide note left behind by Jeffery Epstein.  Jim Roope reports the release comes the same day Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik is questioned by the House Oversight Committee looking into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a closed-door hearing that may have raised...

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Day In Indiana and Ohio, voters went to the polls for state-wide primary elections.  In the Hoosier state, a number of GOP state senators who defied President Trump's call to redistrict congressional maps in Republicans' favor were ousted after calls by the President for them to be primaried.  John Stolnis has more.   Trump Administration Talks Iran From Pres...

Today on America in the MorningMultiple States Plan Redistricting Last week's landmark decision from the Supreme Court prompted several - mostly southern, states to get to work on redrawing their congressional maps.  This comes as the Supreme Court cleared the way for Louisiana to redraw their districts on Monday.  Joan Jones reports that the Tennessee state legislature has been called back to a s...

Today on America in the MorningSpirit Shutdown The rapid shutdown of Spirit Airlines sent shockwaves through the transportation industry, and passengers seeking refunds after the airline ran out of money due to the sustained rise in jet fuel costs.  The now-former airline is still processing refund requests and working to get stranded crew members home.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports the Spir...