America In The Morning

Today on America in the MorningDHS Funding Secured On the 76th day since Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed, Congress passed a bill Thursday restoring the flow of federal dollars to most of its agencies.  However, as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, both Democrats and Republicans continue to blame the other for the history-making shutdown, without solving any of the issu...

Today on America in the MorningSCOTUS Voting Ruling The Supreme Court rendered a ruling on Wednesday, striking down a Louisiana congressional map that could impact states nationwide.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that the ruling left Democrats fuming in a case that impacts the Voting Rights Act.   Hegseth On The Hot Seat The Secretary of War appeared before Congress Wednesday for the first...

Today on America in the MorningComey’s New Indictment Just a few weeks after a previous case against former FBI Director James Comey was dismissed by a federal judge, a grand jury in North Carolina has indicted him for a second time on charges he threatened to kill President Trump in a social media post.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   King Charles & Queen Camilla’s Day In Washington Pre...

Today on America in the MorningWhite House Correspondents Dinner Suspect In Court The armed man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents Association dinner Saturday faced a judge for the first time on Monday.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the situation surrounding the shooter and how he gained access to the event is leading to more questions about presidential se...

Today on America in the MorningWhite House Correspondents Dinner Shooting A gunman is in custody after another apparent thwarted assassination attempt of President Donald Trump, this time at the White House Correspondents Dinner in the heart of the Nation's Capital.  The President and all attendees were uninjured. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   No Iran-US Weekend Meeting It was a f...

Today on America in the MorningOut-Of-Control Georgia-Florida Wildfires Severe drought conditions in the Southeast has become the fuel for out-of-control wildfires that are burning thousands of acres with no end in sight and forcing residents to flee.  91 counties in Georgia under a state of emergency order, and homes have been destroyed in Georgia and Florida.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports...

Today on America in the MorningJudge Rules Against Virginia Redistricting Less than 24 hours after Virginia’s redistricting plan was approved by Old Dominion State voters, a Virginia judge ruled the referendum unconstitutional, blocking the state from certifying the results, a move that Virginia’s attorney general vows to immediately appeal.  President Trump is claiming the redistricting election,...

Today on America in the MorningCeasefire Extended TFN The cease fire between the United States and Iran was due to end Tuesday night, but on social media late-Tuesday afternoon, President Trump extended the deadline until further notice despite earlier in the day casting doubt on that prospect.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Virginia Passes Redistricting Vote Virginia voters have approv...

Today on America in the MorningCeasefire Talks In Question President Trump announced that the ceasefire in place between the US and Iran ends Wednesday evening and it’s highly unlikely he would extend it unless a deal is struck, however it’s still unclear if there will even be a meeting in Pakistan today after the US fired on and seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman.  Washington corresponden...

Today on America in the MorningUS Seizes Iranian Ship With peace talks expected to resume in Pakistan today, the United States will sit down with Iranian officials after the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship over the weekend.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Louisiana Mass Shooting Leaves 8 Kids Dead There’s shock and disbelief in Shreveport, Louisiana where 8 children wer...

Today on America in the MorningIsrael-Lebanon Ceasefire A major roadblock to the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to have been temporarily removed after officials from Israel and Lebanon agreed to a short-term ceasefire.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Former Lt. Governor’s Murder-Suicide He was a rising star at one time in Virginia politics who many believed would one day be...

Today on America in the MorningIncreasing Trump & Pope War Of Words The war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, as both Vice President JD Vance had choice words for the Pontiff, and House Speaker Mike Johnson also questioned the Pope’s comments about Iran, which comes as the president posted a new A-I image of himself with Jesus Christ’s arm around him.  Washington corresp...

Today on America in the MorningSwalwell Assault Accuser Speaks Out He was the frontrunner to become the next California governor, and on Tuesday afternoon Eric Swalwell tendered his resignation in the House of Representatives.  Swalwell’s fall from grace now includes investigations in New York and Los Angeles for sexual abuse.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports a California woman claims she was r...

Today on America in the MorningSwalwell & Gonzalez Resign From Congress The House of Representatives is back in session today, and will soon have two fewer members for the moment.  Two lawmakers have announced they are leaving, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, and the House is also investigating two members of the Florida delegation.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the departure o...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Orders Strait Of Hormuz & Iranian Ports Blocked Peace talks led by Vice President Vance and Iranian officials failed to produce a resolution between the two sides, and as a result, President Trump is reportedly considering ending the cease fire just a few days into the two-week moratorium.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Swalwell Ends Governor’s...

Today on America in the MorningMelania Denies Epstein Relationship First Lady Melania Trump delivered a six-minute stunning statement Thursday from the White House and resurrected the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, denying any links to him or his crimes, and calling on Congress to hold a public hearing and let the victims tell their stories.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Ceasefi...

Today on America in the MorningIran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again  With a fragile cease fire in place between the U.S. and Iran, there was confusion and some finger-pointing by both sides that each was violating the cease fire, but so far, the peace appears to be holding.  John Stolnis reports from Washington.  Pentagon’s Ceasefire Update During a Pentagon press briefing Wednesday to discuss the t...

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Ceasefire President Trump and Iran have agreed on a two-week cease fire agreement that will see the U.S. ending their air assault on Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz to traffic once again, but questions over the agreement remain.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   World Reacts To Trump Statements & Ceasefire In less than 48 hours we went fro...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Iran Threat The clock is ticking for the Iranian regime in power to re-open the Strait of Hormuz or risk having the United States military bomb power plants and bridges inside the country.  John Stolnis has more on the President's threats to Iran, and discussions about the war and the latest negotiations from Washington.   NASA Makes History History was made...

Today on America in the MorningMissing F-15 Airman Rescued Americans are celebrating the rescue of a missing crew member that was lost after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday.  John Stolnis has the latest on that, as well as a new threat issued by the President against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.   Soleimani Family Members Detained They were living in the lap of luxury, and suppo...

Today on America in the MorningAttorney General Pam Bondi Fired The second White House cabinet member in 30 days has been removed, as President Trump announced that he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday.  There are questions being raised as to why Trump showed one of his strongest loyalists the door, as well as who will replace her, and who in the cabinet could be next.  The details from...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Address To The Nation President Trump addressed the nation from the White House in a rare prime time speech to discuss the ongoing war in Iran and the effect it's had on rising gas prices in America.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of President...

Today on America in the MorningTrump To Address Nation On Iran  President Trump says the war in Iran could be ending soon, while at the same time warning allies that they will need to start defending themselves from Iranian military action if they want to use the Strait of Hormuz for oil, and will address the nation tonight.  John Stolnis has more from Washington. Judge Says No To Ballroom Two dif...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s New Iran Ultimatum President Trump is putting the current Iranian leadership on notice, threatening to target and in his words obliterate Iran’s civilian infrastructure including electric and water desalination plants, unless an agreement is reached soon to end the war, an agreement that Iran’s government called unrealistic.  Washington correspondent Sagar Me...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Orders TSA Get Paid  Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One Sunday night, President Trump revealed Iran will allow some oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz... a sign of progress in peace talks.  John Stolnis has more from Washington. Homeland Security Funding Remains In Flux A House bill that funds Homeland Security along with TSA was calle...