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Today on America in the MorningShutdown Flight Delays On a day when the Senate is hoping to vote later today on ending the government shutdown, today is the day that the FAA has ordered flights to be cut due to staffing shortages.  Yesterday, there were 200 canceled flights across the nation – today that number is expected to be above one thousand, with thousands more delayed.  Correspondent Ed Do...

Today on America in the MorningLouisville Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board says an engine fell off the UPS jet the crashed just after takeoff Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky.  Correspondent Rich Johnson says the plane’s black boxes have been recovered as the investigation is now underway.   SCOTUS Skeptical On Tariffs The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Presid...

Today on America in the MorningElection Night 2025 Election Day 2025 turned into an election night of victories for Democrats with blowout wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, and talk of potentially setting up a blue wave in next year's midterm elections.  John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.   California’s Prop 50 Passes In California, an election ballot measure pushed by Govern...

Today on America in the MorningNo End To The Shutdown The government shutdown enters its 35th day which matches a record set during the first Trump administration.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Election 2025 Preview President Trump offered a last-minute endorsement for Democrat Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, and while this year is usually dismissed as the “off-off year” election...

Today on America in the Morning  Government Shutdown Continues  The finger pointing on Capitol Hill over who’s to blame for the ongoing government shutdown. Correspondent John Stolnis reports       Shutdown Impacts SNAP Benefits  While the government shutdown drags on, correspondent Jennifer King reports lines at food banks are beginning to grow.      President Trump Warns Nigeria  President Trump...

Today on America in the MorningNo End To The Shutdown The government shutdown will reach into next week, and now, tens of millions of Americans are set to see SNAP money they receive from the government end and for Obamacare premiums to increase.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington   Trump’s Asian Summit Recap President Trump concluded his trip to Asia after meeting with Chinese President...

Today on America in the MorningMelissa’s Trail Of Destruction Hurricane Melissa is heading northeast into the Atlantic, but not before leaving dozens dead in the Caribbean, hundreds of thousands without power in Cuba, and in Jamaica, damage on an unimaginable scale after slicing through the island as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with destruction that will take many months to assess.  Correspond...

Today on America in the MorningMelissa Slams Jamaica Hurricane Melissa pulverized its way through Jamaica, making landfall south of Montego Bay, and already it is becoming clear that the powerful Category 5 storm has left behind catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that one of those now trapped on the island of Jamaica is American tourist Christia...

Today on America in the MorningMelissa Hits Jamaica Today The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island of Jamaica and currently the most powerful storm to form this year anywhere on the planet, and will make landfall today.  Winds from Hurricane Melissa reached 175 miles per hour overnight, and is expected to slam into Jamaica with sustained 160 mile per hour winds, gusts of over 200 miles per h...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Asia Trade Trip President Trump is in the Far East for talks with leaders there as he seeks to firm up relations with allies in Asia, including the Chinese, and appears to be making some progress on the trade and tariff front.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Airport Delays Worsen The situation at the nation’s airports is about to get even murkier as t...

Today on America in the MorningCongress To Receive Boat Attacks Briefing President Trump says his administration will brief lawmakers about deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in South America.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this comes as the US military hit two more vessels in the Pacific this week, and the fight against the drug cartels could move from the water to st...

Today on America in the MorningFiery NYC Mayor’s Debate The three candidates running for mayor of New York went toe to toe to toe in a fiery final debate before New Yorkers head to the polls in less than two weeks.  John Stolnis has details.   Ballroom Battle & The Shutdown Continues We enter Day 23 of what is now the second-longest government shutdown in US history.  Correspondent Joan Jones repo...

Today on America in the MorningTrump & GOP Meet Over Shutdown The U-S government shutdown enters its 22nd day today and the President is showing a united front within the Republican Party against Democrat demands.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   January 6 Rioter Arrested Over Threats A man has been arrested, facing federal charges of making death threats against House Minority Leader Hak...

Today on America in the MorningUS-Australia Talks President Trump welcomed Australia’s Anthony Albanese to the White House on Monday where the two leaders signed a rare earths deal the White House hopes will off-set moves by China.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Gunman Stopped At Atlanta Airport A catastrophe was averted at one of America’s busiest airports after police tracked d...

Today on America in the MorningCeasefire Turns Fragile The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding for now, but over the weekend, both sides accused the other of breaking it, resulting in Hamas attacks against Gazans and Israeli troops, and airstrikes by Israel.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   No Kings Rallies Crowds estimated at nearly 7 million took to the streets in cities...

America in the Morning from Westwood One   John Bolton Indicted  A federal grand jury has charged former national security advisor John Bolton with mishandling classified information. Correspondent Eric Tucker reports.    President Trump To Meet With Vladimir Putin  President Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladmir Putin in coming weeks. Correspondent Clayton Neville says the two...

Today on America in the MorningSCOTUS On Voting Rights At the US Supreme Court, the justices seem inclined to either chip away, or possibly fully scrap a key tenet of the Voting Rights Act.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Wednesday’s hearing.   Shutdown Continues The Trump administration was handed a defeat by a federal judge on Wednesday that prevents their efforts to lay off thousands of...

Today on America in the MorningSenate Fails Again On Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown has surpassed two weeks, and President Trump is promising to use the opportunity to shutter programs and department favored by Democrats for good.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Honoring Charlie Kirk President Trump honored the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Tuesday at th...

Today on America in the MorningPresident Trump In Israel & Egypt President Trump spent yesterday in Israel and Egypt praising a ceasefire and peace deal during a global summit on Gaza's future in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, as Israel welcomed home hostages held by Hamas for the last two years.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Government Shutdown Day 14 The Senate returns to Capitol Hill as th...

Today on America in the MorningPresident Trump In Israel & Egypt President Trump is in the Middle East as the cease fire agreed to by Israel and Hamas is underway, with hope a larger peace plan will be implemented soon.  John Stolnis has more from Washington on the president’s journey with stops in Israel and Egypt today.   Government Shutdown Furloughs Underway The White House is warning of more...

Today on America in the Morning Trump On Israel-Gaza Peace Deal As Palestinians in Gaza welcome an end to the fighting, Israelis are anxiously awaiting the return of hostages who have been held by terrorists for more than two years since the Israel-Hamas war began.  Steve Futterman reports that President Trump will head to the Middle East for the Gaza ceasefire signing.   No End For The Government...

Today on America in the MorningIsrael-Gaza Peace Deal Announced Two years and one day after a Hamas surprise attack that killed over 12 hundred Israelis and triggered the war in Gaza, both sides have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal pushed by President Trump.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.   LA Wildfire Arsonist Arrested After nine months of investigating, federal autho...

Today on America in the MorningBattle Lines Drawn On Guard Troop Deployments National Guard members from Texas are now in Illinois, despite calls by Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago’s mayor that they’re neither wanted nor needed, and lawsuits against their deployment are working their way through the courts.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports - Audio courtesy WLS-ABC-7 Chicago.   MTG...

Today on America in the MorningLawsuits Over Guard Troop Deployments Following Oregon’s lead, Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration to try to keep National Guard troops out of The Windy City.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that’s just one of several developments in the battles over immigration enforcement.   No Movement On Shutdown Two votes in the Senate on Mond...

Today on America in the MorningChicago’s Guard Fight Two people in Chicago, including a woman who was shot by federal agents, are facing charges including ramming a vehicle into a Border Protection agent.  The White House says ongoing lawlessness is why it’s deploying National Guard members to Chicago.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says gangs and carte...