Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair and Jeremy discuss the infrastructure negotiations in DC. As the August break approaches, Senators on both sides say an agreement is imminent, but Republicans are still put off from the Democrats intent to force another infrastructure bill through reconciliation. In the House, Speaker Pelosi says their infrastructure vote will not happen until AFTER the Senate bill is passed.

Rachel has the latest on federal infrastructure planning, and when or if measures will clear the Senate and House as the August break approaches.

Rachel joins JMN to debunk rumors that the White House is changing position on mask usage. Per the President, they will continue to follow CDC recommendations.

Blair updates JMN with the latest on the January 6 investigative commission. Speaker Pelosi refused to seat two of McCarthy's nominees, prompting protests from the minority leader. Despite McCarthy's objections, Rep. Cheney (R-Wy) says the bipartisan commission will continue an impartial investigation.

Rachel updates JMN on the latest infrastructure bill delays in Washington, as Republicans refuse to entertain a cloture vote until the Democrat proposed bill is complete and submitted in proper legislative form. Dems are expected to propose a procedural vote to debate the bill again next week, if it has been fully and properly submitted.

Mayor Curry joins JMN's Jeremy Ratliff to discuss Jacksonville's latest infrastructure budget and current Covid-19 management.

Blair reports on a TSA hearing before congress, where TSA spokespersons must account for low staff and poor performance as the number of travelers increases, despite federal subsidies during the pandemic to keep them well staffed and trained when traveler volume was MUCH lighter.

Brian joins JMN to recap a recent interview with Dana White, and the capitalism dynamics involved in the UFC's success during and after (?) the pandemic specifically thanks to the Jacksonville. He also touches on McCarthy's GOP picks for the January 6 commission.

Blair reports on an upcoming infrastructure procedural vote expected later this week, to advance a $1.2 trillion proposal.

Blair and Rich take a look at government measures to secure personal and critical data against Articificial Intelligence attacks.

Rachel and Rich look at the child tax credits hitting bank accounts this week, and Democrats' plans to move forward on infrastructure funding next week.

Blair and Rich look at the new Child Tax Credit, which begins monthly deposits for a one year test program today. While President Biden wants to make it a permanent program, not everyone supports the credit.

Rachel reports on President Biden's return to DC, with expectations to move forward with infrastructure funding via reparation despite partisan objections.

Blair and Rich look at the Democrat infrastructure budget, as legislators agreed to a plan for $3.5 trillion expected to be approved through reconciliation.

Rachel and Rich look at President Biden's Philadelphia address, and his emphasis on voting rights, with a push toward passing federal voting rights in response to GOP state voting reforms. Critics say it was "empty words," as the federal proposal has already failed in the Senate. In related issues, Vice President Harris met with Texas legislators who are currently in D.C. avoiding their own specia...

Alicia reports on the Cuban support demonstrations in Jacksonville that resulted in blocked traffic on I-95 Tuesday, and anticipated other local demonstrations as political unrest continues in Cuba.

Texas legislators have walked out of a special session addressing Texas voting reform; coincidentally, many of those legislators are now in Washington D.C., drawing publicity to voting rights issues in Federal legislation.

Alicia Tarancon continues coverage on the search for Timothy Obi, the diver missing since Saturday. The Coast Guard, US Navy, and numerous volunteers continue to search in an expanding area.

Rachel takes a look at recent events in Texas, as Democrat legislators have walked out of a special session to prevent a voting quorum, taking interim refuge in D.C. Governor Abbott has threatened to use law enforcement to compel participation when legislators return to Texas. Special sessions run for 30 days, but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor may call consecutivel...

Alicia Tarancon updates the story on Timothy Obi, a diver missing since Saturday afternoon. Search efforts continue, with volunteers offering food and supplies to keep searchers going.

Rachel takes a look at vaccination promotion, including a volunteer activist program, The Covid-19 Community Corp, raising awareness door-to-door.

Alicia has an update on the search efforts for missing diver Timothy Obi, last seen off the coast of Mayport mid-afternoon Saturday.

While President Biden won't claim a "mission accomplished" moment, critics are asking "What WAS accomplished?" in response to withdrawing American forces from Afghanistan? Following America's example, NATO forces are also reducing their presence and involvement in Afghan affairs, as Biden explains it is on Afghanistan to defend itself against Taliban influence and accomplish its own nation buildin...

President Biden sets Aug 31 as an end date to the US war/engagement with Afghanistan, claiming it is the Afghan people's responsibility to nation build. As expected, the announcement was met with mixed responses ranging from relief to end the longest US military engagement in history, to resignation that the mission was a failure and will yield the country to Taliban forces.

Alicia Tarancon and Rich Jones discuss yesterday's severe weather as Tropical Storm Elsa produced tornado activity in Jacksonville and Kingsland.