Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The Senate passed a vote to end debates and advance the infrastructure bill toward a final vote, likely to happen this week. Rachel looks at the vote prospects, and what will follow when the House has its infrastructure next.

Alicia takes a look at Security Resource Officer training going on in the Duval County area, as students return to classrooms tomorrow.

SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT: Brent takes a look at the Jaguars preseason, including their televised scrimmage this weekend, all the expectations with new coach Urban Meyer, and when Jacksonville will become Trevortown.

Rachel recaps President Biden's meet with some electric vehicle manufacturers at a Whit House lawn event, where he promoted plans for a US electric vehicle fleet. The still-pending infrastructure bill includes plans for massive expansion of electric vehicle fueling sites nationwide, as part of Biden's long term plans to reduce vehicle-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Blair checks in with the latest in challenges to the eviction moratorium. Realtors in Alabama & Georgia are protesting that neither the CDC nor the President had authority to extend the moratorium, but instead that power remains with Congress ... where Dems lack the votes to take on the topic.

Rachel takes a look at the latest eviction moratorium, and the critis who say that CDC has no authority to issue one.

Blair updates JMN on the eviction moratorium extended until October. Lawmakers are concerned about whether the CDC can authorize an extension legally, while advocates hope that any interim for legal inquiry will be enough to facilitate some federal financial assistance.

Dr. Mayo joins Rich Jones on JMN to discuss the Baptist Health mandates for vaccinations & mask usage (with certain exclusions).

Rachel reports on President Biden's push for mask usage, and how in an address he challenged TX and FL governors to either encourage mask use, or "get out of the way." Additionally, Biden addressed shipping more vaccines to border facilities, and the eviction moratorium extension.

Dr. Caro joins Rich Jones on JMN to give an update on how NE Florida is responding to increased hospitalizations due to covid-19 delta variant transmissoin. Florida hospitals broke a national in-patient record over the weekend, with a higher number of covid-related admissions than ever during the pandemic.

Blair joins JMN to review President Biden's new federal employee vaccination policy, and some responses to it.

President Biden is encouraging federal employees to get vaccinated, and will soon require all federal employees to either show proof of vaccination OR be subject to frequent covid testing. In the mean time, as the number of covid diagnoses increase due to the delta variant, all federal employees are required to practice masking & social distancing habits at work. The President hopes that by requir...

Brent joins Jeremy on JMN to preview the Jacksonville Jaguars, as training camp begins and public scrimmages are coming up. Fans have high hopes and big expectations from new head coach Urban Meyer and QB Trevor Lawrence.

Blair joins Jeremy on JMN to discuss the January 6 Commission's first hearing today, as several D.C. Metro and Capitol Police officers will testify on their experiences.

Brian joins Jeremy on JMN to discuss expectations of the January 6 Commission, and reactions to the NYC immunization policies laid out by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

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.