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Today on America in the MorningClancy Trial Turmoil A week of jury deliberations have left all parties in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial at wits end as it appears a single juror is preventing the Massachusetts jury from reaching a unanimous decision.  Ed Donahue reports the judge on Thursday, who has spurned a defense lawyer’s request to remove the juror, has threatened to announce a mistrial. SCOTUS Sent Mail-In Ballot Case The battle over mail-in voting is headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court — with the November midterm elections now j...

Today on America in the MorningUS & Iran Trade More Attacks Iran is accusing the United States of launching military strikes that they claim hit a wedding party in their country, killing at least five people and wounding dozens.  John Stolnis reports Iran responded by attacking US military assets in the region. Still No Verdict But An Arrest Made The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked, telling the judge they cannot reach a verdict, but that’s not stopping the judge sending back the jury for another day today in...

Today on America in the MorningAnother Day Of Attacks After just over a month without military strikes by Iran or the U.S., Monday and Tuesday have seen the two adversaries trading missile attacks once again, but President Trump says this escalation is not meant to force Iran to the bargaining table.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Edouard Makes Landfall Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border Tuesday morning and the flooding threat continues to be a concern in the Lone Star State.  Correspondent Clayton Neville repo...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Discusses Latest US-Iran Attacks After the Islamic Republic of Iran unsuccessfully targeted US forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, President Trump told Fox News Monday he would hit them hard in retaliation.  John Stolnis has more from Washington. Grand Canyon Flash Flood Two people, including a chiropractor from Texas, are confirmed dead and the search continues in the Grand Canyon following flash flooding that came without warning.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on just how fast the situation can turn from peaceful hiking to a...

Today on America in the MorningUS & Iran Trade Attacks US forces ended a lull in military action against Iran on Sunday, targeting rocket launchers by the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at a US military facility in Jordan, with Jordanian armed forces claiming they intercepted 8 of the missiles, but explosions were still heard in the area.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the first attack by US forces on Iranian targets since July 29.  Clancy Trial Deliberations Continue The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial we...

Today on America in the MorningTrade War’s Water Name Change President Trump announced he’s renaming Lake Ontario to become Lake America as he escalates his trade war with Canada.  Steve Futterman reports this follow’s Canada’s move to enact retaliatory 50 percent tariffs on American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment. The Marine One Close Call An investigation into the close call between a passenger jet and Marine One, the president’s helicopter on August 4, found that air traffic controllers failed to halt flights as required by safety p...

Today on America in the MorningTrade War Blame The US – Canada trade war may center on tariffs, but it’s also about winning hearts and minds for officials on both sides of the border, as both nations are digging in and prices for many goods will be going up.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.  Mail-In Voting Lawsuits A federal judge is removing a major legal roadblock to President Trump's order for restrictions on mail-in voting.  As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, this is now leading several Democrat-controlled states to file lawsuit...

Today on America in the MorningRemembering Dolly Parton Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving but impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the “Queen of Country” music, a Hollywood star and a beloved American icon, has died following a brief battle with cancer.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr reports on her legendary career as a singer, songwriter, actress, theme park owner, and philanthropist.  Canada & US Trade Tariff Insults The US and Canada are trading both insults and tariff threats following the weekend breakdown in trade talks between the two co...

Today on America in the MorningBessent Announces Iran Sanctions Plan The Trump administration announced what they call an unprecedented series of measures aimed at isolating Iran's economy, already in tatters, from the rest of the world.  John Stolnis reports from Washington the proposed sanctions would target countries that want to do business with the Islamic Republic.  Canada Plans Retaliatory Tariffs Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States today after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far worse” than existing t...

Today on America in the MorningThe Trade War Begins President Trump’s optimism about a trade deal with Canada was shattered over the weekend after it seemed a trade agreement was at hand.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says last minute changes by the Trump administration forced him to pull out.  John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.  Nevada Firestorm Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire is now forcing tens of thousands of people in the Reno area to evacuate, a major highway throu...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Economic Threat For Iran On the day that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln left the Middle East after a record-setting time at sea, President Trump is putting Iran on notice with what he’s calling an economic D-Day - an isolation campaign against the Islamic Republic unlike anything previous.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports there are still some missing details, and one world superpower who is saying sanctions alone will not put an end to the war.  NY Terror Plot Stopped A New York woman is u...

Today on America in the MorningNational Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion dollars on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports it took just five months for the US national debt to increase by another one trillion dollars, and double under the last two presidents.  Primary Surprises Progressive Democrats had a good showing during the primaries this week but some key Trump-backed ca...

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Day Recap Primaries were held in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming Tuesday, while voters in California held a special election to replace Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell.  John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.  Trump Claims Strait Of Hormuz US Territory President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are defending the conditions of the U-S-S Abraham Lincoln as the president posts an image of a map that now shows the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest in the Middle East.   Add...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Iran & Oman Threats The 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran that President Trump signed in France has now expired, and the President has come up with two new threats against Iran and one of the top US allies in the Persian Gulf.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.  Primary Day Several states are holding primary elections today as we inch closer to the midterms.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there’s confusion in Alaska where the Senate race has incumbent Dan Sullivan challenging another Republi...

Today on America in the MorningUSS Abraham Lincoln & Iran Amidst reports of poor living and work conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln that have been surfacing over the last few weeks, one of the nation's top military leaders visited sailors during his trip to the Middle East.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  Shootings Across America A college campus, a Michigan neighborhood, in Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore - in a bar, and even at a gun violence reduction event in Kentucky, there were shootings across America over the weekend that left mo...

Today on America in the MorningCarrier Ordered Home The more than five thousand sailors aboard the problem-plagued USS Abraham Lincoln stationed near the Persian Gulf for months may soon be getting some relief, following congressional outrage and concerns over the health of the sailors on-board.  The details from correspondent Jim Roope.  Latest On Leavitt Leaving Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump Administration at the end of the month, stepping down as White House press secretary to become a full-time mom to her two young children.  Joan Jones reports that the White Hou...