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Today on America in the MorningDemocrats Come Together In Wisconsin The candidate who at one point in the primary dropped out of the race, later announced he was rejoining the race, and was a distant second to a Democrat Socialist in polling just days before Tuesday’s primary has eked out a one-half-of-one percentage point victory to become the Democrat nominee for governor in swing-state Wisconsin.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports it didn’t take long for David Crowley, the moderate Milwaukee County Executive, to mend fences with Francesca Hong, the Democrat Socialist that many believed would...

Today on America in the MorningSix States Primary Day There were surprises in a number of elections as six states held primary elections on Tuesday.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Severe Midwest Weather A massive storm moved through Illinois, Indiana, and into Ohio that included reports of tornadoes and flooding.  Tornado sirens were heard in Cincinnati, and heavy rain was also felt in Kentucky and West Virginia.  There were reports of homes and businesses damaged, as many as one million people lost power on Tuesday, including nearly 400,000 power customers in In...

Today on America in the MorningIran & The US Demand Compensation To End War The back and forth between Iran and the US continues as Iran is demanding compensation for the war waged against it, and now President Trump is demanding compensation for all of the people Iran has killed, all while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  John Stolnis reports from Washington.   Vaccine Executive Order President Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations, renewing the focus on a topic that has raised concerns among some pub...

Today on America in the MorningHormuz Uncertainty Grows Negotiations between the United States and Iran are continuing through intermediaries over re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump admits the U.S. is not fully engaging with the Iranians at the moment.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   El Sayed Responds To Trump Comments It’s only been six days since the Michigan primary and its contentious Senate race. The Democrat winner is trying to mend fences within the party, while fiercely going at his Republican opponent and fending off comments from...

Today on America in the Morning Fauci Contempt Of Congress Charge Goes To DOJ A Senate committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Doctor Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Steve Futterman reports that instead of having the full Senate vote on the contempt charge, it went directly to the Department of Justice who will have to decide Fauci’s fate.   Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders Despite a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump signed two ex...

Today on America in the MorningMichigan Senate Election Set Although it took hours for all the ballots to be counted in Michigan, Democrats are now putting their differences aside and standing with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed who won the Senate primary in the key battleground state that could decide the balance of power in the United States Senate.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the November midterms will pose a key test for progressives as Republicans are gearing up to make a political statement 13 weeks from now.   Trump Touts Iran Deal In The Making ...

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Results Primaries are held in five states with battle-ground state Michigan holding a key role in shaping the midterm elections.  But the most-watched race in the nation, the Michigan Democrat Senate election remains too close to call with votes still being counted.  As Jim Roope reports, both Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are confident of victory in speeches they gave overnight. Arrest In Washington Wildfire A convicted felon who spent time in an Arizona prison for the death of his father has been charged with st...

Today on America in the MorningWildfires Worsen In Washington State Hundreds of buildings in Washington State’s second-largest city reduced to ashes from the nation’s largest wildfire, over 65 thousand people evacuated, complete neighborhoods wiped off the map, and still no end in sight as now a number of western states will be dealing with poor air quality from the smoke.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that despite heroic efforts by fire crews, the area being called a war zone has now burned nearly 400 square miles.   Blanche Nomination Moving Forward Two Republican senator...

Today on America in the MorningTrump Pauses Iran Fighting The U.S. held off on military strikes against Iran overnight as President Trump says a deal may soon be reached, with negotiators hammering out details today.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Idaho In-And-Out Burger Shooting A weekend shooting at an In-and-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho left two people dead, one of those a young girl working the drive-thru window, and at least five others hurt.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the shooter took his own life, and an armed bystander is b...

Today on America in the MorningTillis & Cornyn Meet With Blanche The confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has gone off the rails as two Republican Senators - one set to retire, the other primaried at President Trump's behest - refuse to go along with his nomination.  Correspondent Joan Jones reports that late Thursday Tom Tillis and John Cornyn held a meeting with Blanche to discuss their concerns, and the demands both senators have to move forward.     School Shooter’s Father Heads To Prison The father of a Georgia teenager who carried...

Today on America in the MorningFauci Takes The Fifth Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee Wednesday under subpoena, invoking his Fifth Amendment right to not answer a question over 100 times during a hearing that also saw one of his attorneys escorted from the chamber.  Jim Roope reports that Fauci, who received a pardon from President Biden before he left office, could face Contempt of Congress charges as early as next week.   Blanche’s Nomination In Question A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Todd Blanc...

Today on America in the Morning Nation Honors Lindsey Graham The nation continues to honor the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, with memorial events now shifting to his home state of South Carolina. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. White House Faces Global Challenges The White House is navigating a growing list of international crises, balancing diplomacy with deterrence on multiple fronts. Joan Jones reports. Zelensky Meets Trump Ukraine's president is calling his latest White House meeting with President Trump a success as he seeks stronger U...

Today on America in the Morning Iran War Update Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest developments in the war with Iran, as the conflict enters another critical day. Lindsey Graham Funeral Arrangements Clayton Neville reports on funeral arrangements for Senator Lindsey Graham as tributes continue to pour in. Secret Service Agent Charged A U.S. Secret Service agent is facing felony charges after investigators say he participated in violent fraternity hazing. Lisa Dwyer reports. Comey Seeks Dismissal Former FBI Director James Comey says a pho...

Today on America in the MorningA Pause In US-Iran Fighting After nearly two weeks of renewed intense bombing, President Trump over the weekend put military operations against Iran on hold, but still no talks are scheduled.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Reaction To The US-Saudi Nuclear Plan World leaders and U-S lawmakers are reacting to President Donald Trump's new condition regarding Israel to the recently signed U.S.–Saudi Arabia civil nuclear energy deal.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Maine Democrats Reset Following the withdrawal of controversial candidat...

Today on America in the MorningA Nuclear Stipulation Just one day after President Trump announced a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, the president added a stipulation – that Saudi Arabia must officially recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accords, which could put the deal in doubt.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   US Continues Iran Attacks On Thursday night, the US military launched its 13th consecutive night of bombardment against Iranian positions, which comes as President Trump is saying that a broader offensive may soon be needed.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the in...

Today on America in the MorningHouse GOP Passes Spending Bills In Washington, the House is scheduled to adjourn today for a five-week recess.  Republican leaders are feeling good about several big bills that have passed in their chamber on Wednesday, but questions remain as to how they will proceed in the Senate.   Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Bertha Makes Landfall While it does not have hurricane force winds, Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall Wednesday afternoon along the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, bringing drenching rain and some flooding along with power outages as Be...

Today on America in the MorningHegseth Faces The Senate Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from both sides of the aisle during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing as Democrats pressed him on the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran, the rising cost of the conflict and the Pentagon's request for billions more in emergency funding.  Correspondent Joan Jones has details.   Trump Meets With Lebanon’s President President Trump met in the White House with the president of Lebanon, a meeting that included discussions of Lebanon taking back areas...

Today on America in the MorningUS & Iran Trade Missile & Drone Strikes Last night, U.S. Central Command said strikes were launched against targets inside Iran for a 10th straight night... with Iran focusing on hitting US assets in Middle East allied countries - and the potential for others to engage in hostilities increasing.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Trump’s New Canada Tariffs President Trump announced the United States will impose a 50% tariff on a series of Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy...

Today on America in the MorningUS Soldiers Killed During Iran Attacks The U.S. military and Iran traded missile and drone strikes for a 9th straight night, with three U.S. service members killed and a fourth missing in the attacks, and concerns mounting of an all-out conflict.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Sanctions Against Canadian Wildfires While there was some relief for places like New York City and Washington, DC from unhealthy air due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires on Sunday, Washington State is now preparing for the com...

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Election Address President Trump took to the airwaves last night to announce the release of hundreds of pages of declassified material that he says proves U.S. elections aren't safe and stressed the need for Congress to pass his sweeping elections reform bill. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Hazardous Canadian Wildfire Smoke From the Upper Midwest to the East Coast visibility is horrible, and trying to breathe is even worse.  It’s all thanks to smoke from the hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada...