Today on America in the Morning Iran Deal Signed But GOP Pushback Continues
U.S. and Iranian officials were supposed to meet in Switzerland to build upon the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries earlier this week, but the White House has delayed Vice President J.D. Vance's trip to Davos. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.
Obama Library Opens
A star-studded crew joined former President Barack Obama at his presidential center's ope...
Today on America in the Morning
Iran Deal Signed But GOP Pushback Continues
U.S. and Iranian officials were supposed to meet in Switzerland to build upon the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries earlier this week, but the White House has delayed Vice President J.D. Vance's trip to Davos. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.
Obama Library Opens
A star-studded crew joined former President Barack Obama at his presidential center's opening in Chicago, but it did not come without controversy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the day’s events, which included a speech by former First Lady Michelle Obama that at times was pointed toward the current president.
Mangione Defense Changes
Just 24 hours after lawyers for Luigi Mangione announced they were going to use an emotional disturbance psychiatric defense, the attorneys went back to court and reversed course on their defense plans for the man charged with killing the chief executive of the nation’s largest health insurer. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.
New Reflecting Pool Problems
Now there’s a new twist in the ongoing saga to clean up the Reflecting Pool. Some of the new “American Flag Blue” paint used to coat the bottom appears to be peeling away.
Readying For Arthur
While it may not be a hurricane, people from Texas to the Florida Keys around the Gulf of America are battening down the hatches for expected flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.
SCOTUS On Pot & Guns
A unanimous U-S Supreme Court decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted for having a history of drug use. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the case surrounds a Federal possession charge against a Texas man who admitted to smoking marijuana but wasn't high or holding a firearm when he was arrested.
Vance’s Tough Stance On Israel
President Trump sealed his Iran deal with his signature on a 14-point agreement, but there are some in the GOP who are irate about the deal, claiming the president did not achieve his objectives and may make the situation in the Middle East worse. Correspondent Seung (pronounced sung) Ming Kim reports JD Vance is becoming the public face of the US-Iran negotiations, and he made sharp remarks to Israel about making the deal work.
Investigating Camp Mystic
Investigators in Texas are updating a report to lawmakers about failures they found by leaders at Camp Mystic during the deadly Independence Day flooding last year. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Arrests From UFC 250 Terror Plot
An investigation into an alleged plot to target the recent UFC 250 event at the White House has taken an unusual turn. A man who was in the country illegally for decades has been identified as the ringleader of the group planning to attack the White House Ultimate Fighting event this past weekend. Correspondent Joan Jones has more details about the plot and the suspect, Abraham Alvarez – audio courtesy of News Nation.
California’s Billionaire Tax
A proposed tax on California billionaires has officially qualified for the November ballot, igniting the next phase of a brawl that has consumed the Golden State.
Finally
A crowd estimated at just over 2 million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan for a victory parade to honor the New York Knicks on winning the NBA Championship. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what became the largest-ever ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes in New York City history.
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