Trump Threatens New Iran Attacks, Reflecting Pool Arrests, Chicago Weekend Shootings, Congress Reacts To US-Iran Talks

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 Trump Threatens New Iran Attacks

As Vice President JD Vance met in Switzerland with the Iranian negotiators, President Trump threatened new attacks on Iran if they don’t comply with US demands.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. 

 Reflecting Pool Re-Drain

As National Guard troops keep watch over the weekend, there were pro-algae protests around the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington where President Trump is now blaming the state of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on vandalism.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports one person, a former US Olympic team member was taken into custody, and US Attorney Jeaninne Pirro, speaking on Fox News, says ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl, who in a report reached into the green water and lifted up a floating section of blue paint in the pool, could also face criminal charges. 

Trump-Merloni Feud

It’s turning into a virtual he-said-she-said as President Trump's feud with the Prime Minister of Italy is escalating following last week's G7 summit in France.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

NYC Carriage Death

A New York tourist tradition may soon be coming to an end, following a tragic accident involving a horse-drawn carriage.   Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Chicago Shootings

President Trump is calling for a military intervention in the nation’s third-largest city, after as many as 8 people were killed and three dozen others were injured by gunfire over the three day Juneteenth weekend.   

Healthcare Costs

The high costs for health care seem to be weighing more on Americans, with concerns growing in a poll about healthcare affordability.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. 

Talks In Trouble

High-level talks in Switzerland led by Vice President JD Vance with senior Iranian leadership mediated by Qatar and Pakistan got off to a rocky start as President Trump threatens to shake up negotiations over the deal's details, talks that now Iran says it is pausing.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports at issue is not just the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claimed to have closed again, but fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon – audio of Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon and Energy Secretary Chris Wright courtesy of Fox News Sunday.  

Congressional Reaction To US-Iran Issue

The growing tensions as negotiations have reportedly stalled in Switzerland between the Trump administration and Iran over the weekend have spilled into Congress and was the talk of the Sunday shows.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the Congressional concerns over events in the Middle East.  

 New Air Force One

In a ceremony over the weekend at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, DC, President Trump unveiled the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar to the United States.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Los Angeles Fire

A massive fire in Los Angeles has been burning for days, and it’s now causing smoke issues for the nation's second-largest city.  Correspondent Katie Clark reports.

Maryland Plane Crash

Three adults are dead after a small aircraft crashed at a community park in Bowie, Maryland over the weekend.   

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