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US-Canada Trade War, Nevada Wildfire Worsens, Iran Shrugs Off US Economic Threat, Secret Jeffries-Kushner Meeting

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 through the area is shut down, and thousands more are without power. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Hawk Fire is still zero-percent contained. Iran Defies Sanctions Threat Iran continues to defy the United States despite crippling sanctions being threatened by the Trump administration, with the Iranian parliament announcing they advanced plans to charge a service fee for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s president saying a US memorandum is the best path out of a stalled war. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference today to discuss those new sanctions. The Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Both Republicans and Democrats are asking questions after reports surfaced from the New York Times that Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, met privately in recent weeks. Musicians Plan Walkout The Boston Musicians’ Association authorized a strike for the first time in its orchestra’s history, but hours later said it would extend their plans for 48 hours after their three-year contract expired. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Stripping Stars & Stripes The Pentagon has fired the Stars and Stripes' top editor, publisher and a reporter. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the military newspaper publisher Max Lederer is voicing censorship fears following the move by the government. Canada Irate Over US Demands There is anger North-of-the-Border as Canada says it will immediately retaliate after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, but was warned by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that the US would respond to what he called any Canadian retaliation. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. A Beef With Beef President Trump is facing questions from his own party after his announcement to allow 300 thousand metric tons of tariff-free beef imports to the United States in an effort to bring down high meat prices, with GOP lawmakers from agricultural states concerned about the impacts to American farmers and ranchers. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Texas & Data Centers Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his guidelines for data centers in his state, despite criticism from President Trump on the move. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas that data centers are becoming an election issue in the Lone Star State. Sonya Massey Shooter Dies Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home in 2024 after she called 9-1-1 to report a prowler trying to enter her home has died. Still In The Dark It’s been nearly two weeks since a severe line of storms ripped through parts of Indiana with hurricane-force winds, and still thousands of residents remain in the dark with no power and surviving on the generosity of others. Katie Clark has details. Finally She was the daughter on The Donna Reed Show and Craig T. Nelson’s independent wife on Coach. Shelley Fabares (pronounced "SHELL-ee fa-BARE") has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's Economic Threat For Iran, NY Terror Plot Stopped, Swalwell Investigation Grows, Latest On The Clancy Trial

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 under arrest, charged in connection an alleged plot to blow up the New York State Capitol building in Albany. Jim Roope reports the woman who converted to Islam was deadly serious about her plans. Swalwell Investigation Expands The FBI is expanding their investigation into sexual assault allegations against former California Congressman Eric Swalwell. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the one-time leading candidate to become governor of the Golden State was stopped at an airport and had his electronic devices seized. Philadelphia Masked Man Identity Revealed The man Philadelphia officials say has been terrorizing people in a scary mask has been identified. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump & Cohen Reconcile President Donald Trump publicly reconciled Thursday evening with Michael Cohen, his former attorney who became a key prosecution witness against him. Telescope Rescue Fails A NASA mission to rescue a falling space telescope has ended in failure. Correspondent Ben Thomas has details. Clancy Trial Continues The murder trial for a mother accused of killing her own children continues in a Massachusetts courtroom, while her lawyers argue their client was overmedicated and misdiagnosed. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports hundreds of women wore pink shirts outside the courtroom this week in support of Lindsay Clancy and others who suffer from postpartum depression. Liberia Takes Deportees The U.S. has sent a first group of deportees to Liberia. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the African nation will reportedly allow 12 hundred people being removed from the United States to enter the country, one of the largest deals the Trump administration has made with another nation to expel migrants who cannot be sent back to their own countries - Audio courtesy of Liberia National Television. Illegal Driving Boat That Killed Two The person behind the wheel of an overcrowded speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, drowning an infant and her mother, has now been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. Melania Back At The White House First Lady Melania Trump made a memorable return to the White House Rose Garden Thursday, greeting the crowd with a playful message. Midair Collision Details Released The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary details into the midair collision of a State Police helicopter and small plane in the skies over Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Finally Residents of Gary, Indiana along with other towns in Northwest Indiana have been in the dark for days, and it may be into next week before power is restored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Primary Surprises, Darline Graham's Debate Gaffs, Harry & Meghan Leaving USA

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 candidates failed to win their elections. John Stolnis has some of the key takeaways from Tuesday's primary battles in Florida, Wisconsin, and Alaska. Americans Killed In Kenya Chopper Crash We're learning more about a deadly crash involving a helicopter that was taking tourists on an African safari in Kenya. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a television executive is among the seven who died – five of them were American citizens. Trump Touts White House Projects President Trump spent part of his Wednesday on the White House lawn with reporters to inspect some of his projects. Lisa Dwyer reports. Pennsylvania Midair Collision There was tragedy in Pennsylvania after a small airplane and a state police helicopter collided midair. DOJ Defends Comey Investigation The Justice Department is defending the James Comey prosecution in the Trump threat case. Correspondent Mike Hempen has the details. Latest In The Middle East The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic in the Middle East. While Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed, President Trump says it is open and ships are passing through, but not Iranian vessels, as the President is warning Iran that the US naval blockade which he says has been working well will remain in place. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Graham’s Debate Gaffs During a debate, Senator Darline Graham, who has the backing of President Trump, made a high profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina US Senate seat to which she was appointed last month. Correspondent Meg Kinnard reports. Judge Removed From Texas Trial The judge who presided over the Karmelo Anthony trial was removed from the Texas track meet stabbing case as the defendant who was convicted of murder seeks a new trial. Lisa Dwyer reports that the judge’s television interview after the case is at the crux of the decision – audio courtesy WFAA-TV Dallas. Latest On US-Canada Trade President Trump says the U-S and Canada have reached a "very fair deal" on tariffs, but the details are still being worked on. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Missing Officer Police in Massachusetts are investigating the death of an off-duty officer in what they describe as a domestic matter. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Finally The Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panittiere. They will soon be on their way to the UK. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr says that Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess, will be moving from California to England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Primary Day Recap, US-Canada Trade Deal, Penn State's Drug Arrests, Meta Taken To Court

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. Additional Canada Tariffs Halted President Trump said Tuesday night he was delaying temporarily the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal an hour before the sanctions were to go into effect. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. College Drug Trafficking Two Penn State University fraternities are in deep trouble for making pledges participate in a drug trafficking scheme. As Lisa Dwyer reports, more than a dozen people have been arrested for transporting drugs over state lines to sell on campus. Latest On Lala One person has died, thousands still remain without power and there’s widespread destruction in Hawaii from Tropical Storm Lala. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Disney Sues FCC Both Disney and ABC television are filing a lawsuit against the FCC. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports the legal challenge is to the Trump administration’s call for an early license renewal process, and claims the FCC is violating the network’s free speech rights. Pennsylvania Data Center Rules Pennsylvania will be taking a hard line against data centers, announcing significant restrictions on projects, including that any data center being built must pay for their own power. Sue Aller reports that other restrictions in the governor’s executive order include who they can hire, and strict guidelines on water use. South Korea Reacts To Scaled Back Maneuvers South Korea is reacting to President Trump’s order to scale back annual joint exercises between the South Korean and American military. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that the president’s decision was due in part to the South Korean government’s refusal to help in the fight against Iran and keep vital shipping lanes open. Meta Goes To Court Attorneys representing four states argued in court that Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta developed its products to hook young users on its platforms. Correspondent Kelvin Chan reports that Meta is also being accused of harvesting the data of children under 13 to benefit the tech giant. Minnesota Sues Texas Minnesota’s attorney general sued the governor of Texas on Tuesday, seeking to compel the extradition of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged with wounding a man and then lying to justify the shooting during the agency’s crackdown in Minneapolis. Overton Picked To Head FDA President Donald Trump will nominate White House official Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Finally More details are emerging into the death of actress Hayden Panittiere, including word of a “bag of medication” and the 9-1-1 call in a heavily redacted incident report. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Threatens Iran & Oman, Primary Day In Three States, Hero Lifeguard To The White House, Trump-Ossoff Feud

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 Republican candidate with the same name. Hero Lifeguard Honored At The White House A teenage lifeguard who bravely jumped into dangerous surf to rescue a 10-year-old who was being pulled out into the Pacific Ocean was honored at the White House Monday, sitting down with President Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports also in attendance, the 10-year-old boy that lifeguard saved. Damage Worsens From Lala At least one person has died, thousands remain without power, and some towns are cut off after roads were washed away from Tropical Storm Lala that damaged several of the Hawaiian Islands. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. SCOTUS Says No To Trump The nation’s highest court has again rebuffed President Trump’s latest attempt to overturn a jury verdict against him. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Vandals Blamed On More DC Damage President Trump is again pointing the finger of blame at vandals for damaged grass on the National Mall near the White House. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Trump Responds To USS Alabama Today marks 61 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe, and that time has now come and gone. Another issue of the war has been the long deployment of US troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the president is calling news of food shortages and morale problems on the aircraft carrier “fake news.” South Korea Reacts To Scaled Back Maneuvers South Korea hopes for the resumption of diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea to help ease animosities on the Korean Peninsula. Correspondent Luke Garatt reports this comes after President Trump ordered a scaling back of annual U.S. military exercises with South Korea. Trump-Ossoff War Of Words President Trump and Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff are trading increasingly personal attacks, as the political battle over Georgia's Senate seat heats up. Joan Jones reports on the back-and-forth between the Democrat Senator and the White House. Congressman’s New Trouble The House Ethics Committee is investigating a current Democrat lawmaker over allegations of sexual misconduct. Mangione’s State Trial Postponed The man accused of shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson to death in New York City will not go to trial in state court next month as previously scheduled. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Finally Actress Hayden Panettiere passed away on Sunday, and questions abound as to how she died at the age of 36. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices