America In The Morning

California Avalanche, New Details In Guthrie Case, Zuckerberg Takes The Stand, US Readying Iran Attack

Today on America in the MorningCalifornia Avalanche An investigation is underway in California following an avalanche that happened during a mammoth snowstorm that left eight skiers dead and another missing.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the extreme conditions that led to the avalanche as weather is making it difficult to continue the recovery efforts.   New Guthrie Case Developments   With the search for Nancy Guthrie in its third week, several new developments emerged on Wednesday, along with a new ransom note.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has more, including an interview given by the Pima County Sheriff and what the FBI is now focusing on.   US Prepping For Iran Attack The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Pentagon is sending significant numbers of jet fighters and support aircraft to the Middle East, assembling the greatest amount of air power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.    Wexler Behind Closed Doors Members of the House Oversight Committee heard closed-door testimony from billionaire Leslie Wexler, the businessman behind the brands of Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret.  Jennifer King reports on what was learned during the latest hearing regarding Jeffrey Epstein.   No Breakthroughs In Russia-Ukraine Talks The word from Geneva was not good with lack of breakthroughs in the latest U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports we are now a week away from the war entering its fifth year.   Gunman Near US Capitol Stopped We are learning more about the man arrested Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward the west side of the U.S. Capitol Building armed with a shotgun.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Zuckerberg Takes The Stand Mark Zuckerberg traded in his Silicon Valley office for a seat in the witness stand in a Los Angeles trial focusing on a landmark case of social media addiction.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the testimony given by the Facebook parent-company Meta CEO.   Georgia Election Officials Want Answers Fulton County, Georgia election officials want their ballots back, and they've filed a new motion claiming that the search warrant used by FBI investigators was "unprecedented in American history."  Correspondent Joan Jones has more.   Colbert Interview Causing Uproar An interview with Texas Democrat U-S Senate candidate James Talarico with Steven Colbert was scrapped on the CBS Late Show but allowed to air online this week.  Correspondent Clayton Neville says FCC Chair Brendan Carr insists “There was no censorship" and accused Talarico "of committing a “hoax" in a situation that is being pointed to the Equal Time rule.  New Kansas Law Local governments, school districts and public colleges in Kansas will have a matter of days to conform their facilities to a new state law restricting who can use restrooms and other private spaces in government-owned buildings. Finally   Mardi Gras is usually a festive time, unless you break the law.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details of the arrest of actor Shia LeBeouf in New Orleans after getting into a fight at a bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering Jesse Jackson, Taxing NYC & Washington State, Latest On The Rhode Island Shooting, US-Iran Talks

Today on America in the MorningRemembering Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson, a two-time candidate for president who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior and led the American Civil Rights Movement for decades, died on Tuesday at the age of 84.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of a man President Trump called a “force of nature.”   Debating NYC & Washington Tax Hikes   With Democrat leadership on both coasts looking for ways to plug large fiscal deficits, eye-popping tax increases appear to be on the way for residents of Washington State and New York City.  Correspondent Joan Jones has the story.   Latest On Rhode Island Shooting More is being learned about the person who carried out a mass shooting this week at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   No Quick End For Shutdown Republicans and Democrats are seemingly digging their heels in as a partial government shutdown continues over demands surrounding the Department of Homeland Security.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   T-Shirt Mistrial A mistrial was declared in the case of nine alleged Antifia members charged in connection with the 2025 ambush shooting of a police officer at a Texas ICE detention center.  The judge in the case cited a T-shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys under a blazer. More Boats Targeted The Pentagon gave the green light to targeting three more alleged drug cartel boats in the Pacific and the Caribbean.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   US-Iran Talks Iran’s foreign minister says that talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States are making progress, but come as the Iranian military partially closed the vital Strait of Hormuz to hold military drills.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that as the meetings continue, Vice President JD Vance, speaking on Fox News with Martha McCallum, says Iran’s future rides on how they respond to the talks in Geneva.   Sewage-Gate President Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore are having a war of words about a sewage leak in the Potomac River in Washington, DC, with the president also heaping blame on District of Columbia’s Democrat leaders as well as Virginia.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has details about what is turning into one of the largest wastewater spills in American history.   Ash Wednesday The celebration of Mardi Gras has come and gone in New Orleans, and with the last King Cake eaten and parade ended, today now ushers in the first day of Lent, a solemn 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance for Christians preparing for Easter.  Correspondent Peter Smith explains how Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday.   California Avalanche The heavy snows that has fallen in parts of Northern California and Nevada’s mountains has led to an avalanche.  Judge Rules In Abrego Garcia Case A federal judge has made a ruling in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.  Clinton Hits Trump On Epstein Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is accusing the Trump administration of a coverup involving the Jeffrey Epstein files.  Sue Aller reports this comes as she and Bill Clinton will soon testify before a House committee about any involvement they had with the late-sex offender.   Finally   The host of the Late Show has had another run-in with politics.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details of a canceled interview on orders of the CBS Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Evidence In Guthrie Case, Severe California Weather, Rhode Island Shooting, Remembering Robert Duvall

Today on America in the MorningNew Evidence In The Guthrie Case Investigators are following several leads in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, as her daughter, Today Show host Savannah Guthrie holds out hope.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, investigators are now consulting with Walmart as the backpack a person seen on surveillance video wearing is only sold at their stores, and the FBI now says that suspect is a man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build.   California Weather   Snow measured in feet in the north, torrential flooding rains in the south.  A big chunk of California is being blasted by a series of strong storms this week.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports.   Rhode Island Shooting It was shock and horror at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.  At least three people are dead including the gunman and three hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a high school hockey game on Monday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it’s the second mass shooting in Rhode Island in the past two months.   US Military In Nigeria Members of the American military is now on the ground in Africa as Nigeria's military is getting help from the U.S. with their government battling a widening threat from terrorist groups.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Remembering Robert Duvall He starred in dozens of films including the Godfather, the Great Santini, Network, Apocalypse Now, and the Natural.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of the legendary Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall.   Malinin Speaking Up He was the consensus frontrunner to become a star on the ice in Milan, but a combination of severe pressure and online hate has an American ice skating star speaking out after his shocking and costly stumble at the Winter Olympics.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Rubio Diplomacy It’s shuttle diplomacy this week for the Secretary of State.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Marco Rubio's stop in Hungary to sign a civilian nuclear deal, and next it’s on for a new round of upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Iran, in Geneva.   Trump-Newsom Feud Escalates The political rivalry between Republican President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsome is back in the spotlight.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the president is slamming the possible 2028 Democrat candidate for the White House after he signed a Golden State green energy deal with the United Kingdom, and Newsom is firing back.   Utah Preparing A western-state governor is addressing concerns about U.S. politics eight years ahead of the Winter Olympics that are set to take center stage in his state.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more.   Curling Controversy One of the biggest stories to come out of the Winter Olympics in Milan isn’t about skier Lindsey Vonn breaking her leg, or the shocking results in figure skating.  Correspondent Julia Frankel reports from the Winter Olympics in Italy on the widening curling controversy and allegations of cheating that have led to expletive-laden shouting matches. Judge Orders Slavery Exhibit Returned A federal judge used the backdrop of President's Day to issue a ruling that reverses a Trump Administration order involving an exhibit about the enslaved people George Washington brought to Philadelphia.  Correspondent Joan Jones has details.   Finally   Former President Barack Obama is back peddling a bit after recent comments about aliens he made went viral.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Evidence In Guthrie Case, Recap Of Munich Conference, Shutdown Enters New Week, Olympic Meltdown

Today on America in the Morning Police Match A Glove In Guthrie Case The FBI now confirms that DNA found inside the glove discovered near Nancy Guthrie’s home belongs to a man, and appears to match the gloves seen being worn by the masked person in doorbell video the night the 84-year-old vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on where the investigation stands into the disappearance of the mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.   Munich Back-And-Forth   Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US wants to re-vitalize its friendship with Europe, but in the same speech, he criticized several bedrock European values -and European and some American political leaders are pushing back.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Massie Slams Bondi A Republican congressman leading the House investigation into the Epstein files says he's lost confidence in U-S Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Board Of Peace Plans President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace is pledging $5 billion dollars toward rebuilding Gaza.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports there are still questions as to when Phase 2 of the ceasefire deal will be fully implemented, and exactly how the Board of Peace money will be spent.   Storms On Two Coasts Wicked winter weather on both coasts is expected to impact California and New York this morning.    Stanford Hung Jury A jury fails to reach a verdict in the trial of Stanford protesters.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the jury could not decide whether 13 students who were arrested during anti-Israel protests caused the hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the campus.   Partial Government Shutdown A partial government shutdown continues into another week after lawmakers failed to come to terms on a spending bill.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Homan Talks Drawdown The drawdown of immigration agents is underway in Minneapolis.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump's border czar says a 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota, while the Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the damage from having ICE agents in his city doesn’t justify the results.   Olympic Pressure The talk of the Olympics has turned to what many are calling the meltdown on the ice of the American who was destined to win gold.  Steve Futterman reports on the latest from the Winter Games in Milan.   US-Iran Talks Iranian State Media reported that the nation’s foreign minister will attend the indirect talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States, which comes as CNBC is reporting that potential energy, mining, and aircraft deals will be on the table as both sides discuss a nuclear deal.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on new U.S. action geared toward Iran, with a second aircraft carrier task force heading to the region. US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker The Department of War said Sunday that American forces intercepted a vessel in the Indo-Pacific after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued by the Trump administration.   NJ Man Guilty A New Jersey man has been found guilty in a bizarre murder plot targeting his own brother and his family.  The details from correspondent Jennifer King.   Finally   Who ever thought back in December of 1989 that an animated cartoon debuting about the Simpson family in the fictional town of Springfield would still be going strong today, and more seasons are still to come.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the latest on a history-making episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Partial Government Shutdown, Obama-era Climate Rules Ended, Heated Senate Immigration Hearing, Homan Confirms Minneapolis Drawdown

Today on America in the MorningPartial Government Shutdown The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to shut down after Senate Democrats voted to block a bill to fund the agency.  They complain that negotiations with Republicans to change immigration enforcement tactics have stalled, and comes in the wake of two high-profile shootings in Minneapolis.  Joan Jones reports.   Greenhouse Gas Rules Ended   The Trump administration has revoked key findings that repeal the Obama-era greenhouse gas rules, being called the largest single deregulatory action by the government in history.  The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.   Search Widens For Guthrie Following the release of doorbell video and a person taken into custody and soon after released, Arizona police and the FBI investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have widened their search for surveillance camera footage in an effort to find the mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.   Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Who Pays For Tariffs A new report shows that Americans are taking the brunt of President Trump's tariffs.  The details from correspondent Clayton Neville.   Trump’s BBC Lawsuit President Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against Great Britain’s BBC will go to trial in 2027.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.   Valentine’s Day We celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and correspondent Lisa Dwyer delves into what love means to people around the world.   Senate Immigration Hearing Testimony surrounding immigration enforcement in Minnesota was front and center during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, and got very heated at times.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Homan Confirms Drawdown As Senators held a heated hearing regarding immigration enforcement, the Trump administration’s Border Czar announced there would be an immediate drawdown of federal immigration officers in Minnesota.  That story from correspondent Donna Warder.   NTSB Hearing The head of the National Transportation Safety Board had a lot to communicate to lawmakers Thursday about the lack of communication that led to the mid-air collision of a commuter jet and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport last year.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Planning A School Shooting Two teenagers are under arrest and facing serious charges after they were caught planning a mass shooting at an Indiana high school.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Who Didn’t Know About El Paso Airspace Closure More is being learned about the FAA’s sudden closure of El Paso's airspace in Texas, including their international airport.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the shutdown came without warning to the airport operators, the city government, and the White House.   Goldman Sachs Lawyer Resigns Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer resigned on Thursday night in the wake of the Justice Department’s release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices