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Today on America in the Morning The Senate passes a bipartisan war powers resolution in a symbolic rebuke of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict. John Stolnis reports from Washington. “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is making an emotional appeal as her mother's February disappearance remains unsolved. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Federal prosecutors and the Justice Department announce hundreds of charges in a multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a healthcare fraud crackdown. The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran has agreed to allow U.N. inspectors access to its nuclear sites. AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. National Weather Outlook (NWS): Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. The Supreme Court clears the way for Exxon Mobil to pursue a lawsuit over property seized by Cuba's Castro regime. Julie Walker reports. In Business: Tech stocks pull the market down. CNBC’s Jessica Eddinger reports. Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history again, becoming the first player to score in six tournaments. Ed Donahue reports. Second Half Hour: America in the Morning Part 2 Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict. Sagar Meghani reports from Washington. Several people convicted in an attack on officers at an ICE detention center in Texas received their sentences Tuesday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports . A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces U.S. government opposition. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. How Brexit broke British politics. AP correspondent Jill Lawless reports. A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. AP correspondent Jon Gambrell reports. A shooting suspect allegedly scoped out a library before returning with a shotgun and killing two people. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the deadly California library shooting. Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street. Damian Troise reports. Chuck Palm has a look at Amazon Prime Day specials. John Stolnis has sports and a recap of the NBA Draft. A beloved 90s kids show is coming to theaters. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the Giving USA report. Marcela Sanchez reports on the rise in philanthropic donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning 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. Sports – John Stolnis World Cup & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningPushback Against The Iran Deal Grows It’s not a complete deal, just a memorandum of understanding to end the war between the US and Iran, but it has been approved by President Trump and will be signed on Friday, and the criticism from both sides is already piling up. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson. Trump Stops Clayton Confirmation Hearing A confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, was abruptly postponed Wednesday after Trump said he was cancelling it over political disagreements with Democrats and told Clayton not to show up. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president tied any hearing for Clayton to Congress passing a voter ID bill. Serial Killer Jailed For Life Wednesday was sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer. Correspondent Julie Walker reports in New York the judge did not mince words when he ordered Rex Heuermann to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Pastor Suspends Congressional Campaign A Congressional candidate in Oklahoma who had the backing of the president and founded the group Pastors for Trump is withdrawing from his runoff election amid controversy over an alleged text-messaging scandal. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Georgia Election Set The stage is set in Georgia after two Republican election runoffs gave the GOP their candidates to take on Democrats for Governor and the US Senate in November. Donna Warder reports. New York’s Parade More than 10,000 police officers and over a million people will line the Canyon of Heroes in New York City this morning for a ticker-tape parade to honor the New York Knicks, who won the NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs. Texas & Louisiana Prep For Storms The first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season is churning in the Gulf of America and is targeting the Texas and Louisiana coast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both states are making preparations for a storm with flooding rains expected to make landfall tomorrow. Fed On Interest Rates The first meeting of the Federal Reserve with Kevin Warsh at the helm unanimously voted to leave current interest rates unchanged, but did signal that changes to the benchmark interest rate could be coming under the new chairman. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve’s move did not sit well with President Trump, who was asked about rates not being lowered while leaving the G7 Summit. Mangione’s Defense Attorneys for the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson plan to present an affirmative psychiatric defense at his state trial. Sue Aller reports that Luigi Mangione alleges he was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the murder. Texas Plane Crash Police in Texas are saying it’s nothing short of a miracle that more people didn’t die following a deadly plane crash on a southern Texas highway. Correspondent Mike Hempen has the latest. Alligator Alcatraz Closed The federal government has emptied the Everglades immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that money and the weather were the key factors for the closure. No Redistricting For Georgia Republicans in Georgia have decided to end any thoughts of congressional redistricting in defiance of President Trump. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Questions Over US-Iran Deal Vice President J.D. Vance led a Trump administration media blitz in an effort to convince the American people the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran will be good for everyone. But skeptics aren't so sure. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Newsom Alleges DOJ Investigating Him It was an extraordinary statement by California Governor Gavin Newsom, saying he and his wife are being investigated by the Justice Department, claiming in a video that it’s under orders from President Trump because he’s considering running for president in 2028. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports Newsom called the DOJ action an investigation in search of a crime. B-52 Plane Crashes Eight crewmembers are said to be dead in a B-52 bomber crash at a California military base. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Missouri Plane Crash More is being learned about the skydiving plane that crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 people on-board. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. When Will Gas Prices Fall With a deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, questions remain as to how long it will be before fuel prices come down. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. UFC Says No More WH Fights He’s saying it’s one and done. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a sequel is unlikely after a night of UFC fights at the White House. US-Iran Deal A deal has been electronically signed but a formal signing is scheduled for Friday in Geneva where the US and Iran will ink an agreement to stop fighting and negotiate a number of issues, including on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions, including if ships will have to pay to use the Strait of Hormuz, and the situation in Lebanon and how Israel will respond. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports officials say the interim deal will be discussed in greater detail later in the week. G-7 Preview President Trump is in France for the G-7 Summit. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the meetings come as the Trump administration celebrates a deal to end the fighting with Iran. UK Plans Kids Social Media Ban It’s happened in Australia and discussed in several other nations, and now the UK is planning to ban all kids under-16 from using a range of social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the plan, which will go further than any other nation’s child blocks, will also be very difficult to enforce. Child Killed During Shoplifting An investigation is underway in Mississippi after a report of a shoplifting at a Walmart led to the death of a child, shot by police as a car was getting away. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. ICE Shooting In NJ In New Jersey, an ICE agent opened fire after the driver allegedly struck the officer with his car as he was attempting to flee. Sue Aller reports the driver, illegally in the nation from Peru, is now the subject of a manhunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningUS-Iran Agreement Reached U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have reportedly reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire and re-open the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump has the final say on the deal. Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Confusion Over Carroll Investigation The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thursday evening that his office had opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the woman who said that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her 30 years ago, despite numerous media reports to the contrary. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Department of Justice appears to be probing a non-profit group they claim helped pay for some of Carroll’s legal bills, while Carroll’s representation is calling this a weaponized legal assault against someone who won a court case against President Trump. T Dallas Apartment Explosion A recovery operation is underway in Dallas after an apartment building exploded following reports of a gas leak. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas that it’s unclear how many people may have died in the blast. The Trump $250 Some controversy in Washington over the potential for new U.S. currency with President Trump's face on it. The details from correspondent Ed Donahue. Judge OK’s Trump Voter Order A federal judge is refusing to block an executive order from President Trump that would create a federal voter list and limit some mail-in voting. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Latest On US-Iran Agreement The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to end their months-long war in the Middle East, but there are questions as to what will happen next in what appears to be a multi-step process. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that even if officials on both sides agree, it will still be up to President Trump to give the go-ahead. Latest On California Primary Texas was the big primary this week, and next week California will be front-and-center with important races from the governor to the mayor of Los Angeles. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports while one candidate is seemingly pulling away in the polls in the California Governor's race, the battle for mayor in L-A appears close. Focus On NJ ICE Detention Center National attention has turned to a detention center called Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, an ICE facility where agitators have staged protests outside leading to 6 arrests so far, and one US Senator getting pepper sprayed this week. Correspondent Joan Jones has details. Blue Origin Rocket Explodes A Blue Origin Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Alleged Hawaii Murderer Apprehended It was a frantic couple of days in Hawaii after word spread of three murders of elderly men in two days. Finally There is a significant shakeup coming to 60 Minutes. Correspondent Jenifer King reports that CBS is making big changes to the long-running news program, both on the air and behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTexas Primary Results Texas voters have made their choice in several primary runoff elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress in November, and it was also another case of a President Trump endorsement that put a candidate over the top. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a longtime GOP Senator is accepting a rare defeat. Washington State Tank Implosion A search and recovery operation is underway in Longview, Washington following an implosion of a tank involving hazardous chemicals at a pulp and paper mill that has left multiple people dead and injured and nine people unaccounted for. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, this is now the second hazardous materials incident on the West Coast in less than a week. South Carolina & Alabama Redistricting News Two states made news regarding redistricting and their upcoming primary elections. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports that the GOP in South Carolina backed down on their plans to redraw their maps that would have split up Democrat Jim Clyburn’s district, and a court has ruled against Alabama’s plan to carve out new districts what would have helped Republicans. SCOTUS Rules Against Meta The Supreme Court has ruled against Meta in a case involving social media addiction. Correspondent Ed Donahue explains. Union Rideshares You can now look for the union label when you hail a ride in Massachusetts. Ride share drivers in the Bay State have organized in what labor leaders are calling a big victory for union recognition. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Paxton’s Big Victory They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the GOP US Senate primary runoff election between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which became the most expensive US Senate primary race in American history with nearly $130 million dollars spent, and a lot of it on attack ads. It’s expected even more will be spent in the November election battle between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. Correspondent Clayton Neville is in Dallas and has a recap of the Texas primary. Trump’s Cabinet Meeting A cabinet meeting scheduled to be held at Camp David involving President Trump and his administration to discuss Iran will instead be held at the White House today. Progress toward reaching a deal has been murky, with the US striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran demanding billions of dollars in frozen assets be unfrozen. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the ongoing negotiations. Latest On Southern California Toxic Tank Some evacuations have been lifted but potential danger still exists in a toxic chemical situation in Southern California. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles that the incident just 6 miles from Disneyland is going to take a while to clean up. GOP Says No To South Carolina Map Changes The Republican-led South Carolina state Senate voted Tuesday against advancing a new congressional map, ending the redistricting effort in the state for now and in defiance of President Trump. Lisa Dwyer reports that the move will not eliminate a majority-Black Democrat district represented by longtime Congressman James Clyburn. Vance Talks Fraud Vice President JD Vance met with a number of Republican State Attorneys General at the White House Tuesday as part of the administration’s effort to crack down on fraud in government programs. Sue Aller reports that Democrat AG’s declined the invitation to attend. Confidence Concerns With gas prices hovering near a nationwide average of $4-50-a-gallon, and other costs still higher than expected, Americans' confidence in the economy has taken a hit. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningTrump Says US-Iran Deal Nearing A senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday that a deal to end the war between Iran and the U.S. is nearing completion, although final approval could still take a few days. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Firestorm Over Anti-Weaponization Fund The US Senate will return to work one week from today, and a political firestorm will be waiting for lawmakers - A taxpayer-funded plan to offer payments to those who claim they were victims of government ‘weaponization.’ Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that idea is inspiring a lot of opposition from Democrats and a large number of Republicans. Toxic Tank Trouble Evacuation orders are in place for 50,000 people near a plant about 6 miles from Disneyland where a toxic chemical tank at risk of exploding. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a number of Red Cross shelters are already set up in the area, and the local and California government are asking for Federal help. Who Was The Latest White House Shooter More is being learned about a man who died after he opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint, shot by Secret Service agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Update On New Mexico Overdoses There are new developments in a deadly overdose case in New Mexico that sickened more than a dozen first responders. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Latest Abrego Garcia Case A judge’s new ruling involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not sitting well with the Trump administration. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Congressional Issues Over US-Iran Talks President Trump is saying that any deal reached with Iran must include the removal of enriched uranium and that the US blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until a deal is reached. However, it does appear that both sides have agreed in principle to wind down the war, but questions still remain. Correspondent Joe Federman in Jerusalem reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio says nobody should be jumping to conclusions about the deal that the president is hammering out. It’s Memorial Day Despite high gas prices and high food prices, it’s expected to be a record holiday travel weekend on the roads and at the airports for this Memorial Day weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what’s open and closed today, and what people are planning for the holiday. Details Emerging On Kyle Busch Passing Authorities have released the 911 call regarding 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, the racing legend who died last week. Correspondent Jennifer King reports just over a week ago, Busch posted his 69th career win and spoke after the race about what was to be his final NASCAR victory – audio courtesy of Fox Sports. South Carolina Stampede At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. Website Scrubbed The Department of Justice has removed from its website all press releases regarding arrests and convictions of people related to the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Finally Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is dedicated to mourning and honoring US military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports America's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the attack's memory alive this Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningRaul Castro Indicted It’s been wanted for decades, and been in the works for weeks, and now it’s happened. Federal prosecutors have indicted the former president of Cuba for murder but getting him into an American courtroom will be an issue. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Police Officers Sue Over Trump Fund Two police officers who were injured during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are suing to block any payouts from a new Justice Department fund established in a settlement of a tax case involving President Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that one of the officers, Harry Dunn, spoke to CNN saying that the fund in effect would reward people who attacked police officers and nearly stopped the peaceful transfer of power. President Wants Parliamentarian Fired President Trump is calling for the Senate Parliamentarian to be replaced over White House ballroom security funding. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it’s a move that the GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune called “concerning.” New Mexico House Of Horrors It was a house of horrors in New Mexico where police found three people dead, and at least 18 first responders were overcome by an unknown toxic substance when they answered a call for a suspected drug overdose. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Arizona Execution An inmate on Arizona’s Death Row has been executed for the brutal killing a man in 2002 by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. No Easy A Just because you’re smart and going to Harvard doesn’t mean you deserve an “A” grade. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Ivy League school changing its grading standards. Reaction To Castro Indictment Federal prosecutors have charged the brother of Fidel Castro with ordering the shoot down of civilian planes in 1996 that led to the deaths of three Americans. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, and wants him in the US to face charges. Election Trump Factor If this week’s primary elections proved anything, it would be that an endorsement by President Trump still has value in politics. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. California Wildfires The peak fire season in California usually begins in June. Already there are several wildfires burning in Southern California, causing some evacuations and health issues from smoke, and another has ravaged an island off the California coast. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles. Cost Of War Questions are being raised after a Congressional report showed that 42 American aircraft were either lost or damaged so far in the Iran war, which has now raised the estimate of the cost for the wartime operations to over $29 billion dollars. Finally A reality TV star is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent, and he just received a high-level GOP endorsement. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr takes a look at the campaign of Spencer Pratt. On his very first “The Late Show” in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into then-candidate Donald Trump while gorging on Oreo cookies over a political boycott of the company. Eleven years later, it’s the end of the line for Stephen Colbert's late night TV show where comedy and politics collided. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices