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Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz Under Fire Despite a bipartisan push from the Senate to see what’s in it, a GOP-led House committee said they will not release a report into allegations against former Congressman and now Attorney General-designate Matt Gaetz, who is working to shore up GOP support on Capitol Hill. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Laken Riley Killer Sentenced A judge has found an illegal immigrant guilty of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, handing down a maximum sentence after hearing victim impact statements, including from Riley’s mother who called her a “child of God.” Pamela Furr reports.   No Parole For Susan Smith Thirty years after drowning her two sons, Susan Smith faced a South Carolina parole board for the first time, and was told she will remain behind bars. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Judge Says No To Ten Commandments Law The fate of a law in Louisiana surrounding the 10 Commandments is unclear following a Federal court ruling. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Michigan Condo Explosion Some people outside of Detroit are lucky to be alive after an explosion and fire rocked a condominium building. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Threat Against Stock Exchange Stopped A nine month FBI investigation has led to the arrest of a Florida man who was allegedly planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.     Trump Adds To His Cabinet President-Elect Donald Trump continues to build his cabinet with untraditional picks, as speculation over potential trouble during the confirmation process continues in Washington. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      US Vetoes UN Gaza Vote A lone veto vote from the United States stopped a United Nations resolution to implement an immediate Gaza war cease-fire. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, missing from the UN plan was any mention of the more than 100 hostages held by Hamas terrorists, or any language to release them.    Latest In Ukraine The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine's capital was closed, amid fears of a Russia air attack. As correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, this comes as the United States not only agreed to supply Kyiv with anti-personnel mines for the battlefield, but also more ammunition aid.    Kohberger Facing Death Penalty An Idaho judge has ruled that Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, can face the death penalty. Kohberger's defense team had sought to remove the death penalty as a possible punishment should he be convicted.    New Problems For Rudy Giuliani There’s new trouble for Rudy Giuliani. Sue Aller reports that the two former Georgia election workers who won a massive defamation judgement against Donald Trump’s former attorney are claiming the false accusations are continuing.    Bomb Cyclone Hits Pacific Northwest There are power outages from Central California through Greater Seattle, with roads under flood waters and some covered in snow. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the 'bomb cyclone' in the Pacific Northwest.     Tech News T-Mobile has had a rough go with cyber breaches in the past, but now it looks like their I-T department may have thwarted an attack in progress.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   It’s been a free-for-all between the hosts of ABC’s The View, all over Donald Trump and his cabinet choices. Kevin Carr reports.   It’s called conceptual art and this particular piece consists of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall. The winning bid – maybe enough to buy a banana farm – a whopping $6 point 2 million dollars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Cabinet Growing As President-elect Donald Trump continues to name people to potentially be a part of his Cabinet next year, the House Ethics Committee will meet later today to determine whether they will release their investigation into charges of sexual trafficking of underage women and drug use by Trump's pick to be the next attorney general, former Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    A Capital Bathroom Bill Republicans in the U-S House of Representatives are proposing a ban on transgender women from using women's restrooms in the Capitol building. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Hush Money Legal Limbo New York City’s top prosecutor says his office will oppose dismissing Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, which could leave the outcome of the case in the hands of the judge.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Wyoming Abortion Laws Denied A pair of Wyoming abortion laws have been struck down, including one that banned emergency contraception pills. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.   Democrat Leadership Stays The Same There will be no change in the Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives.  House Democrats voted unanimously to reelect Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.  Rape Trial Underway A trial is getting underway in New Hampshire for a youth center worker accused of violence against someone in his care. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Good & Bad For SpaceX A Space-X Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after the company aborted its second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad.         Gaetz Pick Still Being Scrutinized Donald Trump continues to bring together his cabinet. The president-elect has named WWE wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for Education Secretary, physician and TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wall Street’s Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to become Commerce Secretary. Trouble continues to follow his choice for Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an allegation that AG-designate Matt Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old – audio courtesy of CBS News.    Trump Legal Issues President-Elect Donald Trump's transition into his second term in the White House is wading into unchartered legal territory. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    House Grills FEMA Chief The head of FEMA was on the hot seat, grilled by a House committee over concerns of political bias. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Bomb Cyclone For The West Heading into Northern California and the Pacific Northwest is an historic weather event expected to bring feet of rain and snow, and the likelihood of storm damage. Bob Brown has the latest on the bomb cyclone.    New York City Drought For the first time in more than 20 years, New York City is issuing a drought warning to its more than 8 million residents. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Iran’s Nuclear Plans There’s a concerning report from a United Nations watchdog agency regarding Iran and its nuclear plans. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.     Tech News Alphabet, owned by parent company Google, may be forced by the DOJ to sell off the world's most popular internet browser, Google Chrome. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   NBC says the West Coast-version of Suits, called Suits L-A will soon hit prime time. Kevin Carr reports.     While there has been talk of some people leaving the United States after Donald Trump’s election victory, one European country seems to be seeing the Trump election as an opportunity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Immigration Plans President-elect Donald Trump is responding to reports that he will declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Gaetz Accuser’s Lawyer Speak Out As the House decides whether to vote to release Matt Gaetz’s ethics investigation, the attorney for two women who testified about the former congressman’s behavior to the House Ethics Committee is speaking out. Jim Roope has the details.     Russian Reaction To US-Ukraine Weapons Plan Russia is reacting with threats to the U.S. lifting restrictions on how Ukraine can use American-provided long-range weapons. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Update On Laken Riley Murder Case In Georgia, testimony has resumed in the trial of the illegal migrant accused of killing university nursing student Laken Riley. Correspondent Norman Hall reports - audio courtesy WXIA-TV Atlanta.    Pennsylvania Court Rules On Ballots The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that all of the state’s county election officials must cease counting mail-in ballots that arrived on time but in envelopes without the correct dates handwritten by voters.    Thanksgiving Costs Even though prices may have come down slightly at the supermarkets, correspondent Ed Donahue reports on ways to save money on the Thanksgiving feast.     Brushback Over Some Cabinet Picks Two of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are facing opposition from within their own party. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is reopening an old debate over whether women should serve in combat roles, and Donald Trump Junior is defending his father's Cabinet picks, including for Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.    Texas Voting On School Curriculum State education leaders in Texas will vote on a controversial curriculum this week that includes heavy use of biblical teachings. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Spirit Files For Chapter 11 There’s more turbulence in the skies as low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the expected Chapter 11 move comes following failed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier Airlines.    NY Knifing Spree There was mayhem on the streets of New York City after what police called a stabbing spree left two people dead and a suspect with a long rap sheet in custody. Pamela Furr reports.    New Orleans Shooting Spree A neighborhood celebration in New Orleans turned tragic, as two shootings left a pair of people dead and 10 others wounded. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Ford Under Investigation Car maker Ford is now facing two new government investigations, just days they paid a $165 million dollar fine over failing to comply with federal recall requirements. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Tech News The newly announced chair of the FCC is likely to kill the on-again, off-again net neutrality bill that is pending a vote in the House.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs accusing prosecutors of seizing privileged information in an effort to keep him behind bars until his trial starts next May. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.   A new honor is coming soon for legendary actress Betty White, who will be forever remembered on a postage stamp. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Pick Talk On The Sunday Shows Reaction among lawmakers in the Nation's Capital to President-Elect Donald Trump's selections for important Cabinet positions was front and center on the Sunday shows this weekend. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.    US OK’s Ukraine Using Long-Range Weapons In a major shift of US policy, and following an onslaught of drone and missile attacks by the Kremlin against power facilities and infrastructure in Ukraine, President Biden will now allow Kyiv to use of US-supplied long-range missiles against Vladimir Putin’s military targets, which could include North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces. Correspondent Julie Walker reports - audio courtesy of Sky News-UK.   What Pushed Trump To Victory More details are being learned as to what helped propel Donald Trump to his election victory, including a larger-than-expected Republican voter turnout. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Ohio Nazi March Causes Outrage Leaders in Columbus, Ohio, including an outraged Governor Mike DeWine, are condemning a weekend Nazi march through the streets of the state capital. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Giuliani Gives Up Property Following a court hearing and an admonishment from the judge, former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has turned over some of his luxury items stemming from a defamation case. Lisa Dwyer reports.    New England Rodent Issue There is an unusually big supply of a very small but maybe not very popular pet in New England. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Brushback On Some Cabinet Picks President-elect Donald Trump spent all of last week lining up his choices to join his Cabinet when he takes office in January, however, two of his picks are facing pushback from members of his own party. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports while the Speaker of the House is supporting Donald Trump's pick for attorney general and defense secretary, the House Minority leader has reservations.    Recess Appointments In Focus Republican leaders in Congress say they would potentially support recess appointments to get President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet appointees confirmed without Senate confirmation hearings. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Hostage Families Want Trump Help Now In Israel, there’s a renewed plea for the release of hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza now for over 13 months, and relatives are asking President-elect Donald Trump to intervene. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports (pronounced nay-un).    Biden To The Amazon During his official first trip to South America, one of President Joe Biden's stops included an historic visit to the Amazon rainforest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Smoke & Drought Trouble Smoke continues to pour into New York City from wind-driven wildfires. As Bob Brown reports from New York, the combination of the numerous fires, along with growing drought conditions has many in the Northeast concerned.    Pollster Retiring A veteran pollster says she’s done with election polling after her pre-election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President-elect Donald Trump in the state he had easily won in 2016 and 2020.    Tech News Another major cybersecurity threat has been uncovered, with ties to the Chinese government, and has been lurking in major telecom provider networks for at least the last 8 months. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Following their E.coli concern, McDonald’s is working hard to get their customers back. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    A famous timepiece and the most expensive article of Titanic memorabilia was sold at auction. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   RFK, Jr. Named To A Cabinet Post President-Elect Donald Trump continues to make waves with some of his cabinet picks, this time announcing he plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Agents Stop Potential “9-11” Style Attack Federal investigators have arrested a Houston man who allegedly planned to commit a "9-11" style attack in the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from Texas.    InfoWars Sold At Auction At a bankruptcy sale, the news satire site The Onion is the winning bidder for the InfoWars network, and Alex Jones is not happy about it. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Atlanta Jail’s Severe Conditions A disturbing report on inmate conditions has led the Justice Department to come down hard on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   Congestion Pricing For NYC In New York City, a controversial plan creating congestion toll pricing to enter parts of Manhattan has been given the approval from Governor Kathy Hochul, despite numerous lawsuits brought against it.     Floyd Street Lawsuit Some of the businesses located on the street in Minneapolis where George Floyd lost his life in 2020 are suing the city.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.     Brushback On Some Cabinet Picks President-elect Donald Trump has tabbed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. He also seems to be getting some bipartisan pushback from members of the Senate who want to see information about a House Ethics Panel Committee probe of alleged wrongdoing about his choice of Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.      Florida Sues FEMA The Florida Attorney General is suing FEMA for discrimination during its hurricane relief efforts, alleging it denied aid to Trump supporters. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Pennsylvania Recount Only one of the US Senate election races has yet to be finalized. The Pennsylvania contest between Democrat incumbent Senator Bob Casey and his Republican challenger David McCormick is officially heading to a recount. Pamela Furr has the story.    Overdose Deaths Down The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the nation has decreased. A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows overdose deaths declined by roughly 14% between 2023 and this year.     Drug Ads To Change We see them all the time – TV ads for prescription drugs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the FDA is adopting new rules for how they’re shown, including less distractions.    Giuliani Lawyers Want To Leave Case New trouble for Rudy Giuliani. Two lawyers say they can no longer represent the former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney in a legal fight over property he’s been ordered to give up to satisfy part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him.      Ford Fined Carmaker Ford has been ordered to pay a hefty penalty to the federal government. Correspondent Haya Panjwani tells us what led to that decision.   Finally   An honor for a musical legend as the papers of songwriter Burt Bacharach have been donated to the Library of Congress. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    There’s an old phrase – Some days you get the bear, other days the bear gets you. As correspondent Shelley Adler reports, on certain days the police get you when you try to impersonate a bear, as a couple of California fraudsters found out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz For AG Tops Trump’s Latest Cabinet Picks President-Elect Donald Trump continues to announce members of his cabinet, which included a surprise pick for Attorney General. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Trump To White House President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House, sitting down with President Biden for a cordial meeting to begin the peaceful transition of power. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Senate’s New Leadership Team For the first time in 17 years, Mitch McConnell will not lead Republicans in the United States Senate when the new session of Congress begins in January. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.    Judge Details Musk Ruling A judge has given his reason for the decision regarding the Elon Musk swing state prize giveaway.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Contraceptives In Demand Following Donald Trump’s victory on November fifth, there has been a surge in demand for both birth control and abortion pill requests. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Sexiest Man Alive It’s that time of the year again, and People magazine has named actor-director John Krasinski its “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2024.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Trump Continues To Fill Cabinet Donald Trump continues to announce choices for his Cabinet at breakneck speed. Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after the president-elect named him to be the next Attorney General, but despite a Republican-led Congress he could face some GOP opposition. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on other loyalists tapped for top Cabinet posts.     GOP Officially Secures House It’s now official - President-Elect Donald Trump will have Republican control in both chambers of Congress. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Louisville Explosion Under Investigation Federal authorities are being called in to investigate after at least 2 employees are dead following an explosion that could be heard for miles and fire that gutted a food coloring plant in Kentucky. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the blast was so powerful it damaged homes and businesses in the Louisville area.    No Ten Commandments A Federal judge hit the brakes on a Louisiana Law, temporarily blocking a requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom by January first. Pamela Furr has the story.    Wildfire Arrests Two arrests were made in New Jersey as crews deal with multiple wildfires in an area outside of New York City, one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old volunteer. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, a massive California wildfire has already destroyed or damaged 250 homes and businesses.    New Documents Leak A federal worker was taken into custody overseas, charged in a new classified documents leak. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     NFL Star Break-Ins Two Super Bowl teammates who play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL have both been recent victims of home invasions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News Social media platform X is dealing with an exodus of users leaving the service after the election, while Bluesky sees gains of over 1 million new accounts. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Finally, newly uncovered tapes are suggesting that Charles Manson may have also committed murders in Mexico in the 1960’s, prior to his famous Los Angeles-area crime spree. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Makes More Cabinet Appointments As a Republican House, Senate, and Presidency is aligning in D-C, President-Elect Donald Trump continues to make his appointments as he forms his new administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump To White House President-elect Donald Trump will be in Washington, DC today where he will meet with President Biden at the White House. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson say they're ready to deliver on the Election Day's resounding mandate.    Former Guardsman To Prison A former member of the National Guard who prosecutors said was behind one of the biggest violations of the Espionage Act in American history faced a judge and learned his fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Latest On The Trump Hush Money Case A week after winning the presidency, Donald Trump has won a reprieve in his New York hush money criminal case.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Abu Ghraib Judgment A Virginia-based military contractor has been held responsible for the treatment of three Abu Ghraib prison detainees. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Haiti Ban Extended The FAA has increased the ban on American carriers flying into Haiti, after investigations found that an American Airlines and JetBlue plane was also hit by gunfire prior to a Spirit Airlines passenger jet being damaged by bullets. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Trump’s Surprise Secretary of Defense Appointment President-Elect Donald Trump and his team are quickly filling important posts in his next administration, including a surprising nomination for Secretary of Defense. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Senate Majority Finalized Democrat Ruben Gallego wins the Arizona Senate race, wrapping up the 2024 Senate election results and finalizing the GOP majority. Correspondent Jennifer King reports - audio courtesy of ABC-15-Arizona.    Plans For The Border He won the White House on a promise to fix the Southern Border, and President-Elect Trump's Border Czar is telling leaders of sanctuary cities to "get out of the way" as the incoming administration plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Biden-Israel White House Visit President Joe Biden hosted the president of Israel at the White House, as the outgoing administration is working toward a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon before President-elect Trump takes office. Sue Aller reports.    A Possible TikTok Reprieve Although Republicans in Congress have led the charge to ban the popular social media app TikTok next year, Lisa Dwyer reports that the Chinese-owned company could receive a lifeline from President-elect Trump.     Tech News Verizon's Fios network is one of the largest Internet providers in the world, and on Tuesday, over 1 million customers were without service for a time, and cellular operator T-Mobile also experienced an outage in Salt Lake City. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Nowhere To Play A major league baseball team has some important goals in 2025, but the most paramount the Tampa Bay Rays have is – what city will they play their home games after a hurricane ripped the roof off their stadium. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Finally   A trio of famous toys are being honored, marking their entry into the National Toy Hall of Fame.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     There have been some interesting answers over the years on the Wheel of Fortune, but a Connecticut contestant may have had one of the best flubs yet. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Grows His Cabinet The leadership staff of the incoming Donald Trump administration is starting to take shape. Reports indicate that Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is expected to serve as Secretary of State, and Florida Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. After naming the first woman to ever serve as White House Chief of Staff, correspondent Clayton Neville reports there were more names added to the cabinet.    House Close To GOP Control Although not yet official, Republicans are now seen likely to retain the majority in the House of Representatives, giving the GOP a clean sweep of Congress and the White House.     Bullets Hit Spirit Airlines Flight There was danger in the skies when a Spirit Airlines passenger jet was diverted away from Haiti’s capital city after it was struck by gunfire from the ground, suspending all American carriers into the island nation. Katie Clark has details.     Biden Leads Veterans Remembrance President Joe Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery for the last time as Commander-in-Chief to honor Veterans Day. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.    Tuskegee Shooting Arrest Tuskegee University has closed its campus to outsiders and fired its security director after the Homecoming shooting over the weekend. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an arrest has been made- audio courtesy WAKA-TV Selma, Alabama.   Wildfires Burning A major wildfire continues to burn in California, but a number of fires are impacting parts of New Jersey and New York. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Wisconsin Abortion Case The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in an attempt to reactivate the state’s total abortion ban. Sheboygan County’s Republican district attorney asked the court to reinstitute a law passed in 1849.     Rubio To Join Trump Cabinet The next cabinet for President-elect Donald Trump is starting to take shape, with several appoints made, including a Border Czar, and former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Senator Marco Rubio is expected to named Secretary of State, and Congressman Michael Waltz will become national security advisor. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Senate Leadership Vote Coming Senate Republicans look to elect a new leader this week while President-Elect Trump is yet to endorse any of the candidates. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     COP-29 Begins The new president of U.N climate talks has opened the COP-29 summit in Azerbaijan with a stern warning, and an urgent need for money. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports this may also be the last time, for the time being, that an American delegation will take part.    Delphi Murder Verdict There was a guilty verdict in the double murder trial of an Indiana man accused of killing two teenagers nearly 8 years ago. Pamela Furr has the story.    Football Coach Fired A former NFL player-turned-college coach is out of a job after his arrest over the weekend for drinking and driving. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sarandon Claims Blacklisting If you haven’t seen Susan Sarandon in a starring role lately, there may be a reason. The Oscar-winning actress is claiming she has been blacklisted by Hollywood over her remarks about Jewish people at anti-Israel rallies last year.      Auto Issues A large number of Honda and Acura vehicles are being investigated for engine issues. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Tech News The price of bitcoin does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon, but some investors are not all that happy about it. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   New York City held its 105th Veterans Day Parade, considered the largest in the nation with over 20,000 participants marching up the city’s iconic Fifth Avenue. Correspondent Julie Walker has the highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Prepares His Cabinet As Democrat in-fighting and self-analysis is gripping the party in the wake of Tuesday's landslide victory for Donald Trump, the former and future president is beginning to piece together who will be a part of his next administration. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    House Not Yet Decided Nearly one week after last Tuesday’s election, and there’s more than a dozen Congressional races that have yet to be called. The potential for complete Republican control in D-C remains on the table as the majority in the House is still sorted out. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     CA-NJ-NY Wildfires Dozens of homes have been destroyed in California after the Mountain Fire north of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of over 14 thousand people and burned more than 21 thousand acres. On the East Coast, a series of wildfires have been burning in New Jersey and New York due to a worsening drought, and one of the fires has led to the death of an 18-year-old who was helping to fight an out-of-control blaze outside New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Biden To Meet With Trump All eyes will be on Washington, DC come Wednesday when President Elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.   SNL Cozies With Trump Saturday Night Live has been known to take shots at President-elect Donald Trump, but as correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports, S-N-L may be softening their stance against the man who has a home just blocks from Rockefeller Center.    Remembering Veterans Today is the day we remember those who fought for our nation. Fighting during World War 1 ended on November 11, 1918, and that is why this day was chosen to remember and honor our veterans for their patriotism and love of country, and for the sacrifices they made.      What’s Next For Democrats Republicans and Democrats highlighted some of the missteps by Democrats in the Presidential race ultimately won by GOP Presidential-Elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump’s Day One Speculation is growing as to exactly what President-elect Donald Trump will do when he returns to the White House in January. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, Trump has a list of priorities for his first day in office, and as Senators John Barrasso and Bernie Sanders debated on NBC’s Meet the Press, there are concerns about worker wages, and also the belief that extending tax cuts will be a priority.     Netherlands Anti-Israel Attacks There’s outrage in Europe and Israel after anti-Israel violence against Israeli soccer fans at a tournament in Amsterdam, so severe the King of the Netherlands likened it to his country’s failure to protect Jews during the Holocaust. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Alabama Mass Shooting One person is dead and 16 others were shot during a mass shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Pamela Furr has the details.    FEMA Worker Fired For Hurricane Response A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee was fired after advising a survivor assistance team not to visit homes with yard signs that support President-elect Donald Trump during Hurricane Milton relief efforts in Florida last month.      NASA Recaps Space-X Mission NASA astronauts are being tight-lipped about which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space. Correspondent Jennifer King has a recap of the latest Space-X mission.    Tech News The largest online ticket booking company has had a rash of complaints from customers about tickets being transferred out of their accounts to unknown users. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   You may not know the name Elwood Edwards, but if you received an email in the 1990’s, you certainly know the voice. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   New Chief-Of-Staff As the Nation's Capital prepares for a second Donald Trump administration in the White House, the President-elect has broken a glass ceiling with his choice to be his Chief of Staff. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Biden Addresses Trump Victory President Biden has addressed the nation, extending an olive branch to Donald Trump and praising his Vice President’s campaign, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, some Democrats blame him for Kamala Harris' election night loss.    KSM’s Deal Nixed The plea bargains for an alleged 9/11 mastermind remain valid, according to a judge at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    A Smooth Transition The head of the Pentagon is sending our orders to the military, preparing for a smooth transition of power for the incoming Donald Trump administration. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.     Judge KO’s “Keeping Families Together” A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would allow unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens to get legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. citizenship.     Vaccine Time Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as hospitals are reporting the more people under the weather.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.      Historic Choice For Chief-Of-Staff Saying that she has helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, President-elect Donald Trump announced his first Cabinet appointee. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the person who is also a historic pick for that West Wing post.   Fed Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate again, with the Fed Chairman saying he is feeling good about the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the move comes with a new administration entering the White House in January, and questions as to his own future with the president-elect.     GOP’s Senate Control Grows In the United States Senate, what is known is that the GOP will take control in January, having already flipped three seats, and potentially another. The Associated Press called the Pennsylvania race for David McCormick over incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, but Casey has not conceded    California Wildfire Evacuations Thousands of people have been evacuated in parts of Southern California as a massive wildfire rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the blaze is being fueled by dry heat and winds and the cause is still under investigation.    Giuliani Threatened With Contempt Charge A judge admonished former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, ordering him to turn over his assets or face a contempt charge in a multi-million dollar defamation judgment. Pamela Furr has the story.     Europe’s Reaction To Trump Victory European leaders are reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations following Donald Trump's win for the White House. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Monkey Break Dozens of monkeys have staged a break out from a facility in South Carolina. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Tech News Canada becomes the latest nation to ban the use of TikTok for its citizens, but not entirely. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   We’re three weeks away from Thanksgiving, and already Christmas movies are hitting theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Election Recap A day after Election Day, former President Donald Trump became president-elect Trump for a second time, with Republicans winning back the Senate and on the verge of keeping the House under GOP control. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Harris Concession Speech Standing at the university she attended in Washington, DC, Kamala Harris spoke to her supporters, but not as president-elect. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Harris is urging backers to accept the election's results, but not abandon their fight.    Trump Election & The Supreme Court The next four years of a Donald Trump administration is expected to bring about change in Washington government, and on Capitol Hill. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this also includes the future of the Supreme Court under Trump's second term in office.    Giuliani Court Date Former New York City Mayor and former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has a court date this morning after failing to surrender his belongings in an election misinformation lawsuit. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   What Jack Smith Will Do Justice Department officials are evaluating how to wind down the two Federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office.      Uber & Lyft To Unionize Big changes are coming to Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ride share drivers will soon be bearing the union label.      Trump’s Mandate As President-elect Donald Trump begins planning to re-enter the White House, he will do so with partisan strength in Congress, and a mandate from voters rarely seen. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Harris To Certify Trump When both chambers of Congress meet in January to officially certify the election results, the person who will be announcing the vote for the winner of the 2024 presidential election will be the same person who was defeated by president-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Worldwide Election Reaction President-Elect Donald Trump's victory this week is bringing reaction from Europe and the Middle East where two wars are raging. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Hurricane Rafael It took less than 24 hours for Rafael to ramp up from a tropical storm to a Category 3 hurricane, slamming into the western part of Cuba and now entering the Gulf of Mexico. Rafael’s 115 mile per hour winds took down a large portion of the Communist island’s power grid.    Arizona Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene in Arizona, after five people were killed when a small plane crashed landed by the Mesa Airport. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   California Wildfire In California, thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a powerful wind-fueled wildfire is burning out of control. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Gas Prices Dropping Gas prices continue to fall. Correspondent Rita Foley has more.      Election Firsts When it comes to the 2024 election, there were a number of firsts. At 78 years old, Donald Trump will now become the oldest person elected as president. Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, is the first millennial and youngest-ever Vice President to serve in the White House.     Tech News Cryptocurrencies are hitting new record highs today on the news of a 2nd Donald Trump presidency. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   Hours after president-elect Trump spoke to the nation overnight when he declared victory, celebrities on both sides of the political aisle sounded off about the 2024 election. Kevin Carr reports.     Looting and store theft in the San Francisco Bay Area has been an all-to-familiar headline, and during the election, California voters approved a ballot measure that is expected to help crack down on those offenders. Katie Clark has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Wins The White House The race for 270 Electoral Votes was achieved by Donald Trump, now the president-elect.     Trump Addresses The Nation President-elect Donald Trump is celebrating his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in his quest to return to the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    How Pennsylvania Was Won It was said that whomever won Pennsylvania would win the White House, and it was the Keystone State that helped propel Donald Trump to victory. Across the nation and in Pennsylvania, voters went to the polls on Election Day, for some their choice was made in the final hours. Steve Futterman reports on what voters were saying in Pennsylvania as they went to cast their ballot, and what led them to make their decision.     GOP Takes Over The Senate There will be new leadership in the United States Senate in January. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.    Voter Preferences Voters made their voices heard at the ballot box. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that for many, the economy was important but concern over democracy was what drove many to the polls.    Abortion On The Ballot There were 10 states that had abortion measures on the ballot. Jeff McKay has the results from the election desk.    Voting With Puppies In Arizona, for some waiting in long lines to cast their vote, they did so with puppies at the polls. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Trump Wins White House Donald Trump took to the stage at his watch party in Florida after 2 in the morning, declaring victory to his supporters and the nation, after Fox News was the first network to call the race for the 45th president.      Republicans Win US Senate Republicans are poised to take control of the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.     Understanding The Electoral College Even though voters are the ones casting ballots, it’s the Electoral College that in the end determines who will win the presidency. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer helps explain how the Electoral College affects the Presidential election.     Hurricane Rafael Rafael has become the eleventh hurricane of the 2024 season, intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to move through western Cuba before setting its sights on the United States later this weekend. Correspondent Sue Aller reports.     Election Delays A number of key battleground states have yet to finalize their vote totals, and for some it could take days. Jeff McKay has the details from the election desk.    Delaware’s Historic Vote History was made in one race for the House of Representatives. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Missouri Weather Kills Four Severe weather in Missouri has killed at least four people, including two poll workers who lost their lives when their car was swept off a highway by rising water.      Latest In The Middle East A leadership shakeup in Israel has led to protests after the Israeli Prime Minister dismissed the country’s Defense Minister during a time of war. Correspondent Norman Hall reports – audio courtesy of Israel’s I-24 News.     Tech News Electronic voting machines always seem to get a bad rep, but overall, polls reported fewer problems, and the process seemed to go pretty well. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   There was concern in Georgia after several bomb threats disrupted voting at 12 sites in the Peach State. Jeff McKay has details from the election desk.     In some places across the nation, people waited in lines as long as 4 to 7 hours to cast their vote, and for some in Pennsylvania, they found out that you never know who you’ll run into at your polling place. Kevin Carr explains.     Finally today, a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s Last Campaigning On his final day on the campaign trail, Donald Trump traveled through three battleground states, and vowed tariffs against Mexico if they don’t stop people from crossing the Southern Border. John Stolnis has the details.    Harris’ Day In Pennsylvania Kamala Harris continues her sprint to the 2024 election finish line, holding several events in Pennsylvania, including knocking on doors in Reading, and rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Steve Futterman has the story.    More Than Just The Candidates It's not the just the candidates that Americans are paying attention to on this Election Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on important ballot questions across the nation.    Judge OK’s Musk Payouts A Pennsylvania judge ruled that Elon Musk's million dollar election sweepstakes can proceed through election night. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Boeing Strike Ends Union machinists voted to approve a new contract with plane maker Boeing, ending a walkout that paralyzed the company’s jet production and cost them an estimated $1 billion dollars each month.     SCOTUS To Rule After Election Day The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on the formation of a new mostly minority Louisiana congressional district, but as correspondent Norman Hall reports, it won’t be in time for today’s election.      Trump & Harris Final Campaigning Election Eve brought a whirlwind of campaigning for the Presidential candidates and their running mates in the battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    No Fraud In Pennsylvania In battleground Pennsylvania, a state with 19 Electoral votes that could likely determine the next president, a federal command center to quickly respond to any reports of voting security issues is in place. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that Al Schmidt, the Republican Secretary of the Commonwealth, told CNN that his state’s election process is secure, and claims of voter fraud are unfounded.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel has officially put the United Nations on notice that the agency responsible for delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza will no longer be allowed to operate inside Israel. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the announcement is being challenged by the United Nations Relief Workers Agency, despite Israeli claims that a number of its paid workers cooperated and took part in attacks on Israel.     Ex-Officer Learns His Fate The verdict is in for an ex-police officer in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed man in Columbus, Ohio.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Jury Sees Chokehold Video The jury in the New York City subway chokehold case sees video that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter charge.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Preparing For The Vote In Washington, authorities are erecting new security fencing around the White House and the Naval Observatory, where Vice President Kamala Harris resides.     Foreign Misinformation The government is warning about election misinformation coming from both Iran and Russia. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Tech News For the first time in 60 years, a News Guild strike is happening at the New York Times, during a presidential election. Unlike 6 decades ago, during this strike, comes an offer from an A.I. company to step in and support the paper. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.    Finally   He was a giant of the music business, one of its most powerful forces for more than half a century. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the passing of Quincy Jones.    The talk of today will of course be Election Day, but Kevin Carr takes a look at some political movies and TV that will also be worth watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Blue Wall Campaign On the last Sunday of campaigning for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump leading up to Election Day, each spent the day in a battleground state, with the Vice President at a church and a rally in Michigan, and the former president holding rallies in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Southern Battleground States While both candidates for president focused Sunday on what’s known as the “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and the Vice President choices also spent the weekend in what’s called the Sunbelt, with Georgia and North Carolina still too close to call. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a final Southern push for the presidential campaigns.   Senators Discuss Iowa Polling Republicans and Democrats are looking at Iowa polls, and to the excitement on the ground, ahead of Election Day tomorrow. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Battleground Polls Too Close To Call Polling from the last weekend before Election Day still show a battle too close to call. The average of polls from battleground states Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina, has the margin between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris barely above one percent, and in Nevada, and Pennsylvania, less than one half of one percent separate the candidates.     Kamala’s SNL Appearance Questioned Following Kamala Harris appearing on Saturday Night Live, there are questions as to whether that appearance on NBC violated an FCC rule. Bob Brown reports.    Diddy’s Jail Raided Federal agents raided the New York City jail currently housing disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, targeting illegal drugs and weapons. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Trump & Harris Weekend Campaigning Last minute campaigning is underway for the Presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of tomorrow's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Western Battleground States One day before the election, Nevada Democrats are cautiously optimistic their ground game will lead to a victory in a state, where by all accounts, early voting shows more Republicans than expected have already cast ballots. Pamela Furr takes a look at the Western battleground states.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, the United States has deployed B-52 bombers and sent new warships to the region, as threats from Iran to strike Israel again have the world on edge. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports an Israeli-Arab town was hit by Hezbollah missiles as Iran’s supreme leader vows a punishing response to recent Israeli strikes.     Oklahoma Tornadoes A number of tornadoes, including one rated as an E-F-3, carved a path of destruction through Central Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    The Next Hurricane America could be hit by a November surprise. Weather experts are keeping watch on a tropical system in the Caribbean that could power into a hurricane. It’s being called Tropical Cyclone Number 18 and it’s already prompting hurricane watches for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.     Latest Breonna Taylor Case Verdict A former Kentucky police officer has been convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Latest Restaurant Bankruptcy Another famous restaurant chain has submitted for bankruptcy. Texas-based TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing failing sales and continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.     Sports – Robert Workman   Football & more.        Finally   There’s fallout from Saturday Night Live, a rapper is being released from jail, and we have the word of the year. Margie Szaroleta has entertainment news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Battleground Campaign Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hit some of the western battleground states, Arizona and Nevada, with a Trump stop in New Mexico to start the day. John Stolnis has the latest on the campaign trail.    Senate Races Up For Grabs While the majority of focus ahead of Tuesday's election is on the Presidential race, politicians are reminding Americans about the significance of Senate races as control of the chamber essentially hangs in the balance. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Boeing & Union May Have A Deal The end to the union worker’s seven-week strike against plane maker Boeing may be in sight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the machinists and management have agreed to an offer, and will vote on a new contract next week.    Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Thousands of ballots are at stake in Pennsylvania where Republicans have asked the state's highest court to put on hold a decision on mail ballot envelope rules. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Actor Facing Serious Charges There are new criminal charges against a Native-American actor who appeared in an Oscar winning movie. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Setting The Clocks Back It’s that time again this weekend. Bob Brown reports on what happens when we switch back to Daylight Savings Time.      Trump & Harris Campaigning Today Heading into the last weekend before Election Day and it will be busy for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.     Election Anxiety Nationwide, all of the battleground states have polls showing a virtual dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and nationwide, polling for president and many local and state elections are also very close. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, a new poll suggests that most Americans are feeling anxiety and frustration heading into Election Day.    Russia, Ukraine & North Korea Concerns about the war in Ukraine growing into a wider conflict seem to be increasing. The United States is raising alarms over thousands of North Korean troops imported by the Kremlin to join Russian forces on the front lines. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that in an interview with a South Korean news station, Volodymyr Zelensky said regardless of who wins the US election, Ukraine will not cede any territory, nor will it surrender.     Latest In The Middle East The war in the Middle East is becoming increasingly violent, and U-S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is laying out what it would take to reach a potential cease fire between Israel and Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Niagara Falls Deaths A woman and her two young sons are presumed dead after they crossed over a safety rail and leaped into Niagara Falls. Pamela Furr has more details into what police are calling an intentional act.    Inflation Report A key inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve dropped last month, news that could have an impact on the 2024 election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     Pentagon Overcharges We’ve all heard the stories before – the government paying $20,000 dollars for a hammer, and ten thousand bucks for a toilet seat. Overspending has been known to happen at the Pentagon, and correspondent Norman Hall reports a recent audit found Boeing has been overcharging on Air Force parts for cargo planes.    Tech News Google has been fined by a Russian court an astronomical amount, for failing to allow Russian channels to post information about the Ukraine war. And the fine doubles every week until it's resolved. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   They will be behind bars for Thanksgiving, but after that, nobody knows for certain. A judge has set December 11 as the date for a resentencing hearing for Eric and Lyle Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   “Garbage” Becomes A Campaign Theme Vice President Harris and former President Trump are sprinting to the finish line with less than a week to go before Election Day, and the word “Garbage” has become a central theme. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the details from Washington.    RFK, Jr. Claims Trump Promise Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies" should the former president win back the White House in next week’s election. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.     More Learned About Ballot Box Fires While they don’t have a suspect, police do have the description of a car along with the person they believe is setting fires in ballot drop boxes in two Pacific Northwest States. Sue Aller has the latest.    Arrest At Florida Polling Station Florida police arrested a machete-wielding teenager who was charged with threatening people at an early voting location. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Connecticut Campus Gunfire Gunfire erupted on a college campus in Connecticut. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    New Evidence In The Diddy Case There are reports out of New York City that a federal grand jury will hear new evidence in the criminal case against Sean Diddy Combs.      Election Court Rulings There were two important court rulings made regarding the 2024 election In Pennsylvania and Virginia. A court is expected to rule today on an injunction being sought to stop early voting in Saint Charles County, Missouri, due to long lines.    Election Delays There is a growing belief that we will not have a decision in the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday night. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an Arizona swing county could be why we may not know the next president for several days.    Rare Endorsements Some rare endorsements from a former governor and famous astronaut have been offered in the presidential race. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.     Latest On North Korea Overnight, North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. This test comes as US officials are scrutinizing reports that as many as 10 thousand North Korean military troops sent to Russia are moving closer to the Ukraine border. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Man Shoots At Chicago Police A 22-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after opening fire on a Jewish man, and then at Chicago police officers who responded to the gunfire. Pamela Furr reports the FBI is also looking into the case.    What We Think Of The Middle East A new poll suggests that many Americans are concerned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a regional war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Economic Growth The government is out with the latest estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Abortion On The Ballot Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states, including in Nebraska which has two abortion-related questions for voters to choose, and also in battleground states Nevada and Arizona.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that abortion rights groups are outpacing their opponents by a wide margin in fundraising.     Sports – Robert Workman   World Series & more.        Finally   We are one day away from November, and a new report finds how the change of seasons can be depressing. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Today is Halloween, and Kevin Carr takes a look at the spooky shows and movies to watch today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Talks Closing Arguments Vice President Kamala Harris delivers what has been billed as her “closing argument” to voters in a speech on the Ellipse in Washington, D-C in front of the White House. Correspondent Jim Roope has the story.    Trump Rallies In Pennsylvania Former President Trump was in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania, providing counter-programming to Vice President Harris' DC address with remarks of his own in Allentown. John Stolnis has the details.   Bannon Released After four months in prison, longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released, and immediately resumed his full-time duties in support of the former president. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Ballot Box Fires Investigators looking into the string of ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington State have found devices at each site marked “Free Gaza.”    SCOTUS Says No To RFK, Jr. The U-S Supreme Court is weighing-in on a request of independent Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior who paused his campaign and backed former President Trump in the race for the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Preparing For Halloween It’s said to be haunted and has a gruesome past. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a historic Halloween attraction.   Trump & Harris Campaigns Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Tuesday making the case as to why they should be president. Harris was in Washington, holding a rally outside the White House where tens of thousands of people attended, giving what she called her closing arguments. Donald Trump traveled to battleground Pennsylvania, where he promoted fracking and protecting the border to rally goers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Election Lawsuits Being Ruled On We're less than a week away from the Presidential election and the voting process is front and center in a number of states, and also in the courts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Gunfire At Atlanta Hotel It is a five-star hotel known for its luxury, but it became a battle zone after a man opened fire and began tossing furniture from the balcony of one of its rooms. Atlanta Police and SWAT teams apprehended a barricaded suspect, leaving hotel guests trapped sheltering in place. Sue Aller reports.     Latest On McDonalds E.coli Outbreak McDonalds may have a long road ahead of it after an E-coli outbreak involving one of its popular sandwiches has led to some potentially severe complications.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     NYC Mayor OK With Trump New York City's Democrat mayor, facing calls for his resignation while under federal indictment, is avoiding criticizing Donald Trump following his Madison Square Garden rally. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    NTSB’s Frontier Airlines Report The National Transportation Safety Board is releasing details about a Frontier Airlines plane that made a fiery but safe emergency landing earlier this month. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Employment Report There’s concerning news regarding employment. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest on the job market.    Tupperware’s Comeback The party is not over for Tupperware. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a sale of iconic food storage brand.      Sports – Robert Workman   World Series & more.        Finally   She starred on the Silver Screen in movies like Tootsie, and on TV shows including Friends. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of actress Teri Garr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   One Week Until Election Day There's a week left on the campaign trail ahead of next Tuesday's Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it's the final push in the battleground states for both campaigns.    More North Korean Troops To Russia The Biden administration says more North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for the Ukraine war, and both the United States and the United Nations have serious concerns. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    No Endorsement Has Its Price The Washington Post has reportedly lost more than 200 thousand subscribers after its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate this year. Pamela Furr reports there were key resignations as well.     Ballot Box Fires Authorities are investigating after multiple instances of ballot boxes being set on fire in Oregon and Washington State. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Fitness App’s Security Breach An investigation by a news organization found the fitness app Strava has given away the location of President Biden and other leaders, an app used some members of the Secret Service. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Remembering The Crash It was 95 years ago today that the Roaring 20’s came to a grinding halt. After what was at the time an historic rise on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 12 percent on October 29, the day recognized as when the stock market crashed.     Puerto Rico Backlash Puerto Rican pride and the island's slow recovery have become a flashpoint in the presidential campaign. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, there is backlash to the comments about Puerto Rico in Florida, a state with a large Puerto Rican population, and drew the ire of Florida Senator Rick Scott.     Trump Responds To “Nazi” Comments Meanwhile, both campaigns continue to attack the other, with Kamala Harris blasting the rally Donald Trump held in New York alleging racial overtones, and the former president taking offense to being compared to Nazis. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel passed new laws restricting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, with the Israeli government claiming that thousands of the U-N-R-W-A staff members actively participated in the Hamas attack last year that sparked the war in Gaza. Now, following Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran, the United States has a warning for the Islamic Republic. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     “We Failed The Victim” In Minneapolis In a follow-up to a story we reported yesterday, Minneapolis Police, bowing to mounting pressure, have arrested a man who shot his neighbor but was not taken into custody despite three outstanding warrants for his arrest.      Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Republicans in a battleground state are asking the US Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Norman Hall tells us why.    Virginia Voter Lawsuit Another election lawsuit, this on in Virginia, where correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Old Dominion state leaders are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them to purge hundreds of people from voter rolls - again.     Even More Trouble For Diddy In a new lawsuit, Sean Diddy Combs is being accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy, and another lawsuit alleges Combs abused a 17-year-old who was auditioning for a reality show.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Tech News Boeing has had nothing but troubles getting into space, with failed capsules and scrubbed test flights, and now, it looks like they might be selling off their space division. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   It’s a birthday for a film about a cyborg with a famous catch line that made a major star out of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump’s NYC Rally Thousands of supporters joined Donald Trump for a huge rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, with close Trump allies, comedians, Republican lawmakers, and Trump himself lambasting Democrats and Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has more.    Harris Campaigns In Pennsylvania As Donald Trump was in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday in Philadelphia as she continues to swing through battleground states. Clayton Neville reports.    Vance Spars With CNN Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance is blasting CNN’s Jake Tapper over Russian collusion and other topics as he made the rounds on the Sunday shows. Pamela Furr reports.    China Hackers Breach Campaigns A government panel plans to investigate how Chinese hackers breached several U.S. telecommunications networks, seeking to spy on a number of Americans, including associates of Vice President Harris’s and Donald Trump’s campaigns.    Russia’s Trump Ballot Deep Fake The FBI confirms Russian actors made a fake election disinformation video widely seen on social media to sew doubts in the 2024 election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Gas Prices Continue To Fall Nationwide we’re definitely paying less at the gas pumps. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    Harris & Trump Weekend Campaigning Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each spent the second-to-last weekend before Election Day campaigning, with Harris in battleground Pennsylvania on Sunday while Trump held a massive rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, each spent time addressing both what they will do if elected, and the other’s vision for America.    Trump’s Rogen Recap Donald Trump’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast raked up 26 million views in its first 24 hours online. Clayton Neville has a recap.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Iran is playing down Israel’s military strikes, saying they caused limited damage, but he Associated Press is reporting two bases in an area southeast of Tehran were heavily damaged. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, a ceasefire proposal has been offered by Egypt for Israel and Hamas, while anger erupts in Israel over the hostages still being held.     Newspapers Making News Two of the biggest American newspapers say they’ll pass on endorsing a candidate for president with just a week left until the election, and both are being questions about the move. Bob Brown has the story.    Courting The Religious Vote With polls showing the nation evenly divided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, both candidates are making strong pushes to bring in religious voters to their sides. Correspondent Walter Ratliff has the story.    No Charges Yet For Man Who Shoots Neighbor A Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of police to arrest the suspect has left many angry and demanding accountability.     Finally   The Spiderman character Venom remain glued to the top spot at the box office. Kevin Carr reports.     Is that store credit card really worth signing up for? Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on whether that type of credit card is a good thing for you.     Apparently the winner was not Timothée Chalamet. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the actor made a surprise appearance at a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York, much to the surprise of those look-alikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Battleground Campaigns While former President Donald Trump was talking about border issues in Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris is relying on star power to help her get out the vote. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Freedom Possible For The Menendez Brothers New hope for Eric and Lyle Menendez. The D-A is recommending to the court that the brothers be resentenced in their conviction for murdering their parents. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.     Trump To Jack Smith – You’re Fired The future for Special Counsel Jack Smith is becoming clearer under a second Trump Presidency, if the former President is elected in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Arsenal Found With Arizona Shooting Suspect More is being learned about the Arizona man suspected of shooting up a Democratic campaign office. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports police found a small arsenal in his home.    Settlement In Baltimore Bridge Disaster The government and the operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a bridge in Baltimore that led to six people being killed have reached a massive financial settlement. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Florida’s DOJ Lawsuit Florida officials are suing the Justice Department over its control of the investigation into the September assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      Early Voting Hiccups Early voting across America has election officials hard at work ahead of Election Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that with record turnout comes a number of issues at some American polling places.    VP Candidates On The Campaign Trail With all the talk about the two who want to be president, JD Vance and Tim Walz have been crisscrossing battleground states making their case for their running mates, and against their challengers for the White House. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest.    Boeing Workers Respond To No-Vote The picket signs will be staying up, after Boeing factory workers have rejected the company's latest contract offer by a wide majority. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details.     Hurricane Misinformation From Russia There have been reports of election disinformation coming from nations including Russia, Iran, and China. Now comes word that some stories on social media about U.S. hurricane response may be coming from the Kremlin. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.    Biden’s Apology Later today, President Biden will be in Arizona where he will issue a landmark apology for the federal government’s role in forcing Native American children into boarding schools. Ed Donahue reports.    New Trial Requested For Arbury Killers The Georgia men found guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have asked for a new trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Food Supply Concerns With the E.coli situation surrounding McDonalds and listeria causing people to get sick eating Boar’s Head deli meat, correspondent Shelley Adler reports on the safety of the country’s food supply.    Finally   It’s not a typical venue for music superstar Beyonce to perform. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports Queen B will appear at a campaign rally today for Vice President Kamala Harris.    Heading into the weekend before Halloween, it’s been awhile since gas prices have been this low. Triple A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now $3-15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices