Today on America in the Morning
Anger Over The Epstein Files

Members of Congress from both parties are again uniting over the Epstein files.  This time, the missed deadline for the Justice Department to release every file in accordance with the law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports there’s bipartisan support to hold members of the Trump administration accountable.  

NTSB On North Carolina Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has begun its investigation
into last week’s tragic plane crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
and 6 others.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports while a determination could take months, they do have some clues, and also some questions.  

Latest On US-Venezuela

The United States took more action against suspected drug boats and oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela over the weekend.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the interdiction seems to be having an impact on the amount of drugs entering America.  

Talks Yield No Results On Russia-Ukraine

Despite White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff deeming weekend talks between his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts as being “productive,” there was no clear breakthrough to end the war launched by Russia against Ukraine.  

Retaliatory Attack In Syria

The U.S. launched an attack in Syria, targeting ISIS following an ambush in which US service members were killed.  Jennifer King reports.  

Presidential Palace’s Tableware Thief

You almost have to wonder why this thief only targeted plates and place settings.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on an employee at the French president’s residence, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tableware.    

What’s Next For Helahtcare

Lawmakers are home for the holidays after not voting to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies before the Christmas break.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the fight over healthcare is far from over.  

Turning Point Recap

The Turning Point USA conference went on without Charlie Kirk, but the summit had a number of well-known conservatives leading the way, including Vice President JD Vance, and Erika Kirk, who hosted the proceedings.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that amidst come controversy which included feuds among some of the speakers, young conservatives were concerned for the future, while women who attended the event seemed to find a home with Erika Kirk at the helm.  

San Francisco Power Outage

Most of San Francisco was left in the dark over the weekend, following a massive power outage that started on Saturday.  Katie Clark reports the
blackout also left many driverless cars stalled and blocking city streets, with traffic lights and trains also not working.  

Lowering Drug Prices

The White House released a plan to lower drug prices, but questions remain as to whether insurance companies will buy into it.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. 

Prepping For Powerball

Your dream of striking it rich could happen this week.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the next Powerball drawing, one of the largest lottery prizes ever in the United States.  

Shooting At Atlanta Airport

There was chaos at Atlanta’s airport Sunday after a man shot himself inside the terminal.   

Finally  

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as
NORAD, is responsible for defending America and Canada from aerial and maritime threats, including missile launches and controlling airspace, among other duties.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, one of those other important duties includes a decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world.

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