Today on America in the Morning
Chicago’s Guard Fight

Two people in Chicago, including a woman who was shot by
federal agents, are facing charges including ramming a vehicle into a Border Protection agent.  The White House says ongoing lawlessness is why it’s deploying National Guard members to Chicago.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says gangs and cartel members have placed bounties on the heads of ICE agents and law enforcement, but Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, blames ICE’s enforcement methods for instilling fear in Chicago residents.  

Newsom Suing WH Over Guard Deployment

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will sue the White House over efforts to send 300 California National Guard members to Oregon, calling the president’s action “a breathtaking abuse of the law and power,”
which comes after a federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, an order that attorneys for the White House said they will appeal.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

Government Shutdown Day 7

Today begins Day 7 of the government shutdown, and there appears to have been little to no negotiating by Republicans and Democrats on how to open the government back up.  John Stolnis as the latest from
Washington.  

College Shooting

One person was killed and another injured in what appears to have been two separate shootings over the weekend at South Carolina State University.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the violence led to a campus-wide lockdown. 

Bomb Arrest Outside DC Church

There were tense moments outside a Washington, DC church on Sunday when police arrested a man for allegedly possessing an explosive device.   

Back To Court For Abrego Garcia

It appears that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will receive another day in court, this time to see if the government’s charges were vindictive against him.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     

Cairo Peace Talks

An American delegation led by top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner has joined representatives from Qatar, Israel, Turkey, and Hamas in Cairo, Egypt where talks will happen today to enact a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all terrorist-held hostages.  The meeting comes as President Trump seemingly laid down the gauntlet to Hamas, saying on Truth Social, “Let’s get this done fast.”  Correspondent Sam
Mednick reports.  

Alabama Mass Shooting

Two people are dead and a dozen others are recovering from wounds after a chaotic mass shooting Saturday night in Montgomery Alabama. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on a gruesome twist to this incident, and the hunt for the gunmen.  

NJ & VA Governor’s Races

Gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia are intensifying, as the nation looks for a potential preview of next year's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Tech News

Apple has removed the Ice Agent reporting app "Ice Block" from their app
store, over pressure from the US Justice Department.  Chuck Palm has that
in today’s tech report.    

Finally  

Latin music superstar Bad Bunny’s performance on Saturday Night Live, and his upcoming feature at Super Bowl 60’s halftime show, is raising eyebrows.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr reports.

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