Trump's Immigration Plan, Accuser's Lawyer Discusses Gaetz Payments, Laken Riley Murder Trial, NYC Stabbing Spree
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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.
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