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.

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