Today on America in the Morning
Texas Tragedy
Tragedy in Texas as the death toll from catastrophic flooding in the Lone Star State’s Hill Country has risen to 80, as search efforts continue into this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Tariff Threats & Confusion
President Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs to many nations is set to expire on Wednesday, however, there appears to be some change to that deadline, causing some confusion and uncertainty on when the President's Liberation Day tariffs will be into effect. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Netanyahu To The White House
For the third time since he returned to the White House, President Trump will meet with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the President is feeling very good about a possible deal to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson.
Fireworks Explosion Investigation
Authorities in Northern California have found the bodies of all seven people missing since last week when an explosion and fire gutted a fireworks warehouse.
Ship Attack
There’s concern today in the Middle East after a cargo ship was attacked off the coast of Yemen. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that ship is in danger of sinking.
Birthday Fight
Many events have been held at the White House, from signing ceremonies to Easter Egg rolls, but President Trump is hoping to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a fight. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Death Toll Surpasses 80
The death toll has surpassed 80 after a deluge of rain caused rivers to rise past flood stages in a matter of minutes, sweeping people to their deaths including at a girl’s camp where a number of youngsters are still missing. Correspondent Julie Walker reports flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killer.
Texas Leaders Respond To Flooding
There’s both shock and outrage as to how the catastrophic flooding that killed more than 70 people in the Texas Hill Country played out. Correspondent Clayton Neville has reaction from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other state leaders.
Tariff Talk
In Washington, the U.S. is putting the pressure on trading partners to make a new deals as the President’s tariff deadline has been extended. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.
The New Party
The bromance between the President of the United States and the world’s richest man may be beyond repair. Katie Clark reports that Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party, now that Trump’s sweeping tax cuts law known as the big, beautiful bill was signed.
Chantal Threat
What was once Tropical Storm Chantal is now a tropical depression, but it’s still packing winds and heavy rain.
Rapper Says No Performance
A popular rapper's decision to not play at a Philadelphia July Fourth festival had everything to do with garbage. Lisa Dwyer reports.
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