Trump At NATO, Dangerous Weather, Judge Rules On Abrego Garcia, Latest On Senate Budget Bill

Today on America in the Morning Trump At NATO Meeting with NATO leaders, President Trump hailed pledges by member nations to significantly increase military spending by 2035, and also turned his sights on both Ukraine and Iran.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the president left the door open to sending anti-missile systems to Ukraine, and announced he will be sitting down with Iran regarding their nuclear intent.   Dangerous Heatwave The summer sun continues to bare down on parts of the Midwest and Northeast, posing concerns about heat exhaustion for millions as temperature records continue to be set.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Who Is Zohran Mamdani President Trump, the lone Republican running for mayor in New York, and the current Democrat mayor who is now in the independent line all have one thing in common – they are all vehemently against the 33-year-old Democrat Socialist and vocal critic of Israel seeking to become New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.  Correspondent Julie Walker takes a look at Zohran Mamdani.   NJ Congresswoman’s Not Guilty Plea A member of Congress says she’s not guilty of interfering with ICE agents at a New Jersey detention center.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on charges against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver.   Heading To Space The latest launch of a private flight to the International Space Station included four astronauts from four different countries.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Judge Rules On Kilmar Abrego Garcia A judge has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian migrant deported to El Salvador before being returned to the U.S. earlier this month to face prosecution, to be placed into the custody of his brother should he be released from custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.      Trump Denies Bombing Assessment Report President Donald Trump and members of his administration are insisting that U.S. strikes on Iran delivered a crushing blow to the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Powell On Tariffs & Trump On Powell Fed Chair Jerome Powell is not backing down on interest rates, testifying for a second day that inflation remains a fluid issue.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that Powell’s statements are not being received well by President Trump, who wants a cut in the prime rate.   Latest On The GOP Budget With a self-imposed deadline of July 4th, Senators are racing to try and finish up their version of President Trump's Big Beautiful spending bill.  One key sticking point for the GOP is Medicaid.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Facing Hate Crime Charges The man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of Israel supporters in Boulder, Colorado is charged with Federal hate crimes.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   California Faces Title IX Violation California has been found in violation of Title IX in another clash with Trump administration officials over transgender athletes.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  Sports – Robert Workman  NBA Draft & more.      Finally   Watchers of the Simpsons are questioning whether one of the most successful animated series in history tried to kill off a main character.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices