Today on America in the Morning
Epstein Files Back & Forth
The House GOP for the second time on Tuesday voted down a Democrat procedural maneuver aimed at forcing the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a partisan ploy. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on President Trump's support for his Attorney General over the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Waltz On The Hot Seat
On the other side of the US Capitol, former national security adviser Mike Waltz was grilled by Senate lawmakers during a confirmation hearing for his next role in the Trump administration, which led to explosive testimony regarding the use of the Signal chat app. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Indictment In Minnesota Political Murder
The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting a state senator, as well as their spouses, has been indicted. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
Oregon & Arizona Wildfires
A new fire has exploded in size in Oregon. The Cram Fire has now consumed over 28,000 acres, sparking evacuations in two counties. Meanwhile in the Southwest, Arizona’s Senators and Governor Katie Hobbs are demanding answers from the Trump administration over the federal response to two wildfires burning around the Grand Canyon. Lisa Dwyer reports.
American Idol Supervisor Killed
An arrest has been made in the deadly shooting of a longtime, award-winning "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband in their multi-million-dollar Los Angeles-area home.
MLB All Star Game
In sports, Major League Baseball held its annual All-Star Game last night in Atlanta and for the first time ever, it took a swing-off to decide the winner after the game ended in a 6-6-tie. In what was a mini-home run derby to decide the winner, the National League beat the American League. A concern for America’s Pastime between owners and players is the potential for a labor stoppage along with participation in the upcoming Summer Olympics next year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Trump Talks Tech & Epstein
President Trump on Tuesday traveled to Pittsburgh to talk about tens of billions of dollars being invested in Pennsylvania for high tech work... but continues to be questioned about Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Rigging Accusations
Amid continued rescue efforts following deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are being accused of trying to rig Congressional voting maps. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that this comes as Governor Gavin Newsom has floated a redistricting retribution in California if Texas follows through and redraws its maps.
Massive Flooding
Manhattan intersections turned into lakes, major New York and New Jersey highways became roaring rivers, and trains had to slog through cascading water in the New York City subway system after a storm that dumped as much as six inches of rain in an hour caused flooding and led to two deaths. Sue Aller has details from New York.
Update On Spending Cuts
On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans needed Vice President JD Vance to advance a procedural vote for President Donald Trump’s effort to claw back billions in funding.
Finally
There were some snubs and surprises as streaming services have scored big as the nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, television’s top honor, have been announced. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
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