Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Message To Chicago
President Trump continues to discuss the possibility of sending National Guard troops to Chicago and use them in the same way he has for the last three weeks in Washington, DC, despite objections from Chicago’s mayor and the Illinois governor. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
South Korea’s Response To Hyundai ICE Raid
A deal has been reached between the United States and South Korea after immigration enforcement raided a Georgia plant that automaker Hyundai uses to make electric vehicle batteries. Correspondent Julie Walker reports South Koreans who were taken into custody will be repatriated to their homeland, while the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, speaking through an interpreter at a news conference in Seoul, took offense with the ICE raid.
Trump Planning Russia Response
Following the latest Russian attack on Kyiv that included a strike on a government building, President Trump is planning to ratchet up an
economic response to the Kremlin.
Opposition To Transgender Gun Ban Grows
The Justice Department is under fire for proposing that transgender people be banned from owning guns. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports both sides of the political aisle are against the plan.
Powerball Winners
The holders of two winning tickets will become multi-millionaires. A nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot had two winning tickets sold, one in Missouri and the other in Texas, resulting in a two-way split of a $1.787 billion dollar jackpot.
No Award For Hanks
The official West Point alumni association has canceled an awards ceremony later this month for veterans advocate and actor Tom Hanks.
Protesting ICE & The Guard
There were protests over the weekend in cities including Boston, New York, and Washington, DC over the Trump administration’s use of the
National Guard to stem crime and immigration officers searching for illegal
immigrants. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the loudest demonstrations were in Chicago, where President Trump is threatening the Windy City over their high crime and murder rate.
Latest In The Middle East
President Trump has made an offer to both Israel and Hamas that could pause the war between the two sides and return the Hamas-held hostages back to Israel.
RFK, Jr. Fires Back
The calls for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior to resign got louder over the weekend, but Kennedy took time to fire back. The details from correspondent Rich Johnson.
Rand Responds To Vance Over Venezuela Boat Take Out
A high-ranking GOP Senator has taken offense with Vice President JD Vance’s defense of the U.S. military’s strike on an alleged drug vessel leaving Venezuela. Correspondent Katie Clark reports.
Kiko Weakening
Hawaii may be dodging a bullet as Hurricane Kiko, which several days ago was expected to slam directly into the islands, is now veering slightly to the north.
Tech News
Today marks the anniversary of the premiere episode of the Original Star Trek series, and our tech correspondent Chuck Palm has a list of tech inspired by "Trek" on todays' tech report.
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