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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

A major roadblock to the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to have been temporarily removed after officials from Israel and Lebanon agreed to a short-term ceasefire.  John Stolnis has more from

Former Lt. Governor’s Murder-Suicide

He was a rising star at one time in Virginia politics who many believed would one day be the state’s governor, before his ascent was derailed by allegations of sexual assault.  Police in a town just outside of Washington, DC believe former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, before turning the gun on himself.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports – audio courtesy of Broadcastify. 

ICE Agent Facing Arrest

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been charged by state prosecutors in Minnesota for a road-rage incident during Operation Metro Surge.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Ballroom Constriction Allowed -Somewhat

The federal judge who halted work on President Trump's White House ballroom is giving the green light for building to continue – but not for

Another Arch Approval

Despite being panned by public feedback, President Trump’s proposed 250-foot tall triumphal arch modeled after Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to be built in the sightline of the Lincoln Memorial received another approval, but still faces lawsuits.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

Latest In The Iran War

Following a meeting this week at the White House, President Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, but questions remain as to if the terror group Hezbollah

Clarence Thomas On Progressivism

Speaking at a Texas university, a Supreme Court Justice is warning about progressivism.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

A Beef With Beef

This comes just in time for the summer barbeque season – cattle prices are soaring as cattle herds are dwindling and beef prices in the U.S. continue to remain high.  Correspondent Donna Warder explains.  

NJ’s New Congresswoman

Democrat Analilia Mejia (pronounced ana-lily-uh may-hee-ah) has won the special election to fill New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway.

RFK On The Hot Seat

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior has begun a series of Congressional hearings over his department’s budget. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that RFK, Junior faced a sometimes hostile crowd in the House.

Next CDC Director

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   

The four astronauts who flew their record-breaking flight around the moon on the Artemis II are reacting to their return to Earth.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on their mission, and their first days back on Terra firma.

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Increasing Trump & Pope War Of Words

The war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, as both Vice President JD Vance had choice words for the Pontiff, and House Speaker Mike Johnson also questioned the Pope’s comments about Iran,

Senate Does Not Pass Iran War Resolutions

President Trump on Wednesday hinted that US and Iran talks could

Hegseth Impeachment Talk

Amid war with Iran, a group of House Democrats is looking to oust the U-S Defense Secretary from the Pentagon.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the measure isn't likely to pass the Republican-led House or Senate.  

Live Nation Monopoly

A jury has found that Ticketmaster-owned Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing for events and concerts.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the Ticketmaster and Live Nation antitrust trial and says it could cost them big bucks.  

The Material Girl Returns

The Material Girl’s first hit was a song called “Everybody” back in 1982.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on pop superstar Madonna’s new album, coming out decades after the original.  

Tax Day Victory Lap

April 15 was Tax Day in America, and it was also a day that the Trump administration took a victory lap by hailing the impact of last summer's

Bahamas Suspect Returns To The US

The husband of an American woman who went missing at sea in the Bahamas has left the country.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the search goes on for the Michigan man’s wife.   

Police Shoot Alleged Kidnapper In Omaha

There was panic at a WalMart in Omaha, Nebraska when a woman brandished a large kitchen knife and tried to kidnap a 3-year-old boy, forcing the child and his babysitter out of the store.  Joan Jones reports that when police arrived, she slashed the boy’s face in the store parking lot before police shot and killed the suspect.      

Sotomayor’s Apology

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an apology Wednesday for critical remarks she made about the upbringing of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. 

SantaCon Theft

You can call him the Grinch who stole from SantaCon.  The person who heads the popular holiday bar crawl fundraiser is under arrest, charged with siphoning 7-figures from that charity for his own personal use.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Colorado Crash

A Colorado interstate highway is open again following a massive 70-vehicle pileup.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.  

Finally 

It’s a case of she-said, she-said as actress Ruby Rose’s more than 15-year-old accusations about singer Katy Perry is being investigated by Australian police.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details.

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Swalwell Assault Accuser Speaks Out

He was the frontrunner to become the next California governor, and on Tuesday afternoon Eric Swalwell tendered his resignation in the House of Representatives.  Swalwell’s fall from grace now includes investigations in New York and Los Angeles for sexual abuse.  Correspondent Julie Walker

US-Lebanon-Israel Talks

As the war with Iran now moves to the US blockading Iranian ports and Pakistan wanting to have the US and Iran resume talks, Secretary of

Alito Rumors

The Senate Majority Leader is indicating Republicans could move fast to fill a seat on the Supreme Court if one opens before the midterm elections.  Bob Brown has details.  

Prosecutors Fired

In Washington, the Justice Department has fired four prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.  

Doctor’s Botched Surgery Arrest

A Florida doctor is under arrest after allegedly removing the wrong organ from a patient who later died during surgery.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Latest On Iran War

The U.S. says more commercial traffic is moving through the Strait of Hormuz, easing a chokepoint that has driven the cost of energy up around the world.  John Stolnis has the latest on the war with Iran from Washington.  

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast

Many nations including the United States are seeing an economic downturn due to the war with Iran which has led to much higher energy costs for consumers.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani

Camp Mystic Case

Directors of the Texas camp where 25 girls and two counselors died in flooding last summer are testifying in a hearing surrounding the potential re-opening of the camp this summer.  In Dallas, correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

GOP To “Go-It-Alone”

With Democrats saying they want nothing to do with it, Republicans in Congress said Tuesday they are forging ahead with a go-it-alone strategy for fully funding the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for almost two months. 

Michigan State Of Emergency

Some Michigan residents are under evacuation orders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a statewide emergency following severe weather.  T

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Swalwell & Gonzalez Resign From Congress

The House of Representatives is back in session today, and will soon have two fewer members for the moment.  Two lawmakers have announced they are leaving, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, and the House is also investigating two members of the Florida delegation.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the departure of Eric Swalwell is also shaking up the California governor’s race, where he was the Democrat frontrunner in the primary election.  

Trump Takes Down Controversial Pic

One is the leader of the free world, and the other is the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, and the planet's two most influential Americans continue going at it over the Iran war.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports both Pope Leo and President Trump are not backing down from their recent comments, but the president did take down from social media a picture that appeared to many to depict himself as Jesus.  

Teen Charged With Rape & Murder Of Stepsister

A 16-year-old Florida stepbrother now faces murder and sex assault charges in the cruise ship death of his stepsister.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the Federal case includes that the teenager will be charged as an adult.  

Judge Tosses Trump Libel Case

A federal judge is dismissing President Trump’s $10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

White House DoorDash

President Trump accepted an order of McDonald's at the White House from the "DoorDash Grandma" on Monday.  Joan Jones reports it was a

Two Congressman Resign

Two members of the House of Representatives announced they would be handing in their resignations on Monday afternoon due to sexual misconduct allegations.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay says they

Latest On Iran War

The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and all Iranian ports is underway, which comes as President Trump is warning Iran that any

Man In Missing Bahamas Case Freed

The Michigan husband being held by Bahamian authorities after his wife went missing is no longer in police custody.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports his wife, who went overboard last week while the pair

US Attacks Another Drug Boat

Two people were killed in the latest U.S. military strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific said to be involved in alleged drug smuggling. 

Finally  

One of the coolest clubs in music will soon have new members.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced those who will take their place among the best in music history.

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Trump Orders Strait Of Hormuz & Iranian Ports Blocked

Peace talks led by Vice President Vance and Iranian officials failed to produce a resolution between the two sides, and as a result, President Trump is reportedly considering ending the cease fire just a few days into the two-week moratorium.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Swalwell Ends Governor’s Campaign

Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Sunday night that he is ending his campaign to become the governor of California. The Democrat is also facing mounting calls to leave Congress after shocking sexual assault allegations emerged.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a growing investigation into Swalwell, as Democrats Ro Khanna, speaking on Fox News Sunday, and Pramila Jayapal, speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, says they support bipartisan calls for Swalwell to be investigated and to leave office.  

Orban’s Landslide Defeat

The longtime leader of Hungary is reacting to his landslide election loss over the weekend.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the loss for Viktor Orban comes despite strong support by President Trump and

Trump Slams Pope Leo

President Trump bashed Pope Leo on Sunday night over the American-born Pontiff’s criticism of the war with Iran.  

Inmate Death Sentence Overturned

A Texas inmate on death row for nearly a half-a-century has just had his sentence overturned.   Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

Latest On Iran War

Talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran to cobble together a ceasefire collapsed with no agreement.  As a result, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump administration is weighing resuming limited strikes against targets inside of Iran or even pursue a full-fledged bombing campaign. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the latest in the Middle East as oil futures moved back above $100 dollars a barrel.  

Two Congressman Facing Calls To ResignA growing number of House lawmakers are calling on two embattled Congressman from separate parties to step down.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

POTUS Says Gas Will Remain High

If you think prices at the pump are high right now, the word from the White House is things aren’t going to get any better, even by the November midterm elections.  Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, President Trump said that gas prices should stay the same they are now into the fall, and may even go a bit higher.  Drivers are looking for lower gas prices anywhere they can find them, and some are saving money at Native-American-owned gas stations.  Correspondent Donna Warder

Ballroom Can Continue

A federal appeals court said the White House can temporarily continue

NYC Subway Attack

A man saying he was Lucifer stepped off a New York City subway train at Grand Central Station, took out a machete, and attacked passengers.  New York City police ordered the man to stop, and soon after shot and killed him.  Correspondent Katie Clark has details. 

Finally  

Britney Spears has checked herself into a treatment facility following her recent driving arrest, the latest in a string of troubles for the pop singer.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story.

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Melania Denies Epstein Relationship

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a six-minute stunning statement Thursday from the White House and resurrected the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, denying any links to him or his crimes, and calling on Congress to hold a public hearing and let the victims tell their stories.  Washington

Ceasefire’s Lebanon Problem

The fragile ceasefire between the U-S and Iran enters a critical stage with planned talks this weekend to be held in Pakistan.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the situation between Israel and Lebanon is becoming intertwined with the US-Iran ceasefire.  

Missing Woman’s Husband Arrested

Authorities in the Bahamas are considering criminal charges against American Brian Hooker.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on the

Updating The Draft

The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible American men between ages 18 and 26 for a US military draft by December, nearly a half-century after compulsory registration for the draft for that age group became law.   

Judges Reviewing Combs Sentence

New York judges are taking a second look at the prison term of disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs.  Ed Donahue reports.  

Latest On Iran War

Questions are surfacing regarding the US-Iran ceasefire and how it impacts Lebanon.  A surprise move by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has Israel asking for direct negotiations with Beirut for both peace

Betting On War

An interesting aspect of what has come out of the situation in the Middle East is what has been happening on betting sites.  Some new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific and well-timed bets on the U.S. and Iran ceasefire, as well as events tied to surprise actions by the U.S. military.  Correspondent Ken Sweet reports.  

California Fire Arrest

The employee who's believed to have started a massive warehouse in California has been charged with felony crimes.  Joan Jones reports.  

Gas Prices Go Higher

Gas prices continue to climb in all 50 states. 

Making matters worse for the average person is that inflation is sapping the purchasing power of Americans.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

All systems are a go for the crew of Artemis II spacecraft, which will return to Earth today following their historic 9-day mission that took them around the moon and are now speeding towards a Pacific Ocean splashdown.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

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Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again 

With a fragile cease fire in place between the U.S. and Iran, there was confusion and some finger-pointing by both sides that each was violating the cease fire, but so far, the peace appears to be holding.  John Stolnis reports from Washington. 

Pentagon’s Ceasefire Update

During a Pentagon press briefing Wednesday to discuss the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, both the Secretary of War and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs had differing tones.  Correspondent

Alleged Fighter Jet Leaker Charged

In North Carolina, a defense contractor has been charged with sharing

Serial Killer Pleads Guilty

It was a case in New York that baffled police for years.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a guilty plea by an architect-by-day serial killer-by night who preyed on women in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach killings.  

Hawaii Anesthesiologist Guilty

An anesthesiologist in Hawaii has been convicted of attempted manslaughter for trying to kill his wife during a bloody cliffside attack.   

Hot Month

If you thought this past March was unusually warm, you are right.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports it was a record-setter, in spite of the Ground Hog.  

Latest On Iran War

There are differing opinions from world leaders regarding the ceasefire in place between the United States and Iran, which took a turn when the Iranian government announced they were again blocking the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire over Israel’s continued military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.  

Israel Hits Hezbollah

Israel intensified its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the terror group continued to shoot missiles into Israel, which led Iran to close again the Strait of Hormuz.  Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports that Vice President JD Vance, speaking in Hungary, said that the situation between Israel and Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire agreement.  

Bondi Could Face Charges

The House Oversight Committee is meeting next week - looking into how the Justice Department handled the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but don't expect newly-fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to be in attendance, a move that has some members of Congress contemplating possible contempt charges.  Joan Jones has the

Texas Trial

Testimony continues in the punishment phase of a trial of a former delivery driver who kidnapped and killed a 7-year-old girl in Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports mental health is at the center of the Capital Punishment trial.

Husband Arrested In Wife’s Disappearance

Police in the Bahamas have arrested the husband of a woman who fell overboard off a small boat near the island chain and vanished. 

The Ketamine Queen will spend the next 15 years in prison.  Lisa Dwyer reports on the sentencing of a woman accused of providing actor Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him.

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US-Iran Ceasefire

President Trump and Iran have agreed on a two-week cease fire agreement that will see the U.S. ending their air assault on Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz to traffic once again, but questions over the agreement remain.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

World Reacts To Trump Statements & Ceasefire

In less than 48 hours we went from President Trump’s Easter Sunday message threatening massive Iranian destruction to Iran and the US

Georgia / Wisconsin Special Elections

There were two elections on Tuesday, one to fill the vacant congressional seat of Marjorie Taylor Green and the other to fill an opening on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.   

Texas Raises Book Questions

The Texas State Board of Education is considering controversial changes to public school curriculum, including a proposal that could add Biblical texts to required reading lists for students from kindergarten through high school.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.  

Reporter Freed

The Iran-backed terror group that kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad has freed her as a part of a prisoner swap.   

Another Day Of Artemis II History

More history was made and stunning views captured aboard the Artemis II spacecraft.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports astronauts also made a special space-to-space phone call.  

Latest On Iran War 

A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is holding and came into effect less than 2 hours before President Trump's self-imposed deadline to Iran. Steve Futterman reports.

Talk Of 25th Amendment

Following profane and stern social media posts by President Trump amid war, the list of politicians and other key figures in politics who are calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked is growing.  Correspondent

Vance In Budapest

Vice President JD Vance was in Budapest, Hungary where he took a special phone call from President Trump as they staged a big show of support for the reelection bid of Hungary's autocratic leader Viktor Orban.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

ICE Shooting In California

Local and federal officials are saying very little about Tuesday morning’s shooting of an alleged gang member by ICE agents in California.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. 

Baggage Prices Rising

Another casualty of higher fuel prices – the American traveler.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the rising cost of bringing baggage to the airport.

Finally  

Hard to believe it’s been 50 years since the characters Jill Munroe, Sabrina Duncan, and Kelly Garrett became part of television history as the three crime-fighting women working for a private detective agency.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for 'Charlie's Angels' 50th anniversary.

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Trump’s Iran Threat

The clock is ticking for the Iranian regime in power to re-open the Strait of

NASA Makes History

History was made over 250 thousand miles away from the earth as four astronauts reestablished contact with Mission Control after they flew

Georgia Special Election

Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, and Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army officer, emerged as the top two contenders from a

New Troubles For Texas Congressman

A new report accuses a sitting GOP Congressman from Texas of sending explicit text messages to a staffer.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the allegations follow a recent decision not to run for re-lection.   

Iowa Law Upheld

Appeals court rulings mean Iowa's book ban and other restrictions aimed toward age-appropriate gender and sexuality instruction can take effect.  Jennifer King reports.  

Latest On Iran War

Saying their entire country could be taken out in one night, President Trump held a news conference Monday to say that by 8 o’clock eastern

Praise For Airman’s Recovery

A key highlight of the president’s news conference at the White House Monday was the success of a daring mission carried out by both the

Trump’s Media Threat

President Trump is floating potential jail time for a journalist the President claims nearly compromised a war mission in Iran by leaking information that an airman was missing after being shot down.  Correspondent

Florida Terror Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law cracking down on terror groups while reinforcing constitutional protections in state courts and schools.  The details from correspondent Sue Aller.

Interest Rate Concerns

The Federal Reserve is warning that an interest rate hike isn’t out of the question due to high gas prices.  Ed Donahue reports.  

Finally  

Monday marked a milestone after two months away, and despite her mother still missing, Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC to host the Today

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Missing F-15 Airman Rescued

Americans are celebrating the rescue of a missing crew member that was lost after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday.  John Stolnis has the latest on that, as well as a new threat issued by the President against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.  

Soleimani Family Members Detained

They were living in the lap of luxury, and supporting the Iranian regime from their Los Angeles home.  Federal agents have detained two relatives of the deceased Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and the State Department wants them out of the country.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.  

Car Ramming In Louisiana

Authorities in the Pelican State are investigating after a car plowed into a Lao New Year celebration in a town near Lafayette, Louisiana.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Who Is Todd Blanche

The pictures of Pam Bondi have already been taken down at the Department of Justice after President Trump fired her last Thursday,

Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed

A Berks County, Pennsylvania fire company is grieving the loss of two of its leaders who were killed in a crash while assisting in a search for a missing woman.   

The Artemis II Moon Flyby

All systems remain a go for the Artemis II and four astronauts as they will be making their way around the far side of the moon.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what to know about their record-breaking moon flyby. 

Latest On Iran War

The price of oil is moving higher again today as the clock is ticking loudly on Iran to accept an American ceasefire deal or face American attacks on Iran’s electrical power grid and bridges by tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t opened.  This comes after a daring rescue that included elements of Seal Team 6 deep in mountainous hostile enemy territory to

Defense-Heavy Budget

President Trump’s new budget proposal is historic, one that could add trillions to the national debt and also includes $377 million for White House renovations.  Democrats are pushing back against a proposed

California Wildfire Contained

The weather cooperated and firefighters were quickly able to get the upper hand on a fast-moving blaze that could have been far worse that

Deadly Alabama Police Chase

Four people died when a car that was being pursued by an Alabama state trooper went off the road and hit a tree. 

Challenges To Voting Executive Order

There are questions as to whether President Trump’s executive order on voting could pass legal muster.  Katie Clark reports that there are some in the GOP that are skeptical as to whether the order that didn’t come from Congress can survive a court challenge.

Pope Leo’s Message

Pope Leo is calling for peace in a message directed to world leaders during his first Easter Sunday mass from the Vatican.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  

Tech News

Happy Birthday to Apple, which has turned 50.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.

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