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Zelenskyy & Allies To The White House

On Friday, President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for

Defending Trump’s Putin Meeting

Trump administration loyalists are defending the President after Friday’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but others are asking

Mayor Faces Federal Charges

Air Canada Strike

A strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants' union will be extended through tonight, after they defied a return to work order, stranding passengers around the world and here in the US.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

WVA Troops To DC

There were protests in the Nation’s Capital over the weekend over the Trump administration move to place FBI and National Guard troops on

Gaza Visitor Visas Stopped

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending a move to pause visitor visas from Gaza.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     

Trump-Putin Reactions Mixed

Today will be the next phase following last Friday’s meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr

NYC Mass Shooting

It’s being called gang violence in New York City.  A dispute at a Brooklyn club became the scene of a mass shooting, leaving 3 dead and several more injured.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   

Latest On Texas Redistricting

Democrat lawmakers in Texas are slowly returning to their state after breaking Quorum to delay a vote on proposed Congressional maps that could give President Trump five seats in next year's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Erin Concerns

Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic Ocean, at one point exploding from Tropical Storm strength to a catastrophic Category 5 monster within 24 hours.   

Deportation Depot Merchandise Dilemma

As Florida plans to open their second immigrant holding facility to be called Deportation Depot, they may have crossed the line when it comes to selling T-shirts and hats with a strikingly similar logo to a popular home improvement store.  Katie Clark has details.  

Finally  

We probably all have forgotten to return a library book on time, but for one family, the book they had in their possession since the summer of 1943 has finally been returned to the San Antonio Public Library, and as Ed Donahue reports, with an interesting story to tell.

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Trump Meeting With Putin

Each day this week, there was news out of the White House about the Friday sit-down in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to find a path to peace in Ukraine.  John Stolnis has the lead-up to the meeting and what’s at stake from Washington.  

California & Texas Redistricting

Texas Democrats have released demands surrounding their potential return to the State Capitol following weeks of breaking quorum to delay a vote on proposed Congressional maps that could give President Trump five seats in next year's midterm elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as California is plotting their own redistricting strategy.   

DOJ Fires Sandwich Thrower

The removal of some homeless encampments in areas near the White House is underway, and there have been protests in Washington, DC over the presence of FBI and National Guard troops on the streets after the White House ordered federal control of the DC Police.  Ed Donahue reports a man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent has been fired from his place of employment – which was the Department of Justice.  

Florida’s Next Detention Facility

There’s Alligator Alcatraz, and soon there will be Deportation Depot.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports that Florida is opening a second immigration detention facility.

Investigators have uncovered evidence that Russia is at least partly responsible for a recent hack of the computer system that manages federal court documents, including highly sensitive records with information that could reveal sources and people charged with national security crimes.   

Deputies Survive Shooting

Three Virginia sheriff’s deputies are lucky to be alive after they were ambushed attempting to make an arrest in Southern Virginia.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.     

Talking Peace

Today is the day that President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold their one-on-one summit to discuss the war in Ukraine.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Putin and Trump will meet at the US military’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage, in what the Trump administration hopes is the first step toward peace between Russia and Ukraine.  

Cincinnati Brawlers Face A Judge

The defendants arrested and charged with allegedly taking part in a drunken brawl in Downtown Cincinnati last month that went viral made their first appearance in court on Thursday, and not without some controversy.  Correspondent Bob Brown reports.  

Utah Rape Case Ruling

A man accused of faking his own death and fleeing the United States to avoid rape charges faced his accuser in a Utah court, and then learned his fate from the jury.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports. 

Biden Kids Legal Issues

Former President Joe Biden's children are finding themselves in the headlines this week.  Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us why. 

Court DEI Rulings

The Trump administration has suffered a court defeat in a case involving DEI.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  

Finally  

The Democrat Party of South Carolina is demanding that one of their own suspend his campaign for governor.  Sue Aller reports on the release of video from candidate Mullins McLeod’s incoherent and expletive-laden police stop.

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Trump Takes Hard Stance On Putin

Donald Trump held a virtual meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, who gave the president an earful over concerns

Extending The DC Takeover

The federal effort to clear the nation’s capital of homeless people and reduce crime is now underway.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that President Trump is already talking about extending his takeover of the Washington, DC police department, but will need an act of Congress to make that happen.  

Alaska Flooding

For the third time in three years, and despite emergency barriers being put in place, an area around Juneau, Alaska was flooded when melting from the Mendenhall Glacier sent a cascade of water down the Mendenhall River and forced evacuations.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the record floodwaters are now starting to recede.  

Potential Melania-Hunter Lawsuit

It could very well become Trump vs. Biden, the lawsuit, but the principals in the case are not who you’d expect.  First Lady Melania Trump is reportedly threatening to sue former President Joe Biden's son Hunter for comments he recently made about the First Lady in a T-V news interview. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Cartel Arrests

Twenty-six high-ranking drug cartel figures who were in Mexico are now officially in United States custody.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on an agreement made between the government of Mexico and the Trump administration.  

Latest On Texas Redistricting

Texas Democrats are returning to the Lone Star State after the special redistricting session of the legislature ended with no quorum, but the fight is far from over as the Texas GOP is still working to pass their

Armored Car Theft Arrests

Three men have been charged in connection with the theft of more than $2 million dollars from an armored truck in Philadelphia.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Police Shot In Virginia

Several members of law enforcement were shot in an incident in Southern Virginia.  

Finally  

Emmy season is upon us with some of the first wins being announced.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details.   

President Trump spent part of Wednesday at the Kennedy Center, where he announced this year's Kennedy Center Honorees, as well as what role he will play in the annual event.   Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

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Congress Talks DC Police Takeover

On Tuesday, the White House announced the arrest of nearly two dozen people on the first day of the Trump administration's emergency safety declaration that federalized Washington, DC's police force.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Questions Over The Planned Trump-Putin Meeting

We’re 48 hours away from the planned one-on-one meeting in Alaska between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, talks aimed at setting the

Investigation Into The CDC Shooting

Georgia authorities held a news conference to update the situation regarding the shooting at CDC headquarters.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that more details were released about the shooter, who stole his father’s weapons used in the deadly rampage.  

Cartel Members To Be Extradited

Mexico has agreed to hand over 26 top drug cartel leaders to the United States in a deal made with the Trump administration. 

Ford’s EV Plan

Ford is putting the pedal to the metal, making a massive investment in electric vehicles that will be made in America.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

Ohtani Lawsuit

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani continues to hit home runs, but the major leaguer and his agent are also facing a major lawsuit over a construction project in Hawaii.  Correspondent Gethan Coolbaugh reports.     

DC Reaction To Trump Takeover

On Tuesday, members of the National Guard deployed on the streets of the Nation’s Capital which followed agents of the FBI taking to the streets on Monday, with some arrests and gun confiscations being reported.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports as the military and the DOJ work to follow President Trump’s order to cut down crime and remove homeless off of the streets, there’s uncertainty over how long federal forces will be in charge of Washington D.C.'s police force, and skepticism from DC residents as to if his plan will work.  

Uvalde Evidence Released

New documents unveiled this week shed more light on the gunman, and the police response, in the Uvalde elementary school massacre.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

A Mamdani Landslide

If the race for New York City Mayor were held today, Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani would win by a landslide.  Sue Aller reports from New York on the latest polling, which has the Socialist-leaning candidate ahead of his nearest rival by almost 20 points.  

Latest On Inflation

A key economic gauge rises, with economists pointing the finger of blame at tariffs.  However, as correspondent Jennifer King reports, U.S. inflation overall was better than expected.  

Fort Stewart Shooting Suspect Charged

Sergeant Quornelius Radford, the suspect accused of shooting at fellow Fort Stewart soldiers last week, has been charged with a number of crimes, including attempted premeditated murder.   

Steel Plant Explosion Investigation

We’re hearing more about what led to an explosion that rocked a steel plant outside Pittsburgh on Monday that led to the deaths of two workers.  The details from correspondent Ben Thomas.   

Alaska Flooding

A disaster has been declared in Alaska in response to what is being called an imminent threat of catastrophic flooding.    

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DC Police Takeover

President Trump on Monday took the unprecedented step of federalizing Washington DC's police department as he declared a public safety emergency in the Nation's Capital.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   

Trump Discusses Planned Putin Meeting

At a news conference, Donald Trump reiterated that an end to the war in Ukraine will likely include changes to national borders, but the president also said it won't take long during his Friday meeting in Alaska with Vladimir Putin to know if a Ukraine war peace deal is possible. 

Texas Shooting

Three people are dead and gunman with a long criminal history apprehended after a shooting outside a major retail store in Austin, Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Pennsylvania Explosion

An explosion Monday at a US Steel plant in greater Pittsburgh has left two people dead and nearly a dozen others injured.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Antoni To BLS

President Trump announced he is nominating economist E.J. Antoni to become the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.   

Dial Up Ending

It’s an end of an era for America Online.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the shutdown to old school internet access.     

DC Reaction To Trump Takeover

From the mayor of Washington, DC to some residents, people are not taking kindly to President Trump’s order to place the police department in the Nation’s Capital under Federal control.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the local reaction to President Trump's plan to make the capital of the United States safer. 

Latest On The Texas Legislature

Texas Republicans are announcing more tactics in their effort to have Democrats who left the state to delay a vote on redistricting returned.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the Lone Star State.   

 Latest On The Atlanta Shooter

More is being learned about the man who opened fire in Atlanta at the building housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Friday, killing a police officer.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest.  

Six Dead In Maryland Fire

An investigation is underway into a weekend fire that ripped through a house in Charles County, Maryland killing six people.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Dissecting The Bill

There’s new reporting on an analysis of President Trump's big tax cuts law, but there are questions from the GOP as to the source of the information.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. 

Finally  

South Park has satirized politics.  Their new target has now seemed to revitalize the cartoon show.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details.

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Trump-Putin Meeting Plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on American soil for the first time since 2015.  Jim Roope reports Putin and President Trump are meeting on Friday in an effort to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.  

Details About The Atlanta CDC Shooting

More is being learned about the man who blamed his illness on his receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and opening fire at the building housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the suspected gunman and a police officer were killed.  

Trump Ordering DC Cleanup

The FBI will reassign 120 agents to patrol the streets of Washington, DC, as

Weekend Gunfire

Three of America’s largest cities dealt with mass shootings over the weekend.     

Trump & Whitmer Talk Tariffs

Michigan's governor is trying to convince President Donald Trump to change course on tariffs that affect the auto industry.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  

Brady’s Honor

The man widely considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history has been immortalized in bronze.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     

Ukraine & Europe On Trump-Putin Meeting

Friday is the day that President Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, but so far not invited is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a move not

Netanyahu Talks Gaza Plans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending a new military offensive in their war against the terror group Hamas, saying it needs to be done for the safety of both Israelis and Palestinians.   Correspondent Donna Warder reports there is growing international condemnation over Israel's decision to militarily take over Gaza City.   

Latest On Texas Redistricting

Texas Democrats don't appear to be backing down from their plan to delay a vote on redistricting.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Wildfires & Dangerous Weather

The combination of fire, high temps, and water wreaked havoc on several parts of America over the weekend.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has a look at a dangerous wildfire and weather conditions.  

 Long Journey Home

Four astronauts returned to Earth after spending five months at the International Space Station.  Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.   

Heading To Prison

A suspect gets a lengthy sentence in a case that sparked debate over safety for home health workers.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   

 Finally  

He became famous for the immortal words “Houston, we have a problem.”  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the death of a legendary astronaut.

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Trump-Putin Meeting Plans

There was movement Thursday to get a meeting in place between

Arrests & Investigations Planned For Texas Democrats

As Texas Democrats continue to break quorum for the special legislative sessions, state leaders are moving forward on arrests.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on plans for Texas redistricting.  

Judge Rules On Alligator Alcatraz

A federal judge on Thursday has ordered a temporary halt to construction at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

A Census Update

President Donald Trump wants immigrants illegally in the U.S. kept out of America’s Census.  Correspondent Donna Warder has the story.   

Maduro Bounty

The United States has placed a $50 million dollar bounty for the arrest of Nicholas Maduro.  Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement, saying the Venezuelan President was aiding drug cartels and street gangs that operate in the US.  

Air Force Planning To Deny Some Retirement Pay

There controversy in Washington after the government announced they will deny retirement pay for transgender members of the Air Force.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     

New Tariffs Enacted

On Thursday a new tranche of tariffs went into effect on foreign imports as

Netanyahu Confirms Gaza Plans

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation will move forward with a full takeover of the Gaza Strip to eradicate Hamas and end the Israel-Gaza war and bring the Israeli hostages home.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Israel's plans.  

Hailing Fort Stewart Heroes

Several soldiers are being hailed as heroes for their quick actions in the takedown of the Fort Stewart shooter in Georgia.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

FBI Ousters

At least three FBI officials are being ousted by the bureau, including the former acting director.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.  

Helicopter Crash

Two people are dead after a helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near St. Louis. 

Pennsylvania Troopers Shot

Two Pennsylvania State Troopers are lucky to be alive, ambushed while performing a welfare check in a rural community near Scranton.  Katie Clark has details. 

Latest On The Tennessee Quadruple Murder

Prosecutors announced they will be seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing four people in Tennessee this week.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.   

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Fort Stewart Shooting

Georgia’s Fort Stewart went into lockdown on Wednesday after an Army sergeant on the military base shot five of his fellow soldiers in an act that President Trump said was committed by a “horrible person.”  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.  

Trump Announces He’ll Meet With Putin & Zelensky

President Trump has told European allies he is planning to meet with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky in-person as soon as next week, after talks between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian counterparts

United Airlines Grounded

Planes operated by United Airlines were grounded nationwide Wednesday night, after a major computer system outage. 

UCLA Funding Cuts

UCLA is responding to funding cuts announced by the Trump administration spurred by anti-Israel demonstrations and the way they were handled by administrators.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

California Wildfire

It’s become California’s largest wildfire this year, and it’s still raging out of control.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports firefighters are making small

Arizona Plane Crash

More is being learned about a plane crash has killed four people in Arizona.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

A Baseball First

History will be made in baseball this weekend when the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the first-ever Major League female umpire.     

Nationwide Talk Over Texas Redistricting

The battle over redistricting appears to be intensifying in American politics.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Trump Talks DC Takeover

The attack on a former DOGE employee over the weekend has sparked strong words from President Trump about the future of the government of the nation’s capital. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports.   

Tariffs Tank US-India Relations

Once-friendly relations between the U.S. and India have soured this year, and in the past 24 to 48 hours worsened after President Trump announced steeper tariffs on India for their purchases of Russian oil.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

Hate Crime Charges

Federal hate crime charges have been announced for the man accused of opening fire outside of the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli Embassy staffers.  Lisa Dwyer reports. 

 Judge Hears Alligator Alcatraz Case

A judge will soon rule after environmentalists took their fight against the Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” to court.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports. 

Tech News

Secure messaging service WhatsApp has been cracking down on people running scams, banning millions of accounts.  Chuck Palm has details in today’s tech report.   

Finally  

The next inductees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has been announced.  Ed Donahue has details.

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Texas Democrats Facing Arrest

Leaders in Texas are using their power to try to encourage Democrats to return to the State Capitol and end their quorum break meant to delay a vote on new Congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.  

Clintons Subpoenaed By House Over Epstein Investigation

The top two members of the House Oversight Committee seldom see eye-to-eye.  But both are united in their quest for more answers in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which includes subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Judge Rules On Disaster Funds Reallocation

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration for reallocating billions of dollars meant for federal disasters.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  

Tennessee Manhunt

Questions are being raised in Tennessee after the state executed a death row inmate by lethal injection who uses a defibrillator.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Arizona Plane Crash

All four people on board an emergency medical transport plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in the Arizona town of Chinle.  

Fake Ashes

A funeral home owner who sent families fake ashes instead of those of their loved ones entered a plea in court.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     

FBI To Investigate Texas Democrats

Texas Senator John Cornyn has asked the FBI to aid Texas law enforcement in locating and arresting Democrats who left the state in an

California Wildfire

In the span of just 48 hours, the Gifford fire in California nearly doubled in size to over 72,000 acres and became the state’s largest wildfire of the year.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the massive blaze forcing evacuations and raging out of control.  

Fed Chair Planning

While his appointment as the head of the Federal Reserve does

Sanctuary Jurisdictions

The Trump administration is publishing a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" as promised by the President earlier this year.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured

Authorities in Tennessee tracked down and arrested the suspect in a quadruple homicide that left parts of the city of Jackson under a shelter-in-place order.  Sue Aller reports. 

Finally  

Some very familiar names were on the receiving

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Texas Democrats Facing Arrest

Despite a call for their arrest, Texas Democrats continue to break quorum in the state's special session to delay a vote on proposed redistricting that would favor President Trump in next year's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Israel Planning For Gaza Takeover

Just one day after President Trump’s Special Middle East Envoy visited Israel and Gaza, Israel's leader is vowing to occupy the entire Gaza Strip in an effort to eradicate Hamas and bring Israeli hostages home after ceasefire talks with the terror group reached an impasse.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   

No Bail

A judge in New York City has ruled on whether disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs can be released from jail.   Lisa Dwyer reports.  

Tennessee Manhunt

The search continues for a man wanted in connection with the murders of four people in Tennessee.  Correspondent Bob Brown has the latest on the manhunt.  

Grand Jury For Obama Officials

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed Justice Department prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation of whether Obama administration officials committed federal crimes when they assessed Russia's actions during the 2016 election.  

“California” Post

At a time when newspapers seem to be disappearing, a famous New York City daily will soon have a California version.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the West Coast plans for the New York Post.     

Texas Democrats Respond To Redistricting Plans

Texas Democrats are delaying a vote on redistricting while bringing the debate over Congressional maps to the national stage.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

US-Russia TensionsTensions continue to rise between the U.S. and Russia after President Trump informed reporters he was moving two nuclear submarines closer to Russian territorial waters.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Candidates Enter South Carolina & Georgia Races

In South Carolina, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has announced she will run for governor, joining an already crowded GOP field to follow term-limited Governor Henry McMaster.  Meanwhile, across the Palmetto State border in Georgia, a former Tennessee college football coach with a well-known Peach State name announces a 2026 Senate bid in an effort to unseat current Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

California Wildfire

There’s serious concern in the area north of Santa Barbara, California as the Gifford Fire rages out of control.  

Price Concerns

If you feel you’re paying more at the neighborhood grocery store or at the gas pump, you’re likely right.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports higher grocery prices are weighing on the minds of shoppers.  

LA Shooting

A young father was one of two people killed in a shooting that took place in downtown Los Angeles.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the fatal warehouse party gunfire that left 6 others wounded, and a shooter still at-large.  

Finally  

It was a phenomenal fall for the Fantastic Four at the box office, but was the drop unexpected?  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr explains. One of the biggest fights American soldiers face isn’t just in the battlefield, but when they come back from the horrors of war.  As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, some military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are finding help at a Mississippi monkey sanctuary.

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