In the Close Up: Talks between the U.S. and Mexico resume Thursday. This as the clock is ticking closer toward Monday's deadline before tariffs on Mexican imports are imposed.  The 75th anniversary of D Day is observed in Bedford Virginia, the small town that lost more soldiers that day than any place in America.  Jim Roope visits the cemeteries in France where the D Day dead are buried.  And Michael talks with correspondent Melissa Bell who is in France for the 75th anniversary.

In the Close Up:  President Trump is getting push-back from Republicans in Congress over his plan to impose new tariffs against Mexico.  The Supreme Court may be poised to overturn lower courts' rulings on the addition of a citizenship question added to the U.S. census.  But newly uncovered evidence could stop that from happening.  Kevin Carr looks at the latest video releases for home viewing. Clayton Neville reports the Virginia legislature is expected to go into a special session in the wake of last week’s Virginia Beach mass shooting. And Michael chats with journalist Emily Conover about her story on the mystery of World War 2 Nazi uranium cubes.

In the Close Up: President Trump in England is given the highest welcome possible,  a state visit at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth. After repeated delays the House has passed a 19.1 billion dollar disaster relief package.  Kevin Carr tells us about the chatter surrounding the naming of a new actor cast to play Batman. On the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Michael focuses of China: A conversation with Tiananmen Square survivor Henry Li. And then Michael sits down with former House Speaker Newt Gringrich to talk about the U.S. relationship with China today.

In the Close Up: President Trump kicks off his trip to the U.K. with insults for the Mayor of London.  Virginia Beach begins the week trying to come to terms with last Friday’s mass shooting of municipal workers.  Kevin Carr reviews the new Elton John bio-pic “Rocketman”.   And listeners share their opinions on putting tariffs on goods from Mexico in an effort to solve the immigration problem.

In the Close Up: An emergency in Arkansas. After facing tornadoes and floods this week, the state is now preparing for historic flooding. In Missouri abortion rights advocates are waiting to hear how a judge in St. Louis rules on the request for an injunction against the State of Missouri. At stake is the only clinic in the entire state licensed to perform abortions. Kevin Carr reviews the new movie “Godzilla King of Monsters”.  Michael talks to the makers of a new web series called “Fake Newswriter and then sits down with Eddie Muller host of TCM’s “Noir Alley”.  And finally we playback comments listeners phoned in on Robert Mueller’s statement on his report.

In the Close Up:  Special counsel Robert Mueller's first public comments on the Russia probe report.  Bob Costantini reports Muellers remarks have renewed the heated back-and-forth over what the investigation found. Clayton Neville reports as many as 40 million Americans could face severe weather before the day is done after storms wreaked havoc on parts of the country Wednesday. Kevin Carr looks ahead to what is coming to streaming TV this summer. And Michael sits down with journalist Tara Cropp and talks about immigrants who serve in the military and their difficult path to citizenship.

In the Close Up: Could Roe versus Wade have its day in the Supreme Court? John Lorinc reports numerous states are involved in legal fights over terminating pregnancies.....and the issue isn't fading away anytime soon.  Jerry Bodlander reports the disaster relief bill remains mired in the House. Kevin Carr has the latest home video releases.  And should college athletes be paid? Jim Roope reports on a bill in the California legislature that would allow it.  First Light listeners offer their opinions.

In the Close Up: At least 12 people have been killed in severe storms across three states and after days of devastation there seems to be no break for millions of people in the path of violent storms expected in the midwest this week. President Trump is on his way home after a state visit to Japan.  The President made headlines by breaking with his administration and Japan on a key issue related to North Korea.  Kevin Carr reviews the new Hulu series Catch-22.  And Michael sits down with journalist Lauren Camera to discuss her reporting on the SAT “adversity scoring”.

A small town is cleaning up after being slammed by a tornado. It tore through El Reno Oklahoma Saturday night. At least two people were killed and 29 injured. This Memorial Day Evan Haning tells us what’s behind the extensive volunteer effort to place flowers on the graves of veterans.  Kevin Carr suggest some movies to watch on the holiday.  Michael talks with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) about the Old Guard, the Army unit that protects Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Solder. Cotton served in that unit and has written about it in a new book “Sacred Duty”.  And we hear from listeners talking about veterans they would like remembered.

In the Close Up:  Billions of dollars are closer to getting to Americans dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2019 Atlantic hurricane season outlook and they are predicting a “normal” year.  Kevin Carr reviews the new live action film “Aladdin”.  Michael talks with Rolling Thunder National President Joe Bean and U.S. Rep.  Mikey Sherill (d-NJ).