Three Louisiana church fires within two weeks. John Lorinc reports officials say the blazes might be arson. Clayton Neville tells us about a Texas gun company that destroyed more than 73-thousand bump stocks when a federal ban took effect is suing the U-S government.  Kevin Carr has the latest in home video releases and First Light listeners offer their thoughts on the growing field of Democrats seeking the nomination for President.

Attorney General William Barr begins two days of testimony on Capitol Hill today. Linda Kenyon reports lawmakers are aching to question him on the Mueller report. Clayton Neville reports  the 18 year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 people in Santa Fe Texas last year is now facing federal charges. Kevin Carr reviews the new TV version of the "The Twilight Zone"  and callers offer their opinions on the renewed "get tough" policy at the southern border.

The homeland security secretary is out. Bob Costantini reports the President tweeted out the announcement Sunday. John Lorinc reports on the release of the American tourist who was kidnapped in Uganda last week. Kevin Carr reviews the new film "Pet Sematary 2".  And we ask listeners if President Trump should be compelled by Congress to release his tax returns.

In the Close-up: Bob Costantini reports President Trump heads to California border with Mexico. Jim Roope previews college basketball's big dance: The Final Four.  Kevin Carr reviews the new film "Best of Enemies". And Michael talks with best selling author David Baldacci.

In The Close Up: Bob Costantini reports Congress is now demanding President Trump's tax returns. In Boston, Steve Kastenbaum was in court as two celebrity actresses faced charges of bribing their kids way into college. Kevin Carr reviews the new film "Aftermath" starring Keira Knightly. Are women in the workplace being treated fairly? First Light listeners tell us what they think.

In the close-up this morning, Chicago elects an African-American woman mayor.  Clayton Neville has the latest on a deadly chemical explosion Crosby Texas.  Steve Kastenbaum has a preview of today's day in court for two Hollywood actresses accused of paying bribes to get their daughters into college. Kevin Carr has a look at the latest home video releases. And are the Republican's really the party of healthcare? First Light listeners phone in with their opinions.

President Trump remains focused on the southern border. Bob Costantini reports on the White House efforts to stem the tide of immigration. Jim Roopes tells us about California's efforts to ban the sale of flavored Juul and other tobacco products. Kevin Carr reviews the new TV show "What We Do In The Shadows". Another women is accusing Joe Biden of inappropriate physical contact. First Light listeners tell us what they think.

Close the southern border? Bob Costantini tells us what the Trump administration has planned to curb the influx of immigrants from Central America. Linda Kenyon reports on the new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace the ACA.  Kevin Carr offers some thoughts on Apple's planned entree into the streaming TV business. And listeners check in with their feelings about the situation at the southern border.

Federal funding to the Special Olympics was to be cut. Then it wasn't. Bob Costantini explains it. In Chicago, Dave Albert tells us the mayor want's Jussie Smollet to pay the cost of the police investigation into his alleged hate crime.  Kevin Carr reviews the new film about an a real life terror attack "Hotel Mumbai".  And First Light listeners talk about April Fools pranks and practical jokes.

The crash of two Boeing passenger jets prompts a Congressional hearing. Linda Kenyon reports the F.A.A. administrator and the Secretary of Transportation testify on the state of airline safety. John Lorinc reports the man convicted for the fatal car attack during the 2017  White Nationalist rally in Charlotteville VA faces life in prison.  Kevin Carr reviews the new "live action" film "Dumbo". This week Purdue Pharma agreed to a $270 million settlement with the  State of Oklahoma.  We ask First Listeners how they feel about suing drug makers as part of the fight against opioid addictions.