Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared recaps the last "official" week in the Congressional term, and previews some topics they will address in an extending week of funding as Democrats work toward an omnibus funding bill.

Lucia Viti looks at the Wreaths Across America program, and how it grew from a grass roots effort to honor veterans into a national tradition.

WAPE's Jud Heussler checks in from the FEEDING FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE, where CMG stations are accepting food donations to feed hungry families in Florida during the holiday season. You can donate food or money until 6pm tonight at Publix locations at University Square (Duval Co.) and at the Shoppes at Beachwalk (St. Johns Co.), or through WOKV.com.

Blair looks at the government funding extension that was unsurprisingly passed yesterday. This gives the current Congress another week to resolve next year's omnibus funding plan, or to extend more temporary funding until the next Congressional term meets and Republicans have more input in funding allocations.

Jared reports on Congress's latest funding maneuvers. Yesterday, the House approved a temporary funding bill, which is expected to pass in the Senate and fund another week's worth of governing operations. During that week, an omnibus annual funding bill is expected, to the chagrin of House Republicans.

Another weekend full of holiday cheer in the 904! You can check out a list of lots of fun activities going on around town, and the JMN crew highlights some particulars that we're excited about. This weekend? See the famous Clydesdales! Hear the glory of Handel's Messiah! Marvel at the Cirque Musica! Enjoy a night of Holidays & Hits with Debbie Gibson's Winterlicious! Or suit up for the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl! And like Santa, the Trans Siberian Orchestra and the Dallas Cowboys are both coming to town. Plus there's that soccer thang on TV. Send us an Open Mic and let us know what you're getting up to this weekend!

Mad Dads and the family of Door Dash delivery driver James Barron will hold a press conference this morning, asking anyone with information about Barron's death to come forward with information. Barron was fatally shot November 28th while making a Door Dash delivery at the Sanctuary Walk apartments.

Tik Tok is known for its funny videos and viral trends but there’s a push at the federal level to ban the popular app on government devices. This ban would apply to government phones, laptops, or other computer devices. Lawmakers say the app comes with some major national security concerns that the Chinese owned company may be collecting data from American users. The ban passed in the Senate and now moves to the House. We breakdown this latest proposal and other efforts to crack down on the popular app.

Jared recaps yesterday's Respect for Marriage Act signing, and looks at the government funding scenarios playing out between the Senate and House - and who is trying to block an omnibus annual funding plan.

USA Today Network's John Kennedy reports from Tallahassee on proposed insurance reform legislation in the Florida Senate. The proposed Senate bill has the support of Governor DeSantis, but must work its way through Senate and then House approval first.