Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Rep. Michael Waltz joins JMN to discuss the prisoner exchange that saw Brittney Griner returning to the US... and while that's a good thing, it's not enough.

Jessica reports on falling fuel prices, as AAA anticipates prices below $3/gallon this holiday season. Some gas stations in the area are already at the $3 threshold or lower.

Laura looks at the negotiated hostage trade that returned Brittney Griner to the US. Critics argue that the trade should have included Paul Whalen as well, after 4 years in Russian custody.

All sorts of good stuff happening in the 904 this weekend! Get your build on with the Lego Universe Expo at the Fairgrounds. Rock out with the Fab Four tribute to the Beatles. And the best way to spread holiday cheer? Check out ELF! The Musical, or the Jax Symphony Holiday Pops shows, or experience the Murray Hills Luminaria! Rumor is that Santa Claus will make an appearance, and who knows? Maybe Santa will even bring victories to the Icemen and the Jags this weekend!

This afternoon, the US House is prepared to give the final approval to a bill that protects same-sex and interracial marriages. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year, leading to some concerns about the potential of same-sex marriage protections being overturned as well. The Respect for Marriage Act received bipartisan support in the Senate with 12 Republicans voting in favor of the bill but the House vote may not have the same GOP support. Today’s vote is the last step before this bill can head to President Biden’s desk and become law. We break down the impact of this legislation and what we can expect today.

Jared looks at a redistricting case being heard by SCOTUS, and how the decision of the Court could impact future elections.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to break down the significance of Rev. Warnock's election win for the US Senate seat for Georgia, securing a Democratic majority in the Senate for the remainder of the Biden administration.

Today, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that could dramatically impact how elections for Congress conducted nationwide by handing more power to state legislatures. Justices will consider whether state courts can rely on their state constitutions to strike down politically flawed redistricting maps. This case stems from North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature’s latest attempt to draw U.S. House districts favoring GOP candidates. Those lawmakers argue that the U.S. Constitution gives that power over federal elections to only state legislatures and Congress. We are live OUTSIDE the US Supreme Court breaking down this case and how this decision could impact your ability to vote in the 2024 election.

Jared looks at the final days on the current Congress, as they attempt to complete legislation, including funding the government for the next year,before the holiday break and the change of party leadership in the House makes everything more difficult. The congressional term ends on Dec. 16th.

This morning (11am/ET), top leadership from the House and Senate will present the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 with Congressional Gold Medal. This medal is Congress’s highest honor. There will be medals places throughout the Capitol complex including U.S. Capitol Police headquarters and the Metropolitan Police Department. This comes as the congressional committee investigating the brutal attack has a small window to release their findings. We breakdown what we can from today’s ceremony and how these officers will be honor for their service.