Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports on the Senate procedural vote on proposing abortion rights today. It isn't a vote on actual legislation, but rather on whether there is sufficient support to advance a legislation proposal (ie. codifying Roe v Wade standards) -- and there won't be, by likely at least 10 or 11 votes, nor enough to circumvent filibuster. Whether the discussion continues with alternative proposals remains to be seen as the political season advance. Minority Leader McConnell, looking beyond the midterms, pledges that if he becomes Senate leader again, the filibuster will remain in place.

Ben Becker reports on a con man grifting people on car sales, and how victims might - or might not? - be able to get their money back. Tune in to Action News Jax tonight at 5:45 for the full story!

Blair reports that, despite inevitable failure, Chuck Schumer is pushing for a senate vote to pass abortion rights. It will not get the 60 votes to pass, nor would an attempted vote to discontinue the filibuster. The purpose of the vote, according to Schumer, is to show that Democrats are fighting for women's rights, and to get a formal record of support or objection.

Jared reports on the latest in Congressional funding of Ukraine aid. Bipartisan support to fund Ukraine aid is strong, but aid packages must be on separate bills for quick passage. Funding on domestic bills, though, is meeting with the usual party divides and delays.

Kirstin looks at President Biden's speech today, where he will discuss plans to reduce the impact of inflation on things like grocery prices, fuel prices, and rent increases. Meanwhile, Rick Scott is promoting an alternative plan to counter inflation by raising taxes on lower income families, the elderly, and other already financially-compromised groups.

Brian and Jeremy discuss President Biden's upcoming speech about plans to counter current inflation issues, and Brian takes a look at Ukraine aid packages. Hear more with Brian Kilmeade from 9am to noon on WOKV!

Action News Jax's Meghan Moriarty has the story of a woman who was once a teen victim of human trafficking. Hear her story, and how she has redirected that trauma into helping others prevent or recover from similar experiences. For the full story, see Action News Jax tonight at 5:45!

Jessica reports on the 1-year anniversary of the murder of Tristyn Bailey, and how her family and community keep her memory alive.

Jared talks about First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's visit to Europe, as she will be in Romania and Slovakia to encourage humanitarian support for victims of the Russia/Ukraine war.

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to review the week's fallout surrounding the SCOTUS leaked draft suggesting that the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade. If there are no major changes between the draft and the final court opinion, the official version should arrive about 4 months before the mid-term election, completely changing the election campaign dynamics for both parties.