Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Election Address
President Trump took to the airwaves last night to announce the release of hundreds of pages of declassified material that he says proves U.S. elections aren't safe and stressed the need for Congress to pass his sweeping elections reform bill. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Hazardous Canadian Wildfire Smoke
From the Upper Midwest to the East Coast visibility is horrible, and trying to breathe is even worse. It’s all thanks to smoke from the hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports air quality in Chicago and New York City has become a serious health concern.
Rescue Turns To Recovery In San Francisco
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for three people missing after a boat capsized in San Francisco Bay, and more is being learned about who was in the boat in the waters near Alcatraz Island. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Blue Angels Investigation Ended
There will be no reprimands for the famous Blue Angels following an extremely low flyover along a Florida beach.
Teleprompter Operator’s Bad Bets
His job at the White House was to operate a teleprompter used when President Trump gives speeches, but now the president’s longtime staffer
is under investigation for placing bets on what would be in those speeches on a prediction market website. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a gambling incident out of the White House.
Deadly Texas Flooding
Two people have died and dozens of water rescues have happened in Texas where some rivers are at record flood stage due to severe rains and flooding.
Latest In The Middle East
The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic, leading to Iranian drone and missile strikes on several Gulf nations and threats to have their proxy Houthis in Yemen get involved. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that President Trump, speaking on Fox News, says that unless Iran returns to the bargaining table, the US military will hit Iran’s infrastructure.
World Cup Controversy
President Trump will be in New Jersey this weekend for the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain on Sunday, which will also
include a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York. Overshadowing the contest was a situation that happened after the Argentina and England matchup, won by Leonel Messi’s team. Luke Garratt reports that during
the post-match celebrations, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans regarding the islands that were once fought over by England and Argentina which led to controversy.
Senate’s Daylight Savings Time Issues
The House passed legislation Tuesday to end the nation’s biannual practice of changing the clocks, but despite passing by a wide margin, its fate in the Senate is far from certain.
Taking On Cholesterol
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. Ed Donahue reports on the newest cholesterol drug to soon hit the market.
Finally
It was an historic courtroom verdict in Kentucky, where a company that manufactures ghost guns was ordered to pay over $100 million dollars following the death of a teenager who purchased the company’s
pistol-building kit online. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.
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