Today on America in the Morning China Hackers Strike US Treasury It’s being called a “major breach.” The US Treasury Department says they have been victimized by Chinese hackers. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Remembering Jimmy Carter Tributes are pouring in throughout the nation and around the world for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports those who worked closely with Carter over the years are remembering his devotion to improving the lives of the world's poorest people. Trump Backs Johnson For Speaker President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the current Speaker of the House. However, not every member of the GOP is on board. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, at least one Republican Congresswoman, Indiana’s Victoria Spartz, tells Fox News that she isn’t alone in her disapproval of Mike Johnson. Germany Claims Musk Election Interference Trump ally Elon Musk is being accused of trying to influence the Federal election in Germany. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Court Rules Against Donald Trump An appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a New York sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Navigating Holiday Travel If you plan on traveling this New Year’s, correspondent Rita Foley reports on what holiday travelers are facing on the roads. Plains, Georgia Remembers Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter put Plains, Georgia on the map when he ran for the nation’s highest office in the land, and his hometown is remembering him after the former president passed away at the age of 100. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. 2024 Top Political Stories 2024 brought a Presidential election and a slew of legal battles. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a political recap. Preparing Times Square For NYE Police in New York say there are no credible threats for New Year's Eve in Times Square, but still security will be as tight as ever. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Mississippi River Rescue Rescuers were able to pull five people from a tugboat as it sank in the Mississippi River. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Less Illegal Crossings Apparently it’s not as porous as it used to be. Correspondent Ed Donahue tells us that an FBI report shows illegal border crossings are at low levels. Tech News While a number of tech stocks did well, there were also some big tech busts of 2024. With the 5 top tech fails of the year, here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally A judge in Argentina has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the October death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. If you think it’s getting a bit crowded in your neighborhood, you may be onto something. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on the world’s population increasing in 2024. With New Year’s Eve tonight, our Kevin Carr reports that there are some movies you can start at a particular time to ring in the New Year with the characters at midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices