Today on America in the Morning

Certifying the Presidential Election Later this morning, Congress will officially certify the results of the November election and officially declare Donald Trump the next president, and it comes amid heightened security around the Capitol. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Massive Winter Storm A combination of bone chilling cold, heavy snow, sleet, ice, and power outages are right now impacting an area from Nebraska to New York as a massive winter storm is burying some areas, and closing interstate highways from the heaviest snowfall for many in a decade. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Trudeau Planning To Resign There’s political shockwaves North-of-the-border. Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper is reporting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as his political party’s leader as soon as today. Latest On The New Orleans Attack Investigators continue to piece together the motive and logistics behind the New Year’s morning terror attack in New Orleans that left 14 people dead when a U-S military Veteran plowed a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Flu On The Rise Sick season is in full swing as emergency rooms in nearly 80 percent of the nation are dealing with the flu. Lisa Dwyer reports. Social Security Boost Public employees can expect more money in their Social Security checks. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Fate Of January 6 Rioters Despite heavy snow in Washington, DC, today is the day that all members of Congress meet to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election won by Donald Trump, and it’s also the 4-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports lawmakers are reacting to potential pardons by President-Elect Trump relating to the events of four years ago. Biden To New Orleans President Biden will be in New Orleans today meeting with the mayor and governor of Louisiana, as well as the families of the victims of the New Year’s attack that left 14 dead on Bourbon Street. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on new information that shows the New Orleans terrorism suspect had been plotting the attack for a number of weeks, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the city is getting a major security upgrade. Jimmy Carter’s Faith Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began over the weekend in Georgia, and his remains will head to Washington, DC where he will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports that Carter leaves a legacy of tackling race relations through his Christian faith. Congestion Pricing Begins New York City has launched a controversial congestion pricing program tolling travelers for driving into parts of Manhattan, and it’s not going over well with some drivers. Pamela Furr has details. Medal Of Freedom Controversy President Biden handed out the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, and there was controversy when the list of names included Hillary Clinton and longtime Democrat donor George Soros. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest On Russia & Ukraine Ukrainian forces have gone on the offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukraine had taken close to 500 square miles of Russian territory, but Kremlin troops had clawed back nearly half of those gains. Potential Steel Lawsuit A foreign steel giant is threatening to sue the United States after President Biden blocked the Japanese acquisition of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Finally There were some big winners and a lot of jokes at the 2025 Golden Globes. Kevin Carr has the story. She will be the First Lady for the second time two weeks from now. Melania Trump will soon be able to add movie star to her resume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices