Trump Tariffs, Trump-Zelensky Meeting Today, Gene Hackman Remembered, Judge Rules On Government Layoffs

Today on America in the Morning Trump Tariffs Coming President Trump indicated he is prepared to move forward with tariffs against Canada and Mexico in order to tamp down on the import of illegal drugs such as fentanyl from crossing the border into the U.S. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Trump Hosts British PM Starmer Today is the day that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be at the White House to sign an historic rare earths agreement, one that it is hoped will lead to a peace between Russia and Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the lead-in to today’s events began Thursday with a visit from British Prime Minister Kier Starmer. Gene Hackman Found Dead An investigation is underway after the bodies of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home. Correspondent Donna Warder has details. Judge Rules On Some Government Layoffs A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Office of Personnel Management rescind directives that initiated the mass firing of probationary workers across the government, ruling that the terminations were likely illegal. Iowa’s Transgender Law Iowa lawmakers are moving forward on a measure removing civil rights protections for Transgender citizens. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Watchdog Agency Dropping Cases In Washington, a consumer protection agency announced it’s dropping a number of cases. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer tells us why. Zelensky & Trup To Sign Deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Trump today in Washington as the Trump administration works to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began three years ago. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Response To Planned Tariffs Blaming drugs like fentanyl continuing to come into America, President Trump announced new tariffs will be enacted next week against Mexico, Canada and China. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Canada’s Prime Minister is planning reciprocal tariffs against the US as a response. Response To USAID Dismissals USAID workers spent Thursday clearing out their desks and leaving the aid development offices, part of the mass layoffs at the agency spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency. Jennifer King reports that those who are now out of work decried the firings, saying their efforts are not wasteful, but necessary. Tates Return To Florida Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are back in the United States after being charged with human trafficking in Romania. Correspondent Donna Warder reports Florida’s governor is not happy they came back to the Sunshine State. Bondi Demands More Epstein Records The release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, promised by President Trump, has begun, but not without controversy. Barnard College Protest Turns Ugly A pro-Palestinian protest at a New York City college got out of hand, leading to a school employee getting injured. Sue Aller reports despite the damage and disruption caused, no punishments were handed out. Mexico Prisoners To The US Mexico is sending 29 prisoners to the United States, including a drug lord wanted for the killing of a DEA agent in 1985. Finally Consumers are planning a one-day “economic blackout,” boycotting major corporations today. However, as Lisa Dwyer reports, there are questions if a no-shopping Friday will even make a difference to any company’s bottom line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices