A Primary Surprise, Trump Defends US-Iran Deal, UFC 250 Attack Thwarted, Reflecting Pool Algae Issues

Today on America in the MorningPrimary Winners & Losers

A Trump-backed candidate for governor lost to a billionaire in the Georgia runoff election, and there were some other surprises on Primary Day. John Stolnis has details.

Trump Defends US-Iran Deal

At the G-7 Summit in France, President Trump touted the deal he struck with Iran to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal may come with a price. Israel’s leadership is not accepting the terms involving Lebanon, and some senators on both sides of the aisle are wondering aloud if the deal can work. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Serial Killer To Face Sentencing

The man dubbed the Gilgo Beach serial killer is set to be sentenced today in a New York court. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Latest On B52 Plane Crash

The Air Force confirmed that 8 crewmembers died when their B-52 bomber crashed after taking off from a California military base. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what authorities know so far as they have started their investigation.

DeWine On The Death Penalty

There was a surprise announcement out of Ohio where Republican Governor Mike DeWine says his state should abolish the death penalty. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Judge Blocks Parts Of Idaho Transgender Law

An Idaho judge has temporarily blocked part of the state's new transgender bathroom law. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ruling means transgender people in the Gem State won't face criminal charges for using public restrooms that match the gender they identify with.

Attack On UFC 250 Stopped

The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were able to disrupt an alleged plot targeting this past weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House. Ed Donahue reports five arrests have been made and another two dozen others have been identified in connection with a planned attack that would have used explosive-laden drones and other weapons at the event attended by President Trump and his family.

Algae In The Pool

Just days after the multi-million dollar repair, repainting and refilling of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a problem that has plagued the water for decades is back: algae. More from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Flooding Concerns

A slow-moving weather system near South Texas and parts of Louisiana has the potential to strengthen into a tropical storm before moving inland later this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports flooding could be widespread and damaging to both states.

Minnesota Arrests

Federal prosecutors announced they are charging 15 people they claim are connected to Antifa and impeded agents during Minnesota's immigration crackdown. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Delaware Hospital Shooting

A suspect is in custody following a double shooting on Tuesday afternoon that left one person dead inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware. Police in Philadelphia took a 23-year-old man into custody and is facing extradition back to Delaware to face charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices