Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Pardon Reaction After a late Sunday announcement by the White House that President Biden was pardoning his son Hunter, reaction from around the Capitol has been swift, with some members of the President's own party criticizing that decision. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Five Feet Of Snow Dangerous lake effect snow continues to blanket states around the Great Lakes, with some areas getting over five feet, and more snow is on the way. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Trump Demands Hostage Release “Or Else” President-elect Donald Trump offered a stark warning to the terrorist group Hamas and to those who support them, demanding that Israeli hostages in Gaza be freed before he takes office. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Sentencing For Woman Who Killed Bride The woman who drunkenly plowed her speeding car into a newlywed couple on their golf cart, killing the bride instantly and severely injuring the groom, stood before a judge and learned her fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. NYC’s Choke Hold Trial In New York City, the trial of a Marine Corps veteran who used a deadly choke hold against a mentally ill subway rider now moves to closing arguments. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports at issue, whether Daniel Penny was protecting fellow train passengers, or whether he used unnecessary excessive force. 2024 Word Of The Year The winning word from Oxford University Press, to sum up 2024, is a modern condition familiar to most of us. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Discussing the Hunter Biden Pardon Members of the Biden administration are defending the President’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, despite breaking his word that he would refrain from doing so. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump are outraged, while many on the left are sympathetic toward Joe Biden’s decision. Latest In The Middle East A civil war in Syria is only adding to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has seen in the past 24 hours Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory and Israel’s stronger reaction despite the cease-fire in effect, the US firing on Houthi positions in Yemen, and President-elect Donald Trump’s direct warning to Hamas that Israeli hostages must be released before he takes office. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Kansas Officer On Trial Saying he betrayed the public trust, a Kansas police officer accused of preying on the women he was sworn to protect now faces trial. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Three Weeks Before Government Shutdown Congressional leaders, staring down a government shutdown in just three weeks, have started negotiations toward what’s expected to be a funding patch that the next Congress will have to deal with. SCOTUS & Vapes The U-S Supreme Court is weighing the pros and cons of flavored vape products after vape product manufactures sued the F-D-A over the agency banning the sale of the products in America. Jim Roope reports. California Preparing For Trump California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to Sacramento to begin a special legislative session with the goal of protecting the state’s progressive policies ahead of Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Record Setting Weekend Holiday air travel for one day and for the Thanksgiving Day holiday shattered records. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Tech News Elon Musk got denied the largest payday in history by a Delaware Judge, after the board at Tesla OK'd his $56 billion dollar salary. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Legendary singer Elton John says he has lost his eyesight following a severe eye infection. Kevin Carr has details. We’ve had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and today is another day to reach into our wallets – it’s called Giving Tuesday. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices