Biden To Visit Baltimore, Israel Strikes Iran In Syria, Trump Posts Bond & Receives Stronger Gag Order, Best Of April Fools

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Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse As the federal government continues to assess the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the White House announces President Biden will visit the site this week. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Israel Strikes Iran In Syria On a day when high-ranking officials of Israel and the United States met virtually, the war in the Middle East escalated with an Iran-targeted Israeli airstrike in Syria. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Posts Bond In NY Criminal Case Donald Trump on Monday night posted a $175 million dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case, preventing seizure of his assets while the case is on appeal. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details. More Time For Murdaugh Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence Monday, this time in federal court, and he also has to pay millions in restitution for stealing from clients and his law firm. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Business News A mixed day for stocks on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business. Last Hero From The USS Arizona Passes Away He was an important part of the Greatest Generation. The man who was the last survivor of the USS Arizona from the Pearl Harbor attack has passed away. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Car Ramming At The FBI It wasn’t your typical day at the FBI in Atlanta, Georgia. Sue Aller reports a driver is being investigated after he rammed his car into the front gate at the headquarters. Work Continues In Baltimore To Get Port Reopened Crews are working to open a temporary alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Ed Donahue reports that is the first step in getting the vital Port of Baltimore reopened. A Stronger Gag Order A New York judge has expanded the gag order placed on former President Donald Trump in an effort to limit his recent barrage of attacks against the judge’s daughter. Lisa Dwyer has the story. The White House Easter Egg Roll Rain may have delayed it, but an annual White House tradition continued on Monday when President Biden and the First Lady hosted the annual Easter Egg roll for children. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Weather Concerns An east coast Nor’easter, snow in New England, tornadoes and hail in the Midwest, all just a part of the severe weather expected to impact millions of Americans in the next 24 hours. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Florida’s Abortion Law Stands The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s 15-week abortion ban, which also allows for the Sunshine State’s six-week ban on the procedure to remain in effect. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, what was decided by the state’s highest court will soon be ruled on by the voters. Latest On Nashville Shooting More is being learned about a deadly shooting inside a Nashville restaurant on Easter Sunday. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Daybell Trial Begins Jury selection is underway in an Idaho trial for a man charged in the deaths of his wife and two of his girlfriend's children. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Traffic Deaths Drop There’s been a drop in the number of U.S. traffic fatalities in 2023. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Tech News There were 30 major cyberattacks that happened in March of this year, which is actually down 48% from February. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally It’s starting to seem like gas prices are rising by the day. Correspondent Rita Foley reports that California has once again topped an average above $5 dollars-a-gallon. Not everything that was posted on April Fool’s Day online actually happened. Kevin Carr has a look at the best of what really wasn’t true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices