Democrats Come Together In Wisconsin, DOJ Targets SPLC, Leavitt Leaving White House, Latest On Baby Gabriel

Today on America in the MorningDemocrats Come Together In Wisconsin

The candidate who at one point in the primary dropped out of the race, later announced he was rejoining the race, and was a distant second to a Democrat Socialist in polling just days before Tuesday’s primary has eked out a one-half-of-one percentage point victory to become the Democrat nominee for governor in swing-state Wisconsin. Correspondent Donna Warder reports it didn’t take long for David Crowley, the moderate Milwaukee County Executive, to mend fences with Francesca Hong, the Democrat Socialist that many believed would win her party’s nomination by a wide margin.

DOJ Targets SPLC

The Justice Department has filed a new indictment against Heidi Beirich (pronounced bear-ik), a former top official of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the government contends that, instead of fighting racism, Beirich was funneling money to racists.

Leavitt Leaving White House

A high-profile exit from the West Wing as Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her spokesperson role. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the youngest-ever White House Press Secretary in U.S. history leaving her post.

Texas Helicopter Crash

Two members of the US military are dead and an investigation is underway following the crash of an Army helicopter in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump Media Lawsuit

Two media groups are suing to block Trump Media from charging for early access to the president’s policy posts on Truth Social. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Lakers Sold Again

For the second time in about 14 months, the NBA’s most valuable franchise has been sold, and for the second time, it was for a record-breaking price. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

Baby Gabriel Case

The baby of a California couple who asked the surrogate carrying their child has been born in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the legal process and a move by the Texas Attorney General to protect the baby.

Response To ICE Gloves

The Department of Homeland Security is looking to purchase electric shock gloves for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the field. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the "G.L.O.V.E.," which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.

Minnesota Murders

It was a day care center that turned into a house of horrors in Minnesota. Police on Wednesday say a man, woman and child are dead in what is being investigated as a potential murder-suicide, and another killing appears to be related to this case. Sue Aller has the story.

Lindell Questioning Minnesota Election

Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow” salesman and President Trump supporter, has refused to concede defeat in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, despite trailing by a double-digit margin the morning after polls closed.

Inflation Report

The government’s report on inflation showed that in July the numbers were better than the previous month. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports

Finally

Nick Reiner is one step closer to his day in court, facing charges in the murder of his parents. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices