Epstein Suicide Note Released, Iran & US Peace Proposals, Rubio Meeting With Pope Leo, Remembering Ted Turner

Today on America in the MorningEpstein Suicide Note Released As Lutnick Faces House Hearing

A federal judge has released the purported suicide note left behind by Jeffery Epstein. Jim Roope reports the release comes the same day Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik is questioned by the House Oversight Committee looking into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a closed-door hearing that may have raised more questions than answers.

Trump Talks Iran Deal

President Trump said that his administration held what he called “very good talks” with Tehran in the past 24 hours, but both sides are offering contradictory and changing assessments of the state of war and talks of peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. military says it struck an Iranian oil tanker as the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place and issued new threats to Iran, while Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, a move which led the price of oil to fall.

DOJ Can Keep Georgia Ballots

On Wednesday evening, a court ruled that the Justice Department can keep the 2020 election ballots they seized from Fulton County, Georgia. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Tennessee Manhunt Ends

Authorities in Tennessee say a multi-day manhunt is over after they found the body of a highly trained Special Forces veteran who is accused of shooting his wife. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Virginia State Senator Targeted By FBI

Federal agents on Wednesday raided the Virginia office of State Senator Louise Lucas, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrat lawmakers. Lisa Dwyer reports on what the FBI was searching for.

Remembering Ted Turner

The media world is remembering the life of the person who created CNN, and once owned baseball’s Atlanta Braves. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the passing of Ted Turner.

Rubio-Pope Meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Italy today where will head to the Vatican and meet with Pope Leo. Correspondent Tricia Thomas has a preview of a meeting which comes on the heels of an unusual back-and-forth between the Pontiff and President Trump.

Hantavirus Victims Airlifted

Hantavirus patients were airlifted from a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean and were taken to Amsterdam where they will be quarantined and receive treatment. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports three people so far have died, and Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer from Boston and passenger on the infected ship, posted a tearful message on social media saying all he wants to do is go home.

Oklahoma Shooting Arrest

A teenager is now under arrest in Oklahoma following a mass shooting at a party that left 22 people hurt and one teen dead. The latest from correspondent Sue Aller.

Latest On DC Shooter

There are new details in the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting near the Washington Monument and the White House this week. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Finally

The end is near for one of late night TV’s best-known talk show hosts. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details on the last shows for Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices