Fauci Charge Heads To DOJ, Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders, McConnell's Health Statement, Tennessee Primary Results

Today on America in the Morning Fauci Contempt Of Congress Charge Goes To DOJ

A Senate committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Doctor Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve Futterman reports that instead of having the full Senate vote on the contempt charge, it went directly to the Department of Justice who will have to decide Fauci’s fate.

Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders

Despite a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday that target birthright citizenship and end a practice he described as “birth tourism.” Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

McConnell’s Health

While still absent from Washington, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is providing an update on his health after recently being hospitalized. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the update comes amid intense speculation about the Kentucky senior senator’s health, and a call for transparency on Capitol Hill surrounding McConnell's condition.

Alleged Fire Starter’s Admission

The man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane has now admitted to the crime that has destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Washington State’s second largest city. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Head Start Changes

The Trump administration officially announced plans to roll back regulations for Head Start. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on what this means for the program.

Remembering Hiroshima

Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of an event that led to the end of World War II. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the remembrance ceremony of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Questions Over Weapons

Oil prices are on the rise again as the US and Iran continue to work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest impacts of war, amid reports that US weapons stockpiles are dwindling, something the Trump administration is downplaying.

Latest Between Russia & Ukraine

The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to drag on, and Russia is getting help from North Korea who is sending a missile unit and launchers along with troops to fight alongside Kremlin forces. Ukraine has struck two oil refineries deep inside Russia, including one of their nation’s largest refiners. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on Fox News, says President Trump remains committed to exploring a path for peace, but the attacks on both sides continues.

Tennessee Primary Upset

A surprise in the Tennessee primary where Congressman Andy Ogles lost to Charlie Hatcher, the former state agricultural commissioner who rode support from prominent establishment Republicans to a victory over the controversial congressman who had the endorsement of President Trump. Unemployment Numbers

There were more pink slips handed out last week. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.

Finally

An arrest has been made in the destruction of an entire 51-unit San Francisco-area condominium development from a fire started by a gas grill. Katie Clark reports that fire has left more than 150 people homeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices