Today on America in the Morning
Texas Democrats Facing Arrest
Leaders in Texas are using their power to try to encourage Democrats to return to the State Capitol and end their quorum break meant to delay a vote on new Congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.
Clintons Subpoenaed By House Over Epstein Investigation
The top two members of the House Oversight Committee seldom see eye-to-eye. But both are united in their quest for more answers in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which includes subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton. More from correspondent Rich Johnson.
Judge Rules On Disaster Funds Reallocation
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration for reallocating billions of dollars meant for federal disasters. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.
Tennessee Manhunt
Questions are being raised in Tennessee after the state executed a death row inmate by lethal injection who uses a defibrillator. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.
Arizona Plane Crash
All four people on board an emergency medical transport plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in the Arizona town of Chinle.
Fake Ashes
A funeral home owner who sent families fake ashes instead of those of their loved ones entered a plea in court. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
FBI To Investigate Texas Democrats
Texas Senator John Cornyn has asked the FBI to aid Texas law enforcement in locating and arresting Democrats who left the state in an attempt to stop a special legislative session on redistricting. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports .
California Wildfire
In the span of just 48 hours, the Gifford fire in California nearly doubled in size to over 72,000 acres and became the state’s largest wildfire of the year. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the massive blaze forcing evacuations and raging out of control.
Fed Chair Planning
While his appointment as the head of the Federal Reserve does not end until May next year, that is not stopping Donald Trump from planning for the replacement of Jerome Powell, who the president has called a “moron” and a “numbskull” for not lowering interest rates this year. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
Sanctuary Jurisdictions
The Trump administration is publishing a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" as promised by the President earlier this year. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured
Authorities in Tennessee tracked down and arrested the suspect in a quadruple homicide that left parts of the city of Jackson under a shelter-in-place order. Sue Aller reports.
Finally
Some very familiar names were on the receiving end of the nominations for the MTV-VMA Music Awards. Kevin Carr has a recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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