Today on America in the Morning Hegseth Meets With Senators As allegations of past sexual impropriety and public drunkenness swirl around Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to curry support for his potential nomination. John Stolnis has more from Washington. SCOTUS Hears Transgender Case Today in Washington, in what will be an historic case, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments surrounding the legality of gender-affirming care. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Snow & Dangerous Cold For The Great Lakes For some in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, they’re digging out from snow that’s piled up to their noses. Making matters worse, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Great Lakes region bracing for even more snow. Willis Ordered To Hand Over Documents A judge in Georgia ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over any records from special counsel Jack Smith or the House Select Committee on the January 6 assault following a lawsuit from a conservative legal group seeking documents related to the DA's 2020 election interference case. Biden In Angola President Biden is in Angola, the first time a sitting president has visited that African nation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. McDonald’s Cleared An investigation into McDonald’s tainted hamburgers has come to an end. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. More Hunter Biden Pardon Fallout There is bipartisan angst over President Biden’s full pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, especially since he had vowed he would not make such an offer on multiple occasions. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the President is ignoring questions about his reversal, as the gun and tax charge cases against his son are expected to be terminated. Background Check Agreement There will be more scrutiny ahead for people hired by the incoming Trump administration. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, this comes amid the news that the President-elect’s pick to head the Drug Enforcement Agency has pulled his name from consideration, and concern on Capitol Hill grow over the nomination of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon. Senate GOP’s Plans Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune outlined an aggressive 2025 schedule for President-elect Donald Trump’s first months in office, including what he categorized as filibuster-bypassing bills targeting border security and cutting taxes. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. The 51st State The Associated Press is reporting that Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, said Trump’s comments were in jest. Social media immediately jumped on the report, with Trump posting on his Truth Social platform an A-I-generated image of himself standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him with the caption “Oh Canada!” Missing Hawaiian Woman In Mexico Police in Los Angeles have an update on a missing Hawaii woman who vanished while on a layover at Los Angeles International Airport last month. Pamela Furr has the latest on this story. South Korean Upheaval There is concern here in America regarding the past 36 hours in South Korea, there their embattled president without warning declared martial law, and was forced to lift it following national outrage. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Notre Dame Reopening It will be a very busy weekend in France which will mark the reopening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, an event that will be attended by both First Lady Doctor Jill Biden, as well as President-elect Donald Trump. Finally While some artists ordered Donald Trump not to play their music at his rallies, a popular 1970’s classic heard at his events is getting unexpected support from the songwriter. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today on America in the Morning Hegseth Meets With Senators As allegations of past sexual impropriety and public drunkenness swirl around Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to curry support for his potential nomination. John Stolnis has more from Washington. SCOTUS Hears Transgender Case Today in Washington, in what will be an historic case, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments surrounding the legality of gender-affirming care. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Snow & Dangerous Cold For The Great Lakes For some in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, they’re digging out from snow that’s piled up to their noses. Making matters worse, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Great Lakes region bracing for even more snow. Willis Ordered To Hand Over Documents A judge in Georgia ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over any records from special counsel Jack Smith or the House Select Committee on the January 6 assault following a lawsuit from a conservative legal group seeking documents related to the DA's 2020 election interference case. Biden In Angola President Biden is in Angola, the first time a sitting president has visited that African nation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. McDonald’s Cleared An investigation into McDonald’s tainted hamburgers has come to an end. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. More Hunter Biden Pardon Fallout There is bipartisan angst over President Biden’s full pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, especially since he had vowed he would not make such an offer on multiple occasions. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the President is ignoring questions about his reversal, as the gun and tax charge cases against his son are expected to be terminated. Background Check Agreement There will be more scrutiny ahead for people hired by the incoming Trump administration. As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, this comes amid the news that the President-elect’s pick to head the Drug Enforcement Agency has pulled his name from consideration, and concern on Capitol Hill grow over the nomination of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon. Senate GOP’s Plans Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune outlined an aggressive 2025 schedule for President-elect Donald Trump’s first months in office, including what he categorized as filibuster-bypassing bills targeting border security and cutting taxes. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. The 51st State The Associated Press is reporting that Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, said Trump’s comments were in jest. Social media immediately jumped on the report, with Trump posting on his Truth Social platform an A-I-generated image of himself standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him with the caption “Oh Canada!” Missing Hawaiian Woman In Mexico Police in Los Angeles have an update on a missing Hawaii woman who vanished while on a layover at Los Angeles International Airport last month. Pamela Furr has the latest on this story. South Korean Upheaval There is concern here in America regarding the past 36 hours in South Korea, there their embattled president without warning declared martial law, and was forced to lift it following national outrage. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Notre Dame Reopening It will be a very busy weekend in France which will mark the reopening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, an event that will be attended by both First Lady Doctor Jill Biden, as well as President-elect Donald Trump. Finally While some artists ordered Donald Trump not to play their music at his rallies, a popular 1970’s classic heard at his events is getting unexpected support from the songwriter. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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