House Passes Budget Bill, Talk Averts Tariffs, Education Dept. Cuts Coming, Ukraine Talks Successful

Today on America in the Morning House Passes Spending Bill House Republicans passed a continuing resolution that would fund the government through the end of September, but now the Senate must vote on a bill that does not address Social Security or Medicare, and securing the 60 votes needed to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend is far from certain. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Trump & Canada Back Off On Tariffs Following a meeting between the Premier of Ontario Province and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Canada backed off on new electricity tariffs for the US and Donald Trump ordered a halt to doubling steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the impact helped to slow another Wall Street slide. Major Education Department Cuts Coming Some big changes at the Department of Education, with nearly half of all workers expected to lose their jobs before the week is over. Lisa Dwyer reports. WH Walks Back Musk Comments The White House is insisting it won't cut Medicare or social security following comments by Elon Musk that drew some concerns. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump’s New Car After posting on Truth Social that he wanted to help Elon Musk, President Donald Trump has bought himself a brand new Tesla. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. New Trouble For Tiger The world's most recognizable golfer is dealing with another significant injury, one that will keep him from competing in the Masters. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Successful Saudi Talks There was success in Saudi Arabia as talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have led to Ukraine accepting a 30-day ceasefire and the resumption of US military assistance. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. More Government Cuts The Trump administration is seemingly following through on its pledge to cut the fat within the Federal government. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the latest cuts surround the Department of Education. More Dangerous Than First Thought The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a ban on some helicopter flights in the area where a military chopper and a passenger jet collided near Washington, D.C. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that there have been a shocking number of near misses between helicopters and passenger jets at Reagan National Airport. Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests New York City Police arrested at least a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some who were clashing with law enforcement. Mahmoud Khalil Hearing Today The New York Civil Liberties Union is coming to the aid of Mahmoud Khalil and others involved in campus protests. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Judge Rules On Birthright Citizenship There was a setback in court for the Trump administration, following his executive order on ending birthright citizenship that a number of states are trying to block. Bob Brown reports. USDA Yanks Maine School Funding The Department of Agriculture is pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a network of eight public colleges in the state. Finally While you won’t find the United States on the list, a number of nations around the world have air that is very unhealthy to breathe. Correspondent Charles deLedesma explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices