House Plans Epstein Vote, Congress Back To Work, BBC's Trump Apology, Prop 50 Lawsuit

Today on America in the MorningHouse Plans Epstein Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote next week on the bill calling on the Justice Department to release all the documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein, but what happens after that is anyone’s guess. More from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Congress Back To Work

With the government shutdown now over, things are beginning to return to normal, although the blame game continues and an uncertain future over Obamacare subsidies remains. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Halligan Under Fire

A judge is considering arguments challenging the appointment of interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan, as two high-profile targets of President Trump try to get their cases thrown out of court. Correspondent Eric Tucker reports.

Starbucks Strike

It’s not business as usual at many Starbuck’s locations, and it has nothing to do with the price of java. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a coffee related strike.

ICE To Charlotte

The largest city in North Carolina appears to be the next stop for the Trump administration’s heightened immigration enforcement. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Flying Easy

The FAA says there won't be any more flight cuts now that the government has reopened. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Government Reopens

After the longest government shutdown in American history has ended, it’s back to work for thousands of federal employees, and paychecks for those who went over a month without them. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the day after the end of the government shutdown, which still has the leaders in Congress pointing fingers of blame.

Oklahoma Toxic Leak

Dozens were sickened and people were forced to evacuate after a tanker truck began spewing dangerous gas in a hotel parking lot. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a toxic leak in Oklahoma.

BBC Apology

Facing a potential 10-figure lawsuit, the British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology to President Trump over a documentary which included a misleading edit of the president’s January 6, 2021 speech. Sue Aller has details.

Prop 50 Lawsuit

The passage of Proposition 50 is leading to a political war on redistricting in California. Bob Brown reports both Golden State Republicans and the Department of Justice are teaming up to sue the state.

Seattle’s New Mayor

Democrat Katie Wilson is now the mayor-elect of Seattle, adding to progressive election victories nationwide. Jennifer King reports.

Finally Lawsuits have been filed against a company linked to an infant botulism outbreak that has sickened a number of babies. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices