ICE Enforcement Underway, Fixing FEMA, Latest On California Wildfires, Arrest In Border Agent Killing

Today on America in the Morning ICE Enforcement Underway Immigration enforcement raids taking place over the weekend in a few U.S. cities, all part of the Trump administration's promise to begin mass deportations of migrants with criminal backgrounds in the country illegally. John Stolnis with more on the raids and a political battle with Colombia over migrants. Trump Wants To “Clean Out” Gaza President Trump is asking countries in the Middle East to help "Clean Out" Gaza as the cease fire agreement continues to play out between Israel and Hamas. However, as correspondent Clayton Neville reports, both Egypt and Jordan are both not in favor of the proposal. CIA On COVID Origins Ever since it arrived on our shores, the CIA has believed that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, but they’re not so sure of their own findings. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Fixing FEMA President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at revamping the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the latest sign he's seeking to change how FEMA handles disasters that strike the nation. SCOTUS To Hear Oklahoma School Case The US Supreme Court announced it will take up the case in Oklahoma of a fight over public funding for a religious school. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Paying For TikTok Even though it’s still legal for now, cellphones previously loaded with TIKTOK are now sprouting up for sale, and some cost more than a house. Lisa Dwyer reports. Border Czar On Immigration Immigration enforcement is in full swing with ICE agents heading into a number of cities to arrest illegal migrants. The first two planeloads were being sent to Columbia, but that nation’s president refused to allow the flight to land, which led to President Trump enacting immediate 25 percent tariffs on Columbian goods entering the US, before rescinding that order last night after a compromise was reached. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest On The California Wildfires Rain in Southern California is posing new challenges for a region dealing with deadly and destructive wildfires. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the change in weather followed a stormy exchange between President Trump and the Mayor of Los Angeles. Arrest In Border Agent Killing An arrest has been made following the killing of a Vermont Border Patrol Agent, gunned down during a traffic stop near the US-Canadian border. Lisa Dwyer has the details of two people who were no strangers to law enforcement. Extension Of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire The White House announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended into next month. Reaction To IG Dismissals President Trump’s sudden firing of more than a dozen inspectors general is receiving mixed reaction on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Bob Brown explains. Alaskans Unsure Of Name Change Despite the executive order that changes the name of Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley, it appears that many Alaskans say they are not in favor of the new-old name. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. New Trump Aid Plan The Trump administration is urging the U.S. Agency for International Development workers to follow new guidelines to transform how Washington allocates aid around the world in line with the president’s “America First” policy. Finally Last year, Washington, DC’s National Zoo returned the three giant pandas they were loaned back to their native China when an agreement between the two nations expired. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, two new pandas were sent back to America, and made their Nation’s Capital debut to a happy and excited crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices