Idaho Firemen Ambushed, Senate Finalizing Budget, Diddy Trial To The Jury, Tillis Won't Seek Reelection

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Firemen Ambushed

Residents of a Western Idaho town were ordered to shelter in place after a sniper opened fire on first responders arriving at the scene of a brush fire at a popular mountain recreation area. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports that two firefighters were killed in what police are calling an ambush.

Budget Battle

Republicans in the Senate hope that, by the end of the day today, they will have successfully voted to approve President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill before heading out on their now-delayed summer recess, but do they have the votes? John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Diddy To The Jury

The fate of disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be handed to the jury with deliberations beginning this morning. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

IAEA On Iran Nuclear Sites

As the impacts of recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites by the United States continues to be assessed, the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency says issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program cannot be solved militarily. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump Teases TikTok Buyer

President Trump said on Sunday that he had a buyer for the U.S. branch of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that faces a ban over national security concerns.

100 Year-Old Priest

He still performs daily mass, and for fun he bakes pies. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a 100-year-old priest still taking care of his parishioners in Philadelphia.

Tillis Won’t Run For Relection

A Republican Senator who was one of two budget bill no-votes over the weekend says he's had enough, and won't run for re-election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

US-Canada Trade Trouble

The Trump administration continues to work on new trade agreements with countries around the world – but NOT with Canada. The President shut down those talks thanks to a new Canadian tax that goes into effect today. Correspondent Rich Johnson explains.

Philadelphia Explosion

An explosion and fire rocked Philadelphia, leveling several homes and killing one person. Katie Clark has details.

Finally

It was a who’s who of celebrities and the rich and famous that ascended on Venice, Italy for the star studded wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that while Venice city leaders were happy to play host, there were also protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices