Insurrection Act Discussed, Texas ICE Agents Attacked, Trump Handed Nobel Prize, Latest On Greenland

Today on America in the MorningConsidering Insurrection Act For Minneapolis

It’s been more than 33 years since a US President invoked the Insurrection Act. President Trump says that he might be the next one, due to the unrest in Minneapolis. Details from Correspondent Rich Johnson.

Texas ICE Agents Attacked

Protesting against ICE enforcement operations has grown nationwide, and isn’t limited to states with Democrat governors. Federal officials in Texas announced assault charges Thursday against a man they accuse of using a pickup truck to ram into federal agents’ vehicles during an immigration stop in Dallas last month, and authorities in San Antonio are looking for another foreign-national wanted for ramming ICE vehicles in a Walmart parking lot this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

European Military To Greenland

Several European nations have sent troops to Greenland, which comes as the Danish Prime Minister says the island’s defense is a concern for NATO. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest developments as tensions between the US and Denmark heighten over President Trump's intentions to acquire Greenland.

Trump Handed Nobel Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medallion during her visit to the White House on Thursday.

ICE’s Number-2 Resigns

Madison Sheehan has handed in her resignation. The Deputy Director of ICE is leaving her government job as the number 2 under Kristi Noem to make a run for Congress in her home state of Ohio.

Anger In Minneapolis

On the streets of Minneapolis, there’s anger against federal officers that is boiling over following the two shootings by ICE agents in the past week, and stories of concern after a Minneapolis couple says ICE tear-gassed their family vehicle with 6 children inside, and a mob smashed into an FBI vehicle parked on a city street and stole federal documents and other items. Correspondent Donna Warder reports pleas for restraint from both the federal government and the mayor of Minneapolis are being unheeded.

Trump’s Healthcare Plan

Sign-ups for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare closed at the stroke of midnight in most states. Now the White House has rolled out "The Great Healthcare Plan," designed to be the Trump Administration's fix. Correspondent Joan Jones reports this comes as ACA premiums have skyrocketed without subsidies, and many simply cannot afford healthcare anymore.

Ruling In Khalil Case

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a lower court judge lacked authority in ordering the release of anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil.

HHS Reverse Course

The Department of Health and Human Services is seemingly reversing course on plans to cancel funds meant to address substance abuse and mental health. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Another Venezuelan Tanker Seized

The Pentagon reports that another Venezuelan oil tanker has been seized in the Caribbean. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Finally

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