Judge Denies Democrats On DOGE, Trump On Ukraine War, Court Sinks Biden Student Loan Plan, Wicked Weather Worsens

Today on America in the Morning Judge Denies Democrats On DOGE A federal judge denied a Democrat-led effort to block access by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to accessing government data, saying the plaintiffs could not prove irreparable harm. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that this comes as President Trump stated that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE, but merely working in an advisory role. US-Russia Meeting On Ukraine President Trump says that there must be an end to the war in Ukraine, which comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia meeting with his Russian counterparts in an attempt to lay the foundation for peace. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that nobody representing Ukraine was invited to the talks. Court Rules On Biden Student Loan Plan An appeals court may have put an end to former President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, ruling that Biden’s secretary of education went beyond his authority regarding the SAVE Plan. Adams Heads To Court The case against New York City's Mayor is in the hands of a judge. Correspondent Julie Walker reports New York's Governor is considering removing Eric Adams as Mayor, and Hakeem Jeffries says Adams has a job to do, audio courtesy of New York One. Stories Of Survival More details are being learned and some people who were on the Delta Airlines flight that crashed after landing in Toronto are telling their stories. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Lutnick Confirmed Another name has officially been added to President Trump’s cabinet following a Senate vote. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Trump Blames Ukraine For War President Trump appeared to place the blame for the war in Ukraine on the Ukrainians in remarks to the press yesterday... this as negotiators for the White House met with Russian counterparts to lay out a framework for peace. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Trump & Musk On Fox News President Donald Trump and Elon Musk praised each other, blasted Democrats, and defended the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, in an hour-long interview with Sean Hannity that aired last night on Fox News. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details. America’s Arctic Blast The death toll continues to rise in Kentucky following a deluge of rain that caused flash flooding, while temperatures in the Northern Plains remain below zero and snow blankets areas around the Great Lakes. Peltier Controversy Continues Leonard Peltier, a Native-American activist who was released from prison after his life sentence was commuted by former President Joe Biden, has returned home. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the release of the man who was serving sentences for the murders of two FBI agents. House GOP Eying Medicaid Changes As the House GOP work to craft a budget, one of their targets to eliminate waste is in Medicaid, which could include a combination of cuts and work requirements. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Latest In The Middle East The United Nations says it may take well over $50 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza following the October 7 attack on Israel that started the war in the Gaza Strip. Hamas announced it will hand over 6 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four others on Saturday, including an infant and toddler who were taken hostage by the terror group. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports. Finally Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican released information saying the Pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs, and remains hospitalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices