Leadership Shakeup In Minneapolis, America's Arctic Blast, Trump Says Iran Wants Deal, Latest On Maine Plane Crash

Today on America in the MorningLeadership Shakeup With Homan To Minneapolis

In the wake of the shooting death of protester Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement officers Saturday, the White House says there will be new leadership overseeing those operations in Minneapolis. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

America’s Severe Arctic Blast

Some parts of the United States are seeing some relief to the catastrophic cold that prompted emergency advisories in more than two dozen states while others remain in a deep-freeze. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports at least 17 people have died in the winter blast.

Seven Dead In Maine Plane Crash

Seven people are dead in Bangor, Maine after a private jet attempting to take off on Sunday evening crashed as the snow was beginning to fall. Correspondent Julie Walker reports – audio courtesy of Broadcastify.

Wedding’s Court Appearance

He went from an Olympic snowboard hero in Canada to becoming a top drug kingpin finding himself on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports on the dramatic arrest and the first US court appearance of Ryan Wedding.

Trump Says Iran Ready For A Deal

President Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. Speaking exclusively with Axios, the president says that because he has sent a carrier strike group into the area, that Tehran is ready to come to the table.

Bravery Finally Rewarded

Eight decades after they lost their lives fighting for the United States against Japan and Germany, a group of Japanese-American soldiers have been given a posthumous promotion. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Democrats Considering Noem Impeachment

There's a growing call for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from a majority of House Democrats. Correspondent Joan Jones reports it comes after the death of a second Minnesota protester, and questions from both Democrats and Republicans about the mission of ICE in Minneapolis.

Gun Groups Angry About Minneapolis

Some gun rights groups are pushing back against the Trump administration's response to the shooting of an armed protester legally carrying a handgun by ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Second Amendment rights advocates were taken aback by comments made by FBI Director Kash Patel, as well as the leadership of DHS.

Latest In The Middle East

In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has found and recovered the body of the last remaining hostage taken by Hamas on October 7 two years ago. As correspondent Laurence Brooks reports, the retrieval of Ran Gvili will now allow for Phase 2 of the US-led Gaza peace plan to begin.

Trump Raising South Korea Tariffs

President Trump announced he’s increasing tariffs on products coming into the country from South Korea because of a delay in that country’s legislature approving the trade deal reached with the US last summer.

Flight Delays Continue

It’s not expected to be as bad as the past two days, but there will still be more flight delays to sort through following the Arctic storm that caused emergencies in 25 states.

Dudley Announces Governor’s Run

If he wins, he would clearly become the tallest governor in the nation. Former Portland Trail Blazer center Chris Dudley has launched a second attempt to run for governor of Oregon as a Republican.

Finally

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