Minnesota's ICE Lawsuit, NYC Nurses Strike, Trump's Iran-Related Tariffs, Kelly Sues Hegseth

Today on America in the MorningMinnesota’s ICE Lawsuit

The state of Minnesota and its two biggest cities are suing the federal government over the deployment of thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents. However, as correspondent Rich Johnson reports, the lawsuit comes as the White House is sending one thousand more agents.

NYC Nurses On Strike

The average hospital in the United States employs just over 60 nurses, but in New York City, 15,000 union RN’s are walking the picket lines outside the largest hospitals in the nation’s largest city. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on one of the biggest-ever nurses strikes – and among those walking with the strikers, the new mayor of New York City.

Kelly Sues Hegseth

Democrat Senator Mark Kelly is taking his fight to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to court, fighting a legal battle against attempts to punish him for his video warning about illegal orders. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Mississippi Synagogue Suspect’s Confession

We're learning more about the man who allegedly set fire to a historic Mississippi synagogue. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what the 19-year-old told the FBI after his father turned him in.

Canada’s China Trade Connection

President Trump announced that he is imposing 25 percent tariffs on any nation that have trade with Iran, due to the unrest in the Islamic Republic. This will impact nations including China, and despite calls by President Trump to keep China away from Greenland and North America, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the People’s Republic this week to promote trade and improve ties, a move that would distance Canada from the US – and potentially increase Canada’s tariffs. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Historic Stamp

Float like a butterfly and send it through the mail - A legendary boxer is being honored with a long-awaited stamp. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.

Trump’s Iran-Related Tariffs

President Trump is weighing military options as protests continue in Iran against the Islamic government over rising prices and a crashing currency. As the death toll continues to rise, Trump announced an order, saying any nation doing business with Iran will be hit with a 25% tariff on all trade, a move he called “final and conclusive,” and will impact Brazil, Turkey, and China, among others. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports that Trump claims Iran wants to negotiate.

Pushback Against Trump Greenland Plans

Despite President Trump’s plans to take over Greenland in one way or the other, Denmark, NATO, a number of European Union nations, Greenland’s government, and a bipartisan group in Congress are all pushing back on the idea. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest.

Trump Considers Obamacare Veto

With the clock ticking toward a possible end-of-the-month government shutdown, President Trump is chiming-in about what he could do if the US Senate follows the House and passes an extension on Obamacare subsidies. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Fed Subpoena Reaction

From the business world to Capitol Hill, there’s reaction to a call from the Department of Justice to investigate the leader of the Federal Reserve. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Peltola For Senate

With only small Republican majorities in both sides of Congress, a former Democrat congresswoman from Alaska announced she’s going to make a run for the Senate from the 49th State, which could put what was considered a safe GOP seat in play. Sue Aller reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices