Ohio & Indiana Primaries, Project Freedom Halted, $1 Billion Ballroom Security, Deadly Texas Shooting

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In Indiana and Ohio, voters went to the polls for state-wide primary elections. In the Hoosier state, a number of GOP state senators who defied President Trump's call to redistrict congressional maps in Republicans' favor were ousted after calls by the President for them to be primaried. John Stolnis has more.

Trump Administration Talks Iran

From President Trump to the Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Treasury, and social media posts, the Trump administration laid out their positions Tuesday regarding the war with Iran and US intentions in the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports this comes as the President announced overnight he was pausing Project Freedom.

Texas Shooting

There’s an investigation underway after a meeting between two people resulted in a deadly shooting in a Dallas suburb. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Texas.

Billion Dollar Ballroom

In the Senate, a GOP-backed bill would fund $1 billion dollars in security upgrades for President Trump's White House ballroom project. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that questions are being raised as to how that money will be spent on top of the ballroom costs.

Questioning Cellphone Bans

A number of states enacted cell phone bans in schools, but questions are being raised as to how effective the rules can be. Lisa Dwyer reports so far, reviews are mixed.

Primary Recap

Voters in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio went to the polls for state-wide primary elections. John Stolnis has a recap.

Latest On Project Freedom

While the US-Iran ceasefire is holding, there have been shooting incidents with Iran targeting ships near the Strait of Hormuz and firing on the United Arab Emirates, and the US military responding by taking out Iranian speedboats operating in the area. Correspondent Luke Garratt reports on the latest with Project Freedom.

Trump & Physical FitnessPresident Trump held a signing ceremony in the Oval Office announcing the return of an old public school staple. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.

NY Times Lawsuit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit in the Southern District of New York, alleging the New York Times passed over a qualified white male employee who had applied to work as the publication’s deputy real estate editor

Death Penalty Case

The former Fed-EX delivery driver who pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas faced a judge and learned his fate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.

Finally

The annual Met Gala turned some heads which included surprise duets, protests, and some participants who hardly wore anything. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices