Primary Day Surprises, Severe Midwest Weather, Latest On The Trump Plane Switch, US Targets Ship Running The Iranian Blockade

Today on America in the MorningSix States Primary Day

There were surprises in a number of elections as six states held primary elections on Tuesday. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Severe Midwest Weather

A massive storm moved through Illinois, Indiana, and into Ohio that included reports of tornadoes and flooding. Tornado sirens were heard in Cincinnati, and heavy rain was also felt in Kentucky and West Virginia. There were reports of homes and businesses damaged, as many as one million people lost power on Tuesday, including nearly 400,000 power customers in Indiana, and flights at airports from Chicago to New York experienced massive delays and cancellations. Correspondent Jennifer King reports Ohio’s governor said so far one person has died from the severe weather.

Trump Airplane Threat

An Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that the New York Times reports involved shoulder-fired missiles prompted an extraordinary operation last month using an alternate aircraft and a catering truck to move the president while the White House said he was aboard Air Force One. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports that the clandestine mission has left some unanswered questions, and now Congress wants answers.

Mangione Judge Rules On Jury

The jurors in accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in New York will be kept anonymous over concerns that they may be subject to harassment or intimidation if their identifying information is publicly released.

Mamdani’s New Tax Blocked

A judge has temporarily blocked the rollout of New York City’s controversial surcharge on high-value second homes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

US Man In Russian Prison Released

Russia has released a former U.S. Marine held on a disputed charge after his family said he was near death. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Latest In US-Iran War

The U.S. military says American forces recently fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the regional conflict in the Middle East.

Ukraine On The Offensive

Ukraine is focusing its attacks against the Kremlin by targeting Russian oil and infrastructure facilities with long-range drones almost daily, including a hit on a Russian refinery Tuesday nearly 900 miles inside their border. This comes as Russia is bringing in North Korean troops and missile launchers to aid in their attacks against Kyiv. Correspondent Emma Burrows reports.

Clancey Trial Testimony

Testimony continued Tuesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, with jurors hearing more about the Massachusetts mother's mental health treatment in the weeks before she killed her three children. The details from correspondent Joan Jones.

Debt Interest In The Billions Each Day

The CBO says the government’s nearly $40 trillion national debt is now costing the Treasury more than $3 billion dollars each day just for service payments.

Hobbs Surprising Running Mate

A surprise out of Arizona where Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, has chosen her running mate. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports that Hobb’s choice is John Giles, the former Republican mayor of the state’s third-largest city.

Finally

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