SCOTUS Takes On Immunity, Budget Deal Reached, Hunter Biden Testifies, Mitch McConnell's Future

Today on America in the Morning SCOTUS Takes On Immunity It was a busy day for former President Donald Trump in courts for New York, Washington, DC, and Florida. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Supreme Court is moving fast in saying it will decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted in his election interference case. Illinois Orders Trump Off Ballot A state judge in Illinois ruled late Wednesday that Donald Trump is now ineligible from appearing on the state’s primary ballot, claiming he engaged in insurrection regarding the events of January 6, 2021. A Budget Deal The top leaders in Congress agreed to a deal on six appropriations bills that were set to expire on Friday and would have triggered a partial government shutdown. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. The National Forecast Storms in the West brings snow of up to 8 feet in the mountains ranges and rain along the coast. The snow will expand into Idaho and Montana. Rain for New Mexico and Texas that moves into Louisiana and Tennessee later at night. Colder for the Northeast but sunny. Mild in parts of the Central and Northern Plains. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast. Senator Blocks IVF Bill A lone Senate Republican has blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue even after backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice. Sue Aller reports. Texas Wildfire Grows A Texas wildfire is consuming acres in minutes, and has now become the second largest in Lone Star State history. Correspondent Jennifer King has the latest. SCOTUS & Bump Stocks The U-S Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday over a Federal ban on bump stocks. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Abortion Report A report has found that the number of abortions performed annually is similar to what is was before Roe v. Wade was overturned. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Hunter Biden Hearing House Republicans leading an impeaching inquiry of President Biden heard closed-door testimony yesterday from the president’s son. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story. McConnell Stepping Down From Leadership The GOP face of the United States Senate made a surprise announcement. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Mitch McConnell has told colleagues this year will be his last as his party’s Senate leader. Trump Legal It was a busy day in the legal dealings of former President Donald Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details. Biden’s Health President Joe Biden spent part of his day yesterday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, taking his annual physical. His doctor described him as – fit for duty – in what’s expected to be the last update on Biden’s health before November’s election. Candidate Concerns Donald Trump and President Biden each won their races in the Michigan primary by huge margins, but each victory came with lingering questions. For Trump, it was the more than 20 percent of the vote that went to his rival Nikki Haley. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, Biden’s issue was uncommitted voters. Idaho Inmate Escapes Death A death row inmate escaped his lethal injection in Idaho, after 8 separate attempts to execute him. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Congresswoman’s Son Arrested Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s year has not been easy. Lisa Dwyer reports that Boebert’s son was arrested, facing nearly two dozen charges related to a string of car break-ins and thefts. Finally A longtime comic and actor has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of comedian Richard Lewis. Rapper Ye (Kanye West) is definitely not feeling the love from the estate of Donna Summer. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices