Tariffs Paused & Markets Soar, Budget Bill Yanked, Ambassador Huckabee, Judge Stops Deportation Orders

Today on America in the Morning Tariffs Paused & Wall Street Skyrockets It was a historic day on Wednesday on Wall Street following a surprise midday announcement that President Trump was pausing implementation of large tariffs for 90 days, but would continue with triple-digit tariffs against China. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that the skyrocketing stock reaction may have for now allayed the fears of economists that the nation was heading toward a recession. Budget Vote Yanked The House on Wednesday was forced to cancel a vote on legislation aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda in the face of a likely rebuttal by members of the House Freedom Caucus, realizing the resolution clearly did not have enough votes to pass. Ambassador Huckabee The Senate has confirmed former Arkansas Governor, radio talk show host, and two-time presidential candidate Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Trump Court Victory There was a legal victory for President Trump in an appeal in the ongoing court fight to lay off probationary employees. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. House Passes Bill On Judges The House passed legislation on Wednesday that would bar federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, part of an escalating Republican campaign to take aim at judges who have moved to halt some of President Trump’s executive orders. Weinstein Back To Court Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York City court in advance of his upcoming retrial. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Tariff Pause Does Not Include China President Trump raised the Chinese import tariff rate to 125 percent, hours after Beijing boosted the duty on American goods to 84 percent in an escalating tariff war between the two superpowers but paused tariffs to other nations. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. China Responds To Hegseth China is firing back at Pete Hegseth on the issue of the Panama Canal, which comes as the Secretary of Defense spent his second day in the Canal Zone shoring up American interests. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Judges Stop Deportation Orders Two federal judges have now temporarily stopped the deportation of some Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the actions follow what the Supreme Court ruled earlier this week. Massive Drug Catch Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel announced a massive seizure of illegal drugs. Sue Aller reports the Coast Guard interdicted a massive cartel shipment of cocaine and marijuana, valued at over half a billion dollars. SCOTUS Halts Reinstatement Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts agreed to temporarily halt the reinstatement of two fired federal board members, delivering another win to President Donald Trump as his administration continues to spar in federal courts over the extent of his executive branch powers. Death Toll Rises In Dominican Republic Distraught relatives have gathered outside the Dominican Republic's legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, where the death toll has now climbed above 110, with dozens missing including family members of a Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez, after the building’s roof caved in. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Coach Accused of Murder Startling revelations out of California where a youth soccer coach has been accused of killing a teenager. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that one teen may have not been the only one. Finally As concerns about tariffs is weighing over companies and nations, it appears to also be having a negative impact on Hollywood. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices