Terror Attacks In Michigan & Virginia, Latest In The Middle East, DHS Funding Bill Fails, Gas Prices Continue To Rise

Today on America in the MorningSynagogue Attack In Michigan

The FBI is calling it a targeted act of violence. The Detroit area is reeling from an attack on a huge Synagogue in the suburb of West Bloomfield that left the attacker is dead and caused a fire, but 140 children in the building were not harmed. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports.

Act Of Terror In Virginia

In Norfolk, Virginia, officials say the gunman who opened fire Thursday morning at Old Dominion University, killing one person and wounding two other people, is a former Army National Guardsman previously convicted of providing material support to ISIS. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the story from Washington.

Iran Saying No To World Cup

President Trump is discouraging Iran's national soccer team from taking part in the World Cup due to the war. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Washington State’s New Tax Plan

Lawmakers in one American state have approved a new income tax on residents making more than $1 million dollars. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the legislation is expected to be signed by the state's Governor and could have implications in other states in the future.

Newsom Says No Threats

Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to California, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war.

Dire Strait

New Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei says they will continue to make it nearly impossible for oil tankers to move through the Strait of Hormuz, choking off oil supply in response to the military strikes made by the U.S. and Israel. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Missile Strike Mistake

It is now believed that outdated intelligence likely led to the deadly missile strike in Iran during the initial days of the war, an attack that reportedly left 170 people, mostly children dead. Lisa Dwyer reports the Trump administration is still questioning who launched the missile that hit the school.

Shutdown Continues

A partial government shutdown continues after a vote in Congress failed to pass. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports as Democrats blame Republicans and Republicans blame Democrats, TSA agents are among the many who are still not receiving paychecks.

Gas Prices Trend Higher

Triple-A says the nationwide average for a gallon of regular now costs $3-60 – that’s 35 cents higher than a week ago and 66 cents above what we paid at the pump last month. It’s also 52 cents more per gallon than we paid exactly one year ago.

Homeowner’s Bill Passes Senate

In a rare bipartisan move, the Senate approved a bill meant to make it easier to become a homeowner, although the House is certain to contest some provisions. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Florida Passes Voting Bill

Republican state lawmakers in Florida passed a bill on Thursday that would require voters to verify their citizenship when registering and limit which forms of identification they can present at the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices