Trump Addresses Nation On Iran, SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship Case, Artemis II Launch, Latest Ted Bundy Victim ID'd

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Address To The Nation

President Trump addressed the nation from the White House in a rare prime time speech to discuss the ongoing war in Iran and the effect it's had on rising gas prices in America. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s effort to ban birthright citizenship, but some of the justice’s questions showed skepticism over the administration’s case. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Artemis II Heads To Space

NASA's Artemis Two lifted off in a blaze of glory on a 10-day journey into orbit. The four astronauts will break out of low-Earth orbit, circle the moon and then come back to Earth. Joan Jones has the details of the first moon-bound mission with astronauts since 1972.

Librarian Fired

A Tennessee library board has fired the county's top librarian for refusing to comply with its vote to move more than 100 LGBTQ books from the children's to the adult section over its claims that they promote "gender confusion.”

Preparing For Tariff Refunds

We're learning more about refund payments surrounding tariffs ordered by President Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Judge Delays Mangione Case

A judge has postponed Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Recap Of Trump Address

President Trump addressed the nation last night, saying the war with Iran is nearly over, but vows extremely hard hits in the coming weeks, saying the US will finish the job, and finish it fast. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.

Skepticism Over Birthright Case

The U-S Supreme Court is considering President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship after oral arguments were given in front of the high court Wednesday, with the president in attendance – a historic first. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Cold Case Closed

It was an unsolved murder case in Utah that has been opened for over 50 years, but thanks to new DNA evidence, that teenager’s death has been solved. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the murder has been definitively linked to notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.

GOP Setting Funding Path

Capitol Hill still has unfinished business when it gets back from its 2 week vacation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the House and Senate’s top Republican leaders are pitching a path toward ending the Homeland Security partial government shutdown.

Lawsuits Over Mail In Executive Order

Democrat Party leaders filed suit Wednesday to block President Trump’s attempt to limit voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections.

Not The Best Retail Sales Report

The latest report on retail sales is showing an increase, thanks to higher costs at the grocery store and at the gas pump that is sparking inflation concerns. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices