Trump-Albanese Meeting, Atlanta Airport Shooter Stopped, Comey Wants Charges Dismissed, Judge OK's Portland National Guard

Today on America in the MorningUS-Australia Talks

President Trump welcomed Australia’s Anthony Albanese to the White House on Monday where the two leaders signed a rare earths deal the White House hopes will off-set moves by China. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Gunman Stopped At Atlanta Airport

A catastrophe was averted at one of America’s busiest airports after police tracked down a man at the terminal of Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport armed and ready to kill. Bob Brown reports a tip from that man’s family and quick police action potentially saved dozens of lives.

Comey Wants Charges Dismissed

Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey are asking to have the indictment against him dismissed. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Comey is charged with making false statements to Congress and obstruction in a federal criminal case.

Young Republicans Politician Resigns

There’s more fallout from the situation surrounding the Young Republicans group chat. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a Vermont state senator who took part in the racist chat controversy has resigned.

Arrest In Philadelphia Missing Woman Case

A man is in custody following the disappearance of a Philadelphia woman nearly two weeks ago. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports an anonymous tip led police to the woman’s body, and their suspect.

Kimmel Reaction

The fallout of Jimmy Kimmel's brief suspension on ABC television or Disney's streaming services did not end well for either Disney or Hulu. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Latest On Russia-Ukraine

President Trump is turning his focus to ending the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, after speaking recently with leaders of both countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes after a Ukrainian drone attack damaged a Russian gas refining plant, but Ukraine’s president did not get the Tomahawk missiles he was hoping for.

Vance To Israel

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have departed Washington for Israel, where the V-P will work to advance the next phase of President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal, and will arrive in Tel Aviv today. Correspondent Joe Federman reports that Israel, which temporarily halted aid shipments from going into the Gaza Strip over safety concerns, has resumed aid operations.

Prison Guard Guilty

A former New York state prison guard has learned his fate in the case of the death of an inmate in his custody, while two others are acquitted. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.

Judge OK’s Portland Guard

A federal judge gave the go-ahead for the Trump administration to proceed with deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

GOP Against Trump Nominee

A nominee of President Trump is facing sharp criticism from Senate Republicans.

Tech News

The Internet suffered a major blackout for most of Monday, especially along the eastern part of the US, as services across the tech sector fought hard to remain online. Chuck Palm has that in today’s tech report.

Finally

The investigation in France continues after the brazen theft by four suspects of priceless Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre museum, happening just feet away from the famed Mona Lisa portrait. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the most-visited museum in the world will remain closed until Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices