Trump Demands Iran Surrender, Budget Battle Heats Up, Noem Hospitalized, Security Concerns After Minnesota Shootings

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Trump Demands Iran Surrender

President Trump is calling for Iran's unconditional surrender in response to Israel's withering attack on the Iranian nuclear weapons program. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Budget Battle Intensifies

Senate Finance Committee Republicans have unveiled their draft version of the tax bill that will be the centerpiece of President Trump's domestic policy agenda. But there are concerns, as correspondent Jennifer King reports that cuts in Medicaid and a reversal on increasing the level of the SALT taxes could lose vital GOP votes.

Candidate Arrested For ICE Interference

It was a chaotic scene that played out inside a New York City courtroom. Correspondent Julie Walker reports ICE agents arrested a New York City official and mayoral candidate at Immigration court.

Curfew Lifted

On the West Coast, the mayor of Los Angeles is lifting the city's curfew days after businesses were damaged and vandalized by anti-ICE demonstrators. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Noem Hospitalized

A health scare for the Homeland Security Secretary. Kristi Noem was rushed to a Washington, DC hospital after suffering what was described as an allergic reaction.

Finally An Oscar

You would think he had a handful of these, but for the first time, a longtime star of the silver screen who has been nominated several times will be receiving an overdue Academy Award. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a legendary singer will get one too.

Trump’s Iran Warning

Donald Trump continues to warn Iran that citizens of the capital city of Tehran should evacuate, this as the president has warned that it knows exactly where the Iranian supreme leader is located, and is demanding the Ayatollah unconditionally surrender in its conflict with Israel and end their nuclear ambitions. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Padilla’s Day In The Senate

A California senator who made headlines after he interrupted a press briefing being given by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and was forcibly removed and handcuffed by security officials appeared on Capitol Hill, giving his first comments in the Senate since last week’s incident. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Security Issues

Members of Congress were briefed about security efforts to keep elected officials safe following the weekend killing of Minnesota Democrat State lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that both parties agree more will need to be done.

Latest In Ukraine

With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 in Canada, Russia unleashed one of its most powerful attacks against Ukraine since the war between the Kremlin and Kyiv began. The latest from correspondent Charles deLedesma.

Trump To Extend TikTok Deadline

It’s another reprieve for a popular social media app. President Trump announced Tuesday night that he will extend a deadline for the owner of TikTok to find a US buyer so it can continue to operate in the United States.

Saying Goodbye To Dyes

Changes are soon coming to Jell-O and some popular drinks. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the parent company of Kool Aid is planning to remove certain artificial food dyes.

Finally

A disgraced music superstar is having some problems in prison. Kevin Carr reports that recently hospitalized R. Kelly is now hoping for help from the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices