Trump Deportation Hearing, Weather Death Toll Rises, Trump-Putin Call Today, Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Ends

Today on America in the Morning Hearing Today On Trump Deportations Justice Department lawyers have until noon Eastern Time today to explain to a federal judge why planes filled with alleged Venezuelan gang members flew to El Salvador despite the judge’s order to have the flights return to America. The details from Correspondent Rich Johnson. Weather Death Toll Rises Extreme weather, including dust storms and wildfires, along with tornadoes that moved through more than a dozen states have claimed the lives of at least 42 people, and more severe weather is expected before the end of the week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on some of the hardest-hit areas of the nation. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends The ceasefire is over in the Middle East after Hamas refused repeated hostage deal offers that came from Israel, the US, Egypt, and Qatar. Israel’s defense forces struck numerous locations in the Gaza Strip. Trump-Putin Phone Call President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will talk together by phone to discuss the US-brokered ceasefire it offered Ukraine, and how both sides can proceed. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the Kremlin is expected to offer proposals of their own. Lady Liberty Stays Although it sits proudly in New York Harbor, the White House is responding to a French politician who suggested the United States should return one of its most well-known monuments. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. The Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thousands packed a street in Arkansas for what’s considered the shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. Lisa Dwyer reports. Trump & Putin Call Expectations An important day in the White House that could lead to peace as President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone today as the Trump administration pushes for a cease-fire in Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Correspondent Clayton Neville previews the meeting. US Hits Yemen Again President Trump is again warning that Iran can face dire consequences if the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen continue attacking ships in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, saying Iran’s leadership will be held responsible for every shot the Houthis fire. The US again struck targets in Yemen for the third straight night. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Biden Kids Secret Service Protections Ended President Trump has ordered that Secret Service protection be taken away from former President Joe Biden’s two adult children. Don’t Use Our Song It was a song from the 1990’s that became a signature hit for an alternative rock group called Semisonic that many felt was a “last-call” anthem for bars, but the group says they don’t want their classic song being used to portray shackled people being deported. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Willis Ordered To Pay Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay more than $54,000 for violating Georgia’s open records laws in relation to the prosecution of President Donald Trump. Deported Doctor A doctor and college professor was deported to Lebanon following her apprehension by ICE, despite having a valid US Visa, which came after the Department of Homeland Security said she supported terrorists, and attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Not Buying American A wave of anti-Americanism is growing overseas. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that some European nations are planning to boycott American products. Finally President Trump announced he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted files today about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices