Trump Heads To China, Hegseth & Patel Testify, Comey's Comments, Hacker's Pay Day

Today on America in the MorningTrump Heads To China

President Trump has left the United States for important meetings with the leadership of China, but his trip to Beijing started with controversy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it was the president’s comments about American’s financial situation that caused some angst.

Democrats & GOP Target Hegseth

Pete Hegseth faced another contentious Congressional hearing on Tuesday, but it wasn’t just Democrats on the attack. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that GOP Senators were also visibly angry with the Defense Secretary on a number of issues.

Carroll Payments Posponed

A federal appeals court says President Trump can postpone payment to a columnist who won sexual abuse and defamation suits against him. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Vacancy At The FDA

The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is out after facing pressure from within the Trump Administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Charges & Settlement In Maryland Bridge Collapse

Charges have been filed for those involved in a fatal 2024 bridge collapse in Maryland. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports this comes as the state reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with the operator of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Hacker Payday

Data stolen from a large education group that affected institutions from Harvard University to high schools was deleted after a deal was struck with the hackers who stole it. Mike Hempen has details.

South Carolina Redistricting Decision

Redistricting efforts continue in several American states ahead of the midterms, but state senators in South Carolina are rejecting a new Republican-proposed Congressional map. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Patel On The Hot Seat

There was nothing less than a fireworks display in the United States Senate where FBI Director Kash Patel sat before a committee to testify, and strongly denied reports of excessive drinking and investigating news reporters. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Comey’s Comments

Fresh off a second indictment from the Department of Justice, former FBI Director James Comey is making the rounds on news networks defending his actions and claiming himself a victim of political retribution. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Man Killed On Denver Runway Identified

Authorities in Colorado have identified the person who was killed when he wandered onto an active runway at the Denver International Airport, and why he went there. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Finally

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