Trump Press Briefing, Senate Grills Nominees, Trump's Mexico & Canada Tariffs, NBA Betting Investigation

Today on America in the Morning What Caused The Washington, DC Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation into the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight just prior to the passenger jet landing at Reagan National Airport. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Patel On The Hot Seat Senate committees heard from three of President Trump’s cabinet nominees on Thursday, including from the person who, if confirmed, will be tasked to head the FBI. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Trump To Tariff Mexico & Canada President Trump says he will make good on a campaign promise on tariffs for Mexico and Canada products as soon as this weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Not For Everyone A new casino slated to open in the heart of downtown Chicago is being accused of violating U.S. civil rights laws by allegedly preventing White men from investing in the project. Basketball Betting Investigation A report in the Wall Street Journal is sending shockwaves through professional basketball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports there are allegations that a star player is under investigation in connection to an illegal betting scheme. Taking A Spacewalk NASA's two astronauts, who've been stuck in space for about seven months, have taken their first spacewalk together, and are setting space records in the process. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Latest On DC Plane-Helicopter Crash More is being learned about the mid-air crash of an Army helicopter and a regional passenger just seconds from landing at Washington’s Reagan Airport. All 64 people on the plane and the helicopter crew of three perished, divers have recovered the plane’s black boxes, and staffing at the Reagan Airport control tower was considered “not normal” for that time of the evening. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Patel-RFK-Gabbard Hearings Just a few miles from the scene of the plane crash, it was another day of confirmation hearings for three of President Trump's most high-profile cabinet picks. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a recap. Tennessee Voucher Plan Passes Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval to a $447 million dollar statewide publicly funded school voucher program. The bill was a victory for Governor Bill Lee and a host of school choice advocates who have spent millions pushing the plan. Airline Merger Round Two They tried once and Spirit said no. Now, as correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, Frontier Airlines is going at it a second time to merge with the low-cost carrier. Appeals Court Gun Ruling A federal appeals court ruled that a law banning the sale of handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional. The GDP Report The latest US economic report was less than what analysts were looking for, but still pointed to solid growth. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Finally In theaters this weekend, the new debut is about a member of law enforcement that’s half dog, half man, but all heart. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at the appropriately named - Dog Man. It was a rough few days for singer Patti Smith who collapsed on stage while performing in Brazil. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the rocker says her fall has been "grossly exaggerated." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices