Trump Signs Spending Bill, Guthrie Search Intensifies, Trump Election Plans Hit GOP Resistance, US Shoots Down Iranian Drone

Today on America in the MorningTrump Signs Spending Bill

President Trump has signed a government spending bill that funds the entire government with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, with the White House and lawmakers set to negotiate over changes to ICE and immigration enforcement over the next two weeks. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Search For Guthrie Continues

The search for 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mother is intensifying, as TMZ confirmed they were sent a ransom note. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police are calling Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance an abduction, taken from her home against her will, and concerns for Guthrie now go all the way to the White House.

Trump’s Election Plans Meets Resistance

Reporters peppered President Trump with questions regarding his call to nationalize elections, which comes as the GOP-led Senate prepares their own version of a voter registration bill. Bob Brown reports that the top Republican in the Senate is against the president’s plan.

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone

Despite a planned meeting on Friday between the United States and Iran over their nuclear program, tensions ratcheted up after the US military was forced to shoot down an Iranian drone that was getting dangerously close to the American fleet in international waters off Iran. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged

The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home.

Flag Bearers

A trailblazing American skater and an Army-enlisted bobsledder have been selected as the Winter Olympic American flag bearers. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Trump Talks Spending & More

President Trump signed a $1.2 trillion dollar funding package to end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday. It was a compromise struck between Senate Democrats and the White House that would fund roughly 97-percent of the federal government through the end of September, and then the president spoke to the media covering a number of topics. Correspondent Joan Jones has more.

Pirro Walks Back Gun Comments

Jeannine Pirro is walking back comments she made threatening jail time for people who travel into Washington, DC with firearms. Sue Aller reports the US Attorney has come under fire from a key support base of President Trump.

Epstein Files UK Fallout

The fallout over the release of the Epstein files in America is having a devastating impact in the UK. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the charity founded by Sarah Ferguson is shutting down after release of Epstein emails with the former duchess, and a top politician is also handing in his resignation.

Judge Rules On Portland Protests

A judge has ordered federal agents to stop firing tear gas and other crowd-control weapons at protesters and journalists who regularly gather outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon.

Alleged Kirk Shooter’s Demands

Lawyers for the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk were back in a Utah court, making several demands including having the prosecutors removed from the case. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.

Changes At Disney

There’s a changing of the guard at the House of Mouse. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the head of Disney Parks will be named Disney’s new CEO.

Finally

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