Trump Victory In Court, DOJ Sues NY, Gabbard Confirmed, Trump-Modi Meeting Today

Today on America in the Morning Judge Lifts Order Blocking Deferred Resignations In a victory for President Trump, a federal judge ruled to lift the pause on the government’s deferred resignation program, which is the program encouraging federal workers to resign with the promise of pay through September. The Trump administration immediately closed the offer to any more workers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Bondi Sues New York The U-S Department of Justice is suing another sanctuary city over its immigration policies, setting their sights on New York. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Gabbard Confirmed The Senate, mostly along party lines, voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a combat veteran and former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 48 in the GOP-controlled Senate. Trump Meets India’s PM Today President Trump will host India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House today and later hold a joint press conference. As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, tariffs as well as immigration will be the top topics of discussion. Shooting Case Settlement The family of a Springfield, Illinois woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in her home last July has agreed to a settlement in the case. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. R. Kelly Loses In Court Finally, a famous music superstar will remain behind bars, as his appeal to have his 30-year prison sentence vacated was denied. Correspondent Julie Walker reports from New York on the latest regarding R. Kelly. Trump Gets OK For Russia-Ukraine Talks Following a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced that the Russian leader agreed to immediately begin negotiations over the war with Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on how Donald Trump and his administration is changing US policy toward Kyiv and Europe. Another American Released From Prison Abroad Following the release of Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, an American prisoner who was being held in Belarus was also set free and is returning back to the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. House GOP Budget Panned With a possible government shutdown deadline a month away, House Republican leaders have released their budget proposal for 2025, with Democrats and some Republicans voicing displeasure and opposition to the potential bill already. John Stolnis has more from Washington. ACLU & Others Suing Trump Administration A number of legal aid groups, including the ACLU, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the sending of people illegally in the US to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details. It Was Murder In New Orleans More details have emerged in the case of a sports reporter who was murdered in the days before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Correspondent Katie Clark has more. Musk Settles Trump Lawsuit Elon Musk announced he’s going to pay close to $10 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that Donald Trump brought against his company. Tech News This sounds like something right out of Star Trek - Tiny drug delivering robots will soon take therapeutic drugs exactly where they're needed in the body, then leave all on their own. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and the Black Crows all have one thing in common. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some big names have a chance to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices