Trump-Zelensky "Fantastic" Call, Trump's Department of Education Announcement, Powell Talks Economy, DOJ Investigating Tesla Attacks

Today on America in the Morning Trump-Zelensky “Fantastic” Call President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had what the White House calls a fantastic phone call as another step is taken toward a ceasefire in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Jim Roope reports that even though Zelensky said that words are not enough when it comes to Vladimir Putin, there is a path for peace. Judge Extends Deportation Hearing A Federal judge is giving the Trump administration more time to provide details on recent deportation flights. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump’s Department of Education Order Following weeks of staffing and spending cuts, President Trump is expected to sign a directive today to officially wind down the Department of Education. Penn Facing Federal Cuts The Trump administration has suspended $175 million dollars in aid to the University of Pennsylvania over its policies regarding transgender athletes. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. DOGE Wins Peace Institute Case A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, after a government-funded nonprofit organization called the US Institute for Peace filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from making budget cuts. Court Ruling On Ohio Transgender Care An appeals court has handed down a ruling on gender affirming care in Ohio. Lisa Dwyer reports. Verdict In Greenpeace Case It’s a verdict that could bankrupt the organization. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a lawsuit involving Greenpeace and an oil pipeline. Fed’s Take On The Economy Wall Street clearly welcomed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s belief that interest rate cuts could still happen this year despite tariff concerns and inflation he expects will begin to lower, but warned of high economic uncertainty. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Investigating Tesla Attacks Amidst a wave of attacks against Tesla cars and dealerships across the country, the Trump administration is promising to find the perpetrators, calling the attacks an act of domestic terrorism. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Execution Debate There’s now a debate in Louisiana after the state for the first time used nitrogen in the execution of a death row inmate. As Julie Walker reports, while some question whether the use of nitrogen or even executing the inmate is the right thing to do, others are calling it justice served for an unthinkable crime. Latest On Missing Student Case An American being detained in the Dominican Republic is back in the United States after being named a person of interest in the death of a college student. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Khalil’s Trial In NJ An anti-Israel activist detained by the U.S. government over his participation in demonstrations at New York’s Columbia University was told by a judge he can challenge the legality of his detention, but the case should be heard in New Jersey. Lawmaker’s Sex Sting A Minnesota State Senator is in serious trouble with the law. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Justin Eichorn as a part of a sex sting operation. Finally A West Virginia judge threw the book at a couple after they were found guilty of heinously abusing their adopted children. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices