Trump-Zelensky War Of Words, Budget Battle Brewing, Appeals Court Says No To Birthright Order, A Possible DOGE Dividend

Today on America in the Morning Trump-Zelensky War Of Words The rhetoric is ramping up between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, which included Trump calling the Ukrainian leader a dictator, and the impact has reached Capitol Hill where members of the Senate on both sides of the political aisle have concerns over America’s dealing with Vladimir Putin. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Budget Battle Brewing The battle to beat yet another federal budget expiration deadline continues at the Capitol. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that major differences between the House and Senate budget plans remain, including the one that President Trump says he favors, as well as differences among House Republicans. Appeals Court Says No To Trump Birthright Order The issue of birthright citizenship may be on a collision course with the nation’s highest court. Adams Day In Court New York City’s Mayor was in court again, as the fallout over the Department of Justice asking for charges to be dropped against Eric Adams and talk about a quid pro quo was discussed before the judge. RFK’s HHS Orders The new health secretary says childhood vaccines are going to be reexamined. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that this comes as Robert F. Kennedy, Junior announced new HHS guidelines recognizing only two sexes. Send In The Drones American military drones have been seen flying over parts of Mexico, but as correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the Mexican government agreed to the move with the Trump administration. Trump & DOGE The cost cutting continues at a rapid pace in Washington, as the Department of Government Efficiency is looking at all federal agencies, including military defense to clean up budgets and reduce the federal workforce. TOne area that the Trump administration is facing pushback is with Social Security. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Discussing A DOGE Dividend As the Department of Government Efficiency continues its cost savings agenda, both Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering giving back some of the savings they generate back to the American people in the form of a DOGE dividend. IVF Lawsuit A shocking story out of Georgia where a woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy through In-vitro fertilization, and now five months later she was ordered by a court to give the baby up. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an IVF clinic’s embryo mix-up, a lawsuit, and a family’s pain and anguish. Trump Says No To NYC Congestion Pricing The Trump administration followed through on a campaign promise to end New York City’s controversial congestion pricing toll system. Sue Aller reports from New York on the reaction and what happens next. Hitting The Cartels There are reports that the U.S. State Department is moving to designate Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa Cartel and six other Latin American drug cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. Latest On Pope Francis Pope Francis continues to be treated for double pneumonia at a hospital in Rome, but seems to be improving. Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports. Mistaken Identity Florida Shooting A Florida plumber is facing charges for allegedly firing 17 shots from his car at two people in another vehicle he believed were of Palestinian origin. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Tech News Apple has announced the release of their newest iPhone, the 16E, which is available for pre-order tomorrow, and a big surprise will be the price. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Delta Air Lines is offering passengers who were on the flight that crashed after landing at Toronto’s airport $30,000. Delta Flight 4819, which was arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport from Minneapolis, flipped upside down and burst into flames as it landed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices