US Fires On Iran & Iran Hits Jordan, Clancy Case Deliberations Continue, Reaction To US-Venezuela Oil Deal, Grand Canyon Flash Flooding

Today on America in the MorningUS & Iran Trade Attacks

US forces ended a lull in military action against Iran on Sunday, targeting rocket launchers by the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at a US military facility in Jordan, with Jordanian armed forces claiming they intercepted 8 of the missiles, but explosions were still heard in the area. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the first attack by US forces on Iranian targets since July 29.

Clancy Trial Deliberations Continue

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial were sent home by the judge after deliberating on Friday, and those deliberations will resume today in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that the jury needs to consider the 22 days of testimony from more than 80 witnesses, maternal mental health, and the deaths of her kids.

US-Venezuelan Oil Deal Reaction

President Trump says his oil deal with Venezuela will open up the US to vast amounts of oil, and will also refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve which has been lowered during the Iran war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on how Venezuela see’s the oil deal with America, as Texas Senator Ted Cruz, speaking on NBC Meet the Press, commends the president’s Venezuelan oil deal, praising the plan and what he hopes will be lower gas prices in the future.

Grand Canyon Flash Flood

As many as 15 people are missing and one person is dead in Arizona in Grand Canyon National Park, and dozens have been evacuated after parts of the canyon were hit by "significant" flash flooding, which swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River.

Trade War Of Words

The war of words between the United States and their long-time close ally Canada as a result of their brewing trade war has spilled over into the name of one of the Great Lakes. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

South Carolina Police Officer Killed

One police officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at a South Carolina park over the weekend. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.

Trump Targets NBC’s Reporter

President Trump said in a Truth Social post on Sunday that NBC's Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission for comments she made in a weekend interview. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices