US Seizes Iran Cargo Ship, 8 Dead In Louisiana Shooting, Arrested For Aiding Iran, Trading Away From The US

Today on America in the MorningUS Seizes Iranian Ship

With peace talks expected to resume in Pakistan today, the United States will sit down with Iranian officials after the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship over the weekend. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Louisiana Mass Shooting Leaves 8 Kids Dead

There’s shock and disbelief in Shreveport, Louisiana where 8 children were killed and two others shot during a domestic dispute, and the father of 7 of those kids, accused of pulling the trigger, died following a high-speed chase with police. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the Louisiana shooting happened in the home district of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Iranian Woman Arrested In LA

The Iranian woman arrested by Federal authorities at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday is expected in Federal court today. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details of her arrest that were revealed in a criminal complaint, which includes helping to arm the Iranian government.

World Cup Travel Troubles

It’s one of the most-watched world events, but the costs of seeing the World Cup in the US this summer is growing by the day. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some states are trying to recoup financial losses from staging the games by making people overpay for transportation.

Hiring Questions

A rush to fill positions in the FBI and Justice Department has some current and former officials concerned. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Patz Case Part 3

A judge in New York has declined to dismiss charges in one of the nation's most well-known missing child cases. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports it involves the six-year-old whose face was the first to be put on a milk carton.

Latest In The Iran War

Oil futures moved higher overnight following the news that the United States has fired at and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The maritime ship tracking website Marine Traffic said that just one oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran over the weekend closed down again and fired on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Violence toward Israel continues to be an issue in the UK, as authorities in London are investigating a series of arson attacks. Correspondent Donna Warder has details.

Canada Trading Away From The US

The Prime Minister of Canada is pointing a finger at the Trump administration, calling his country's economic ties to the United States "a weakness." Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that our neighbor to the North is looking to the East and West to replace trade with America.

Beagles & Rubber Bullets

Over two dozen were arrested after 1-thousand protesters broke into a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin. The group's public announcement called for a protest on Sunday, but they showed up on Saturday morning armed with saws, pry tools and sledgehammers. Joan Jones reports police countered with pepper spray and rubber bullets.

Trump’s Bible Reading

President Trump will participate in a public Bible reading this week as the administration continues to deal with the fallout of the public back-and-forth between the president and Pope Leo.

Patel Plans Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel announced he will sue The Atlantic magazine on Monday for defamation over an article reporting he frequently drinks to excess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices