Violence In Mexico, The Blizzard Of 2026, SOTU Preview, More Epstein Fallout

Today on America in the MorningChaos In Mexico

Tourists from around the world, especially the United States, are hoping to get out of the Mexican resort cities that have been hit by drug cartel violence following the death of one powerful cartel leader. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the cartel attacks came after a drug kingpin known as “El Mencho” was tracked down and killed by Mexico’s government forces.

The Northeast Blizzard

The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as the worst winter storm to hit the Northeast in 30 years, and even though the snow has stopped, the effects of the blizzard will remain for days and weeks. Sue Aller reports from New York, where some places received over 2 feet of snow.

State Of The Union Preview

President Trump will address the nation tonight in his annual State of the Union address. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.

Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed

More is being learned about the armed man who was shot and killed after he breached security at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort Sunday by the Secret Service. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Congressman Facing Resignation Calls

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is facing growing pressure to resign amid allegations that he had coerced a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself.

Judge Rules On Trump Probe

A federal judge has permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's probe into President Trump's keeping of classified documents. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Blizzard Aftermath

It started on Sunday and is finally winding down, but for many between Delaware and Maine, the Blizzard of 2026 has left people under snow measured in feet, mass transportation systems closed down, and airport flight cancellations in the thousands. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a huge snowstorm in the northeast forces millions to stay home and closing schools, and in Boston, this snow event is expected to eclipse Beantown’s January blizzard which dumped the 8th highest snow total Boston has ever had.

New Epstein Fallout

There's more fallout overseas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, including another high-profile arrest and a mea-culpa from a famous self-help guru. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

War Enters Year 5

It was four years ago today that Russia sent a phalanx of tanks and launched air strikes against Ukraine, a military incursion that the Kremlin believed would take days to seize their neighbor and former Soviet satellite state, but instead, four years later, Russia barely holds 20 percent of Ukrainian territory, hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are believed to have died, and hardships for Ukraine’s people worsen by the day. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports some hardships of a different kind are now befalling Russian citizens far from the fighting.

US Orders Some Out Of Lebanon

The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

Finally

Both the British BATFA Awards, the UK’s version of the Oscars, and the BBC are apologizing after a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slurs as two Black actors were onstage, with millions of people watching. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices