Walking Back War Messages, Trump Talks Tariffs, Wildfires In The East, Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Federal Workers

Today on America in the Morning Inadvertent Yemen Messages The White House is doing damage control after it was uncovered that messages on a chat app involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Vice President, Secretary of State and other national security officials discussing plans for the US attack on Yemen accidently included a news magazine journalist. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Hegseth is claiming that nobody sent war plans on that app. Trump Talks Tariffs On a day when South Korea’s Hyundai announced a $20 billion dollar investment in the US, including a steel manufacturing facility in Louisiana in an effort to avoid tariffs, President Trump is adding to his list of products subject to tariffs but suggests there may be some flexibility. Jim Roope reports. Columbia Student Facing New Trouble An accused anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University is facing new accusations regarding his status in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Wildfires In Four States Dry conditions have led to a series of wildfires in the East, including in New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina, and three in North Carolina. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a state of emergency was declared in the Tar Heel State, in the same areas that have already dealt with drought and massive flooding. US-Russia Maritime Deal The U.S. and Russia are planning to release a joint statement this morning after holding discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. DeJoy Stepping Down He was first put in charge of the US Post Office by President Trump during his first term, and stayed in place through the Biden administration. After five years on the job, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Workers President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's decision to force the government to re-hire many federal workers that were cut by Elon Musk's DOGE. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Noem To Central America Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is headed to Central America later this week as the Trump administration deports criminal migrants back to their home countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Reaction To Usha Vance Greenland Trip The outgoing leader of Greenland is denouncing the planned trip by Second Lady Usha Vance and her young son along with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, claiming they had not been invited, and called their trip “a provocation.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. More Legal Trouble For Justin Eichorn The trouble seems to be getting worse for former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn. The Republican was arrested, allegedly caught in a sex sting attempting to meet up a teenage girl who was actually an undercover police officer. Cornell Student Now Facing Deportation A Cornell University PhD anti-Israel student that the government is trying to deport has been ordered to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes as his lawyer and the attorney for a Columbia University student fight to keep their clients from deportation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Jordan To Hold Hearing On Judges The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of "activist judges." Tech News President Trump's Media company, and crypto-dot-com are teaming up to offer a basket of "Made in America" funds with a focus on digital assets and securities. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally It was a big night for Conan O’Brien who was honored with a prestigious award at Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices