Trump Addresses The Nation, Nick Reiner's Day In Court, Healthcare Passes Without Subsidies, Jack Smith Testimony

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Address To The Nation President Trump delivered a hurried speech in prime time where he sought to assure the American people that his administration has accomplished much in their first 11 months while laying blame for America's problems at the feet of Democrats and former President Biden. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Nick Reiner’s Day In Court Rob Reiner’s son made his first appearance in a Los Angeles court, facing murder charges in the death of his legendary director father and mother, who, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, was due to multiple sharp force injuries. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Nick Reiner's day in court. Bongino Resigns It’s the first high-profile departure from the second Trump administration. Former podcaster and radio host Dan Bongino is leaving his post at the FBI. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Plaque Controversy At The White House At the White House, President Trump has added descriptive plaques to his “Presidential Walk of Fame,” some that are considered controversial. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Jack Smith Testimony Democrats are demanding that startling closed-door testimony from embattled former special counsel Jack Smith on Capitol Hill be made public. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. What We Want For The Holidays Cash is still king. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a new poll of what people would most like to receive for the holidays. Healthcare Passes Without Subsidies The House of Representatives was able to narrowly pass a health care plan, but without extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which ends the hope of keeping ACA monthly premiums low. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports four House Republicans have broken ranks in the ongoing health care saga, forcing a vote on those subsidies, but one that won’t happen until after those premiums rise. Senate Passes Defense Bill The Senate has passed the annual military budget bill and is sending it to the White House for the president’s signature. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the measure is a rare exception to the hyper-partisanship in Congress, but comes at a time when the US military is ratcheting up activity against the Maduro regime and Narco-terrorists in Venezuela. Latest On Brown University Shooting Despite authorities saying they have DNA they believe came from the shooter, police appear to be no closer to identifying the person who opened fire inside the engineering building at Brown University, killing two students last weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Providence, Rhode Island police do have images of a person of interest, and are still hoping for the public’s help. Blame For The DC Plane Crash The U.S. government acknowledged Wednesday that both the Federal Aviation Administration and the US Army contributed to a midair collision over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., last January that killed 67 people. NY Readies Assisted Suicide Law New York's governor says she has reached a Right-to-Die deal to legalize medically assisted suicide. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Streaming Oscars A major change is coming to the Academy Awards. Lisa Dwyer reports on a big move by the Oscars, leaving their 50-year home to a streaming destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices