Response To Trump Tariffs, Middle East Ceasefire, Giuliani Reacts To Judge, Thanksgiving Travel Underway

Today on America in the Morning Response To Trump Tariff Plans China, Mexico and Canada are all responding to President-elect Trump doubling-down on imposing tariffs on goods from those countries on day-one of his administration. Jim Roope reports that all three nations are looking at this as potentially the start of a trade war. Middle East Ceasefire A US-led brokered ceasefire is now underway between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorists and approved by the Lebanese government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports both nations, and the Middle East, remain on edge to see if the truce can hold. Giuliani & The Judge Rudy Giuliani was back in court Tuesday, trying to shield some of his assets from the penalties in his defamation case. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the former New York City mayor lost both his attorneys in the courtroom and his cool after the hearing. Weight Loss Drug Plan The Biden administration wants Medicare and Medicaid to cover popular weight loss drugs for people struggling with obesity. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Students Urged To Travel Early At least three universities, including Boston’s M-I-T, are telling their international students to make sure they arrive in the US before January 20 for the spring semester. Some schools are concerned that President-elect Trump could impose an executive order blocking foreign students from some countries to return to America. Social Media Ban Imagine some high schoolers unable to have any access to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Australian lawmakers are deciding on a bill that would ban young children from social media. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Nations React To Trump Tariffs The Chinese, Mexican and Canadian governments are responding to a Donald Trump tariff threat, with each country signaling they will not stand by and let it happen without retaliatory tariffs slapped back on goods from the United States. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there was outrage on the floor of Canada’s Parliament - Audio courtesy Canada’s C-T-V. Border Czar Threats President-elect Donald Trump's border czar says he will jail any public official who does not obey laws concerning illegal immigration during a trip to the Texas border. John Stolnis has the details. Thanksgiving Travel Underway Despite the concerns for bad weather, and the knowledge that travel records are very likely to be set, some 80 million Americans are beginning the journey to their Thanksgiving destinations. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that the roads, rails, and airports are expected to be packed for the next several days. Transition Agreement Following negotiations, a transition agreement with the Biden White House has been signed by President-elect Donald Trump. Correspondent Norman Hall has details. FBI Agent Arrested An FBI agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law, arrested for the rape of two women outside of Washington, DC. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that police are asking for the public’s help to find out if there are more victims that have not come forward. How Trump Won The 2024 election remains in focus, especially how Donald Trump made gains in key demographics that sealed his victory. The Associated Press looks at the numbers. Jennifer King reports. Judge OK’s Transgender Ban A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery and medications for transgender minors is constitutional. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Tech News Electric Vehicle manufacturer Rivian has received conditional approval of a $6.6 billion dollar loan to build a new factory in Georgia. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally There is new interest in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case, thanks to Netflix. Kevin Carr reports. The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’ Infowars brand remains on hold, and a new reason, is Elon Musk. Pamela Furr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices