Melissa Slams Into Jamaica, Latest On The Government Shutdown, Third-Term Talk, Indiana Talks Redistricting

Today on America in the Morning Melissa Hits Jamaica Today The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island of Jamaica and currently the most powerful storm to form this year anywhere on the planet, and will make landfall today. Winds from Hurricane Melissa reached 175 miles per hour overnight, and is expected to slam into Jamaica with sustained 160 mile per hour winds, gusts of over 200 miles per hour, over 3 feet of rain, and a storm surge 13 feet high. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports Hurricane Melissa’s island-wide damage at the very least will be catastrophic. Government Shutdown Food & Flights The federal government shutdown continues to roll on, with a shortage of air traffic controllers leading to flight delays at some airports. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Russia’s New Weapon President Trump is not happy with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after the Kremlin tested a new nuclear-powered missile, one it said cannot be shot down. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Indiana Redistricting Plans There’s plans for redistricting in the Hoosier State, after Indiana’s governor called for a special legislative session to aid Republican chances of keeping the House of Representatives in GOP control. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Alleged Kirk Killer’s New Clothes The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus earlier this year will be allowed to wear civilian clothing in court proceedings. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tariff Talk Against Canada President Trump continues his tour of the Far East where he spent Monday in Japan, and with preparations to meet with China where a trade deal framework seems to be in place. Ed Donahue reports that trade talks with Canada are at a standstill following a video of Ronald Reagan talking against the use of tariffs in a TV ad run by the Premier of Ontario that angered President Trump and the White House. A Third Term President Trump is addressing speculation he could try to run for a third term as President, despite being term limited. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Mamdani Remains In The Lead We’re now just a week away from the New York City mayoral election and polls are showing the race tighter than ever. New York Possible Redistricting Plans The New York Times is reporting that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of four New Yorkers that charges that the state’s congressional map unconstitutionally dilutes Black and Latino votes in a district that covers Staten Island and part of southern Brooklyn. Tech News Amazon is cutting the top level brass at their corporate HQ, but, hiring is on the increase for the holiday rush. Chuck Palm has that in today’s tech report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices