Winter Weather Turns Deadly, Rubio Meets With Netanyahu, EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits

Today on America in the Morning Winter Weather Turns Deadly At least nine people have died in a harsh weather weekend across the United States. Rubio Meets with Netanyahu Secretary of State Marco Rubio is endorsing Israel's plans for dealing with Hamas. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits The EEOC has moved to dismiss six of its own cases on behalf of workers alleging gender identity discrimination, arguing that the cases now conflict with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. National Forecast An incredible storm that moved across the country will be the main driver of colder air entering the U.S. from Canada. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has your national forecast. President Trump Takes a Lap President Donald Trump traveled to Daytona Beach on Sunday to attend the Daytona 500. U.S. Citizen Jailed in Moscow A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days. Business News Wall Street is quiet for the President’s Day holiday. Correspondent Jessica Ettinger has your Monday business. CHIPS Act and AI Growth What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers? Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the class of 2025. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Chicago Aquarium Gets a New Beluga An aquarium in Chicago has a new resident. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Trump Admin Files Appeal to SCOTUS The Trump Administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered the head of a government watchdog agency be reinstated. Ukraine Pushes Back on U.S. Support Offer Ukraine is refusing to sign off on a U.S. offer of support. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Utah Gov. Signs Collective Bargaining Ban Utah’s governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members. Retail Sales Slump Retail sales saw a slump after the holidays. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. WY Crash Investigators Discover Third Fatality Investigators in Wyoming who are looking into Friday’s 26 car pile-up inside a tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming say they have found a third victim. More Federal Employees Subject to Layoffs Federal employees at more agencies are waiting to see if they will be subject to the next rounds of mass layoffs triggered by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by Elon Musk. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details. Federal IT Workers on the Chopping Block Tech Correspondent Chuck Palm reports that federal IT workers were also on the chopping block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices