Ukraine Meeting That Wasn't, Education Executive Orders, Durbin Leaving Senate, Remembering Pope Francis

Today on America in the Morning Ukraine In Question A gathering in London to find an end to the war in Ukraine did not go well, which included proposals Kyiv did not want, and concerns that the US would leave the equation altogether. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports what is clear is that the Trump administration’s patience is growing thin. Trump’s Oval Office Comments Ukraine was far from the only thing on President Trump’s mind yesterday. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on Trump’s many comments following an Oval Office ceremony, which included an Executive Order cracking down on foreign funding to universities like Harvard. NJ Wildfire Grows A fast-moving wildfire in the Southern New Jersey Pine Barrens has forced thousands to evacuate. Correspondent Julie Walker reports fire crews expect the blaze to worsen before it's contained. Court Hears North Carolina Ballot Case A Federal appeals court is weighing in on a case surrounding disputed ballots in North Carolina. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tariff Lawsuits Twelve states including New York and California are suing the Trump administration for what they are calling “illegally imposing” tax hikes on Americans through tariffs. It’s Electric California is going ahead with more electric school buses, as cuts in federal funds have some other states changing their plans. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Remembering Pope Francis In Vatican City, the body of Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica days ahead of his weekend funeral. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Durbin’s Last Term There was a surprise in Congress, as the Senate's number two Democrat released an announcement on Social Media saying that he's making way for a younger generation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Town Hall Trouble Going to a town hall meeting hosted by a member of Congress is far from a quiet gathering these days, including one recently hosted by Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Green where security had to use Tasers to regain order. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on how some town hall gatherings held by Republican members of Congress are turning into shouting matches. Education Executive Orders President Trump on Wednesday signed a number of Executive Orders targeting education, aimed at reforming K through 12 school policies, tackling artificial intelligence, and reigning in woke ideologies and foreign funding at universities. Weinstein In Court Harvey Weinstein's newest rape retrial opened Wednesday with added allegations from a former model. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Prison For Selling Secrets A former Army intelligence analyst was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for giving sensitive military information to a person he believed was affiliated with the Chinese government. VA’s New Task Force A new task force within the Veterans Administration has been created to root out anti-Christian bias. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Judge Demands Garcia Information A federal judge in Maryland accused the Trump administration of "willful and bad faith refusal" to comply with court orders in the case of recently deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to El Salvador. Ben Thomas reports that the court is demanding to know what steps the Trump administration has taken to return him to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices