ICE Targets Minneapolis & New Orleans, More Trouble For Hegseth, Tennessee Election Reaction, Jack Smith Subpoena

Today on America in the Morning ICE Targets Minneapolis & New Orleans The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration is underway this week in New Orleans and Minneapolis. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on local reaction to the ICE enforcement. More Trouble For Hegesth As he is already under scrutiny for the US military’s boat strikes against suspected Narco-terrorists in the Caribbean, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is now defending himself after a Pentagon watchdog report says the Defense chief’s use of a Signal chat to convey sensitive material about strikes in Yemen put American troops in harm's way. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Tennessee Election Reaction Even though Republicans held onto a U.S. House seat being contested in Tennessee, both sides are claiming victory. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Jack Smith Receives Subpoena The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena to former special counsel Jack Smith, who led investigations into President Donald Trump, ordering him to appear at a closed-door session scheduled for December 17. UPS Lawsuits Lawsuits are being filed against UPS following the deadly cargo plane crash in Louisville in November. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Serena Says No Despite rumors lighting up the internet, one of the biggest stars in women’s tennis history is not planning a comeback. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Questions Over Helathcare With serious concerns that health insurance premiums could spike for both the Affordable Care Act and other insurance unless Congress acts this month, senators and representatives from both parties appear to be looking for common ground to solve a problem that affects millions of Americans – and potentially those lawmakers’ careers - the high cost of healthcare. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that some Republicans are mulling over their own potential solutions, while Democrats continue to demand subsidy extensions for Obamacare. New Car Rules President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution and increase mileage from gasoline-powered cars and trucks. Correspondent Sue Aller reports. Australia’s Social Media Ban Between platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, it is estimated that 95 percent of American teens ages 13 to 17 and nearly half of all children ages 8 to 12 are using social media each day. However, in one nation, soon your kids could face a fine if they try to log on. Correspondent Naeun Kim reports on the countdown to Australia's under-16 social media ban. Halting Immigration Applicaitons Following the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national in the Nation’s Capital, the Trump administration announces a halt in immigration applications. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Cuellar Pardoned In a surprise move, President Trump has issued a full and unconditional pardon for a Democrat congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and corruption case. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that former Texas congressman now says he’s planning to seek reelection and will not change political parties. Finally The first of five defendants has been sentenced in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The details from entertainment reporter Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices