Biden Caps DNC's Day One, Trump & Vance Campaign, Santos Pleads Guilty, Remembering Phil Donahue

Today on America in the Morning Biden Addresses The DNC To chants of “Thank You Joe,” President Biden was greeted with numerous ovations as he addressed the Democratic National Convention, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. Steve Futterman reports from Chicago the President’s emotional welcome capped off the first night of the D.N.C. Trump & Vance Campaigning As Democrats convene in Chicago for the Democratic convention, the Republican side of the race for the White House rallied in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania. John Stolnis has more. Santos Pleads Guilty Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to charges stemming from fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what happens next for the one-time expelled member of Congress. Hacks Traced To Iran U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident they know who hacked Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and tried to hack the former campaign of President Biden. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Politician Arrested A Washington D-C Councilman is facing bribery charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. School Bus Nightmare For many, Monday was the first day of school for the 2024-2025 academic year, and for both parents and students in St. Louis, it will be one they may never forget. Ed Donahue explains. Conventions In Chicago A myriad of speakers took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, which include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Georgia Senator Rafael Warnock, several Lieutenant Governors, with the keynote speeches coming from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who discussed cracking the glass ceiling, and President Joe Biden, who passed the torch to his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Chicago’s place in political convention history, now covering parts of three centuries. Trump & Vance In Pennsylvania With Democrats touting the achievements of the Biden and Harris administration in Chicago, the Republican presidential ticket spent the day campaigning in a key battleground state. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Donald Trump and J.D. Vance were making the case for a second Trump term, and contrasting their views from their Democrat rivals. House GOP Releases Biden Reports In Washington, DC, Republicans on three Congressional committees have reached a conclusion surrounding the potential impeachment of President Joe Biden, on the same day he spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details. Two Dead In Connecticut Storms A massive rainstorm that dumped as much as 16 inches of rain in parts of the Northeast created historic flash flooding conditions in Connecticut that led to the deaths of two women. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that authorities referred to this deluge as a one-in-1,000-year flood. Woman Jailed For Killing Her Sex Trafficker A woman who killed her alleged sex trafficker has been sentenced to jail time in Wisconsin. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel has accepted a proposal to a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release with Hamas, but the terrorist group has yet to sign off on the deal. Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht In Italy, six people are missing, including two Americans, after a luxury yacht was hit by a tornado and sunk off the coast of Sicily. Correspondent Karen Chammas has details. Finally A trailblazer in television talk has passed away. Kevin Carr reports on the passing of Phil Donahue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices