Heatwaves & Wildfires, Investigating Michigan's Splash Pad Shooting, Primary Day, Massive Marijuana Pardons

Today on America in the Morning First Heatwave Of 2024 The first official day of summer is Thursday and the first national heatwave of the year is tightening its grip on much of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Wildfires In The West As a heatwave grips a large swath of the nation, a cluster of wildfires fueled by heat, dry fuel, steep terrain and gusty conditions is keeping California firefighters in harm’s way. Correspondent Jennifer King reports a fire near Los Angeles has already charred over 15,000 acres, and four other Western states are dealing with large blazes. Tampa Teen’s Rampage A Tampa, Florida teenager is dead after he murdered his parents, and then got into a gun battle with police. Sue Aller has the details. Biden’s Title IX Changes Blocked Calling it an abuse of power, a Federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the implementation of President Biden's Title IX (nine) discrimination rule changes from going into effect in six states. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Business News CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Tuesday business. Investigating Michigan’s Mass Shooting Investigators are trying to find out more about what led to the weekend mass shooting at a Michigan splash pad. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports two people are fighting for their lives. Iowa Law Blocked A federal judge has temporarily blocked Iowa from enforcing its own immigration law, which would make it a state crime to enter Iowa after being deported or denied entry into the United States. Deportation Protections President Joe Biden is planning to announce deportation protection and work permits for spouses of US citizens. With what that means, here’s correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Three States Hold Primaries While the race for each party's candidate for the White House is over, primary day in three states today does still feature a number of reasons for voters to head to the polls. John Stolnis has a preview. Massive Marijuana Pardons It’s a pardon of historic proportions as the governor of Maryland with the stroke of a pen granted tens of thousands of people release from marijuana convictions. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest In The Middle East Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war Cabinet that had been responsible for decision-making in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Jersey Democrat Power Broker Indicted One of New Jersey's most powerful Democrats has been charged by the state's attorney general accusing the man and his allies of a long-running corruption scheme. Pamela Furr has the details. Paying Their Fair Share 2024 could be a financial banner year for NATO as a record number of organization countries are expected to reach the alliance's recommended defense funding amid the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Closing A Tax Loophole It’s considered a tax loophole for the wealthy, and the IRS wants to put an end to it. Correspondent Seth Sutel (soo-TEHL') reports there are some in Congress who are against the plan supported by the Biden administration. Tech News The Surgeon General warning labels like those found on tobacco products, may be coming to social media platforms for children. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm. Sports – Robert Workman NBA Finals and more. Finally Archeologists made a startling discovery while working at the George Washington Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports they came upon centuries-old cherries perfectly preserved from the 18th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices