House Budget Deal, Trump Talks Future, Alabama Mass Shooting, Latest In The Middle East

Today on America in the Morning House Budget Deal With the deadline to avoid a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Congressional leaders over the weekend agreed to a stopgap funding bill that would keep the doors open. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Trump’s Future As we approach November, former President Trump is answering critical questions about his political future. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Alabama Mass Shooting More than 100 shots were fired outside of a cigar and hookah lounge in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving 4 people dead and more than a dozen hurt. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the search is on for those responsible, and Mayor Randall Woodfin, speaking on WBMA-TV Birmingham, says gun violence is not a partisan issue, and has to be addressed. FBI Boards Baltimore Ship The FBI went on board a container ship in the Port of Baltimore that is managed by the same company as the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. The vessel, called the Saltoro, is managed by the same company that operated the Dali, which on March 26 crashed into the bridge. College Race Crime A small Pennsylvania college has been rocked by a racist act, sending shockwaves through the campus. Bob Brown has details – audio courtesy WGAL-TV Lancaster. Likely Hurricane On The Horizon People from Florida to Louisiana are being told to get ready as an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is starting to gain strength. Latest In The Middle East Lebanon remains on edge as hospitals have been pushed to the brink following Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie detonations that have injured thousands of members of the terror group Hezbollah. The White House has serious concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Assassination Committee Preps For Hearings The bipartisan task force investigating the Pennsylvania assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump is set to hold its first hearing this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fixing California’s Homeless Issues People living on the streets in some of California’s largest cities has become a topic including in the presidential election. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, more shelter beds and a crackdown on tents on city sidewalks mean fewer homeless encampments in San Francisco. Harris Says No To Dinner Vice President Kamala Harris has decided to skip the historic Al Smith Dinner in New York. Pamela Furr has more on the history of this event and what she’s doing instead. Arizona Ballot Ruling A judge’s ruling in Arizona will impact nearly 100 thousand people who were hoping to cast a vote in the November election. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. No Plastic Bags The phrase “paper or plastic” will become a thing of the past at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags. Tech News Apple has officially released the iPhone 16, but not with one of its key upgrades, Apple Intelligence. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Actress and entrepreneur Selena Gomez is speaking out against critics who call her a victim for sharing her personal struggles. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices