Trump Trial Day 2, College Protests Grow, Senate Passes Ukraine/Israel Aid, Tennessee's Teacher Gun Plan

Today on America in the Morning Trump Trial Day Two Whether former President Donald Trump violated his gag order in his hush money case took center stage at the start of Tuesday's trial, and an ally who he employed to watch his back in the 2016 presidential campaign took the stand. John Stolnis has more from Day 2. College Campus Concerns Growing Tensions are escalating at colleges around the nation with students demanding schools divest from Israel, including at New York’s Columbia University where all in-person classes were canceled at the Ivy League school over safety concerns. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate Passes Aid Bill The Senate on Tuesday night by a 79 to 18 margin passed an aid package providing billions for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with a measure for Chinese-owned TikTok to be sold. As Ed Donahue reports, the Pentagon is ready to immediately ship Ukraine a massive military package once the funding bill is signed by President Biden. Tragic End For Oregon Police Chase A former Washington state police officer accused of killing his ex-wife and his girlfriend, as well as kidnapping a baby, shot himself during a pursuit with police in Oregon. Pennsylvania Senate Race Set The stage is set in Pennsylvania for what’s expected to be the most-watched US Senate race in the nation for the November election. Lisa Dwyer reports that this vote could decide which party controls the United States Senate next year. Measles Concerns Measles infections continue to spread across the country, with 125 cases now reported in 18 states. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports that total in four months already tops all of the cases reported in 2022. Trump Trial Recap A tabloid publisher took the stand in New York saying he pledged to be the Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during the 2016 presidential race. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the judge in the case had strong words for the former president regarding the gag order he imposed, and after leaving the courtroom, Donald Trump met the media. Biden Campaigns In Florida With Donald Trump in a New York City court, President Biden took his abortion message on the road as he campaigned in Florida. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story. Teacher Gun Bill Passes In Tennessee A bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools along with firearms training is headed to the Governor's desk in Tennessee. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, the bill was opposed by a number of state students and parents who took their message inside the Tennessee State Legislature. Woman Plows SUV Into Birthday Party A Michigan judge set a $1 point 5 million dollar bond for a 66-year-old woman, accused of driving under the influence and slamming her SUV into a boat club building where children were having a birthday party. Cyberattacks Increasing Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, on companies large and small. Lisa Dwyer reports that some of those attacked pay millions of dollars in ransom. Reporter Remains In Russian Jail A Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia for months will now have to stay in a Moscow prison even longer. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Tesla Troubles The financial struggles for Tesla seem to be growing, but that may also be good for car buyers. Correspondent Norman Hall explains. Prepping For The Draft The National Football League’s annual draft will be held starting tomorrow night, and as correspondent Mike Hempen reports, it will usher in a new crop of talented stars, but also bring in millions of dollars for the host city, Detroit. Finally Entertainers Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc (pronounced black) went to the White House as part of a suicide prevention campaign. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices