ICE Raids & Protest Arrests, Weinstein Verdict, US-China Trade Update, Musk Apology

Today on America in the Morning More Arrests Coming In LA While the Los Angeles Police Department has made over 400 arrests following confrontations with anti-ICE protesters, along with acts of vandalism and graffiti, National Guard troops are assisting ICE agents for their safety as they conduct immigration operations. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the sharp rhetoric in Los Angeles and Washington over immigration protests, and a limited curfew continued through the night in LA. Cities Brace For ICE Raids Outside Southern California, cities are bracing for more ICE raids. That is especially true in five cities in which the mayor is a Democrat. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Weinstein Verdict While it was a mixed verdict, a jury has reached a decision on the top charge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes trial in New York as the jury continues deliberating. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Khalil Verdict A Federal judge is weighing-in on the Trump administration's effort to deport Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Embassy Staff Reductions The US State Department is reducing its presence of personnel at embassies and consulates in the Middle East. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. DNC Changes A change of leadership is coming to the Democrat National Committee. David Hogg, the DNC’s Vice-Chair, who divided the party over his plans to hold primaries against some sitting lawmakers, said he’s leaving. Latest On The LA Protests While protests were less volatile in Los Angeles, as well as in cities including San Antonio, Chicago, and New York yesterday, Federal authorities are now scouring cameras and social media, and are ramping up arrests of protesters. Lisa Dwyer reports that while the National Guard is on the ground in Los Angeles, they have been tasked with escorting ICE agents who have held raids in a number of LA neighborhoods looking for people in the nation illegally. ICE In Omaha Immigration crackdowns aren’t just happening in Los Angeles. An Omaha plant was raided in what ICE officials say was likely the largest “worksite enforcement operation" in Nebraska since the start of President Trump's second term. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, the ICE apprehensions are being met with mixed reviews in Nebraska’s largest city, with some saying it’s necessary, while others decry the separation of families, and those concerned their businesses will suffer. Finalizing US-China Trade Deal The Trump administration is taking steps to finalize a trade agreement between the U-S and China. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Musk’s Apology It was an apology, but will it change anything between the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Elon Musk's apology, and the feud with President Trump. Southern Baptists Want End To Gay Marriage Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage, including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide. Sue Aller reports. Finally His name was synonymous with summer in the 1960’s. Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the legendary group, the Beach Boys, has passed away. Ed Donahue takes a look back at the artist whose hits included “Surfin USA,” “Good Vibrations,” and “California Girls.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices