Trump Trial Opening Arguments, Ukraine Vote Fallout, University Protest Concerns, Michigan Birthday Tragedy

Today on America in the Morning Trump Trial Gets Underway Opening arguments are slated to begin this morning in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, and so is the financial fallout as his legal costs are taking a large bite out of his campaign donations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that despite a weekend event canceled over weather, Trump continues to talk about the case from the courtroom. Fallout Over House Ukraine Vote Over the weekend the House of Representatives passed $95 billion dollars in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, but it could come at a great political cost for House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more on the bill and the potential political fallout, from Washington. More Anti-Jewish University Unrest A rabbi associated with Columbia University is telling Jewish students to go home following confrontational pro-Palestinian protests on campus, including one where police made over 100 arrests. Pamela Furr reports that violence against Jewish students is spreading to other universities. Michigan Birthday Tragedy A suspected drunk driver plowed her car into a building at a boat club in Monroe County, Michigan that killed two young children, injuring more than a dozen other people. Lawsuits Piling Up More election-related lawsuits are coming into play in a number of key states long before the presidential vote this year. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. It’s Earth Day Earth Day has arrived, and as correspondent Julie Walker reports, this year’s global theme is planet versus plastic. What’s Expected At Today’s Trump Trial A full jury is seated for former President Donald Trump's criminal case in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville says openings arguments are slated to begin today (Monday) in a trial expected to last about six weeks. Greene Demands Speaker Johnson Step Aside While some mostly moderate members of the GOP are praising Mike Johnson, there are very loud calls by more conservative members to unseat the Speaker of the House for working with Democrats and pushing through bills on foreign aid for Ukraine and other allies. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, that includes Marjorie Taylor Greene, who now says that Johnson must either resign or be ousted as Speaker. Latest In The Middle East The leadership of Iran has publicly announced for the first time that their unprecedented attack against Israel using over 300 drones and missiles yielded only minor damage. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports this comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message released to his nation before the Passover holiday begins today, saying due to Hamas stalling the recent hostage negotiations, the Israeli military will accelerate its plans to invade Rafah and bring those captives home. Delaware Campus Shooting Authorities are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman on the campus of Delaware State University. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Remembering Terry Anderson Terry Anderson, the Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon and held for nearly seven years, has died. Guard Staffing Changes Halted Some Alaska National Guard staffing changes are being placed on hold, at least for the time being. Lisa Dwyer tells us why. Not Part Of The Tour A tram operated by Universal Studios in Hollywood crashed, leaving 15 people with various injuries, all of which were non-life threatening. Tech News Tesla has posted new pricing for its EV's and its self-driving software, amidst a 10% global workforce layoff. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Tonight starts the observance of Passover, and as correspondent Walter Ratliff reports, it’s expected to be much somber this year due to the events in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices