Congress To Get Briefing On Ship Attacks, Ballroom Buildout, NBA & Mafia Gambling Arrests, Latest On The Government Shutdown

Today on America in the Morning Congress To Receive Boat Attacks Briefing President Trump says his administration will brief lawmakers about deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in South America. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this comes as the US military hit two more vessels in the Pacific this week, and the fight against the drug cartels could move from the water to strikes on the ground. Ballroom Buildout The White House East Wing has been completely torn down as President Trump moves to the next phase of building a ballroom on the White House grounds. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the price tag for the ballroom has also increased. No National Guard To San Francisco President Trump on Thursday announced he would not be sending the National Guard to San Francisco after promising to do so to help local authorities fight crime in that city. John Stolnis has more from Washington. NBA Tied To Mafia Gambling Arrests An NBA head coach and a player have been placed on leave following their arrests in separate gambling schemes that has sent shockwaves through professional sports. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Candidate’s Family Killed In Chopper Crash Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash. Flight Delays Worsen The government shutdown continues to have an impact on the nation’s airlines. Health Care Concerns With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, and prices guaranteed to rise, most Americans are concerned about higher health care costs next year according to a new poll. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest On Government Shutdown The Senate’s work week has ended with more attempts to end the government shutdown – and more failures. Correspondent Rich Johnson says Senate Republicans and Democrats proposed plans to help federal workers, but there was no consensus as each side continues to blame the other. FBI’s NBA Arrests It’s a combination that has sent shockwaves through the entire sports world – a current NBA coach and player, insider sports betting, and organized crime families. Ed Donahue has details of the FBI arrests that ranged from the head coach of the Portland Trailblazers, to members of the Mafia. Vance To Israel – It’s Stupid Vice President JD Vance didn't hold back when asked about potential plans by Israel to annex parts of the West Bank as he was leaving the Middle East. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Ends Canada Trade Talks President Trump has terminated all trade talks with Canada following a Canadian TV ad that mocks tariffs. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports this comes as Canada’s leader is looking to increase trade with other nations. Oil Sanctions Immediate Impact The sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on two major Russian oil companies this week over the Kremlin’s avoidance of peace talks with Ukraine is having an immediate effect. Illegal Driver Charged A high school basketball coach and his wife were among the three people killed in a horrific California highway crash. Sue Aller reports the truck driver who allegedly caused the chain-reaction wreck, a man from India illegally in the US, is facing serious charges. Tech News President Trump has pardoned the Canadian crypto whiz kid and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, but it remains to be seen how that will impact the crypto market. Chuck Palm has that in today’s tech report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices