Latest On The New Orleans & Las Vegas Attacks, Mike Johnson's Speaker Vote, Net Neutrality Verdict

Today on America in the Morning Latest On The New Orleans Terror Attack Federal investigators now believe the terrorist in the New Year’s morning attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans acted alone. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on a city exemplifying resilience after the attack that left at least 14 people dead and 35 injured when a truck plowed through a crowd. More Learned About Soldier Behind The Las Vegas Explosion There are new details surrounding the vehicle explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the military status of the man who is believed to have taken his own life inside the electric truck at the hotel’s front doors. Elon Musk’s Media Warning Tesla CEO Elon Musk is warning that he will consider suing media outlets over their coverage of the truck explosion that took place outside of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas Wednesday morning. Johnson’s Fate In Congressional Hands In just a few hours, House Speaker Mike Johnson will see if there are enough of his Republican colleagues to vote against him being the Speaker for the next Congress. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Ten Shot In NYC A street in New York City became a crime scene after 10 people were shot outside of a night club. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. COVID Five Years Later It was five years ago that the world began an unprecedented shutdown. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on COVID-19, five years later. New Orleans Response To Terror Attack In New Orleans, investigators and the FBI now believe the suspect, who posted videos declaring support for ISIS shortly before the deadly Bourbon Street pickup truck attack on New Year’s that killed at least 14 people, acted alone. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports that the city, which yesterday hosted the Sugar Bowl, and is preparing for both Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl, is ready for the security challenges. Homan On Las Vegas & New Orleans The Border Czar under the incoming Trump administration says the United States is in danger in the wake of the terror attack in New Orleans and a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Net Neutrality Verdict There was an important court victory for President-elect Donald Trump regarding a decade-long battle to keep the federal government from having control over the internet. Correspondent Bob Brown has the details on the net neutrality verdict. South Korea Troubles A standoff is taking place in Seoul outside if the home of the South Korean president, who is facing arrest after he attempted to declare martial law as he was being impeached last month and is facing insurrection charges. Meanwhile, aviation authorities are still trying to piece together how a commercial airliner crashed on landing in the southern part of the nation, killing 179 people, a probe that has now been joined by US investigators. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Unprecedented Bomb Arrest Federal agents say a seven-fingered man arrested in southern Virginia assembled one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives ever seized. Jennifer King reports. Biden’s Awards In his last weeks in office, President Biden awarded the second highest civilian award to 20 people, including Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. Lisa Dwyer reports. Unemployment Numbers While the number appeared to be high, there was a positive reaction to the latest on national unemployment benefits claims. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Finally Singer Wayne Osmond of the Osmond Brothers has passed away after suffering a stroke. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has a look at his career. Sometimes were simply overjoyed when our flight takes off and arrives on time. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on which airlines are being noted for the best on-time performance in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices