US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Congress Plans Healthcare Votes, Judge Rules On L.A. National Guard, Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Today on America in the Morning US Captures Venezuelan Oil Tanker In a move that marks a dramatic escalation between the US and Venezuela, American troops on Wednesday captured an oil tanker that had departed a Venezuelan port, reportedly bound for Cuba. The seizure comes amid a large US military buildup in the Caribbean region as a part of an anti-drug trafficking mission against Venezuela and its leader, Nicholas Maduro. The story from correspondent Rich Johnson. Congress Working On Obamacare Fixes The Senate is set to vote today on legislation surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there’s still a divide between Democrats and Republicans, and also between some in the GOP as to how to proceed on a topic that could potentially send healthcare premiums for millions skyrocketing. Ruling On LA National Guard A judge has ordered President Trump to end the California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles. The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Congresswoman Demands RFK, Jr. Impeachment A Michigan congresswoman has introduced articles of impeachment in the House against the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, saying RFK, Junior is undermining public health. Sue Aller reports. Abuse Settlement After years of negotiations, New Orleans' Catholic Church administration and clerical sex abuse victims have come to an agreement. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. FED Cuts Interest Rate The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, marking the central bank's third cut of the year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that the Fed board was divided as to whether issue a larger cut, the quarter-point cut, or none at all, due to concerns about the direction of the economy. School Shooter A Parent A shocking announcement comes with the arrest made in Tuesday’s on-campus shooting at Kentucky State University that ended with the death of one student and critical injuries for another. Joan Jones reports the shooter was a parent of one of the students. Indiana To Vote On Redistricting In what has been a dicey debate and at times has left members of the GOP at odds with one another, Indiana lawmakers are expected to vote today on proposed redistricting maps that favor Republicans head of next year’s midterm elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Pacific Northwest Flooding Washington State has declared an emergency in response to days of severe rain in the Pacific Northwest. Football Coach Under Fire A football coach at a marquee college program in the Big Ten has been fired for alleged inappropriate conduct. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. House Passes Spending Bill The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion dollars in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons. Sports – Robert Workman Baseball Winter Meetings & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices