Florida Preparing For Milton, Trump & Harris Campaigns, Remembering October 7, Governors Blast FEMA Misinformation

Today on America in the Morning Milton Heading To Florida For the second time in barely two weeks, the Sunshine State is bracing for another massive hurricane as Milton is rapidly forming and could reach Category 4 status later today or tomorrow on a direct path toward Central Florida. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that some areas that received storm surge from Helene could face a direct hit by mid-week. Trump & Harris Campaigning There are only 28 days to Election Day and this past weekend for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump focused much on federal hurricane response. Jim Roope has the details. Remembering October 7 Rallies are expected around the world today by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel crowds marking the one-year anniversary of the surprise Hamas attack on Southern Israel that left over 12 hundred Israelis dead and the kidnapping by terrorists of over 200 people, 100 of which are still being held captive in Gaza. In New York City, a large protest against Israel is expected to take place today. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Judge Rules On Migrants/Pets Case An Ohio court has declined a request to immediately act on a complaint against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for alleging Haitian migrants were eating people's pets. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Cotton Blasts Smith On Trump Case The latest filing from special counsel Jack Smith is bringing backlash from one Republican Senator on the Sunday talk shows. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Less Concussions The NFL is seeing positive returns from its revamped kickoff and other new safety measures in their attempt to combat concussions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Preparing For Milton While parts of the Southeast are still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Florida's west coast is bracing for impact as another potentially major hurricane tracks in its direction. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. North Carolina’s Helene Recovery Efforts In North Carolina, the search for victims and the cleanup continues after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through the western part of the state. Correspondent Jennifer King has more on the recovery efforts. Tennessee Governor Blasts Misinformation On FEMA After Hurricane Helene took lives, homes, and livelihoods from people in a half-dozen states, the agencies tasked to help people in the darkest hours are also dealing with a deluge of misinformation and lies. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, both FEMA and others, including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, are speaking out about those clouding the recovery effort. Anti-Semitism Reports Skyrocket A new report from the Anti-Defamation League found that anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. rose well over 200% percent following the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel as compared to the same period the year before. Issues With Affordable Housing Some states are scrambling to find affordable housing as nearly a quarter of a million homes will become unavailable. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Former Governor Attacked In NYC New York City Police arrested a 12 and 13-year-old for the assault of former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, who is the son of Guardian Angels founder and former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. Finding Flexible Work As many more companies continue bringing workers back into the workplace, a new trend is starting to move through the office – workers leaving jobs to find jobs with more flexible schedules. Stephan Kaufman reports. Finally It may have been tops at the box office, but the newest movie about The Joker was not a hit with theatergoers. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. With all the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, country superstar Dolly Parton is giving her support to help the victims. Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices