Trump Announces Tariffs, Future For Elon Musk, Senate's Budget Blueprint, Musk's Future

Today on America in the Morning Tariff Announcement President Trump has made good on a promise in the works for weeks, and has signed executive orders imposing big tariffs on goods imported from almost every country in the world. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports those other countries and some in Congress are not happy with the new policy. Musk’s Future A report in Politico says that President Trump has told his inner circle that Elon Musk will be stepping back from his work with the Department of Government Efficiency soon. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this could come as the face of DOGE's government employee status expires in about a month. SCOTUS Hears Planned Parenthood Case The US Supreme Court appears divided over whether a state can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood clinics. Sue Aller reports on the case being brought by South Carolina as a part of a larger fight over abortion access. Potential Texas Primary Speculation is growing over a primary challenger against Texas' GOP Senior Senator. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Dangerous Weather A tornado outbreak has struck areas on Wednesday including Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, where authorities report a number of power outages and homes destroyed. Smell The Ruling Just because you smell it doesn’t mean you can look for it. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a Michigan court decision regarding pot possession. Trump Tariff Reaction Futures on Wall Street plunged after hours following President Trump's announcement of new and higher-than-expected global tariffs. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the tariffs, some reaching as high as 10 to 49 percent on US trade partners, could lead to higher prices for American consumers as they attempt to narrow the nation’s trade gap. Senate Preps Budget Blueprint President Trump says Congress is getting closer to a budget blueprint that meets his approval. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the measure would allow boosts for military spending and immigration enforcement. Special Election Recap Despite Democrats spending more in Florida, the two Donald Trump-backed Republicans won special elections for the House, but in Wisconsin, the most money ever spent on a court election which included big checks from Elon Musk saw the liberal justice win. Correspondent Ben Thomas has a recap – audio courtesy of WKRG-TV. Adams Case Dismissed The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports this comes as the mayor is planning a reelection campaign. Trouble For The Head Of Social Security The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration is facing calls to resign, after issuing an order that emails show was political payback. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. More Shooter Details Emerge A police report unveils startling new details about a mass shooting by a former student at a small Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer King reports. Tech News In another twist to the TikTok saga, Amazon is the latest to throw in its hat to purchase the Chinese owned app before the April 5th deadline. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Tributes are pouring in from around the world following the passing of actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, and Batman. Correspondent Lizzie Knight reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices