House Plans Budget Vote, Trump On Tariffs, New Canadian Leadership, Measles Cases Increase

Today on America in the Morning House Plans Budget Vote The House of Representatives is set to vote on a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown from going into effect, but questions remain as to if it can pass both houses of Congress. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Trump On Tariffs President Trump is downplaying business concerns about uncertainty from proposed tariffs and prospects of higher prices. Correspondent Julie Walker reports he also did not rule out the possibility of a recession, and California Senator Adam Schiff, speaking on ABC This Week, claimed tariffs are already driving up prices for working families. Carney’s Message To America Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long battle to replace Justin Trudeau. Winning with 89 percent of the vote, he will now be expected to lead his party into the next federal elections to become Prime Minister. Pro-Palestinian Protester Facing Deportation Protests are slated in Manhattan today following the arrest of one the leaders of the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Measles Cases Increasing The number of measles cases in the U.S. is increasing, now with as many as 10 states reporting outbreaks, and Fox News is reporting that there was a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, DC. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Budget Vote For Tomorrow With a possible government shutdown set for March 14 when current federal funding runs out, House Republicans have abandoned plans to put together President Trump’s budget blueprint, instead, opting for a six-month budget extension that would keep federal agencies funded through September 30. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. TSA Losing Union Bargaining The Department of Homeland Security says it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of employees at the Transportation Security Administration, effectively calling it quits with the TSA workers' union. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Lie Detectors For ICE Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that workers at the Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement Agency will now face lie detector tests to see who may be leaking information about operations to the media. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Vance & Daughter Protested Authorities are investigating after Vice President JD Vance claimed that he was harassed by pro-Ukraine protesters while taking his three-year-old daughter out for a walk on Saturday. NJ Detective Killed A police detective in Newark, New Jersey was gunned down in a shootout before he could even exit his police car. Bob Brown reports that the suspected shooter – a 14-year-old – was apprehended. Pennsylvania Plane Crash A quiet retirement community in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania was rattled after a small plane crashed outside their building. California Earthquake In California, it was the earth moving under people’s feet as a magnitude 4 point 1 earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area yesterday afternoon. Reaction To South Carolina Execution A witness recounted the experience of watching the Friday execution of a prisoner by firing squad in South Carolina, saying they heard a rifle crack, and then silence. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Finally Despite the hype from the Oscars last week, the box office was a little slower than expected for the past few days. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices