Trump's Shutdown Threats, Charlie Kirk Honored, SCOTUS On Alex Jones, ICE Attacked In Chicago

Today on America in the Morning Senate Fails Again On Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown has surpassed two weeks, and President Trump is promising to use the opportunity to shutter programs and department favored by Democrats for good. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Honoring Charlie Kirk President Trump honored the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Tuesday at the White House, and his administration is cracking down on foreigners surrounding Kirk's death. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. PA Governor Attacker’s Plea The man accused of setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has entered a plea in court to targeting the Keystone State governor for an attack. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. SCOTUS On Jones Case The Supreme Court has had the final say, rejecting Alex Jones' appeal of his $1.4 billion dollar defamation judgment over the Sandy Hook school shooting. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Media Saying No To Hegseth A large number of media outlets, including CNN, Fox News and Newsmax, are refusing to sign documents for new Pentagon rules on media coverage, calling the policies a violation of the First Amendment. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. The Great Pumpkin It’s the weight of a small car, and is now the largest ever grown in the United States. Lisa Dwyer reports on the new winner at a prestigious pumpkin weigh in. Trump’s Loan To Argentina The president of Argentina met with President Trump and his cabinet at the White House on Tuesday, and will be leaving with a $20 billion dollar loan for his nation that comes with strings attached. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that money is contingent on the current Argentine leader remaining in office. House Committee Wants Smith Republican lawmakers are asking for answers surrounding the prosecutions of President Trump under former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Jobs & Interest Rates The head of the Federal Reserve says the current hiring slowdown is posing risks to the economy. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Jerome Powell’s latest comments surrounding future interest rate cuts. Hamas Renege On Ceasefire Deal The ink is barely dry on a peace deal President Trump signed on Monday, and within 24 hours there’s already concern of renewed violence in Gaza. ICE Engages With Protesters A high speed chase in Chicago Tuesday ended with crash, then rocks being thrown by protesters and federal agents responded with tear gas. Correspondent Sue Aller reports. Judge Rules On Presidential Library A Florida judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for Donald Trump’s future presidential library. Finally The jokes are not on Donald Trump this time. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr says that many of the president’s TV critics are giving him credit for the ceasefire in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices