Trump-Netanyahu Meeting, Budget Showdown At The White House, Michigan & North Carolina Shootings, Adams Drops NYC Mayoral Bid

Today on America in the Morning Trump-Netanyahu Meeting There are two important meetings for President Trump today, which will include in the afternoon a meetup with the leaders of the House and Senate in a final attempt to avoid a government shutdown. To start the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House to talk about a peace plan the president presented to Arab leaders last week that could prove to be a roadmap for an end to the war in Gaza. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Church Targeted In Michigan Rampage The death toll continues to rise in Michigan after a man drove his pickup truck to a church in the suburbs of Flint, started shooting, and then set the house of worship on fire. Joan Jones has the details. Trump To Attend Defense Meeting President Trump plans to attend a meeting this week with top U-S military officials that was put in place by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. NYC Mayor Ends Reelection Bid The current mayor of New York City has abandoned his reelection campaign. Correspondent Julie Walker reports New York City Mayor Eric Adams departure comes just five weeks before Election Day. Oregon Sues To Stop Deployment The state of Oregon has sued the Trump administration in a bid to block the deployment of the National Guard to Portland. SCOTUS Rules On Foreign Aid The US Supreme Court voted to clear the way for the Trump administration to freeze more than $4 billion dollars in foreign aid, lifting a previous injunction ordered by a federal judge. Jennifer King reports it’s a victory for President Trump, giving him greater control over federal spending and the nation’s foreign affairs. Budget Battle At The White House The White House will be the focus of two important meetings today, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet to discuss President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and Israel, but also, the senior leadership in the House and Senate will sit down with President Trump in efforts to avoid a government shutdown set for Wednesday. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Democrats are against a Republican plan to fund the government through November, but Republicans are standing firm that this is the right fiscal plan to follow. North Carolina Mass Shooting It was the unthinkable as people dined and drank at a waterfront seafood restaurant along a North Carolina river. A gunman in a boat coasted up to the eatery’s dock and opened fire, killing 3 and wounding 5 others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that police believe the actions of the shooter were premeditated. Vance Talks Russia & Ukraine The Russia-Ukraine war rages on with aerial attacks on Kyiv by missiles and drones, as Russian's Foreign Minister condemns Israel over its war in Gaza. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest On Imelda Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday in the western Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen over the next few days, bringing the threat of rainfall and tropical winds to portions of the southeastern U.S. early this week. US-Columbia Feud The U.S. government says it's revoking the visa of Colombia's president, and tensions between the two countries are escalating. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on what the South American leader said at a protest that set off alarms at the State Department. School Superintendent Nabbed By ICE The superintendent of the Des Moines, Iowa public school system was taken into custody by immigration officials. Sue Aller reports that not only was Dr. Ian Roberts allegedly in the country illegally, he was also apprehended with a loaded gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices