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White House Gaza Walk Back, Protests Against Trump & USAID Cuts, Trump's Transgender Order, GOP Works Budget

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Today on America in the Morning

 

White House Gaza Walk Back

One day after President Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking over the Gaza Strip and turning it into a Riviera-like location, Trump administration officials are walking some of those comments back. John Stolnis has more on the reaction from lawmakers as well, from Washington.

   

Protests Over USAID Cuts

A rally was held in Washington featuring several Senate Democrats fighting the budget and program cuts at USAID. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, this comes as some USAID workers are now living in fear with the dismantling of the organization.

 

Trump’s Transgender Executive Order

President Trump has signed a new executive order, this one following through on a campaign promise aimed at banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

   

Another Court Bans Trump Birthright Order

There's a hold on President Trump's executive order surrounding Birthright Citizenship. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

  

Musk Restricted

Justice Department attorneys have agreed to temporarily restrict staffers associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department payment systems. 

  

Egg Caper

As egg prices continue to set record highs, police in Pennsylvania are trying to crack who hatched this caper, as someone is being sought for poaching an entire truck loaded with over 100 thousand eggs. Lisa Dwyer scrambles out the details.

     

Trump’s Gaza Plans Scrutinized

President Trump’s proposal to repair and rebuild the Gaza Strip following the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel has been met worldwide with concerns and in some cases rebuke, with the head of the UN calling the president’s idea “ethnic cleansing.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the White House is saying that all options are on the table, but above all else there must be peace in the region.

  

Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests

From Boston to Los Angeles, Seattle to Miami, and Denver and Chicago to Philadelphia and New York City, coordinated protests were held across America, in some cases shutting down highways and city streets, railing against actions taken by President Trump in his first days in office. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

  

GOP Planning Next Budget

Tensions are rising among members of the GOP as congressional leadership looks for a path forward on President Trump's priorities. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

  

Latest On The DC Plane Crash

Newly released data from ground-based radar now suggests an Army helicopter was flying higher than it was supposed to be when it collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 a week ago, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.  

  

Congressional Transgender Sparring Session

A South Carolina congresswoman is facing questions after her repeated use of a transgender slur in the halls of Congress. Bob Brown has details.

  

Shooting Suspect Captured

A suspect is in custody after a mass workplace shooting and subsequent manhunt for the shooter in Ohio.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

   

Ticket Sales Slowing

It’s still a pretty penny, but tickets for this week’s “Big Game” in New Orleans are selling for less than they have in years past. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

  

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