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Today on America in the Morning
Trump Delays Car Tariffs
As 25 percent tariffs are now underway on Canadian and Mexican products entering the US, President Trump shifted gears and is now giving U.S. automakers a brief exemption from his tariffs, but only for 30 days. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Canada is responding with retaliatory tariffs against US goods.
Sanctuary City Hearings
Being told they had blood on their hands, the mayors from four of America’s largest cities, New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston, pushed back on Republican lawmakers’ claims over Sanctuary City policies. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that the mayors faced sharp criticism as they vigorously tried to defend their positions on Capitol Hill.
SCOTUS Rules On Foreign Aid
The U-S Supreme Court has weighed-in on a case surrounding the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid money. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Al Green Facing Censure Vote
House Republicans are moving quickly to punish the Texas Democrat who was escorted from the House chamber for repeatedly disrupting President Donald Trump’s Tuesday night speech.
Trump Targeting Education Department
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as today aimed at dismantling the Education Department.
Cuomo Facing Heat After Mayoral Announcement
With former Governor Andrew Cuomo now in the race to become New York City’s next mayor, one of the women accusing him of sexual assault that led to his downfall is speaking out. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
Trump Team Negotiating With Hamas
President Trump issued a stern warning to the terrorist group Hamas in a Truth Social post, demanding all hostages they have now been holding for more than 16 months be returned immediately. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Latest On Tariffs
The president of Mexico says that she will be announcing 25 percent retaliatory tariffs when she addresses the Mexican people in an event in Mexico City’s Central Plaza on Sunday. Correspondent Donna Warder reports, President Trump's tariffs are already having an impact on businesses on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border.
Gruesome NY Killing
Sickening details are emerging into the death of a man in Upstate New York. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on indictments including first-degree murder in the torture death of Sam Nordquist, which includes two children as young as seven years old being ordered to torture the man.
DOJ Targeting School Protests
The Justice Department says it is investigating the University of California system over allegations of antisemitism in the wake of protests that broke out on several campuses over the war between Israel and Hamas.
Ending BLM’s DC Mural
The mayor of Washington, DC is defending the planned removal of the Black Lives Matter painting mural on the street blocks away from the White House. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.
Alaska Avalanche
Tragedy in Alaska after three skiers are believed to be dead, buried under a debris pile that could be as much as 100 feet deep following a severe avalanche. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
Trump Ends Challenge To Idaho Abortion Law
The Trump administrations is signaling it will let Idaho enforce their emergency abortion ban, ending its challenge into a case that could have nationa