Biden and Trump Issue Chistmas Messages, Trial for Would-Be Trump Assassin Delayed

Today on America in the Morning Biden And Trump Issue Christmas Messages  President Biden marked his last Christmas in the Oval office by calling for peace and unity among the American People. President-elect Trump took to his Truth Social account where he wished everyone a Merry Christmas alongside a photo of himself with his wife Melania.  Trial for Would-be Trump Assassin Delayed  The trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump as he golfed at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida has been delayed. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Russia Launches Christmas Day Attack in Ukraine  Christmas Day in Ukraine brought an attack by Russia in the continued war between the two countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Mayorkas Speaks at National Menorah Lighting  US officials and religious leaders gathered in front of the White House last night for the National Menorah Lighting to mark the first day of Hanukkah. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was the honorary speaker at the event.  More Violence on NYC Subway  Christmas Day saw more violence on the New York City subway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Dozens Dead in Plane Crash in Khazakstan  At least 38 people have died after a plane crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan. Correspondent Donna Warder has details. Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall  As the conflict in Gaza continues, Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of complicating ceasefire talks. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  AI Being Used to Write Fake Product Reviews  Have some gift cards burning hole in your wallet after Christmas? Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains how to look out for misleading reviews on products that are generated by AI.  Taxi Runs Into Pedestrians in NYC  A taxicab hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Christmas Day causing three people, including a 9-year-old boy, to be hospitalized for their injuries. All were in stable condition.  Body Found in Wheel Well of Airplane in Maui  Airport workers in Maui made a grim discovery on a plane that arrived from Chicago. Correspondent Shelley Adler has the story.  Bird Flu Detected in Cat Food  A pet food company is issuing a recall after its product tested positive for bird flu. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.   Power Cable Between Finland and Estonia Fails  An investigation is underway in Finland after an underwater power cable connecting the country with Estonia unexpectedly stopped working. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Pope Francis Issues Christmas Day Message  Pope Francis called for peace in his annual Christmas Day message. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  Scammers Using Seasonal Job Postings  Job seekers might want to use extra caution in applying for seasonal jobs that seem too good to be true. Scammers are using legitimate looking websites and tactics to lure in unsuspecting victims. Chuck Palm has more on that in today's Tech Report.  America in the Morning from Westwood One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices