Budget Compromise, Blizzards To Flooding Rain, FAA Grounds Boeing 737-MAX-9's, Remembering January 6

Today on America in the Morning   Budget Deal Compromise  An initial agreement had been announced in Washington to head-off a federal government shutdown.  As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, while leadership on both sides of the House and Senate are calling the deal a win, there are questions as to if House conservatives will jump on-board.    Severe Weather Worries  A weekend winter storm blanketed parts of the northeast with snow, while correspondent Clayton Neville reports the threat for severe weather extends into other parts of the country early this week.     FAA Grounds Boeing MAX-9 Planes  More troubling issues for the Boeing 737-MAX airplane. The NTSB is investigating how a door plug flew off a plane while in flight Friday evening, causing the FAA to ground all 737 Max 9 planes for inspection.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the mid-air incident shook up passengers on that Alaska Airlines flight, and could impact air travel with planes being taken out of service.     More Troubles For Lauren Boebert  Colorado GOP Representative Lauren Boebert is being actively investigated by police over an alleged incident with her ex-husband over the weekend. Our Pamela Furr gives us the details.     SCOTUS & The 2024 Election  The Supreme Court is inserting itself squarely in this year's presidential election. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.      Two Dead In California Chain Reaction Crash  With many roads in the Midwest, Arizona, and mountains expected to have treacherous conditions today, it was fog on Saturday that caused a massive 35-vehicle pileup on a stretch of Interstate 5 west of Bakersfield, California.     Worsening Flu  The flu season is getting worse, and hospitals are starting to feel the impact.  Ed Donahue reports.         Remembering January 6  As the nation marked the 3rd anniversary of the January 6th attacks on the Capitol, new video emerged showing a harrowing encounter between rioters and members of Congress. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Latest In The Middle East  With concerns escalating in the Middle East that the Israel-Hamas war could extend to include the terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken kicked off a new Middle East tour, with meetings in Turkey and then Greece. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, Hezbollah has fired rockets at Israel in what it called a response to the Israeli’s killing of a top leader from Hamas outside Beirut.      Lloyd Austin Mystery Deepens  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized with complications from elective surgery, something that was kept from the public all last week, a move that has raised questions on Capitol Hill.   Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Latest On Jeffrey Epstein Docs  A slew of documents continues to be released in batches, related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    LaPierre To Resign  Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association says he is resigning.  Ed Donahue has the details.    SCOTUS Rules On Idaho Abortion Case  The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Tech News  It’s a story that sounds like science fiction. Scientists are excited about a new discovery in magnetic levitation that could potentially lead to anti-gravity devices that defy the laws of physics. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   No serious drama, but some big winners at the Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood. Kevin Carr has the details.    And with the top box office draws to a first-time Emmy Award winner, here’s entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.        America in the Morning from Westwood One    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices