California Redistricting Passes, Latest On Hurricane Erin, Villanova Shooting Hoax, Menendez Parole Hearings

Today on America in the MorningCalifornia Passes Retaliatory Redistricting Barely 24 hours after the Texas Republican-led legislature cleared the way for redistricting prior to the 2026 midterm election, California's Democrat-led legislature passed bills Thursday setting up a high-profile special election this fall, when voters will decide whether to approve the party's plan to change California's congressional map.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.   Erin’s Brush With The US Heavy winds and rains pummeled the eastern seaboard this week as Hurricane Erin churned through the Atlantic Ocean, closing beaches and causing some damage along the coast.  John Stolnis has more.   College Shooter Hoax There was panic in Philadelphia as administrators at Villanova University say an active shooter alert issued yesterday afternoon during student orientation day turned out to be a hoax.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   SCOTUS OK’s Trump NIH Plans The Supreme Court in a narrow decision issued a ruling clearing the way for the Trump administration to make broad cuts to funding grants at the National Institutes of Health targeting transgender and DEI initiatives.   Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Hogan Investigation Expanding Police appear to be expanding the investigation into the death of famed wrester Hulk Hogan.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Trouble For Alina Habba There’s potentially trouble for the President and his former personal attorney.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a judge has ruled that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey.   Menendez Parole Hearings Freedom was denied for Eric Menendez, following a 10-hour hearing he took part in with a parole board, and a hearing for his brother Lyle will be happening today in a different jail. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Judge Rules On Trump Civil Lawsuit It was a big victory for Donald Trump.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a judge found in favor of President Trump in New York State's nine-figure civil lawsuit against him.   Trump Visits DC Troops President Trump addressed a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, amid an anti-crime initiative that has swamped the capital with additional police and National Guard troops.   Boston Mayor’s Sanctuary City Response Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is fighting back against an order from Attorney General Pam Bondi threatening legal action if Massachusetts largest city does not follow the law regarding sanctuary city policies.  Correspondent Katie Clark has the story.    Finally   In 1992, one of the biggest movies of the year was “A League of Their Own,” which tells of a fictitious account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, a women’s version of Major League baseball that was started during World War II.  Now, with the popularity of women’s basketball and soccer, and for the first time in over eight decades, women will have a chance to ‘play ball’ again on a professional level. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices