Court Puts Virginia Redistricting On Hold, Two Dead In West Virginia Chemical Leak, Navy Secretary Is Out, Georgia-Florida Wildfires

Today on America in the MorningJudge Rules Against Virginia Redistricting Less than 24 hours after Virginia’s redistricting plan was approved by Old Dominion State voters, a Virginia judge ruled the referendum unconstitutional, blocking the state from certifying the results, a move that Virginia’s attorney general vows to immediately appeal.  President Trump is claiming the redistricting election, which could give Democrats four more House seats in the midterm election was rigged.  Correspondent Gary Fields has the details of how the vote passed.   West Virginia Chemical Leak Kills Two Two employees are dead and dozens of others were taken to the hospital after a chemical reaction at a plant Wednesday in the town of Nitro, West Virginia.  Joan Jones tells us this happened as crews were cleaning up a site to prepare for its shutdown, and some of those overcome were first responders helping the injured.   Navy Secretary Stands Down A surprise at the Pentagon as the Navy Secretary is leaving his role effective immediately.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that there was simmering tensions between the departing Navy Secretary and Pete Hegseth.   Nunes Leaves Truth Social There was also a leadership shuffle at the Trump media company.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the CEO of Truth Social is departing.   Cigarette Smoking Could End In UK “Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em,” before the law says you can’t.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports that a no cigarette smoking policy is about to become law in the U.K.   Latest On US-Iran Elements of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three vessels and seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz that were attempting to leave the Persian Gulf, a move that sent oil prices higher but did not sway the United States which is continuing the blockade of Iran’s ports.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the first full day of an extended cease fire with Iran.   Georgia-Florida Wildfires Wildfires in the Southeast are growing in size as the potential for danger persists in Florida and Georgia.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports 91 Georgia counties have been impacted so far, with heavy smoke drifting into Atlanta and Savannah.   RFK, Jr. On The Hot Seat On Capitol Hill, it was another contentious day for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, as he finished a marathon of testimony before several House and Senate committees. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   ICE Officer Arrested An immigration officer is under arrest, charged with assault after an investigation into a protest outside a Colorado ICE facility.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Senate’s All-Nighter Last night, the Senate held a test of their own, after the GOP started what’s known as a “vote-a-rama,” an all-night session of floor votes and amendments in an effort to guide the GOP’s push to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the remainder of President Trump’s term.  Finally   Hulk Hogan was larger than life, but the wrestling and TV star dealt with demons, including massive use of fentanyl.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices