Dealing With Drones, Trump Time's Man Of The Year, A Very Busy Senate, Meta's Mega Trump Donation

Today on America in the Morning   Dealing With Drones The debate is raging from small towns to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon over reported sightings of mysterious drones over New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are a number of theories as to where the drones are coming from, including New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who told Fox News he is pointing the finger of blame at Iran.    Time’s Man Of The Year President-elect Donald Trump received a double honor, along with being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, he got to ring the opening bell on Wall Street. Jim Roope reports.    FBI Holds Some Blame In New January 6 Report A new report on the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol cites some FBI missteps in how they approached security on that day. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Biden’s Historic Pardons President Biden is making history when it comes to pardons and commuted sentences. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   No Always Paying For Tips There is a potential payoff for the McDonald’s worker and others who helped police make an arrest in the killing of a healthcare executive. However, as correspondent Ed Donahue reports, collecting the five-figure reward may not be easy.     SCOTUS Lottery It’s not your typical lottery – this one is to see the happenings inside the Supreme Court. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.      Senate Keeps Busy It's been a busy week in the United States Senate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that Senators are tackling a range of issues to include social security and recent drone sightings.      Latest On The Trump Nominees With President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Pentagon far from a sure thing to be confirmed, Pete Hegseth met with a key senator in the hopes of peeling off at least one Democrat to support him. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden’s Middle East Final Plans Top aides to President Biden are making a final diplomatic push in the Middle East in efforts to end the war in Gaza and stabilize Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Found In Syria A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri was found Thursday in Syria after he said he was freed when rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad from power overran the prison where he was being held.     Belichick Heads To College He won six Super Bowls as a head coach, and won two more as a defensive coordinator. Bill Belichick’s lifelong goal of coaching a college football team has become reality. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Trump Gets $1 Million From Meta The owner of Meta has given a mega-donation to the Donald Trump inauguration fund. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Attacking Bank Fees The White House is hitting banks, cracking down against high overdraft fees. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Finally   There’s new trouble for jailed music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports three more lawsuits have been filed against Combs alleging sexual misconduct.     Finally, it was not the night before Christmas, and what was stirring in the chimney was not there with care. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports police were called and arrested someone who was clearly not Santa Claus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices