Federal Government Shutdown Continues, President Trump Ramps Up Fight Against Cartels, Terror Attack in England

Today on America in the Morning   Federal Government Shutdown Continues  The shutdown of the federal government has entered its third day as correspondent Donna Warder reports there is no end in sight.    President Trump Ramps Up Fight Against Cartels  President Trump is reportedly escalating his efforts to combat drug cartels in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Terror Attack at Synagogue in England  At least 2 people have died in a terror attack at a synagogue in England. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.    Sean “Diddy” Combs To Be Sentenced  Sean “Diddy” Combs sent a letter to the judge asking for leniency ahead of his sentencing. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    European Leaders Take Harder Stance Towards Russia  European leaders are calling on each other to take a more aggressive actions against Russia’s recent wartime maneuvers. As correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Russian drones have repeatedly entered NATO country airspace.  Israel Stops Gaza Aid Flotilla  Hundreds of international activists have been detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted an aid flotilla moving towards Gaza. Correspondent Sam Mednick reports some well-known names were taking part in the aid mission.    Professional Flag Football In The Works  Flag football is turning pro ahead of the upcoming L.A. Games. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Salvage Company Scores Big  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports a salvage company made a million-dollar discovery off the coast of Florida.      No End In Sight for Shutdown  The finger pointing in Washington continues as the government shutdown begins its third day. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Former Superintendent Hit With Federal Charges  A former school Superintendent in Iowa from Guyana is facing criminal charges after being detained by ICE agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump Designates Cartels As Combatants  President Trump is ramping up his war against drug cartels operating in the Caribbean. Correspondent Julie Walker says the move comes after the U.S. military has launched several strikes against alleged drug smugglers.    Deadly Terror Attack in U.K.  Authorities believe a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent is responsible for the deadly terror attack outside a Jewish synagogue in England on the high holy religious holidy of Yom Kippur. Correspondent Bob Brown reports.      Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Charges  Robert Preston Morris, the founder of one of the nation’s largest megachurches, has pled guilty to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child.    Tesla Sees Bump in Sales  After struggling in the first two quarters of the year, Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports Tesla sales saw an uptick in quarter three.    Delta Jets Collide at LaGuardia  The NTSB is investigating the events that led to two Delta Air Lines regional jets to collide while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York.    Clinics Feel Squeeze of Abortion Funding Cuts  Medicaid cuts targeting abortion are taking effect nationwide. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some health providers are blaming the loss in funding for closures and reduced services.    Israel to Deport Gaza Flotilla Activists  A flotilla of activists attempting to deliver aid to Gaza has been stopped by Israeli forces. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Amazon Settles Lawsuit  Amazon has just settled a record setting lawsuit with the FTC for 2.5 billion, and you may be getting rebate if you were a prime subscriber.  Here's Chuck Palm with more in today's tech report.    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices