Graham Platner Exits Senate Race, Mideast Tensions Rise, Family of Man Killed by ICE Break Silence

Today on America in the Morning   Graham Platner Exits Senate Race  Graham Platner has announced he will drop out of the Senate race in Maine. Correspondent Joan Jones reports his decision follows a rape accusation from an ex-girlfriend.      U.S. Launches More Strikes on Iran  President Trump is keeping his options open for how he plans to deal with Iran as the conflict in the Middle East reignites. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.        Family of Man Killed by ICE Speaks  The family of a man who was shot and killed by ICE in Houston is speaking out about his death. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.          President Trump Appeals Ruling in E Jean Carroll Case  President Trump is appealing an order from a judge to payout $5.8 million in damages to E Jean Carroll from her 2023 civil suit against him. Correspondent Bob Brown reports.     KY Gov Reqeusts Update on McConnell  The Governor of Kentucky is urging Senator Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the 84-year-old has been hospitalized for more than three weeks.          Tensions in Mideast Hit Wall Street  Tensions in the Middle East had a negative influence on Wall Street. Correspondent Seth Sutel has your market report.         John Deere Loses Right to Repair Case  John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines. Lisa Dwyer reports the right to repair was won after a lengthy court battle.      Remebering a Pioneer of Black Hair Care  A pioneer in black hair care products has died. Correspondent Donna Warder has a look at the legacy of George Johnson Sr.      Two Team USA Staffers Suspended by FIFA  Two staff members of the U.S. men's soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday's round of 16 game. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez has details.            Platner Suspends Senate Campaign  Graham Platner has dropped out of the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation from an ex-girlfriend. Correspondent Joan Jones reports the search for a new nominee is underway.        Judge Orders E Jean Carroll Must Get Paid  A Manhattan judge has ordered the release of $5.8 million awarded to E Jean Carroll after her sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the president is appealing the court’s order.          Anger Over ICE Shooting in Houston Grows  There are growing calls for an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.       U.S. and Iran Trade Blows  The U.S. and Iran have traded blows after several ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz were attacked. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. military says it has finished its barrage.      President Trump Gives Ukraine Support Against Russia  Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump says he'll give Ukraine a boost in their years-long war with Russia.      Parasitic Infection Spreading in Midwest  A parasitic infection has struck several Midwest states. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the cause of the outbreak is under investigation.       FTC Cracking Down on AI Business Scams  The FTC has already banned two so-called "AI business opportunity" scams, but they say that pitch is only getting more common. The New Old Tech Guy, Chuck Palm, has that story.      EU Lawmakers Angry at Team USA Red Card Reversal  European politicians want FIFA to investigate the circumstances around the reversal of a red card for Team USA’s star player ahead of their Monday game against Belgium. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.       Sports – Robert Workman    World Cup & more.         Finally    After buckling support columns caused fears of a partial building collapse in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the high rise has been stabilized.       He’s made a list of the Emmy nominees and checked it twice, here’s correspondent Kevin Carr.        America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices