Hormuz Uncertainty Grows, El Sayed Responds To Trump Comments, Boat Capsizes Near Statue Of Liberty, Cassidy Discusses Blanche Vote

Today on America in the MorningHormuz Uncertainty Grows Negotiations between the United States and Iran are continuing through intermediaries over re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump admits the U.S. is not fully engaging with the Iranians at the moment.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   El Sayed Responds To Trump Comments It’s only been six days since the Michigan primary and its contentious Senate race. The Democrat winner is trying to mend fences within the party, while fiercely going at his Republican opponent and fending off comments from President Trump.  The latest from Correspondent Rich Johnson.   Boat Capsizes Near Statue Of Liberty Authorities in New York City have arrested the captain of a boat that capsized near the Statue of Liberty at night, killing a mother and her 5-month-old baby.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports too many people may have been on the boat when it started taking on water.   Miller Stays In Congressional Race Despite a pledge to drop out of the race amid controversy, a key deadline has passed for embattled Ohio Congressman Max Miller in his current bid for re-election.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Trump Targets Cook Again President Trump is making a renewed attempt to make changes at the Federal Reserve.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.   Netanyahu Says No To Trump Plan Israel on Sunday rejected a deal announced by President Trump for Gaza.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly dismissed the arrangement, saying Israel’s military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.    Cassidy Talks Blanche Vote The U.S. senator who essentially decided the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general is standing by his "yes" vote.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Senate Votes Sanctions On Russia Before going home for their summer recess, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of wrangling, with the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham providing the final push with the help of South Carolina’s new Senator, Graham’s sister.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Chicago Funeral Home Nightmare A nightmare is playing out in Illinois after dozens of remains were found improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, local residents had been sounding the alarm about a bad odor, and now grieving families are demanding answers and accountability - Audio courtesy WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago.   Wildfires Worsen In West & Canada Firefighters across the United States were battling nearly 200 large wildfires as new blazes continued to ignite nationwide.  The worst of the wildfires are centered in Washington State, Utah, and Oregon.  Biden Health Concerns There are new concerns about the health of former President Joe Biden.  Correspondent Donna Warder has details.   Finally   Many people will be looking into the heavens this week, thanks to a famous meteor shower that will light up the skies thanks to the help of a new moon phase.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices