Hush Money Trial Day 1, Israel Plans Iranian Response, House Planning Aid Packages, FBI Investigates Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Today on America in the Morning Hush Money Trial Begins Yesterday was a historic day, the first criminal trial ever of a former president, Donald Trump and the Stormy Daniels hush money case. John Stolnis gets us caught up on Day 1 of what's expected to be a multi-week case.    Israel Planning Iranian Response Israel pledges it will respond with force to Iran's weekend attack, despite growing international calls to step back. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, this comes amid Biden administration concerns of the Mideast conflict growing, and Iranian citizens fleeing major cities for fear of an Israeli military reply.    House Aid Package Plans There's a renewed push to pass aid for Ukraine and Israel in Washington, following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports House Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing a slew of proposals to the floor after a late-day meeting on Capitol Hill.    Justice Missing There was a noticeable absence when the US Supreme Court gathered on Monday. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     More Learned About Kansas Women’s Deaths Court documents are shedding light on what may have been the motive that led to the deaths of two Kansas women in Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     SCOTUS OK’s Idaho Ban The Supreme Court has OK’d an Idaho ban on gender-affirming care. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Hush Money Trial Begins The first criminal trial of an American president officially began on Monday as prosecutors and defense lawyers convened in a Manhattan courtroom to start selecting the jury that will decide Donald Trump’s fate.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the day ended with no jurors chosen, and plenty to say from the former president.    Latest On Baltimore Bridge Collapse There are new developments into what caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge that killed 6 construction workers. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports searchers have recovered the body of a fourth construction worker who was on the Key Bridge when it crashed down into the river below, and the investigation has now grown to include the FBI.    New Afghanistan Withdrawal Report A new Pentagon review of the events leading up to the bombing that killed 13 U-S service members at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021, has reaffirmed earlier findings that American troops could not have prevented the deadly violence. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Investigating The Colorado Funeral Home There’s even more trouble for the owners of a Colorado funeral home where authorities found nearly 200 decomposing bodies. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, federal authorities believe they also committed COVID fraud.    Arrests Follow Protest Traffic Jams Protests led by a pro-Palestinian group caused frayed nerves for drivers and massive traffic jams in cities including New York, Chicago, and Oakland. Katie Clark reports it also led to dozens of arrests.    Biden Taxes Released Even the Commander-in-Chief is not immune from paying taxes. President Joe Biden and First Lady Doctor Jill Biden earned just under $620 thousand dollars in 2023, according to their joint tax return released by the White House.     Tesla Layoffs There’s trouble for another electric vehicle maker as Tesla is planning to trim their workforce. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Boston Marathon From "did not finish" to finishing first, an Ethiopian man has run away from the pack to win this year's Boston Marathon. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sports – Robert Workman   WNBA Draft and more.        Finally   The armorer from the movie set “Rust” received her fate from a judge after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Fans of the Piano Man are irate after what was described as a broadcast error cut off Billy Joel’s live-broadcast concert. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices