Iran Attack After Trump Cabinet Meeting, Latest On Washington Tank Implosion, Biden Sues DOJ, DOJ Investigating E. Jean Carroll

Today on America in the MorningTrump Cabinet Discusses Iran The United States carried out another series of military strikes against Iran Wednesday night, and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones.  This came after President Trump held a cabinet meeting at the White House where he made clear he’s not happy with the Iran negotiations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president said that nations including Saudi Arabia should join the Abraham Accords because as he said, those nations owe it to the United States.   Washington State Tank Implosion A small mill town in the Pacific Northwest is trying to recover from a devastating industrial accident. Two are confirmed dead, nine injured, and nine missing and presumed dead in the collapse of a huge tank filled with a deadly chemical used in the production of paper.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has more from Seattle.   Biden Sues DOJ A former president announced he is taking legal action against the Department of Justice.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on what led Joe Biden to file a lawsuit.   Alabama Redistricting Appeals To SCOTUS After a three-judge Federal panel found against Alabama’s plan to redistrict, the state is now taking their case to the Supreme Court to allow the use of a GOP-drawn congressional map.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Bondi’s Cancer Diagnosis On the same day that the White House announced that Pam Bondi would be joining a newly-formed advisory committee, an ethics group filed a complaint alleging misconduct during her time as Attorney General, and just days before she’s expected to sit before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files, the former AG announced she’s undergoing cancer treatments.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   DOJ Investigates E. Jean Carroll The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump.    Texas Showdown Begins The campaign speeches ended on primary election night, and almost immediately ads hit the airwaves as the candidates in Texas were finalized for a high-profile race for a US Senate seat.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.   All Clear In Southern California It’s the news that as many as 50,000 people who were forced from their homes had been waiting for.  Southern California officials have lifted all evacuation orders for residents near a damaged toxic chemical tank in a town between Los Angeles and Anaheim.  Correspondent Julie Walker has details.   Florida’s Property Tax Proposal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his property tax plan, calling for sweeping tax cuts that if approved, would spare millions of Florida home owners from paying any taxes on their primary residences.  Sue Aller reports that there may be some obstacles in the way to make the proposal a reality.   Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns The Minneapolis police chief brought in following the police killing of George Floyd has resigned.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the chief is leaving office under a cloud of complaints. Finally   The fifth and final sentencing in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution of Matthew Perry's death was handed down in a Los Angeles court.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that going to prison will be Perry’s personal assistant who injected the actor with the fatal dose of ketamine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices