Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Former Lt. Governor's Murder-Suicide, ICE Agent Faces Arrest, NJ's New Congresswoman

Today on America in the MorningIsrael-Lebanon Ceasefire A major roadblock to the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to have been temporarily removed after officials from Israel and Lebanon agreed to a short-term ceasefire.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Former Lt. Governor’s Murder-Suicide He was a rising star at one time in Virginia politics who many believed would one day be the state’s governor, before his ascent was derailed by allegations of sexual assault.  Police in a town just outside of Washington, DC believe former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, before turning the gun on himself.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports – audio courtesy of Broadcastify.  ICE Agent Facing Arrest An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been charged by state prosecutors in Minnesota for a road-rage incident during Operation Metro Surge.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Ballroom Constriction Allowed -Somewhat The federal judge who halted work on President Trump's White House ballroom is giving the green light for building to continue – but not for everything.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Another Arch Approval Despite being panned by public feedback, President Trump’s proposed 250-foot tall triumphal arch modeled after Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to be built in the sightline of the Lincoln Memorial received another approval, but still faces lawsuits.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.   Latest In The Iran War Following a meeting this week at the White House, President Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, but questions remain as to if the terror group Hezbollah will adhere to the agreement.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports shipping concerns in the Strait of Hormuz continue, as Europe could soon face a fuel crisis.   Clarence Thomas On Progressivism Speaking at a Texas university, a Supreme Court Justice is warning about progressivism.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    A Beef With Beef This comes just in time for the summer barbeque season – cattle prices are soaring as cattle herds are dwindling and beef prices in the U.S. continue to remain high.  Correspondent Donna Warder explains.   NJ’s New Congresswoman Democrat Analilia Mejia (pronounced ana-lily-uh may-hee-ah) has won the special election to fill New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. RFK On The Hot Seat Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior has begun a series of Congressional hearings over his department’s budget. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that RFK, Junior faced a sometimes hostile crowd in the House. Next CDC Director President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.    Finally   The four astronauts who flew their record-breaking flight around the moon on the Artemis II are reacting to their return to Earth.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on their mission, and their first days back on Terra firma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices