President Trump Interviewed by WSJ, Mayor Mamdani Give Inaugural Address, Deadly Fire in Switzerland

Today on America in the Morning    President Trump Interviewed by WSJ  President Trump sat down with the Wall Street Journal to discuss his health, with rumors online debating just how healthy the President is. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Mamdani Holds Public Ceremony  New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a public swearing in ceremony on Thursday after being officially sworn in a private ceremony minutes after the ball drop in Times Square. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what the new mayor had to say in his inaugural address.      Deadly Fire at Swiss New Year’s Party  At least 40 people are dead after a fire in a Swiss ski resort bar. The President of Switzerland says it one of the country's worst disasters.  U.S. Continues Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the U.S. military has launched more strikes against alleged drugs boats.    Putin and Zelensky Give Dueling New Year’s Messages  Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky both issued new year’s messages. However, their messages had very different focal points.     Protests in Iran Turn Deadly  Multiple people have died in protests around Iran. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the protesters are upset over the economic conditions in the country.    NCAA Clarifies Rules for Recruiting  The NCAA is clarifying whether players who have previously signed professional contracts can be eligible to play at the college level. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    New Items Enter Public Domain  A new year means a new batch of things enter into the public domain. For 2026 this includes characters like Betty Bop and Blondie.     More Artists Cancel Trump-Kennedy Center Appearances  Artists continue to cancel appearances at the Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ben Thomas explains why.    Health Insurance Subsidies Expire  The health insurance subsidies that were at the center of the debate during the government shutdown have now expired with lawmakers on Capitol Hill failing to find a replacement. Correspondent Ed Donahue details what that will mean for the health insurance premiums for millions of Americans.    President Trump Delays Some Tariffs  President Trump has signed an order delaying some tariffs for at least a year. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports that some of the goods impacted include kitchen cabinets and vanities.      DOJ Continues to Process Epstein Files  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that attorneys at the Department of Justice continue to pour over millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.    CA Delays Revoking Immigrant Licenses  Correspondent Donna Warder reports that California is holding off on revoking the commercial driver's licenses of thousands of immigrants.    Ukraine War Continues  Russia is again accusing Ukraine of launching a deadly drone strike. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the strike comes as tensions continue to escalate amid peace talks.    Scientists Find Way to Extend Rechargeable Battery Life  Scientists have discovered a solution to the rechargeable battery problems of short lifespans and potential fire hazards, leading to safter, longer life batteries coming soon.  The new old tech guy Chuck Palm has that story  Finally  A smaller film looking at the challenges of growing up opens this weekend. Correspondent Kevin Carr has more.       MTV’s music channels are no more. The company made the decision to end the 24/7 music channels that had been broadcasting music non-stop since their inception.    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices