Senate Grills RFK, Jr., DOD Name Change, DC's National Guard Lawsuit, Powerball Grows

Today on America in the MorningSenators Grill RFK, Jr. Robert F. Kennedy Junior faced three hours of mostly-hostile questioning by members of the Senate Finance Committee.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that it wasn’t just Democrats who had pointed questions for the Health and Human Services Secretary.   Department Of War President Trump is expected to unveil another name change with an executive order later today.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Commander-in-Chief will be focusing on the department housed at the Pentagon.   DC’s National Guard Lawsuit Saying it has now become a military occupation, Washington, DC announced it will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration to end its deployment of National Guard troops.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the District of Columbia no longer wants federal intervention from the White House.   Jackpot Grows One point seven billion dollars will buy you a lot of dreams. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that the Powerball jackpot is now the third-largest ever in history, and the next drawing is tomorrow night.   DOJ Sues Boston The Department of Justice is suing the city of Boston, arguing its policies that limit police cooperation with civil immigration enforcement violate federal law.      Reaction To Florida’s Vaccine Plan Parents in Florida have mixed reactions to the state’s new plan to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   LSD’s New Use In the 1960’s it played a big part in the counterculture movement, and now, lysergic acid diethylamide, or also known as LSD is being looked at more than just a mind-altering narcotic.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a possible new treatment using LSD to help with anxiety.   RFK, Jr. On The Hot Seat It was a bipartisan grilling of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Robert F. Kennedy Junior's rancorous Senate hearing on vaccines and chaos at the CDC.    Abortion Pill Law More than 800 new laws took effect in Texas this week, and one that could soon be added to that list will allow state residents to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers.   Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the bill now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott to become law.    Latest On Russia & Ukraine With no ceasefire talks in sight, Russia is reacting to the idea of European peacekeeping troops from western countries forming a presence on the ground in Ukraine.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   College President Resigns A college president whose tenure has been marked by White House tension is stepping down.  The details from correspondent Mike Hempen.   Stock Trading Ban Following reports of some in Congress becoming uber-rich while in office, House members from the right, left and in between are expressing support for a stocks trading ban.  Jennifer King reports.   Venezuela’s “Highly Provocative” Act In what’s being called a show of force, two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham on Thursday.  Sports – Robert Workman  Football & more.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices