Trump Fires Pam Bondi, Oil Soars Higher, Army Chief of Staff Leaving, Latest On Iran War

Today on America in the MorningAttorney General Pam Bondi Fired The second White House cabinet member in 30 days has been removed, as President Trump announced that he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday.  There are questions being raised as to why Trump showed one of his strongest loyalists the door, as well as who will replace her, and who in the cabinet could be next.  The details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Oil Prices Soar Oil prices dramatically rose following Wednesday night’s presidential address from the White House.  U.S. oil futures Thursday notched their biggest daily gain since climbing back from the COVID crash six years ago to close out a holiday-shortened week at $111.54 a barrel.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that high gas prices appear to be becoming the new normal likely into the summer.   Army Chief of Staff Leaving The Pentagon is confirming the departure of the Army Chief of Staff amid war with Iran.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the move was initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.   Tina Peters Sentence Overturned A Colorado court has thrown out the 9 year prison sentence of Tina Peters on First Amendment grounds.  Sue Aller reports the legal challenge for the former Mesa County, Colorado clerk continues as she will next be resentenced.   Drone Sales Questioned A drone maker that is backed by Donald Trump, Junior and Eric Trump is negotiating to sell their product to Gulf countries that have been attacked by Iran, products needed to defend against a nation in a war led by President Trump.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Trump’s New Tariff President Trump announced that a new 100% tariff could hit some pharmaceutical drugs this year.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Latest On Iran War The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote today on a proposal from Bahrain that would authorize countries to use all defensive means necessary to secure the Strait of Hormuz.  Meanwhile, the world continues to react to the ongoing conflict in Iran, less than 48 hours after President Trump pledged the conflict would end soon.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Second Russian Tanker Cuba-Bound Saying they will stand by the people of Cuba, Russia announced it will send a second oil tanker to Havana with crude oil, putting it on a collision course with the Trump administration’s blockade of the island.  Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.   No Money For Day Care & Medicare President Trump told a crowd gathered at the White House for a private Easter party that it's not possible for the federal government to expand child care programs - along with Medicare and Medicaid - arguing that the states should take care of those programs and let the federal government focus on military spending.  Joan Jones has the story.   Mosque Leader Detained The president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest mosque, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in what mosque leaders and national Muslim advocacy groups are calling a politically motivated arrest.  Pope Leo’s Message Pope Leo took aim at political and people’s abuses of power presiding over the mass prior to Good Friday at the Vatican.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Tech News Elon Musk may soon have the title of the world’s first trillionaire, thanks to SpaceX.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices